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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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Navigating the Unknowns

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CLASSIC CRUISERS CLUB • Based in Sydney, Australia, Ray and Maggie Gent do most of their cruising in the southern hemisphere. They have cycled through a host of boats, the last of which was an Island Gypsy 40 that enabled their passagemaking aspirations. Finally, they landed with a Fleming 5 5, which they've cruised extensively along the Australian coast.

Something Borrowed • The Dynamo Too is a stich-and-glue version of William Garden’s plank-on-frame Dynamo.

Beware the Witches and Dimwits • Only those skippers with a taste for misfortune fail to follow boating’s superstitions.

Tip of the Month • Never put a pipe wrench or vise grips on your prop shaft.

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

Legal Ease • A maritime attorney can help you understand the legal aspects of trawler ownership.

A Smart-Looking Tie • Handling the lines while docking at a marina is a skill as important as handling the boat itself.

Help Wanted • The accuracy of future charts depends on all of us using NOAA Custom Chart today.

Mindful Maintenance • When troubleshooting problems with liquefied petroleum gas, safety always has to come first.

Easy There, Pal • Buddy boating can be a great experience, as long as everyone understands its limitations.

Back in the BVI • The pandemic still poses some travel challenges, but now may be the best time in years to charter in the islands.

OUR CREW’S TOP 10 (NON)ESSENTIAL ITEMS YOU’LL WISH YOU’D PACKED

Local Knowledge

Origins of BVI Charter

Other Charter Experiences Worth a Look • Bareboating isn’t so bare these days. Sure, you’re still your own captain and crew, but the options continue to increase for high-quality boats in stellar-scenery destinations. Here’s a look at a few companies with reputations for outstanding experiences.

SHOWSTOPPERS NEW BOATS THAT WOW • Whether or not you’re in the market for a boat, the fall boat shows are a prime opportunity to inspect some of the finest new models on the market. Get a taste of this year’s most buzzworthy new launches here, then follow the links provided for a deeper dive into the boats that pique your interest.

TO BUY? AND WHAT TO BUY? • That is the question, and it vexes all trawler lovers—especially at boat-show time.

SURF & TURF • WHEN THIS COUPLE DECIDED TO REFIT THEIR KADEY-KROGEN FOR LIVING ABOARD, THE SKIPPER HAD TO ADJUST TO THE ARCHITECT, AND VICE VERSA.

PARTING SHOT