CATEGORIES

TALKING ABOUT THE WEATHER

CAPT. KELLY GORDON ON HOW TO PREPARE, PLAN, AND HANDLE THE ELEMENTS ON THE WATER.

INSTALLING A TRANSOM SWIM PLATFORM

A transom swim platform with a boarding ladder adds safety and convenience.

SHOUT IT OUT

Keeping your crew in the know is one key to safety.

TOW LIKE A PRO

How to safely and effectively drive for watersports.

MERCURY GOES ELECTRIC

The Avator 7.5e electric outboard makes its debut.

SAILFISH 312 CC

Performance, comfort and hard-hitting fishability make this a powerful contender among angling families.

JUPITER 40

In a crowded field of 40something center-console fishing boats, the Jupiter 40 stands out as one of the most impressive. It is also the first boat I've run with the new Yamaha 450 XTO V-8 outboards .

A Grounding EXPERIENCE

Off the coast of Oahu's windward shore, a memorable sandbar beckons boats of all kinds

Sailor & Galley

Soft tortillas are blank canvases one can fill with whatever ingredients are on hand.

On Watch

When it comes to do-it-yourself projects, there are no limits to what a handy circumnavigator with empty pockets and a vivid imagination can pull off.

RX FOR RELAXATION

The laid-back vibe of the Bahamas' Harbour Island makes it an ideal R&R destination for celebs and cruisers alike.

MODULAR POWER

Aceleron's Essential batteries are built for modular power storage, easy service and simple upgrades.

A REFIT REIMAGINED

THE OWNERS OF THE WESTPORT 112 MONTRACHET TOOK A PROVEN HULL AND A TIMELESS PROFILE, AND MADE THE REST NEW.

GLOBAL COMMUNICATOR

Intellian's FB500 keeps the ones and zeros flowing reliably during rough weather and at high latitudes.

VERSATILE FUN

The Sunseeker Superhawk 55 can be a sporty dayboat or a weekend explorer.

LIGHTEN UP

This brand-new charter yacht has a striking interior decor.

FINE ART

CUSTOM LINE'S FLAGSHIP 140 MARRIES AN IMPRESSIVE AESTHETIC WITH A SURPRISINGLY SPACIOUS INTERIOR.

PRESERVING HISTORY

The new president of Maine's Brooklin Boat Yard plans to continue refitting and restoring classic boats.

QUIET COMPANION

The Silent Tender 400 is the first tender from the electric-boat builder Silent-Yachts.

GO WILD

Axopar's multitasking 45 XC is 48 knots of fun with flexible layout options.

MJM 4

The MJM 4 checks a lot of boxes, combining performance with solid construction, multiple gathering areas and a sleeping cabin. Twin Mercury Verado 600 hp V-12s add excitement.

MARCH MADNESS

What happens during the wait for opening day.

US COAST GUARD MH-65 DOLPHIN HELICOPTERS

One of the US Coast Guard's most recognizable aircraft must be the Eurocopter MH-65 SRR Dolphin. A gloss-orange streak racing toward danger, rescue or both, one look at an airborne Dolphin shows what the Coasties are all about in a visual and visceral way. This chopper's been screaming Semper Paratus for decades.

EASY PEASY BOATING

What's bigger than a kayak, smaller than a technical skiff, and fits in the bed of your pickup truck? Why, it's the new Veer X13, the first model from a new boat brand just revealed by Brunswick Boat Group.

YAMAHA'S NEW XTO 450

Yamaha's new XTO 450 Offshore V-8 outboard offers much more than 25 extra horses.

A PLACE IN THE SUN

SEVEN WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE SUN WHILE YOU'RE ON THE WATER

II6' Motor Yacht "ROMEO FOXTROT"

\"The one hundred and sixteen-foot Hargrave Romeo Foxtrot is a state-of-the-art tri-deck motoryacht and a perfect example of why people still take the time to build custom boats with us,\" said Hargrave President Michael DiCondina.

A GOOD BIT OF EVERYTHING

Cruising in Costa Rica is an incredibly diverse experience filled with beauty, wonder and relaxation.

GRADY-WHITE 281 COASTAL EXPLORER

Grady's most recent Coastal Explorer model will be right at home whether seeking back-bay tarpon or offshore tuna.

ROPE & CHAIN

THE INS AND OUTS OF EQUIPPING YOUR BOAT WITH THE RIGHT ROPE AND CHAIN.