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Marlow 70E with Seakers Green hull running offshore along the Florida coast

Marlow 70E Review: A Family Yacht With a Story

November 4, 2026

Purpose Perfected: Aboard a Marlow 70E Built Around Family Built around family, refined through experience, and finished in a color with special meaning, this Marlow

Hilton Aruba pool and palm trees at dusk

A New Current in Aruba: The Westerly at Hilton Aruba

November 4, 2026

Hilton Aruba’s elegant The Westerly retreat redefines island luxury. By Nicole Paskowsky Aruba’s east-to-west trade winds have blown in something special that belongs on any

Clear fuel filter bowl on a marine diesel engine

Dirty Business: How to Change a Diesel Fuel Filter on Your Boat

November 3, 2026

Change Your Boat’s Fuel Filter Fast If you don’t keep your fuel filters clean, your boat’s going to get mean. By Capt. Chris Caldwell It’s

Mom and kids check out new tech at FLIBS

Beyond the Boats: Don’t Miss These Cool Finds at FLIBS 2026

October 27, 2026

A $5 million yacht isn’t in everyone’s budget. Fortunately, you don’t need a mega bank account—or even a boat—to enjoy some of the coolest stuff

Horizon yachts berthed at Horizon City Marina below the Kaohsiung skyline in Taiwan

Where Are Horizon Yachts Built? Inside the Kaohsiung Yard

October 26, 2026

Horizon Yachts Open House 2026: Four Debuts in Taiwan A visit to Horizon Yachts’ Taiwan facilities offered an exclusive first look at four groundbreaking new

man's best friend wearing a captain's hat

How to Get a Captain’s License: A USCG Guide

October 26, 2026

License to Lead: How to Earn Your Captain’s License By Captain Chris Caldwell Before you can operate your own boat, most states require you to

Propeller mounted on a dynamic balancing machine

Propeller Tuning: How Digital Scanning Boosts Performance

October 21, 2026

Spin Control: Propeller Tuning for Peak Performance By Doug Thompson Let’s face it: Our boats keep getting heavier. Every weekend the tubes, towels, and tech

Beneteau Flyer 30 day boat running at speed on twin Mercury outboards

Beneteau Flyer 30 Review: A New Generation of Day Boat

October 21, 2026

Beneteau Flyer 30: Day Boating’s Next Generation By Marilyn DeMartini Boating lifestyles evolve with time and the market, much like fashion. Go-fast boats, fishing boats,