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An Actor Buys an Old Wooden Boat—Then the Fun Starts
After chartering wooden boats, “The Americans” actor Matthews Rhys decided to buy and restore one of his own: a 1930s Wheeler Playmate.
New Life for a Legend
A cruising couple takes on the significant task of bringing Beebe's original "Passagemaker" back to form.
An Old Fireboat (Re)fit to Live Aboard
Through the stress and strife of endeavoring to bring an old fireboat back to life, an owner finds higher purpose in his labor of love.
Soul Of A Workboat
A wooden Canadian classic makes an elegant transition to yacht life.
Refit or Ruin: The Story of the Arthur Foss
The 131-year-old tugboat Arthur Foss rushed for Klondike Gold, starred in a 1933 Blockbuster and dodged the attack on Pearl Harbor. Now, she needs us.
Polonius Was Right
We need Tool Amnesty Day for returning all the stuff we borrowed and then accidentally kept.
A 73-year-old Huckins Rides Again
One owner learns that working on a boat built in 1947 is one reason to love a classic.
Treasures, Past and Future
Will our own cruising rituals of today at all resemble our children’s nautical endeavors of tomorrow?
Restoring a Rare 114-Year-Old Fishing Boat
The Bristol Bay gill net boat is a remnant of a bygone era of handcrafted boats. Now, a Washington maritime non-profit is giving it new life.
Finding Her Calling
Once deemed too small for commercial fishing, the trawler San Gottardo sets an Arctic course with a climate change charity.
The Belle of Them All
An ode to the 1934 pacific northwest salmon troller, Josephine.
Troubleshooter: How to Manage a Successful Refit
Take the following considerations to heart during your next refit to save time, money and your sanity.
Gizmo 2016: Pettit Hydrocoat Eco Round 2 And Gadget Redo (BLOG)
There are many reasons for Gizmo's late launch last week -- travel, getting old, boatyard miscommunications, etc. -- but perhaps the most interesting one is what it took to properly retest Pettit Hydrocoat Eco bottom paint.
ISSUE PREVIEW: Restoration Options For Wooden Boats (PHOTO GALLERY)
Featured in the May/June 2016 Issue, Splinters is a classic Grand Banks aged past her years. With a heavy restoration project underway, take a look at some of the thinking behind restoring wooden boats.
Issue Preview: Reviving The Perfect Family Cruiser (GALLERY)
Meet the November/December cover boat, a restored Fisher Trawlers 38 named Salty Dog. Resisting the draws of all that is shiney and new, Dave Abrams found an uncommon English cruiser loaded with potential.
Moveable Feast: A Restored Kadey-Krogen With A Culinary Core
David Hoar and Noreen Rudd craft their culinary creations aboard their 1988 Krogen 42, Pacific Sapphire, all while cruising throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Issue Preview: Meet The Gem Of Catalina (VIDEO)
Get to know our October cover boat in her home-waters of Catalina. Originally owned by cartoon legend Bill Hanna, Galatea is entering her golden years as a cruising yacht.
At The Pleasure Of The President: Preserving 'Honey Fitz'
After deciding to restore Presidetn JFK's Yacht, extensive hull repairs—and some new technology—make historic "Honey Fitz" as sweet as ever.
Completing The Dream
Attitude and resources are everything, as this creative and resiliant couple learned, while navigating the rocks and shoals of refitting their Marine Trader 47.