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…
November 1, 2025
Engine Inspection
How to inspect the engine during the boat-buying process. by Capt. Frank Lanier The boat buying process can be an exhilarating, yet stressful experience — especially when it comes to…
October 1, 2025
Why The Great Loop?
Why The Great Loop? Sometimes you have to write your own script.
October 1, 2025
Creating Personal Electronic Charts
Garmin photo Can’t find a chart you like? It’s easy to make your own. by Glenn Hayes Although electronic charts have vastly improved over the last decade, some destinations still…
October 1, 2025
The Sound of Silence
The Sound of Silence: How to install soundproofing.
September 1, 2025
Preserving Your Marine Electronics
Preserving Your Marine Electronics: Protect your investments
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