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Captain's Log

Straight talk on boats, Boston Harbor, ownership, and the water life. No fluff. Just what I have learned in 20+ years on the water.

Scandinavian-built boat underway in New England

Why Scandinavian Boats Are Built for New England Waters

Swedish and Finnish boat builders have been solving the same problems New England throws at us. Here is why their design philosophy works here.

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Aquador 250 HT at the Boston Yacht Group dock

Aquador 250 HT Review: A Captain's Honest Take

I have spent serious hours on the Aquador 250 HT in Boston Harbor. Here is what I think, the good and the things you should know.

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Boat kept at a Boston Harbor marina slip

The True Cost of Boat Ownership in Boston

Let us talk real numbers. What it actually costs to own a boat in Boston Harbor, and how smart owners offset those costs.

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Boat cruising Boston Harbor with the skyline behind

Boston Harbor Boating Guide: Where to Go, Where to Dock

A local captain's guide to the best destinations, docking options, fuel stops, and hidden gems accessible by boat from Boston Harbor.

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Aerial view of the managed boat fleet

Boat Management Programs Explained: The PowerTime Model

What a boat management program actually is, how it works, and why it is fundamentally different from a boat club.

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