PassageMaker

PassageMaker Magazine (PMM) is the market leader covering the boats, people, gear, and destinations for the trawler and cruising-under-power lifestyle. Over the years it has evolved to connect the marine industry to consumers through print, digital, online, and in-person brands (Trawler Fest, Trawler Fest University, and Trawler Port)

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PassageMaker

Unicorn Sighting • A former fighting craft keeps her pugnacious profile with a makeover that fits her singularity.

MJM 4 • The builder of Down East-inspired, spirited performers adds a diesel sterndrive option to its offerings.

Style and Substance • The Deep Water Korvet50CLR has a tough, no-nonsense exterior with inviting, warm living spaces.

Salt Queen • The Kadey-Krogen 54 is a long-range trawler with a cultlike following of cruising fans.

Sassy Salmon Burgers • If you can find wild-caught salmon that is canned fresh, this no-cook recipe will elevate it to another level.

Look Up • Responsible boat handling and good seamanship require balancing helm technology with situational awareness.

Scoring a Fix (or Two) • Most often, after a trawler is surveyed, negotiations will follow to allow for repairs and close a sale.

Fiberglass Gleam Team • Gelcoat needs smart maintenance on a regular schedule to keep the boat looking sharp.

How to Use a Multimeter • This tool lets boaters “see” the flow of electricity and diagnose onboard issues.

METAL MAGELLAN • OFF-GRID EXPLORATION WITHOUT COMPROMISE IS THE ETHOS THAT DRIVES THE ARKSEN 85.

RINSE & REPEAT • AFTER TWO YEARS OF EXPLORING THE GREAT BARRIER REEF ON A FLEMING 65, THIS COUPLE STILL WANTS MORE.

The Art of Negotiation • FOR VICTORIA SASS AND HER HUSBAND, A 1983 VIKING 44 MOTOR YACHT WAS THE PERFECT COMPROMISE.

PACIFIC PASSAGE • Sometimes, cruising is a form of therapy. In our lives, it has been the thing that helps us move forward.

The Joy of There • Go off on your long voyages. I still may, but I will also charter and miss the in-between drudgery.