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Off Watch

Along with American David White, 16 sailors from eight nations signed up for the inaugural edition of the BOC Challenge in 1982, and a wild cast of characters they were.

TACKLING THE HALO EFFECT

Shielding underwater hardware against corrosion requires a delicate balance of cathodic protection.

FIBERGLASSING 101

With the right safety precautions and a bit of practice, sailors can tackle small projects and repairs themselves.

SOUTH TO THE ISLANDS ABOARD BILLY PILGRIM

Georgia's Sea Islands and the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas highlight Billy Pilgrim's southbound season.

Boat Life

When cruising, remember that the choice to be present in nature or present online is all yours.

BAREBOATING With the KIDDOS

With some planning and creativity, family time on board can take vacation fun to a whole new level.

Off Watch

Before we shoved off, our core crew had a sobering conversation about what to do with our bodies if we didn't make it back to shore.

PASSION FOR ALL ΤΙΜΕ

For a sailor who loves SCHOONERS, few places compare to the coast of Maine in the summertime.

Sailor & Galley

These spur-of-the-moment morsels were easy to put together and very tasty. They required some chilling before baking, but no worries, mon. We were on island time.

On Watch

Despite a lifetime of guarding against salt water getting into any of the engines that I've installed, my nemesis finally won a round.

A FAMILY MATTER

WHEN 16-YEAR-OLD CAL CURRIER, WITH NO REAL SAILING EXPERIENCE, GOT THE NOTION TO SAIL ALONE ACROSS THE ATLANTIC, HE HAD THE SUPPORT NOT ONLY OF HIS TIGHTKNIT CLAN, BUT ALSO OF SOME HELPFUL MARINERS HE ENCOUNTERED ALONG THE WAY. THE FINAL OUTCOME? AN INSPIRING COMING-OF-AGE WALKABOUT AT SEA, AND LESSONS LEARNED THAT TRANSCEND YEARS AND MILES.

ANCHOR READINESS

An anchor at the ready and a crew trained to use it are important boating-safety protocols.

WAVE FORECASTS

Checking and interpreting wave forecasts prove critical to safety and comfort.

THROTTLE AND SHIFT CABLES

Cable throttle and shift controls still dominate the boating market for outboard, inboard and sterndrive engines. Cables from brands such as Dometic Marine (previously SeaStar) and Uflex provide smooth, reliable service for years, even decades, but they might eventually wear out, corrode or otherwise lose optimal functionality. Here's what to look for when deciding on replacement throttle and shift cables for your boat.-Jim Hendricks

PONTOON BOAT MAINTENANCE

Keep your pontoon boat looking great with these maintenance tips.

NOR-TECH 500 SPORT

This Nor-Tech combines high speed, high style and high comfort.

SAILFISH 316 DC

Sailfish's new dual-console flagship is a multimission marvel.

BAYLINER TROPHY T24CC

The hull style fishes well, provides generous deck space, and performs nicely on Mercury power.

YAMAHA 222 FSH SPORT E

Jet to your favorite fishing spots on this family-friendly center-console packed with standard fishy features and amenities.

SOLACE 32 CS

For the techie boater, the Solace 32 CS has a long list of features that will surely appeal to the James Bond in them. Infused epoxy construction using Innegra high-modulus fabrics and carbon fiber makes a tough, light boat, letting its variabledeadrise, twin-stepped hull work through seas at every angle and offering a comfortable, safe ride.

ASPEN C120

Aspen Power Catamarans employ asymmetrical hulls similar to Polynesian proas.

SEA PRO 320 DLX OFFSHORE

Details such as finished hatch lids, the massive hinges of the side boarding door, and the way that door's folding swim ladder ($918) stores in a dedicated rack make the Sea Pro 320 DLX Offshore's quality stand out.

MOST ICONIC CITIES TO EXPERIENCE BY BOAT

Ditch the Ubers, bikes and electric scooters. A marine-centric metropolis should be seen from the water. It’s a tour of three of America’s bestknown waterfront cities—all from a boater’s point of view.

GEAR-CASE REPLACEMENT

I'm no wrench head when it comes to the inner workings of outboard motors, so when I learned that the ad for the used 130 hp Evinrude E-Tec I recently purchased neglected to mention its close encounter with Lake Erie limestone and related gear-case damage, I feared the worst financially.

INSTALL AN ELECTRIC LINE PULLER

An electric line hauler makes recreational crabbing, lobstering and shrimping easy and fun boating activities for the whole family to enjoy.

PLUGGED IN

Back in 2015, I'd mused on these pages that my son, Evan, then in kindergarten, would likely own an electric-propelled boat. Now he's in middle school and can operate a boat on his own. Has electric propulsion matured to where my light-hearted prediction might actually come true?

CRUISING ISLE ROYALE

I sle“ Royale on Lake Superior is one of my favorite places to cruise. Established as a National Park in 1931, Isle Royale is located about 20 miles off the North Shore of Lake Superior near the Minnesota/Canadian border.

A HEAD FOR RUBATO

I dislike port-a-potties. I’m not too fond of poop in any form, really, being non-scatological by nature. In fact I consider it a sacrilege to poop on a boat at all, but since we may all be sinners, I confess I’ve pooped on a boat—somebody else’s, I should add.

A New Trailer

THE BIGHTS

A HEAD FOR RUBATO

I dislike port-a-potties. I'm not too fond of poop in any form, really, being non-scatological by nature.