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Lucky Ducks
Our small crew faced massive seas and myriad mechanical issues on a Hawaii-to-Alaska voyage aboard a Diesel Duck 462.
New Spark
A 2016 build is born anew after a son enlists Zimmerman Marine to improve his late father’s launch.
New Life for a Legend
A cruising couple takes on the significant task of bringing Beebe's original "Passagemaker" back to form.
Inside a Kadey-Krogen's Stunning Refit for Living Aboard
When these Kadey-Krogen owners decided to refit their 48 for living aboard, the skipper had to adjust to the architect, and vice versa.
Refit Reality
There comes a time in every older trawler’s life when her owner is consumed by the desire to spit on his palms, hoist the black flag and consider a major refit.
The Accidental Refit
Ahead of a busy cruising schedule, an ’80s vintage Grand Banks 36 gets a new lease on life.
Long Haul: One Man's Adventure in Building Custom
Eight years in the making, a custom steel trawler far exceeds its owner’s needs.
From Workboat to Luxury Yacht in 45 Seconds (Video)
Time-lapse recorded conversion project shows the ultimate support vessel makeover in fast-forward.
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.
Battery Installation Best Practices
A refit is a smart time to check batteries, connectors and cables.
How To Make Incompatible Electrical Wire Size Compatible
Large 10- to 12-gauge butt connectors? Much finer wire? Try this trick and keep right on chuggin’.
The Loop, Again
A couple outfits a Fountaine Pajot Maryland 37 for their second cruise around the Great Loop.
Restoring the Classics: Vintage Finds It's Groove
Replicas, restomods and spirit-of-tradition builds are reshaping the vintage boat industry.
The Boatyard Business Plan
Getting ready for a boatyard visit? These tips will save time and money.
The Bottom Line
Choosing the right antifouling paint is a matter of knowing your boat, your habits and your waterways
Grand Resolve
It took one man 11 years to restore a 51-year-old Grand Banks 42. now they are both back home on the water.
Fit For The Long Haul
A growing yacht refit sector is good news for yacht owners, and it can benefit new-boat builders as well.
Troubleshooter: How to Manage a Successful Refit
Take the following considerations to heart during your next refit to save time, money and your sanity.