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Wi-fi For Cruisers In our fast-paced world of technology, the internet has become more and more addicting as well as a critical part of the way we stay in touch and informed when we're out cruising. Waiting until you get into port just to connect to the Internet is no longer necessary with the advances that Wi-fi has to offer for the cruiser. Check out what you need to get connected, get a signal, and roam freely on your computer! By Phil Rosch

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Making It Happen: Long-Distance Cruising As A Couple You probably know the names Steve and Linda Dashew from the pages of PMM, from their unique boat designs, their books, and their success as offshore adage. They have truly lived the passagemaker's dream, and most recently aboard their 83-foot aluminum cruiser, Wind Horse. Here they share what they found it takes to go passage making, to equip the right boat, to work together as a couple...essentially. what it tales to make your dreams come true. By Steve and Linda Dashew

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Oh, Rats! Rattus Norvegicus On Board There are any number of "worst nightmares" when it comes to boat ownership. When Bob Lane found evidence that rats had been on board Quadra in her slip in Anacortes, Washington, he was shocked. Not only had his boat been invaded, but many of the boats in his marina suffered similar invasion and damage from rats. His research on trapping these vermin in addition to preventing them from boarding could prove invaluable for you, too. By Bob M. Lane

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Galvanic Isolators And Isolation Transformers Connecting to shorepower is a common practice for boaters. Whether you are hooking up to recharge batteries, switch on lights, or simply draw from shorepower rather than your generator or house bank, there is more at stake than you might think when you plug in the big yellow cord. Protecting your boat and the boats around you from corrosion is just one advantage to having an isolation transformer on board. Learn the details in this in depth look at the critical role that galvanic isolators can play in your engine room. By Steve C. D'Antonio

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Style Of A Yacht, Heart Of A Trawler: The Jefferson 52 SE Jefferson Yachts is a company that has tapped into many areas of the cruising under power market. Their boats come in models that can satisfy the need for speed, comfort, size, efficiency, and now one that offers it all in one model. The Jefferson 52 SE is a modern and well equipped vessel, with the capability and comfort one might seek in a "traditional trawler". See how the company has achieved the best of both worlds. By Bill Jacobs

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Nautica International The importance of selecting, storing, and using a dinghy has often been a hot topic in PMM. In order to select the best dinghy for your boat, you have to know how you plan to use it. The multitude of tenders on the market may seem overwhelming, and they may even have stereotypical roles depending on how they are marketed. One company is different, and a visit to Nautica opens up the option of a custom dinghy. The Nautica philosophy and its range of boats reveal that building a custom tender may be the best solution for many boat owners. At Nautica, the design, the production, and the buyer all comes together. By Bill Parlatore

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Quest V: A Vast-ly Different Boat When PMM received a call about a unique stern thruster/propeller that a boat owner had designed and installed on his boat, our curiosity was peaked. With a new system called VAST installed, this one-of-a-kind Bill Garden-designed trawler became even more unique. Through Bob Lane's boat tour of this vessel, you'll learn about a custom designed prop that may alleviate some of the challenges of single-screw boat handling. By Robert M. Lane

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To The Rescue When readers Steven and Diane Koch were cruising the waters of Mexico, they met a lot of good people along the way. Spotting a fellow cruiser in shallow waters, obviously in great distress, they immediately responded to the Krogen trawler, hard aground in the Mexican waters. Resources arrived from many directions, and their subsequent experience is both a testament to seafaring as well as some helpful advice if you come across other boaters in need of assistance. By Steven and Diane Koch