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Celebrating Sixty Years

Rising Above • AT TANGIER ISLAND, THE FEDS WILL USE DREDGED MATERIALS TO PROTECT THE NAVIGATION CHANNEL

The Right Balance • SCOTT AND JANE YOUNG CUSTOMIZED THEIR NORTH PACIFIC TRAWLER 44 SO MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WOULDN’T LIMIT THEIR LONG-RANGE CRUISING PLANS

Forza F22 • FORZA X1 LAUNCHES AN ALL-ELECTRIC CENTER CONSOLE THAT COULD LIGHT A SPARK FOR FISHERMEN AND DAYBOATERS

Down Under • AN ICONIC SUPERYACHT MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST LARGE LUXURY YACHT TO BECOME AN ARTIFICIAL REEF

Northern Bay 36

TIME OUT • A state-of-the-art cruiser from Tiara Yachts, the 48 LE encourages families to spend a lot more time on the water

A NOT SO DEADLY CATCH • A potentially rough ride on the windy Wadden Sea turns out to be far less dangerous than advertised

PANGA POWER • A young family finds that a new panga is their ticket to ride

Fall Fleet • The fall boat show season always brings an interesting array of vessels. From cruisers and catamarans to sportfishermen and dayboats, here are some of the most exciting new offerings

Pompano 23 • WHEN A CRUISING COUPLE WENT SHOPPING FOR THEIR NEXT BOAT, THEY CHOSE A COMPACT DOWNEAST DESIGN

A Mast for Every Day