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)

PassageMaker

The Year of the Yacht

CONTRIBUTORS

SHAPE-SHIFTER • With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.

Back Cove 412 • Sloppy seas created the perfect proving ground for the Back Cove 412, which is a strong contender for doing a Great Loop cruise.

Absolute Navetta 62 • The three-stateroom model is a sophisticated and stylish little ship.

Spring Stumbles • Boating requires skills that demand ongoing attention. Every season is another chance to hone them.

Anchors Aweigh

The Walrus is Ready • THIS ALUMINUM VESSEL’S THROWBACK DESIGN BELIES ITS MODERN SYSTEMS, ALL INSTALLED FOR A GREAT LOOP CRUISE.

BRIDGING THE JOURNEY • America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association has been helping boaters complete the ultimate voyage for a quarter century.

IN HISTORY’S WAKE • The Erie Canal’s bicentennial is cause to celebrate, with a re-creation of the first craft to complete the journey.

THE NEXT GENERATION • BENETEAU’S GRAND TRAWLER 63 IS A WORTHY SUCCESSOR TO THE 62, CARRYING FORWARD ITS SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE, WITH MORE REFINEMENT AND COMFORT

LIVING off the GRID • A solar-power system on our classic trawler lets us spend time moored or anchored with more than enough juice to meet our energy needs.

Caswell’s Razors • It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.