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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Riviera 4300 Sports Express • The bluewater brand from Down Under splashes a nimble weekender primed for coastal excursions.

Selene Yachts 52 Ocean Explorer • A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.

It’s Not Cheating • Why modern boat handling tools make us better and safer boaters.

A Suspicious Plot • I used AI to chart a course through a notorious waterway. The results were unusable.

The Right Toolkit • A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.

CHASING SNOW GOOSE • Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.

TANGERINE DREAM • A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.

California Classic • Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.

THE TWINS • After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

Voyage WITH A PURPOSE • An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.

The Stoic Mariner • How to navigate the long haul with ancient wisdom.