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Barnacles on your prop? Here is what actually works.


This story about the Nordhavn 120 crossing the Pacific Ocean is guaranteed to make you want to pull up your own anchor and set off for ports unknown.

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.

Barnacles on your prop? Here is what actually works.

This story about the Nordhavn 120 crossing the Pacific Ocean is guaranteed to make you want to pull up your own anchor and set off for ports unknown.

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.