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Getting There: Navigating And Piloting In 2004 While you're out cruising, the resources you use to help you find your way probably range from high-tech electronic navigation gear to paper charts and guidebooks...but don't forget the value in simply looking out the window! How you use your charts and electronics can make or break your cruising experience, so before you head out, make sure you know how to get where you want to go. By Jeff Hummel

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TRAWLER TALK: Cheap Tricks We often talk of the resourcefulness of cruisers, and there is no end to the ways we find to be creative. During one simple mishap in the engine room, David Yetman made the most of what he had aboard. His helpful hints will open your eyes to alternative uses for items you may already have on your boat--and you'll be able to make simple fixes to some common onboard problems. By David S Yetman

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UNDER WAY: A Boat Named Slowly When Hannah's boyfriend bought a trawler to live aboard and cruise down the ICW, Hannah was quick to join him. She shares their experience as novice boaters who immediately fell in love with the trawler lifestyle. Meet some of the younger folks in the trawler crowd, and see how and why the trend is growing. Clearly, this pair is years ahead of the rest of their generation! By Hannah Carlson

86	North Pacific 42 After progressing from a life-size chalk diagram in a parking lot to actual construction, the new North Pacific 42 is ready to make its debut. The 42-footer is modern and elegant yet goes cruising like a traditional trawler. Expect to be pleasantly surprised! By Robert M. Lane

102	LIVING ABOARD: Making A Boat Your Own Knowing how to outfit your boat so that it fits your needs and your life doesn't always come naturally. See how three couples in very different situations incorporated their personalities and their lifestyles into their boats. By Lori Ross

110	A Perfect Union Our Technical Editor and his family spent a week aboard a Westwind Tugboat Adventures boat. They discovered not only that their "un-fisherman" family was capable of catching lots of fish, but also that they enjoyed living aboard a boat. By Steve C. D'Antonio

128	The Sea Of Cortez For decades, the Sea of Cortez has been an enchanting place for cruisers. The author outlines the scenery, culture, food and places to go to inspire your next cruising adventure. There's so much more to these cruising grounds than just Cabo San Lucas. Hasta pronto! By Jim Bondoux

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COVER STORY: Mariner Yachts' Orient 40 Boat show season is here, and with it comes the Orient 40 from Mariner Yachts. This sturdy vessel meets the requirements for a cruising boat with ample capability, and it's surprisingly affordable. For PMM's Technical Editor, it also evokes some fond childhood memories. By Steve C. D'Antonio

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A Week In New England: Visiting 6 Marine Companies Who knew a simple road trip would turn out to be such an enlightening adventure? In one week, PMM's Editor in Chief visited six active participants in the boating industry--and what he found is that enthusiasm, craftsmanship, dedication and quality are alive and well in New England. Where will his next venture take him? By Bill Parlatore

156	HOLY PLACE: Negotiating With Foreign Powers The horizon of cruising grounds is steadily expanding overseas, often necessitating changes to the ship's systems. Here's what you need to know about making shorepower work wherever yoiu cruise. By Steve C. D'Antonio

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Barge Boating: Life In The Slow Lane There are many ways to tour Europe, and going from canal to canal is one of the best. Sally Andrew makes the case for buying a barge and offers tips on what to buy, how to outfit and why there is no need for speed in Europe. With no need for complex navigation or worries about weather, life in the slow lane is simply grand. By Sally Andrew