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PURPLE HAZE • Wildflowers abound as the former Canadian Coast Guard hydrological research vessel Wave, here in yacht trim, explores Tay Bay on Bylot Island in Nunavut Territory.

DIY and the IKEA Effect

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Helmsman 43E • An evolution of an existing model, based on customer feedback.

Project Ocean • Designed for sustainable off-grid exploration, the Arksen 85 hits the production line.

There Will Be Blood • And with it will come doctoring by hook, by crook or by duct tape.

ROOM to MOVE • KADEY-KROGEN’S SUMMIT 54 BRINGS FRESH FEATURES TO FAST CRUISING.

Earning the Captain’s Chair • At 65, I finally bought the boat of my dreams. Then, I realized I had to learn how to run her.

The Best-Laid Plans • Nothing on a boat ever goes how it’s supposed to go, even when expectations are low.

DIY Tip of the Month • How to Re-Bed Your Deck Hardware for the Long Haul

Ask the Experts • Your technical questions answered by some of the most experienced trawler minds on the planet.

The Pre-Haul-Out Sea Trial • Conducting your own personal test run can diagnose all kinds of problems before the big day.

Settle Down, Skipper • If you’re having trouble with docking skills, the problem may be anxiety.

MugWump 22 • This multipurpose pocket cruiser is conceived for transformative times.

A Case of the Shakes • Tracking down the source of onboard vibration requires a methodical approach.

PRIDE AND JOY • In a cozy Colorado shed, Eric Paulson admires Splinters, his Grand Banks 42 Classic, as a work in progress. Today, he enjoys cruising Splinters around the San Diego area with his wife, Kim, as they plan a Mexico-to-Alaska voyage in the coming years.