PassageMaker

When the Shine Wears Off

ou likely have certain requirements in mind when shopping for a boat of any size or type, no matter whether it’s new or just new to you. This is particularly so when serious passagemaking is planned. Too often, though, your sound, logic-based plan gets set aside when you spot an irresistible beauty that makes your heart sing, regardless of what may be under the hood. The

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