Callouses and Curses
June 13, 2025
Follow a father-son journey of patience, teamwork, and triumph as they restore a 1992 McKee Craft skiff, transforming frustrations into life lessons on the water.
Follow a father-son journey of patience, teamwork, and triumph as they restore a 1992 McKee Craft skiff, transforming frustrations into life lessons on the water.
Upgrade your boat’s head for better performance, comfort, and odor control. Learn about manual vs. electric toilets, freshwater flushing, and top brands.
Electronics Editor Ben Stein installs both a Seakeeper gyro and the new Seakeeper Ride on a 22-footer for the ultimate test.
Discover the cutting-edge yacht glass innovations behind DAR, the 295-foot superyacht with 4,300 sq. ft. of glass, crafted by Tilse’s expert artisans.
Having a hard time making a Christmas list? Here’s everything that should be under a boater’s tree this holiday.
Ditch landfilling shrink wrap for a proper boat cover! Mike Smith breaks down materials, costs and long term benefits.
16-year-old Duke Delehanty writes about how he and his father brought a 29 Phoenix back to life—and offers a thoughtful take on a course some manufacturers might want to steer.
Filmmaker Trevor Gordon restored an old Paragon Nokaio that washed up on a beach, and now cruises it to remote surfing destinations.
Throw that old cord away! Luddite Mike Smith tells us why you’ll never go back to a plug-in charger again.
A 56-year-old, refitted Huckins Linwood yacht becomes groom-to-be, Shane Scott’s marriage counselor.
Going digital is easy. Mike Smith, a self professed Luddite, shares some tech tips.
So, you want the salty look of teak, but think life’s too short to scrub, sand and varnish? Maybe you need some plastic.
In an exclusive first test, Dan Harding reveals how the Seakeeper Ride will usher in a new era of stabilization—for the masses.
When the shine of your boat’s topsides starts to fade, consider a new coat of paint. To help in the decision, we weigh the pros and cons of attempting the job (or some of it) yourself.
Follow a father-son journey of patience, teamwork, and triumph as they restore a 1992 McKee Craft skiff, transforming frustrations into life lessons on the water.
Don’t fear dripless shaft seals.
Upgrade your boat’s head for better performance, comfort, and odor control. Learn about manual vs. electric toilets, freshwater flushing, and top brands.
Electronics Editor Ben Stein installs both a Seakeeper gyro and the new Seakeeper Ride on a 22-footer for the ultimate test.
Discover the cutting-edge yacht glass innovations behind DAR, the 295-foot superyacht with 4,300 sq. ft. of glass, crafted by Tilse’s expert artisans.
Having a hard time making a Christmas list? Here’s everything that should be under a boater’s tree this holiday.
Ditch landfilling shrink wrap for a proper boat cover! Mike Smith breaks down materials, costs and long term benefits.
16-year-old Duke Delehanty writes about how he and his father brought a 29 Phoenix back to life—and offers a thoughtful take on a course some manufacturers might want to steer.
Filmmaker Trevor Gordon restored an old Paragon Nokaio that washed up on a beach, and now cruises it to remote surfing destinations.
Throw that old cord away! Luddite Mike Smith tells us why you’ll never go back to a plug-in charger again.
A 56-year-old, refitted Huckins Linwood yacht becomes groom-to-be, Shane Scott’s marriage counselor.
Going digital is easy. Mike Smith, a self professed Luddite, shares some tech tips.
So, you want the salty look of teak, but think life’s too short to scrub, sand and varnish? Maybe you need some plastic.
In an exclusive first test, Dan Harding reveals how the Seakeeper Ride will usher in a new era of stabilization—for the masses.
When the shine of your boat’s topsides starts to fade, consider a new coat of paint. To help in the decision, we weigh the pros and cons of attempting the job (or some of it) yourself.
