Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant is the perfect place for a classy dinner after a long day on the water. Located right outside the Morehead City Yacht Basin in Morehead City, North Carolina, the restaurant’s deep Southern roots and French-inspired cuisine, plus its historic spot on the inside of the harbor, means
Starting Our Boating JourneyEarly Experiences and Deciding to RefurbishThe 13' Boston Whaler Refit BeginsAddressing the Transom and DeckHull Restoration and ChallengesSelecting and Applying the New PaintUpdating the Wood ComponentsChoosing the Right Motor Starting Our Boating Journey In 2021, I embarked on a quest to find a 13' Whaler, driven by a clear
It’s Art & Science Back in the day, I was the proud owner of a salty 42-foot wood Downeaster I six-packed throughout my college years. Early spring in the Northeast brought the whirl of power tools along with the hustle and bustle of getting boats everywhere in the yard ready to
It looks like we are getting closer to the final approval of a legal FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) project off the Texas coast. Tom Hilton, owner of Hilton’s Realtime- Navigator in Arcola, Texas, has been responsible for pushing this venture forward after recognizing the huge success of FADs deployed around
In 1979 I sailed aboard a 67-foot ketch from Oahu to Lahaina on a full moon night. It was supposed to be about a twelve-hour sail and the captain had me drive the boat all night long. It was nothing short of magical. The full moon cast its silvery beam
Selecting a set of propellers for an outboard-powered vessel may initially seem like a very simple task, however there are a multitude of factors that contribute to finding the correct match for each boat. Although there is not a one-size-fits-all solution, a correctly propped vessel should perform with desirable running attributes
Cost FactorsTeak Deck Refit ChecklistReplacing Teak Covering BoardsRod HoldersDeck HardwareMerritt or Carolina Style FinishTimePanel vs. PlanksWarranty A meticulously maintained and pristine teak cockpit conveys a great deal about a boat. Its appearance is a source of pride for most captains and crew, particularly when it has been thoroughly cleaned in anticipation
What do you as an owner, your crew and guests onboard do to make a positive impact on the environment? What more could you do? Here are my thoughts. If you’ve ever fished Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and/or Mexico, you have seen trash lines offshore that are of epic proportion. These
Fin-Nor recently launched a new lens option designed to help anglers see fish beneath the surface in low light conditions. At dawn or dusk, or on overcast days, the new L4 high contrast lens maximizes your ability to see through the water clearly when sunshine is scarce. The L4 enhances
Alot has changed since I first got into the business of fishing. Electronics have become the most important tool you can have on board your boat. I think of “back in the day” when we had a chart, parallel rule, dividers and a compass to use. The first boat that
