A very nice boat ready to head off to any place you want in style.

The venerable Grand Banks 42 is a classic. While the company has moved on to bigger and better, the 42 set the standard for the perfect coastal cruiser -- and there are still scores on the water. Read more at www.madmariner.com/vessels/power_reviews/story/GRAND_BANK...

Finding ways to make your trawler or sailboat better capable of traveling offshore. All of these efforts result in a better seaboat, even if you are not planning to cross oceans. And these upgrades will better familiarize you with the many systems on a cruising boat. And that brings confidence.

Instead of a sailboat or other sleek sailing craft, a trawler has all the amenities in a tough little package – with a loyal following.