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Quietly Sophisticated: The Hood 42 LM
By US Harbors At first glance, the Hood 42 LM might be confused for a boat that worked the Maine coast fifty years ago, but upon further inspection, the fifteen coats of Epifanes varnish over mahogany and custom-cast bronze hardware reveal that this boat was built for cruising. Beyond the… Learn More
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Right Whale Speed Zones Take Effect Nov 1 2026
By US Harbors Starting November 1, most vessels 65 feet and longer must slow to 10 knots or less inside federal Seasonal Management Areas along the Atlantic coast. The zones track North Atlantic right whales as they migrate south to calve off Georgia and Florida. Most stay in effect through… SEE MORE
Stray Current vs. Galvanic Corrosion: What Every Boat Owner Needs to Know
By Captain Ken Kreisler, Best4Boats.com. If you keep a boat in a marina — or anywhere in saltwater — corrosion is working on it right now. But not all corrosion is the same, and understanding the difference between stray current corrosion and galvanic corrosion could save your running gear, your… SEE MORE
Celebrating Oysters During Oyster Week
By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. Oysters are great multitaskers! They provide many benefits to the ecosystem they live in. They are filter feeders—they clean the water as they eat. And they grow in reefs, which provide great habitat for many other species. But in many places, their population has plummeted. So we… SEE MORE