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Every Last Detail • THE SABRE 51 SALON EXPRESS IS AN EXERCISE IN EVOLUTION BASED ON YEARS’ WORTH OF FEEDBACK.

As Good as It Gets • GARDNER DIESELS ARE NO LONGER BUILT, BUT THE RELIABLE BEASTS STILL HAVE A DEVOTED FOLLOWING

MJM 42 • WITH THIS DEBUT, THE BUILDER WANTS TO OFFER THE FINEST CRUISING BOAT FOR COUPLES

Bristol 42 Offshore Trawler • Illustration by Jim Ewing

The Unmovable Feast • Scores of wooden boat festivals flaunt polished brass and blinding varnish, but none have the hippie-go-lucky vibe of Port Townsend

TROPHY CATCH • The feature-filled Formula 457 CCF is much more than a fishing boat

Cruising Gems • If you’re ready for a more challenging charter experience, these destinations promise adventure and memories that will last long after the dock lines are tied back at the base

WISH LIST • Yep, It’s that time of year again. Time to troll for holiday gift ideas for that person in your life who can never get enough new gear for their boat. This list might make shopping a little easier, and you might even find an item or two for your own boat

How (Not) to Install Your Own Marine Electronics • WILDLY UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS INSTALLATION, THE AUTHOR UNDERTAKES THE PROJECT WITH A BIG ASSIST FROM TECH-SAVVY FRIENDS

Storm of a Century