Trawler Life

When "fate" made an 86-year-old boat available to the Saiget family, they suddenly found themselves caretakers of a legacy.

Many boaters haul out as soon after Labor Day as practical. But for the hearty and adventurous, the autumn cruising gamble can be rewarding.

Any whitefish will do, but Alaskan halibut gives this dish a special quality.

National Harbormaster Appreciation Day is coming soon, but most people don’t realize everything that harbormasters do.

797.1 is a wonderful place full of fantastic boats and mariners—and enough inspiration to last a lifetime.

Insurance shouldn’t be an afterthought. It should be a top priority in any trawler purchase.

For empty nesters Bill and Joan Nieman, the next chapter—living aboard their 42-foot Kadey-Krogen—has allowed them to keep dreaming big.

Trawlerfest Baltimore will feature an expanded seminar series and boat show, September 29 to October 3, 2021.

Nordhavn 57 owners invited PM's Trawler Transactions columnist Jeff Merrill to crew with them on a "short" hop offshore between San Diego and Mexico.

By filming their liveaboard experiences, these YouTubers are introducing thousands of people to the cruising lifestyle.

I hate to admit it, but I love being up to my ankles in barnacles and wood shavings, reeking of bottom paint, with fingernails that will take a week to clean.

Boat-handling expert Bob Arrington reveals his keys to stress-free docking, regardless of boat size.

Eight years in the making, a custom steel trawler far exceeds its owner’s needs.

Having completed the Great Loop in his Offshore 48, this classic trawler owner still lives aboard, cruising extensively up and down the east coast.

Maryland startup Dockshare helps boaters find docks and dock owners make extra income.

This go-to meal for a busy weeknight appears on our table at least a dozen times each summer.

Here's some expert advice to help you avoid common boat-buying blunders that cost you money—and your pride.

An adventurous cruiser encounters the delights of Southeast Asia on a North Pacific 49 Pilothouse.

Good marinas make for easier boating. Great marinas are the stuff of fantastic cruising memories.

By filming their liveaboard experiences, these YouTubers are introducing thousands of people to the cruising lifestyle.

When choosing crew and guests, think about more than who’s fun at the bar.

Really, any berries you have on board will do. And this dish will still be delish.

Join millions around the country to vote in an annual contest to find the “Best Harbor” in the United States.