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Torqeedo Launches Next Generation of Tiller-Control Electric Motors
Posted on February 8th 2012 - Tom Tripp
Torqeedo, which I’ve talked about a lot here on OceanLines, has launched the next generation of its tiller-controlled electric outboard motors.  The company says the ...

Marinalife Expands Discount Program for Boaters
Posted on February 7th 2012 - Tom Tripp
Marinalife announced an expansion of their card-holder Discount Program.  The expansion brings access to thousands of discounts, along with a streamlined way to search for ...

ActiveCaptain Expands Dramatically with Routes and More Reviews
Posted on December 7th 2011 - Tom Tripp
ActiveCaptain.com, the crowd-sourced database of local navigation and cruising knowledge, has been expanding its offerings over the last couple of months with some significant new ...

Sea Fare August — Victoria Allman in the Galley
Posted on August 25th 2010 - Tom Tripp
Editor’s Note — Victoria Allman is the chef aboard a 143-foot megayacht and the author of the recently released “Sea Fare:  A Chef’s Journey Across ...

Warrior’s Wish Makes Port
Posted on August 18th 2010 - Kimball Livingston
The phone rang at 0511 and what followed was a truncated conversation with a strong-sounding Ronnie Simpson who was “inside the Gate” and—he’s now ashore—safe, ...

Here’s Why You Need an iPad on the Boat
Posted on August 13th 2010 - Tom Tripp
by Christine Kling   (Editor’s Note — Chris Kling is a sailor with with more than 30 years of experience on the oceans of the ...

Take the Poll — What’s the Ideal Tender Outboard?
Posted on August 12th 2010 - Tom Tripp
If you could have the perfect outboard for your dinghy or tender, what would it be?  A diesel perhaps, because you’re already carrying hundreds or ...

Furuno’s New WS200 Brings NMEA 2000 Ultrasonic Weather to Your Helm
Posted on August 10th 2010 - Tom Tripp
Actually, it brings ultrasonic weather data to your helm. Are we straight with that now?  Okay. The basic ultrasonic instrument has been around for several ...

How You Can Get Properly Fitted Life Jackets—For Free
Posted on August 9th 2010 - Sponsored Blog
Last month, we brought you some tips for making sure that the life jackets on your boat are the correct size for every adult and ...

Nordic Tugs Owners Rendezvous in Connecticut
Posted on August 3rd 2010 - Tom Tripp
If you’ve never been to an owners’ or manufacturer’s or dealer’s rendezvous, you’re missing a great part of the cruising lifestyle. Last weekend’s Northeast Nordic ...