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“The love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Even a well-found vessel needs some attention to deck comfort and aesthetics. The ubiquitous cream …

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” -John F. Kennedy Experienced boat owners are familiar …

Whatever has happened in my quest for innovation has been part of my quest for immaculate reality.” -George Lucas When one hears the term carbon fiber, spectacular images of sleek …

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” -Benjamin Franklin Seeing a boat, especially for a potential buyer, is often an emotional experience. The rose-colored sunset casts the deck in …

“Perhaps I am the turtle, able to live simply anywhere, even underwater for short periods, with my home on my back” -Kurt Vonnegut Owners are no doubt well acquainted with …

March’s maritime expert Brad Cole of Prism Graphics teaches us all about vinyl wrapping, an alluring alternative to topside paints.

We turn to the electric systems professionals at Monkey Fist Marine at Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle to learn more about AGM batteries.

“It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.” -Eleanor Roosevelt You may have noticed the Christmas light displays popping up this time of year. We sure have, …

“Water, water, everywhere, And all the boards did shrink, Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” —Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner T he vessels we …

Ah, to relive the first cruise on Puget Sound. For many Pacific Northwest boat owners, the initial trip aboard a friend’s yacht or with a charter company was the bait …

You’re using your boat a lot this summer, right? Maybe it’s time for a fuel filter change. Do it before it needs to be done. This refresher video courtesy of …