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.
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.
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.
David Hoar and Noreen Rudd craft their culinary creations aboard their 1988 Krogen 42, Pacific Sapphire, all while cruising throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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.
After deciding to restore Presidetn JFK's Yacht, extensive hull repairs—and some new technology—make historic "Honey Fitz" as sweet as ever.
Attitude and resources are everything, as this creative and resiliant couple learned, while navigating the rocks and shoals of refitting their Marine Trader 47.