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)

SIGHTLINES • What remains of a once seafaring vessel now rests on Ka’anapali Beach in Maui, Hawai’i. Maybe one day an ambitious adventurer will see her as a worthy restoration project. For now, she adds to the incredible panoramic view of the Pacific.

True Blue

PassageMaker

Mirror, Mirror • A reverse look at the Devlin 37 leads the designer to make updates while retaining her essence.

Sentimental Sounds • Nostalgia about old boatbuilders, designs and marine shops is a romantic memory for many of us cruisers.

Halibut with Tarragon Cream Sauce • This recipe does not require any special technique to get excellent results, and the noodles are divine.

PRESTIGE M48 • Aimed at cruising families, the first launch in the French builder’s line of power catamarans has more than 2,300 square feet of living space.

Close Pass • Part 1: Passing boats, the suction effect and the science of hydrodynamics.

Boatyard Survival Checklist • A haul out for routine maintenance can reveal other problems that need addressing.

DEAL KILLERS • While it’s exciting to buy a new boat, things can become complicated when the need for repairs gets too costly.

Contract Considerations • There’s no such thing as an industry-standard contract when buying a trawler.

ADVENTURE AWAITS • THE SIRENA 78 CAN BE BUILT WITH OPTIONAL FLYBRIDGE AND MAIN DECK LAYOUTS TO SUIT ALL KINDS OF CRUISING PLANS.

WHEREVER YOU MAY ROAM • Self-sufficiency, a low carbon footprint and all-weather capability are the tenets behind Circa Marine’s all-aluminum adventure vessels.

An AUTHENTIC Experience • THE SAN BLAS ISLANDS ARE DIFFERENT FROM THE REST OF THE CARIBBEAN, WITH TRADITION STILL AT THE CULTURE’S FOREFRONT.

WHARF RAT • Hulls are still made from wood at Richard Stanley Custom Boats in Bass Harbor, Maine. The yard specializes in refits and custom builds of traditional, Down East workboats.