Diesel Deep Dive: Art of the Oil Change

Winter is upon us and many boaters are preparing their engines for winter storage, when they may sit or only be run periodically over the next few months. During the winterization process, one of the more important…

Cruisers College Announces Fall Lineup of Classes for Boat Owners

Cruisers College, the boat-owner-specific marine technical education offered through Skagit Valley College, is gearing up for another great season of hands-on learning. Are you interested in acquiring the skills to maintain…

Three Sheets Northwest: The Drawers of Perception

Building the interior framework for the drawers,…

Sewing Sails Under Sail

The author found an occasion early on to…

Three Sheets Northwest: Two Sailors Walk into a Bar

An Interesting and Informative Electrical Seminar Sparks a Bevy of Boaty Questions

#TBT The ABSURDITY of Boat Projects

Pacific Northwest-based cruisers Becca and John sailed away on their Valiant 40 Halcyon and shared their great stories with 48° North for several years. In the time since, they've returned to our local waters, moved aboard a…

#TBT: Getting the Most When Selling Your Boat

Getting the Most When Selling Your Boat or… The White Glove Approach to Selling Your Boat by Ronald Riggs

BoatUS Spring Commissioning Checklist 2023

With spring officially just days away, thousands of boaters around the Pacific Northwest are starting to think about getting out there more frequently. Here's a checklist from BoatUS to go through before you untie the……

What Else Can Your Engine Do for You?

This Perkins has a hydraulic pump for power steering.…