56	Building Steel Dreams In The Land Of The Trees Guatemala, land of the Mayans, is more than an exotic jungle destination. One man's vision is becoming a reality in an unlikely place to build Florida Bay Coasters. By Bill Parlatore

 

76	Cold, Hard Steel With the new technologies surrounding steel boat building, metal boats are a viable option in today's cruising under power market. By Bill Parlatore

86	Selecting And Dealing With A Boat Yard A good boat yard is hard to find. Once you find one, you must work on keeping the relationship strong. Some points to consider when taking the plunge. By Steve C. D'Antonio

96	Visibility An effective lookout is common sense for safe vessel operation. Do modern boat designs allow for this essential piece of proper boat handling? By Dag Pike

100	Cashmere Cruiser The new Symbol 42 Motoryacht, with modern amenities and solid good looks, maximizes space for living aboard or cruising with another couple. By Bill Parlatore

110	An Open And Shut Case We often take doors and hatches for granted-until something goes wrong. How to get into your boat while keeping the elements out. By Sally Bee Brown

116	Applied Science: Anchoring Everybody's got to do it sooner or later. Apply the basics and you'll be set. By Alfred B. Coombe

124	Dreamworld Reborn A larger boat becomes a reality for a family on the move-and growing. Don't try this at home unless your're willing to wield a chainsaw-and your crew is patient. By Paul Jauncey

136	Hatteras Long Range Cruisers Worth the search, these timeless beauties are excellent cruisers. Most owners keep them for longer than the average boat. Find out why. By Robert M. Lane

150	Cruising Through The Cradle Of Liberty Take a cruise that puts you right into the middle of where our nation was born. History is there for the taking. By Tom Prindle