Wherever the wind blows, Vagante wanders backed by Cummins While wandering means moving without planning, we’re certain a compass, navigational radar, and GPS guide S/Y Vagante to the most beautiful, remote, pristine places on the planet. After all, secluded islands, picturesque beaches, quaint coastal villages, and exciting passages are best explored by boat. Vagante is an incredible boat i

March 21, 2023

Magnolia One represents Turkish heritage and luxury Magnolia One is a diversion from the latest generation of yachts with exterior styling sometimes resembling white, plastic wedding cake stacks. Beckoning the golden age of yachting, Magnolia One’s graceful lines and fine craftsmanship radiate elegance, nostalgia, and Turkish charm. While dubbed a pocket superyacht, Magnolia’s DNA channels the

February 06, 2023

THE CHALLENGE The southern US state of Louisiana is no stranger to hurricanes. In the fall of 2020, it endured its most active storm season ever, including the fiercest storm to make landfall in the state for over 100 years—Hurricane Laura. The Category 4 storm swept through southwest Louisiana on August 27, causing massive damage across the cities of Sulphur and nearby Lake Charles and the

January 19, 2023

THE POWER CHALLENGE  Located on the Fox River in De Pere, a southern suburb of Green Bay in Wisconsin, the NEW Water wastewater treatment facility provides treatment services to De Pere and several surrounding communities. The average flow received at the facility is 8 million gallons per day. Built in 1976, the NEW Water plant was relying solely on a dual feed supply from the local uti

January 19, 2023

Imbued with natural light through large side hull windows, the spacious cabin of the Aquila 54 yacht power catamaran is elegant and comfortable, providing social spaces with panoramic 360° views. Offering three, four, and five cabin options as well as skipper’s quarters and galley-down layouts, this semi-custom production vessel meets an assortment of boating lifestyles. With a full-beam forwar

January 05, 2023

The newest passenger vessel for Fire Island Ferries, the “Fire Island Maid” is powered by Cummins QSL9's, with electrical power provided by a Onan MDK generator. The vessel operates primarily from Sayville to the fire island pines, taking passengers on an efficient and comfortable journey. The new Tier III compliant vehicle ferry designed by Elliott Bay Design Group is a 70-by-23-foot vessel i

September 12, 2022

The San Francisco Bay area is one of the world’s finest ports. Ships from around the world enter the Bay under the Golden Gate Bridge. Depending on their destination, they are likely to pass under at least one more of the Bay’s eight toll bridges. Not only do the bridges help both locals and visitors get to the other side of the Bay, but they also allow multiple ships to pass daily to piers throug

August 29, 2022

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, an indigenous Canadian community on Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula, has accepted delivery of a new 19.81 by 7.31-meter (65 x24-foot) combination crab trap and groundfish trawler. The vessel was designed by NAVANEX and built by Chantier Naval Forillon, both of Gaspé, Quebec, Canada. Named Ugjit Mijua’ji’jg in the Mi’gmaw language, the name means “For O

July 28, 2022

Repair, restoration and renovation of an old vessel is a significant undertaking. The reasons motivating a retrofit vary; however, in the case of Tivua, a 1982 Island Gypsy Europa MK1 retrofit, the impetus for change began in the engine room. “Before, the old engine oozed oil out of every corner,” said Rich Fricke, Tivua’s owner. “And we were so slow, running 7 - 7.5 knots and 6’s when windy. W

May 09, 2022

  Atlas, the famed Titan in Greek mythology, is renowned for bearing the world and sky on his shoulders, a punishment inflicted by Zeus on the strongest man in the world. Somewhere near St. Louis, MO, the mortal Atlas, a 65-foot triple screw towboat, is besieged with nearly the same fate in his working life on the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. This inland river push boat is a comm

May 05, 2022

Levy Boats needed a reliable, powerful engine to get them through all seasons The colder the water, the better the fish. With no point more than 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, commercial fishermen face brutal elements with open sea in Nova Scotia. Fisheries for lobster, halibut and crab already have a limited season imposed by Mother Nature. Workboats employed for commercial fishing need

April 28, 2022

High-speed ferries need powerful engines day-in and day-out With high-transit networks converging on both sides, ferries built for high-speed travel must be well-built, stout and powerful. As a super volume commuter service for tourism operations, the vessel layout, speed, seakeeping ability and interior must be optimized for the mission. Such is the case of M/V Grey Lady IV, a 151-foot a

April 28, 2022

QSB6.7 propels interdiction vessel Somewhere, just over the horizon, an interdiction vessel is apprehending another criminal enterprise at sea. A great chase begins, frequently ending with Coast Guard Cowboys literally jumping from their rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) onto some partially submerged submarine, forcing open the hatch for takeover. Built to be fast, versatile and powerful i

April 06, 2022

Enforcing the law doesn’t just happen on land; it is also essential at sea. With record interdiction using tough, lightweight aluminum patrol boats, the success of the National Security Cutter program at apprehending criminals is remarkable. The 11M Long Range Interceptor II is just such a vessel, designed to pursue high-speed target craft for vessel board and seizure, rescue, and recovery. Eng

April 06, 2022

With the regulated catch quotas of contemporary fisheries, design versatility for a fishing boat can be important. A new 19.81 by 7.31-meter (65X24-foot) combination crab trap and groundfish trawler designed by NAVANEX for building by Chantier Naval Forillon, both of Gaspé, Quebec, Canada is a fine example of this. Owners, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, anticipate accepting delivery in April of 2022

February 17, 2022

With excellent fuel economy for long-range cruising coupled with dependability and endurance proven through thousands of hours of reliable commercial and trawler operation, the new Cheoy Lee 107 explorer yacht is powered by twin Cummins QSL9’s. Expected for delivery in 2022, this long-range cruising yacht is a fuel-miser capable of voyaging anywhere in the world. The 107 is an expedition vessel

January 25, 2022

With the most prolific big game fishing on the planet, Costa Rica is a stunning destination for the avid angler. During peak season, the best sportfishing boats in the world migrate to Costa Rica’s Los Sueños South America Puntarenas. Whiskey Blues stands out in the fleet. This 2008 47 Convertible Maximus American Marine Boatworks sportfishing classic was a custom one-off created by hardcore fishe

January 25, 2022