Semper Paratus, Without Pay
As the US Government Shutdown enters its 30th day, the USCG has started working without pay.
The Light Bulb: Sophisticated Wireless Illumination
Lighting your boat just got easier with Scheiber’s kinetic Light Air Switch kit, with Marinebeam assist. (Panbo)
“I’ll be handling the ladle for the last time” (Video)
Mike Hood, owner of Union Foundry in Bellingham, Wash., shutters his family business after 112 years.
Of Barnacles and Bottom Paint
The uncelebrated arthropod may yet have its day in the sun.
World's Oldest Message in a Bottle (Video)
132 years later a drift bottle, used to understand currents, is found on a beach in Australia.
Active Captain Finally Arrives on Navionics Apps (Panbo)
Two Navionics Boating apps add ActiveCaptain Community, others to be discontinued
USCG Requires Engine Cutoff Switches On More Boats
USCG fights the "Circle-of-Death" with new requirements.
Skylounge: The Grand Banks 60 SL
Aerial footage of the new Grand Banks 60 Skylounge on her maiden voyage.The Grand Banks 60 Skylounge delivers epic performance and a temperature-controlled upper helm station to conquer the world’s toughest climates.
Safety and Rescue At Sea New Promo Video
Good luck is a bad safety plan for boating, here is why you need to be prepared.
Boaters University: Boat Handling
Improve your docking and boat handling skills with this course from Boaters University.
Weems & Plath CrewWatcher Video
A video from Weems & Plath on the creation of CrewWatcher and how it works.
TrawlerFest Tango: Avoiding Emergencies And Dealing With Them When They Happen
At Stuart, Three Seminars on Safety at Sea
TrawlerFest: Get Certified in Stuart
Eight Seminars To Make Cruising More Fun, Safer and Less Expensive
Swift Updates: The Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 (Gallery)
Beneteau Won’t Rest on a Good Thing
For Sale: 28-Foot Forest Service Cruiser
Turn this diamond in the rough into the perfect NW pocket-cruiser.
Greenline Debuts Hybrid Flybridge Yacht
The Greenline 45 Fly Hybrid will do 6 knots electric-only top speed and does a electric-only cruise at 4 knots
Troubleshooter: How Long Will My Engine Last?
Eventually, time and wear catch up and the situation will call for a rebuild, a remanufactured engine, or a new engine.
Winegard WiFi Extender
Getting descent internet on your boat can be a pain, Winegard offers a solid solution.
Troubleshooter: Shorepower Danger
The Definitive Guide To What You Need To Know About Shorepower Code Changes - It Could Save Your Life.
Blue Tape: The Universal Light Dimmer
In this 'Postscript' from Peter Swanson he follows up on preserving your night vision with the best way to dim all those pilothouse lights - painter's tape.
How to Maneuver Your Boat in Close Quarters
The expertise you employ maneuvering in close quarters has as much to do with skill as it does with proper planning.
The Right Stuff: Washdown Rig
This clever DIY anchor chain washdown is what every gunkholer needs.
Our Favorite Artwork from 2018
We take a look back through our 2018 lineup and highlight some of the artwork that spoke to us.
From the Captain's Bookshelf: Cynan Jones’ Book, Cove
A review of another great book by Cynan Jones
The Slow Route to Cabo
The slow route to Cabo San Lucas is a rewarding and unforgettable experience.
Cruising Island Comeback
The U.S. Virgins Islands have surged back from the devastation of the 2017 hurricanes, with new infrastructure plans that will benefit charterers and cruisers alike.
The Light Bulb: Sophisticated Wireless Illumination
Lighting your boat just got easier with Scheiber’s kinetic Light Air Switch kit, with Marinebeam assist. (Panbo)
Active Captain Finally Arrives on Navionics Apps (Panbo)
Two Navionics Boating apps add ActiveCaptain Community, others to be discontinued
More Boat System MFD Apps (Panbo)
Maretron, Octoplex, Lumishore, Victron, Integrel, and here comes Navico ID
Blue Guard BG-One, Smart Bilge Pump Switch (PANBO)
Ben Stein from the PANBO blog previews the new Blue Guard BG-One.
Concerned about the Carolinas, searching for data (Panbo)
Ben Ellison frets about Hurricane Florence's impact on the marina's he favors in the Carolinas.
The Heroism Of New York's Boaters In The Face Of 9/11 (VIDEO)
From the ash of terrorism, sprang the largest seaborne rescue in human history. All selflessly carried out by everyday boat owners.
Historic, Modernized Florida Shipyard RMK Merrill-Stevens Announces Job Openings
RMK Merrill-Stevens (RMK MS), a full-service shipyard dedicated to the refit and repair of the world’s finest yachts and vessels, has announced the opening of ten new positions at the historic shipyard. Dating back to 1885, RMK MS is Florida’s most storied shipyard, being the first shipyard in the state. The company recently unveiled plans to update both the North and South Shipyards with new amenities, capabilities, and opportunities, including the addition of new team members. The updates include a 2,700-ton shiplift and a 100-ton travel lift.
RMK Merrill-Stevens Unveils “Today’s Modernized Shipyard” at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
RMK MS is the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance facility and the first shipyard in Florida, dating back to the 19 century. FLIBS attendees will have the opportunity to meet the expert and friendly team of professionals, tradesmen and craftsmen at the exhibit booth for a visual tour of the equipment upgrades, enhanced shipyard capabilities and modern features and amenities.
Nor-Tech Hi-Performance Center Console Powerboats Now Available in the Northeast
South Florida Performance Boats (SOFLO), Nor-Tech’s largest stocking dealer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has expanded to the Northeast. Now serving customers in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island, SOFLO has boats available for inspection and demonstration, and is able to provide clients with the same concierge-level service they have come to expect from the team at SOFLO.
MAN Engines sets new standard with V12-2000 and V8-1300 yacht engines
The highest power density on the market: MAN V12-2000; the strongest V8 engine in the yacht sector: MAN V8-1300; world premiere at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival.