We took the new flagship Helmsman 46 Pilothouse for a sea trial on Puget Sound. How did hull number one fair? The long-distance cruiser leans into a true classic trawler ethos combined with innovative features and modern technology.
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Y-Valve Replacement: When “Easy” Projects are Difficult
Boat projects are necessary especially if you have an older boat. They say “misery loves company” so come along for the ride as my “easy” project goes sideways. I will try to help you not make the same mistakes I did.
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Set Sail This Spring: April & May 2025 U.S. Boat Shows
With boating season upon us, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the top boat shows around the country. From the Chesapeake Bay to the West Coast, these spring events offer everything from luxury yachts and powerboats to hands-on demos, seminars, and family-friendly fun.
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Death and Taxes, new Boat tax proposed in Washington state
Death and taxes might be a certainty like Benjamin Franklin said but that doesn’t mean the proposed boat tax SB5801 of Washington state is an inevitability. Let’s stand together and show our representatives how this tax will eliminate jobs and hurt the hardworking families in the marine industry and devoted boaters.
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Ballard, Seattle, WA – Marriage of brick road boutique and maritime with a Nordic flair
Ballard is arguably Seattle’s most boat-themed neighborhood. The rare combination of a real deal working maritime waterfront and charming boutique hub tied together with a Nordic cultural thread makes Ballard one-of-a-kind.
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Mastering Masts
No sailor wants to have problems with his or her stick. Whether racing or cruising the mast is the central component and stout workhorse of all sailing rigs. Professional rigger Scott Wallingford offers his broker and boatyard insights for mastering mast maintenance.
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Intrepid Evolution 50
Come aboard for a first look at the new Intrepid 50 Evolution that recently debuted at the Palm Beach International Boat Show. This sleek sport yacht includes a host of features including a large cockpit equally suited for fishing, diving, or entertaining with generous accommodation spaces ideal for cruising.
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