September Products News
September 20, 2022
Magma Crossover Firebox Grill One of the most-used and well-loved items on a cruising boat is the ubiquitous propane grill hanging from the pushpit. To enhance the onboard cooking experience, Magma recently launched their…
August Products News
August 30, 2022
SEA-Snap™ Snap Shackle Snap shackles have long been an important piece of gear aboard our sailboats, with a variety of stainless steel and soft options on the market. Looking to offer something that is easier to use than…
Velella:
A Boat and Her Legacy
August 18, 2022
Michael Butler’s dream boat, Loco, under various stages of construction in California in 1979. “Did you just buy this boat?” a man on the dock asked. “Yup.” Technically, the deal hadn’t quite closed. We were still awaiting…
My Boat: 1991 Jeanneau 44 Tlingit
August 9, 2022
Built for an Alaskan expedition, the 1991 Jeanneau 44, Tlingit, has become the perfect family cruiser for owners John and Marcy Baker. With a rotating cast of family and friends as crew, Tlingit voyages the icy waters of…
July Products News
July 26, 2022
Fujinon TS-X 1440 Binoculars Fujifilm has continually used its optical and mechanical design technologies to develop high-performance and high-quality binoculars for day-to-day use. The TS-X 1440 is its latest product, which…
TBT#: Wawona’s Last Story
July 21, 2022
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we revisit the wooden Wawona, which was once a fixture on the Lake Union waterfront... From the April 2009 issue of 48° North by Gary Frankel "For a few brief moments, that old hulk turned…
MY BOAT: 1980 Custom Dogpatch 26, Moonshine
July 6, 2022
Moonshine charging upwind. When the Dogpatch 26 Moonshine came to Seattle in 2021, it raised more than a few eyebrows from local sailors. With its retro-cool look, distinctive hard chines and plywood construction, it was…
June Products News
June 28, 2022
SeaSucker Vacuum Mounts Vacuum mounts have been around for a while to hold small, light things aboard our boats that we don’t want to move. But these were mere suction cups compared to SeaSucker Vacuum Mounts that, with…
Boating News,Boats & Gear,Featured
May Products News
May 26, 2022
Keep your diesel clean, check out a new chart plotter from Simrad, and know your boat's speed with an updated SpeedPuck in the latest Products News. » Velocitek SpeedPuck Velocitek’s updated SpeedPuck is a simple GPS…
Boats & Gear,Featured,Cruising Technique
Which Anchor to Choose?
May 19, 2022
Experienced cruisers work with a local resource who analyzes anchor performance to consider anchor options for their new boat. This article originally appeared in the May 2022 issue of 48° North. Choosing the right anchor is…