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Mikelson Maverick, a nice boat made by nice people
Boutique builder Mikelson Yachts specializes in sportfishing boats that also deliver accommodations ideal for long expeditions. Their newest model, the Maverick 45, flips that around with a cruise first attitude and layout, but don’t worry you can still fish.
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The strong silent type, the new Maritimo M75
The Maritimo M75 is the largest boat to date from this venerable Australian builder. In addition to supersizing a lot of what makes these boats popular with large comfortable spaces, and a convenient central galley, running this boat from the enclosed flybridge is whisper quiet.
Sea Otters Could Return to Oregon. This time, the science comes first
More than a century after the fur trade wiped out Oregon's sea otters, and decades after a failed 1970s attempt to bring them back, a new research partnership is building the underwater baseline needed for a second try.
2026 Newport for New Products™, Award Winning Gear
The Newport International Boat Show kicked off the fall show season with a nice selection of both sail and powerboats docked together on the Newport, RI, waterfront. This week, we showcase winners of the new products contest, in the gear and equipment categories.