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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Project Langosta • A Down East icon provides inspiration for this gentlemanly cruiser.

Can-Do Cat • This hardy power cat is ready for action on or off the grid.

Nordhavn N51 • The venerable brand’s second model built in Turkey embraces production-style manufacturing and a long list of standards.

Apple Crumb Bars • A handful of pantry staples and a dash of apple magic transform this dessert into a delightful indulgence.

Piloting Ahead of Your Boat • An exciting and busy Trawlerfest reminds me that it’s never too late to go back to the basics of boat handling.

AI-Based Navigation • The Furuno NavNet TZtouchXL series takes electronic charting and navigational abilities to new levels.

Protect the Flow • Hoses need regular inspection and periodic replacement, or all kinds of leaks and drips can result.

Ready, Accept, Go • Survey approval by an insurance carrier clears your path to trawler ownership.

Water, Water Everywhere • A watermaker will provide plenty of the most important human necessity.

MAKING IT Happen • NORDHAVN IS SEEING MORE FEMALE OWNER-OPERATORS THAN EVER. THESE TWO CONTINUE TO BUST THROUGH OBSTACLES WHILE EMBRACING BIG ADVENTURES.

Chasing Windmills • A two-week cruise on a chartered steel boat in the Dutch province of Friesland reveals a slow boater’s panacea.

EARLY DEPARTURE • The rewards of an off-peak cruise to British Columbia are empty anchorages and abundant wildlife.

THE BALLAD OF TEAL • The current owner of this converted workboat admired her from afar for years before making her his own.

L’Eau de Bateau • We all know about new car smell. But what about new boat smell?