Pirate of the Caribbean
July 1, 2025
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
What has a plumb bow and two sets of caterpillar treads? The category-breaking Iguana Commuter Sport Exclusive.
The best way to fill in the cracks.
In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on.
Capt. Bill Pike questions if, financially speaking, we are all up to our transoms in alligators these days.
A veteran marine journalist reflects on how fast power cats have evolved over the last few decades.
Tackling the Classic U.S. Boating Debate of North Versus South.
Tips on what to do when a boat-shopping friend asks, “Whataya think about this one?”
A Florida heat wave can deliver sweat buckets of discomfort. It can also test the true mettle of the hopeful owner of a new boat.
A Riviera 64 SMY completes a fast southbound run from Savannah to Stuart, Florida, thanks to top-notch engineering.
Capt. Bill Pike long imagined “semi-retirement,” would free him up to do nothing but boat. But life sometimes intervenes.
No matter how much you know—or think you know—about boating, there’s always more to learn.
How to turn a lubberly, reticent canine into a salty, bona fide, boat-lovin’ sea dog.
If you tend to make mountains out of marinized molehills, Capt. Bill Pike has a suggestion: why not engage in a little hopeful, optimistic investigation first?
After 34 years as a full-time marine journalist, it’s time for Bill to switch gears, and focus more energy on his version of the Great American Novel.
The Kiwis defending the America’s Cup have engineered a foiling powerboat with a “Back to the Future” powerplant.
With the upcoming launch of the pocket cruiser, Legacy Yachts puts a new twist on the traditional lobster-boat theme.
At a time when everyone has a camera in their pocket ready to capture a mishap or snafu, we would do well to remember the timeworn lesson of karma.
A convivial getaway on board the new Regal 38 FXO has us wondering: could the combination of outboard power and flybridge comfort be the wave of the future?
In a series of exclusive interviews, Capt. Bill Pike speaks to three high-profile yacht designers at the top of their game.
It’s a good idea to keep your seacock levers moving smartly, just in case you have to close or open one in a hurry.
Even the saltiest captain has the potential to lose decades of hard-won boat-handling skills.
Even the most experienced captains make a blunder every now and again—magazine editors included.
Adding water to your head before leaving your boat will help keep the internal components from drying out.
The most critical thing you can do to preserve the well-being of an anchor windlass is to retrieve your anchor in the correct manner.
Losing an anchor due to a bad detachable link or a worn-out swivel or shackle can be VERY expensive. That’s why you should range the chain on your boat every few years.
An interesting character from Capt. Bill’s past proves that having a little humility behind the helm is an exemplary trait.
If you allow air to enter the supply line of an engine it will promptly airlock the engine and summarily shut it down. Here are the steps to get things going again.
Tips to keep your boat’s propellers and shafts functioning properly.
Lessons of the seafaring life arrive firmly but gently. Don’t let ‘em scare you off!
Thousands of boats are stolen each year. Max Hardberger recovers some of them using alcohol, witch doctors and other forms of guile.
What has a plumb bow and two sets of caterpillar treads? The category-breaking Iguana Commuter Sport Exclusive.
The best way to fill in the cracks.
In his Uncharted Waters column, Capt. Bill Pike wonders how he’ll find the strength to carry on.
Capt. Bill Pike questions if, financially speaking, we are all up to our transoms in alligators these days.
A veteran marine journalist reflects on how fast power cats have evolved over the last few decades.
Tackling the Classic U.S. Boating Debate of North Versus South.
Tips on what to do when a boat-shopping friend asks, “Whataya think about this one?”
A Florida heat wave can deliver sweat buckets of discomfort. It can also test the true mettle of the hopeful owner of a new boat.
A Riviera 64 SMY completes a fast southbound run from Savannah to Stuart, Florida, thanks to top-notch engineering.
Capt. Bill Pike long imagined “semi-retirement,” would free him up to do nothing but boat. But life sometimes intervenes.
No matter how much you know—or think you know—about boating, there’s always more to learn.
How to turn a lubberly, reticent canine into a salty, bona fide, boat-lovin’ sea dog.
If you tend to make mountains out of marinized molehills, Capt. Bill Pike has a suggestion: why not engage in a little hopeful, optimistic investigation first?
After 34 years as a full-time marine journalist, it’s time for Bill to switch gears, and focus more energy on his version of the Great American Novel.
The Kiwis defending the America’s Cup have engineered a foiling powerboat with a “Back to the Future” powerplant.
With the upcoming launch of the pocket cruiser, Legacy Yachts puts a new twist on the traditional lobster-boat theme.
At a time when everyone has a camera in their pocket ready to capture a mishap or snafu, we would do well to remember the timeworn lesson of karma.
A convivial getaway on board the new Regal 38 FXO has us wondering: could the combination of outboard power and flybridge comfort be the wave of the future?
In a series of exclusive interviews, Capt. Bill Pike speaks to three high-profile yacht designers at the top of their game.
It’s a good idea to keep your seacock levers moving smartly, just in case you have to close or open one in a hurry.
Even the saltiest captain has the potential to lose decades of hard-won boat-handling skills.
Even the most experienced captains make a blunder every now and again—magazine editors included.
Adding water to your head before leaving your boat will help keep the internal components from drying out.
The most critical thing you can do to preserve the well-being of an anchor windlass is to retrieve your anchor in the correct manner.
Losing an anchor due to a bad detachable link or a worn-out swivel or shackle can be VERY expensive. That’s why you should range the chain on your boat every few years.
An interesting character from Capt. Bill’s past proves that having a little humility behind the helm is an exemplary trait.
If you allow air to enter the supply line of an engine it will promptly airlock the engine and summarily shut it down. Here are the steps to get things going again.
Tips to keep your boat’s propellers and shafts functioning properly.
Lessons of the seafaring life arrive firmly but gently. Don’t let ‘em scare you off!
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