Technical

Dockmate’s wireless remote system is helpful in surprising ways.

Relying on AIS? There may be more out there than what you see on the screen.

The ships of the early Scandinavian seamen unveil new origins of passagemaking.

A collision at sea reaffirms that the captain is ultimately responsible for the boat.

Innovative hulls and cruise-anywhere characteristics have become synonymous with Vripack designs.

When can a boat rightfully be called a ship?

The good news is there’s a genset to fit almost any boat. The tricky part, of course, is picking the right one.

An encounter off the Eastern Seaboard serves as a scary reminder about safe offshore practices.

A properly installed and maintained seacock can last a lifetime.

Zurn Yacht Design and New England Boatworks team up on a radical new catamaran concept that’s ideal for island time.

Planning an extended voyage? Add a compass adjustment to your checklist.

A forward-thinking owner’s 92-foot steel expedition trawler can cruise for months at a time without plugging in to shore power.

Is get-home power really necessary? Seldom-used get-home engines might not work when you need them most.

Huckins’ Hybrid Sportsman 38 pairs the best of last century with tomorrow’s technology.

The next step in mapping, LiDAR utilizes high-tech lasers to give us the most accurate maps yet.

Computers are great, but some propellers still demand a craftsman.

Amid a dizzying array of press conferences and product demos, not-so-undercover agent Phil Friedman deep-dives in search of something else.

John Deere delivers a lightweight power option that packs a punch.