The Lumitec Poco Lighting Control system stands out for its simplicity, flexibility, and modern features tailored for boats. Designed as a 2-wire solution, Poco makes it straightforward for any boater with basic 12V wiring experience to install or retrofit onboard lighting without complex rewiring. Instead of running extra signal lines, Poco uses Power Line Instruction … Read more

Retrofitting Boat Refrigeration with Isotherm’s Quick-Mount Bracket Retrofitting a Isotherm refrigeration cooling system on a boat has become a straightforward, homeowner-friendly project thanks to Isotherm’s quick-mount bracket. For many owners, installing new refrigeration equipment is one of the most satisfying improvements you can make to a boat: it’s practical, improves comfort at sea, and—done right—can … Read more

Superior Wave Breaker Life Rafts: Offshore-Grade Protection Designed specifically for demanding offshore use, Superior Life-Saving’s Wave Breaker life rafts combine rugged construction with practical features to maximize survivability, comfort, and ease of boarding. Available in sizes that accommodate four to twelve people, the Wave Breaker series provides an industry-leading four square feet of space per … Read more

Lewmar Heavy Duty Inflatable Yacht Fenders: Durable Protection for Large Boats The Lewmar Heavy Duty Inflatable Yacht Fender delivers reliable, professional-grade protection for cruisers, sportfish, and large yachts. Built from material that is 30% heavier than the closest competing product and offering 15% greater tensile strength, these fenders are designed to shield your hull during … Read more

New Lattice-Fence Trap Offers Hope for Controlling Invasive Lionfish in the Atlantic Over the past decade, lionfish have emerged as one of the most serious invasive marine species in the Atlantic. According to NOAA, the first recorded lionfish in Atlantic waters was captured in 1985 and likely originated from an aquarium release. By 2009 the … Read more

Petrified Giant Clam Discovered in Pennsylvania Woods In August, while exploring wooded terrain in Pennsylvania in search of fossils and arrowheads, local resident Laura Roan noticed what at first looked like a turtle shell protruding from the mud. On closer inspection she realized the object was not a shell at all but a large, petrified … Read more

11-Year-Old Calls 911 and Helps Save His Grandparents After Boat Emergency Last week, 11-year-old Avani Perez was left alone aboard his grandparents’ boat when an accident quickly turned dangerous. His grandfather had gone into the water to free an anchor line that had become entangled with the propeller, and the current caught him. His grandmother … Read more

TrawlerFest LIVE Online Summit — November 12–14 Running November 12–14, TrawlerFest’s new LIVE Online Summit brings together a compact, practical lineup of virtual seminars and demonstrations designed for trawler owners, prospective buyers and cruising enthusiasts. Delivered over three days, the Summit includes a dozen sessions you can attend from anywhere using a computer, tablet or … Read more

Mysterious Wave Glider Drone Washes Ashore on Remote Isle of Tiree Beachgoers on the remote Scottish Isle of Tiree discovered an unexpected sight: an American-made autonomous marine drone lodged between two rocks on the shoreline. Tiree, a small island with a population of around 653, is one of the most westerly inhabited points in the … Read more

Iceboating: A Brief History and the Thrill of Racing Across Ice This evocative photograph shows a fashionable Victorian couple prepared for a winter outing on an iceboat. Their composed appearance masks the intensity of a sport that has challenged and thrilled sailors for more than two centuries. Once heralded as the fastest man-made conveyance on … Read more