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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Built for Battle • Safehaven Marine’s T-2000 Voyager packs a 50-knot punch into a surprisingly smooth ride.

Go the Distance • Proper fuel management is key to hassle-free, long-range power cruising.

Ready for Anything • Being able to assess wounds, and having a proper onboard medical kit, will prepare you to handle common cruising injuries.

Turning Point • Advances in propeller design and repair can benefit your boat.

The Bottom Line • Choosing the right antifouling paint has a lot to do with how often you use your vessel.

SOMEWHERE BEYOND THE HORIZON • For Tim and Lisa Armand, building their dream yacht—a Fleming 85—is all about creating memories with family and friends.

MILESTONES • AFTER RETIREMENT, THESE FIRST-TIME BOAT OWNERS SPENT 13 YEARS GOING FULL BORE AS LONG-RANGE POWER CRUISERS.

STYLE and Grace • THE CLASSICALLY STYLED KROGEN EXPRESS 52 IS THIS COUPLE’S TICKET TO RIDE ON THE DOWN EAST CIRCLE ROUTE AND BEYOND.

CROSSING THE WAKE • In 2024, more people reached the summit of Mount Everest than those who have completed the Great Loop. The Passagemaker team would like to recognize and congratulate the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association-verified Fleet of 2024.

2024 GOLD BURGEE RECIPIENTS

Call of the Mild • Abandoning ship should be a last resort, not a way to handle predictable challenges.