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

Cruisers College in Anacortes Announces 2023-24 Class Schedule 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…

#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.…

Casting Off: Adding Personal Touches Aboard

Ariel comes out of the water; what surprises will they……

A Reluctant Bilge Dive Reveals Big Trouble

Even a well prepared boat like Rounder can have some gremlins…