In Our Wake: The Good Old Days?
February 11, 2025
From 1954’s smoky Evinrude ads to today’s high-tech outboards, explore how small boat engines evolved—safety, efficiency & tech have never been better.
From 1954’s smoky Evinrude ads to today’s high-tech outboards, explore how small boat engines evolved—safety, efficiency & tech have never been better.
Living aboard a boat mirrors the tiny home movement—efficiency, minimalism, and adventure redefine home. Discover the joys of small-space living at sea.
A Connecticut boatbuilder turns salvaged wood from old boats into guitars, blending craftsmanship and music in a unique way. Read his story of reinvention.
Aging brings wisdom, impatience, and a sharper perspective on time, work, and friendships. Michael Rybovich reflects on life’s fleeting nature.
A boat-less summer had Dan trying—and failing at—new hobbies. Gardening flopped, paddle boarding sank, but fatherhood? That’s one adventure worth taking.
Bill Prince grapples with how Tesla’s forthcoming Optimus Robots might arrive on—and remake—the boating scene.
Discover how a young couple embraces boating life on Lake Erie, sharing adventures, fishing tips, and hidden island gems.
How modern work culture challenges commitment in custom boatyards. Insights from Michael Rybovich on teamwork, dedication, and showing up.
Bob Arrington gets candid about leaving a career and hang-gliding for the cruising life.
Bill Prince takes aim—once again—at the worst boat names and comes up with some contenders for this year.
Charlie Levine hosts a DADS (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome) fishing trip in Florida, where the haul is small and the memories are anything but.
Are the waterways less traveled the better routes to take? Bob Arrington weighs in on where to cruise.
Reflecting on family, adventure, and a beloved 1984 Egg Harbor, Dan Harding shares heartfelt memories of a vessel that shaped his life and identity.
Having technology constantly at our fingertips in the boatyard, Michael Rybovich observes, is costly and dangerous.
Discover Thunderbird, Lake Tahoe’s iconic 1939 Hacker-Craft yacht. Explore its rich history, luxurious design, and legacy as a masterpiece of wooden boat craftsmanship.
From 1954’s smoky Evinrude ads to today’s high-tech outboards, explore how small boat engines evolved—safety, efficiency & tech have never been better.
Living aboard a boat mirrors the tiny home movement—efficiency, minimalism, and adventure redefine home. Discover the joys of small-space living at sea.
A Connecticut boatbuilder turns salvaged wood from old boats into guitars, blending craftsmanship and music in a unique way. Read his story of reinvention.
Aging brings wisdom, impatience, and a sharper perspective on time, work, and friendships. Michael Rybovich reflects on life’s fleeting nature.
A boat-less summer had Dan trying—and failing at—new hobbies. Gardening flopped, paddle boarding sank, but fatherhood? That’s one adventure worth taking.
Bill Prince grapples with how Tesla’s forthcoming Optimus Robots might arrive on—and remake—the boating scene.
Discover how a young couple embraces boating life on Lake Erie, sharing adventures, fishing tips, and hidden island gems.
How modern work culture challenges commitment in custom boatyards. Insights from Michael Rybovich on teamwork, dedication, and showing up.
Bob Arrington gets candid about leaving a career and hang-gliding for the cruising life.
Bill Prince takes aim—once again—at the worst boat names and comes up with some contenders for this year.
Charlie Levine hosts a DADS (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome) fishing trip in Florida, where the haul is small and the memories are anything but.
Are the waterways less traveled the better routes to take? Bob Arrington weighs in on where to cruise.
Reflecting on family, adventure, and a beloved 1984 Egg Harbor, Dan Harding shares heartfelt memories of a vessel that shaped his life and identity.
Having technology constantly at our fingertips in the boatyard, Michael Rybovich observes, is costly and dangerous.
Discover Thunderbird, Lake Tahoe’s iconic 1939 Hacker-Craft yacht. Explore its rich history, luxurious design, and legacy as a masterpiece of wooden boat craftsmanship.
