The first day of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is always my favorite. Not only is foot traffic light, but it’s easier to get aboard boats for a shakedown or first look. Stepping aboard Aspen’s flagship C128, I was greeted not by a sales rep or broker, but none other than [...]

Aspen power catamarans new flagship 46’ C128 is meant for serious cruising. On her maiden voyage, she traversed the Straits of Juan DeFuca into the open Pacific Ocean for some extensive exploration of the rugged and rarely visited westside of Vancouver Island, Canada. The cruise was a roaring success and the [...]

"It was a bizarre idea. Pleasure vessels—other than the occasional canoeist—simply don’t travel the length of the Mackenzie River. At over 1,700 kilometres it’s the longest in Canada. It flows north through one of the largest wilderness areas in the world before spilling into the Arctic Ocean. Its extensive drying flats [...]

"Premiering at FLIBS 2025, the Aspen C128 combines luxury, performance, and efficiency in a sleek outboard-powered catamaran. Her patented asymmetrical hull ensures smooth cruising with excellent fuel economy. Inside is a spacious salon, full galley, and seamless cockpit connection. The flybridge offers a second helm and lounge with panoramic views. The [...]

"Outboard engines have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Today’s models are quieter, more fuel-efficient, and more powerful than ever—qualities that have made them increasingly popular across a wide range of boats. I recently tested a new outboard driven Catamaran, the Aspen C128 which is powered by twin Suzuki [...]

"Aspen Power Catamarans recently launched their new flagship 44’ C128 that features twin Suzuki 300HP outboards. This is a bit different for Aspen as all their previous models feature dissimilar power, but this new model has identical twin engines. A little background about Aspen will help explain why this makes sense. [...]

"Aspen Power Catamarans is launching a new flagship at the Annapolis Powerboat Show. The C128 is a twin-outboard-powered catamaran that rides on Aspen’s asymmetrical hull, promising a smooth, quiet and stable ride with reduced fuel costs. The C128 measures 46 feet length overall and 44 feet along the waterline with a [...]

"If you want a boat that a family of four could comfortably cruise on, but you also want outboard power, your choices are going to be limited. If you want that same boat to enjoy a range of well over 300 miles at cruising speed and a top-end hitting 30 mph, your [...]

“Who Moved My Cheese?” Many of you may remember the book with this title. The fundamental principle is that a mouse gets used to going through a maze and finding cheese at the destination. If you move the cheese, the result is befuddlement for the mouse. There is no greater cheese [...]

"In our last article, we discussed how to physically prepare for your voyage on America’s Great Loop. Now you are set with your boat, dinghy, anchor, clothing, and so much more… or… at least prioritized and organized if not actually acquired. Congratulations, you are well on your way to the trip [...]