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Captain Randy Baker Sets New Blue Marlin Record

September 18, 2015 By InTheBite Editor

The tree named “Wilson” provides Nomad crew with a marlin trip of a lifetime!

July 18, 2015: Here’s an incredible story how the Nomad crew found a tree on the way to [Read more…]

The 24-Hour First Mate: Boat Monitoring Technology
By Steve Katz Don’t you wish you had a mate who could work 24 hours a day without tiring, in all conditions, checking on the boat and all its systems, for little pay? Well, with today’s advanced electronic remote boat monitoring and managing systems, you can have all of this and more, and let your mate get back to rigging... [Read More...]
Splash Report: Lunatico
Titan Yachts’ latest endeavor, the 63-foot Lunatico, charged straight out of the marina like a blue marlin chasing a livey from the moment it touched the water. Jokingly referred to as the “Splash and Go,” the Lunatico set out for the Bahamas two days after it splashed. In a hurry to make it to Marsh Harbour to participate in Skip’s... [Read More...]
Tackle Tips: DIY Outrigger Tune Up
By Dale Wills Coastal Riggings President Brendon Ziemba, along with his brother Preston, have been specializing in outrigger installation, repair and maintenance for 25 years. Before watching Brendon get into his work, I had no idea an outrigger could be broken down into so many different parts. Watching them disassemble, service and reassemble a pair of 3-spreader outriggers was an... [Read More...]
Help Wanted: The Captain's Complex Job Description
By Elliott Stark As much as we'd like to take credit for a great idea, longtime subscriber and boat owner Mr. Saeed Almaktoum provided the inspiration for this article. Saeed sent us a note suggesting such an editorial regarding role ambiguity after reading the 2019 Captain & Owner's Guide. “I have a background in the aviation business. If I leave... [Read More...]
Hull 67 Launched by Jarrett Bay Boatworks
Beaufort, NC - Hull 67 is the third new custom Jarrett Bay delivered in a 12-month interval and is another one-of-a-kind yacht. From afar, Renegade looks like a 56-foot convertible sportfish with a traditional flybridge. But upon closer inspection, you’ll find an additional lower helm station and convertible bulkhead. Thanks to these features, she is a unique hybrid with the... [Read More...]

The 24-Hour First Mate: Boat Monitoring Technology

Help Wanted: The Captain's Complex Job Description

Hull 67 Launched by Jarrett Bay Boatworks