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Nordic Tugs makes a good thing even better with the launch of its 49-footer, featuring
a redrawn hull that’s true to the NT tradition, a shallower draft, and contemporary design elements. Tour the 49 with Bob and discover why this perfect two-couple tug yacht is so well suited for extended cruising on any coast.

Reader Norm Blinn gives us an update on Intracoastal Waterway conditions and shares some valuable lessons learned during a 2,265-nautical-mile wintertime trip aboard his Duffy 37. Despite navigational challenges and occasional wild weather, there’s still some unforgettable cruising to be had on the Atlantic ICW.

It’s more important than ever to keep your boat’s engine running at peak efficiency, and one of the best ways to do that is to make sure it’s got cool enough air—and plenty of it—to breathe. Steve gives us the lowdown on the crucial subject of engine room ventilation and checks out one of the top names in field, Delta “T” Systems.

It took the eye of a professional to see the softer side of a tough 68-foot tug that served Allied troops during WWII. After five years of conversion work at his Ontario boatyard, Jamie Nadrofsky and his family are cruising for pure pleasure aboard the handsome, steel-hulled Nómada.

When Linda Lewis teaches boaters, she not only improves their skills but also cultivates their strengths and quietly builds confidence. It’s clear to anyone who watches Linda on the water that she’s making a difference in the world—one boater at a time.

The single life takes on a whole new meaning when you’re alone at the helm of a 48-foot trawler for a 2,700-mile cruise. If you’re unsure about singlehanding, reader Fred Pflaum’s insights just might inspire you to take the plunge.

World travelers Mary and Denis Umstot focus on destinations in their own backyard as our Cruising Close to Home series continues. With countless inlets and islets to explore and Mount Rainier looking on, Puget Sound is the perfect spot for a picturesque trip on a budget.