March 1, 2026
Battery Battle
How to select the right battery for your boat. Story & photos by Glenn Hayes When it comes time to select the right battery or batteries for your boat, going…
March 1, 2026
Choosing a Boat
Tips for finding your dream Loop boat. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey You have decided that America’s Great Loop adventure is for you! Now it’s time to…
March 1, 2026
Turn up the Tunes
Selecting new speakers for your boat. by Capt. Frank Lanier Music is a big part of on-the-water enjoyment for many boat owners. If your boat’s current speakers fail to deliver…
February 1, 2026
Customize Your Boat
Seven installation ideas to make your new boat your own! Story and photos by Capt. Frank Lanier You did the research, invested shoe leather at numerous boat shows, combed the…
February 1, 2026
Plan Ahead!
Preparing for your Great Loop adventure. Story & photos by Tom & Brenda Lahey Planning your America’s Great Loop adventure is part of the fun! Your Loop route and itinerary…
February 1, 2026
Can You Hear Me Now?
Shakespeare offers many VHF antenna options for your boat. Story and photos by Glenn Hayes A common mistake many boaters make is thinking that their VHF antenna is a simple…
January 1, 2026
Life on the Line
Inspecting your boat’s lifeline system. by Capt. Frank Lanier Although their maintenance can literally be a matter of life and death, lifelines rarely get the attention they deserve. Here’s how…
January 1, 2026
A Trip of a Lifetime
What the Great Loop is all about. by Tom & Brenda Lahey We are Tom and Brenda Lahey — Platinum Loopers and avid cruisers. We have completed America’s Great Loop…
January 1, 2026
Autonomous Docking
Let Simrad’s new AutoCaptain technology take the wheel. by Glenn Hayes Artificial intelligence and automation are everywhere these days, and they are inescapable. Some show promise, while others seem to…
November 1, 2025
Holiday Boating Gadgets
Four gift ideas for your favorite tech-savvy boater. by Glenn Hayes So, it’s that time of year again, when gifting the boater in your life can be challenging. The good…
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