46	Weather Information Weather is one of the most important factors to consider when preparing for an extended cruise. Find out how you can get the latest, up-to-date weather information before you head out to sea. By Jim Tindall

60	DeFever Yachts It's no surprise that DeFever owners are passionate about their boats. The sturdy, seafaring yachts are built to take on the toughest seas. By Robert M. Lane

74	Wild Wind On The Pacific On the last leg of her maiden voyage, a 60-foot catamaran takes a crew of three on an incredible voyage from Hawaii to Seattle. By Phil Peterson

84	Unusual Rite Of Northwest Passage He thought his world was falling apart, but an old Krogen and a new attitude put it all back together. A boating novice discovers a life he didn't know existed. By David T. Holland

96	Rescuing Chloe Diving into cold water at 4 a.m. was not something Gavin Miller planned to do, but when his pooch went overboard, it was a cold, wet night for pet and owner. By Gavin Miller

100	Mother Of All Passages Before the modern trawler began crossing oceans, an early passagemaker was paving the way. Step back in time with Steve D'Antonio as he traces the voyage of Sir Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Endurance expedition to the Antarctic. By Steve C. D'Antonio

120	Boatless In Bend Parting with a beloved trawler can be an emotional roller coaster ride. Here, Sally Bee Brown walks us through the often- frustrating process as she sells her own boat. By Sally Bee Brown

128	Velvet Drives When is the last time you maintained your boat's damper plates? Often overlooked, damper plates are vital to properly functioning marine gears and should be checked periodically. By Robert M. Lane

140	Diesel-Electric Propulsion This propulsion alternative could bring trawlers into the same power realm as the big cruise ships and locomotives. By Chuck Husick

152	Going Digital Digital photography makes a lot of sense for trawler owners, but it helps to learn some essentials before you stop using film. By Bill Parlatore