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As we age, things become harder, but that shouldn't mean we have to give up on our favorite pastimes. Learn more: https:...
10/29/2026

As we age, things become harder, but that shouldn't mean we have to give up on our favorite pastimes.

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Designed in 2002, the Portland Pudgy is a dinghy with attitude, says Jenny Bennett: just 7' 8" long, it sails, rows, can...
10/27/2026

Designed in 2002, the Portland Pudgy is a dinghy with attitude, says Jenny Bennett: just 7' 8" long, it sails, rows, can take an outboard, is USCG-certified for four people, and has options that transform it from family-friendly tender to serious lifeboat.

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The Maine coast and lobster industry are changing, and there are some that worry the fishery may soon be gone for good. ...
10/24/2026

The Maine coast and lobster industry are changing, and there are some that worry the fishery may soon be gone for good. But there are still skilled operators fishing from small boats.

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Faced with companionway dropboards that were tricky to operate—especially at night when he was in a hurry—Alex Zimmerman...
10/22/2026

Faced with companionway dropboards that were tricky to operate—especially at night when he was in a hurry—Alex Zimmerman designed and built some canvas panels that could be opened or closed quickly and easily.

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Christoper Morejohn wanted a cabin skiff in which he and his wife, Rachel, could enjoy extended cruises in comfort. When...
10/17/2026

Christoper Morejohn wanted a cabin skiff in which he and his wife, Rachel, could enjoy extended cruises in comfort. When all the designs he could find in the right size range seemed to consider accommodations as an afterthought, he went ahead and designed and built his own.

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FOR SALE: GEM, 15' Lapstrake YawlAs noted in “Glued-Lapstrake” by John Brooks, GEM is based on Iain Oughtred’s plans for...
10/16/2026

FOR SALE: GEM, 15' Lapstrake Yawl

As noted in “Glued-Lapstrake” by John Brooks, GEM is based on Iain Oughtred’s plans for the 13' 6" yawl, Grebe, but extended to 15′. Whether you prefer sailing under a yawl or single lug rig, or exploring under oar, this versatile boat is ready for your next adventure on the water. The listing includes the boat, rigging, sails, two sets of oars, and a galvanized trailer.

Asking price: $4,500

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In the early 1900s, Will Stanley Jr. of Monhegan Island in the Gulf of Maine designed a working skiff for local lobsterm...
10/15/2026

In the early 1900s, Will Stanley Jr. of Monhegan Island in the Gulf of Maine designed a working skiff for local lobstermen who needed a boat that could be launched from the beach, carry a load, and handle rough conditions.

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You may not always need maximum pressure from your bar clamps, but when you do, says Christopher Cunningham, the Jorgens...
10/11/2026

You may not always need maximum pressure from your bar clamps, but when you do, says Christopher Cunningham, the Jorgensen Gear Clamps might be a good choice.

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When Mats Vuorenjuuri needed to get a battery to his family’s solar-powered home on the island of Örskär in the Finnish ...
10/09/2026

When Mats Vuorenjuuri needed to get a battery to his family’s solar-powered home on the island of Örskär in the Finnish Archipelago Sea, he decided to deliver it himself, sailing singlehanded through the many islands and narrow channels in his new Nordic Skiff.

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A traditional Japanese pull saw with sharp teeth on both sides of the blade, the ryoba saw has been a feature in Japanes...
10/06/2026

A traditional Japanese pull saw with sharp teeth on both sides of the blade, the ryoba saw has been a feature in Japanese workshops for well over 100 years. Kent and Audrey Lewis review Gyokucho’s Ryoba Razorsaw, made in Japan but readily available in the U.S.

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