Mad Mariner

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this edition, Mad Mariner editor Glen Justice interviews Bruce Dillahunty, an average guy who happens to be building a 28-foot cabin cruiser in his suburban Atlanta backyard. Starting with a set of plans in 2007, Bruce and his young son have fashioned every plank, hammered every nail and researched every component. Now half way through, he shares his insights.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this edition, Mad Mariner's contributing editor Diane M. Byrne speaks with Matt O'Connor and Paul DiNatale of Rooftop Pictures, the creators of "A View From Below." The film tells the true story of a man who decided to build a submarine, despite having no prior experience with designing, building, or even operating one.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this edition, guest Mark Doyle, author of Get Onboard With E-Charting, explains how boaters can sort through, assess and purchase computer-based navigation software. With more than a dozen viable products on the market, ranging from free applications to those costing thousands of dollars, a few pointers can be valuable.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this edition, guest Mark Doyle, author of Get Onboard With E-Charting, explains how boaters can set up their own e-charting system.

Mad Mariner's MadCast covers all aspects of boats and boating. In this edition, guest Mark Doyle, author of Get Onboard With E-Charting, explains the basics of electronic charting and computer-based navigation.

Ever wondered exactly what a boat tester does? In this MadCast, Mad Mariner's contributing editor Diane M. Byrne interviews Lenny Rudow, an expert boat tester who has reviewed more than 700 boats in the last 15 years and written several articles for Mad Mariner and other publications.