Boating
FLIPPING THE SWITCH
Much reporting focuses on reasons why one might choose electric marine power. The issues of range, speed, noise levels, winterizing and ethanol challenges, lake restrictions, environmental concerns and more all must be resolved on an individual basis. Little gets said about how a boater choosing to repower with electric actually gets that accomplished. Is it DIY? And if not, how does it get done?
2 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
NAVICO GROUP FATHOM 2.0
Engine charging at 48 volts could be a game-changer.
3 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
MERCURY RACING 500R
Supercharged power for a variety of boats.
2 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
PROPS FOR INNOVATION
Sharrow MX3 propellers live up to most of the company's performance-improvement claims.
3 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
TOW-VEHICLE TECH
If it's been a while since you bought new tow vehicle, you might be surprised by the many built-in advancements in trailering technology. New tow tech ranges from integrated weight scales and adaptive suspensions to systems that automatically back up your truck to hitch up your trailer. Here are a few examples to look for. -Jim Hendricks
2 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
AFFORDABLE SATCOM
Communications devices using satellite technology are more abundant today than any time in the past. What's more, many are portable, ultra-compact, affordable relatively and designed for boating, dispelling any perceptions that you need a big, expensive dome antenna aloft to access satellite communications.
2 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
IN THE BEGINNING
REPOWERING FOUNTAIN HULL NO.1
8 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
FOR WANT OF A CLAMP
When 100 miles from shore, home and help, this boater’s preparedness prevented potential catastrophe.
1 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
STICKING POINTS - Anchoring alternatives, and why you will always need a traditional anchor.
My brother-in-law likes to fish offshore reefs, and the process once entailed navigating to a mark, dropping a float, and idling upwind or up-current to drop the anchor in hopes the set would drop us back to the float.
3 min |
August/September 2023
Boating
MONUMENTAL TIPS FOR BACKING A TRAILER
Three Boating greats offer advice for a perennial reader query.
2 min |
August/September 2023
Cruising World
Island BOUND
Inspired by an island in the vast South Pacific, the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 is a long-range cruising catamaran that owners can sail to paradise.
3 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
KICKING IT UP A NOTCH
Meeting higher-voltage onboard needs requires systems changes that are underway now.
4 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
Switching Gears
On British Columbia's Desolation Sound, a renowned sailor takes the helm of a Grand Banks trawler-and makes a whole new kind of memories.
5 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
A JOLT OF REALITY
Proper AC safety grounds are necessary to prevent electric shocks-or worse.
2 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
CHARTER Life
YOUR GATEWAY TO THE ULTIMATE CRUISING VACATION
3 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
CHANNELS Less TRAVELED
In the British Virgin Islands, looking beyond the beaten path can make your charter experience even more unforgettable.
6 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
Sailor & Galley
A Greek deity serves up a fine spring day and inspires a delicious pomegranate cocktail.
3 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
Gear
We asked our charter-boat friends which watersports gear to buy for our cruising boat. They had definite favorites.
3 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
CHARTER Ed
Sail-training courses can open up the pathway to bareboat chartering-and beyond.
3 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
POWER Play
Robertson and Caine's new 40-foot power catamaran is a sporty addition to The Moorings charter fleet and to the Leopard Catamarans range for private owners.
4 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
On Watch
Kids can learn a whole lot while they think they're just having fun on the boat.
7 min |
August 2023
Cruising World
Altogether in the ADRIATIC
On a flotilla adventure to Croatia, one crew finds plenty of reasons to raise a toast and say zivjeli to good food, new friends and fantastic sailing.
10+ min |
August 2023
Yachting US
GOING THE DISTANCE
Fuell, co-founded by a well-known motorcycle designer, says it has created the world's longest-range e-bike.
1 min |
August 2023
Yachting US
ADVENTURE YOUR WAY
Long range, high speed, even underwater: Today's recreational vessels allow for all kinds of choices.
2 min |
August 2023
Yachting US
PUMPING ELECTRONS
Aqua superPower's charging stations and network are helping to power cleaner, greener boating.
1 min |
August 2023
Yachting US
FAMILY GETAWAY
The Galeon Yachts 440 Fly is for owners who want to escape with their families-quickly.
2 min |
August 2023
Yachting US
BOTTOMED OUT
On the salt for several seasons, this sailboat's hull bottom sorely needed a paint job.
3 min |
August 2023
Yachting US
THE CROWD-PLEASER
A STABLE RIDE, LONG RANGE, VOLUME HORIZON POWER CATAMARANS 68 AN TO SPARE AND INTRIGUING LAYOUT OPTIONS MAKE THE IMPRESSIVE OFFERING.
3 min |
August 2023
Yachting US
COMMS FOR WAY, WAY OUT THERE
Iridium's Certus network can keep cruisers connected when they're plying seldom-seen waters.
4 min |
August 2023
Yachting US
BIG TIME
THE NEARLY 50-KNOT CRUISERS 50 GLS IS EQUAL PARTS PURE PERFORMANCE AND SHEER FUN.
3 min |