What happens to storm-damaged boats? The initial answer depends on if you have your boat insured and the particulars of that policy. I’ll discuss what … [Read more...]
Storm Damaged Boats—Part 1
January 11, 2013 By
It’s Christmas week and a storm front is moving through the Northeast with torrential rains and 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts, reminding me of my colleague … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Boat to Sell: Winter Work Is Worth It
December 24, 2012 By
Hopefully you’ve winterized and covered your boat by now. As temperatures drop, your hopes of selling your boat may also be depressed. The good news … [Read more...]
Choosing a Tow Vehicle for Your Boat
December 13, 2012 By
A few years back I identified the boat I would buy next. It’s a trailerable boat that I can store in my yard and launch with either a yacht club hoist … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Repowering your Boat
November 23, 2012 By
I have estimated and overseen dozens of repower jobs—mostly on inboard powerboats over 30 feet, but also on I/O’s, sailboats, and outboard boats. Replacing … [Read more...]
Rod Holders: Fishing Boat Accessories
November 17, 2012 By
My buddy Ed enters the garage and immediately sees the stack of fishing rods and reels leaning in a corner. “Hey, mind if I borrow a few of those for … [Read more...]
How Big an Outboard will Fit on my Boat?
November 4, 2012 By
In this world of bigger-is-better, I’ve often been asked, “Just how big an outboard can I put on my boat?” The answer, of course, depends on the … [Read more...]
Boat Handling Basics: Docking in Breeze
October 24, 2012 By
The day-long parade to the dock of boats unloading equipment at the end of the season got my attention. It was a windy day, and many skippers had trouble … [Read more...]
Price Assessment: How Boat Brokers and Surveyors can Help
October 18, 2012 By
Most people would prefer to sell their boats without a broker and not have to pay the broker’s fee. For smaller boats, less expensive boats, and common … [Read more...]
2012 Newport International Boat Show Report
October 1, 2012 By
I am usually a little skeptical of “new” boats being last years’ models with a touch more freeboard, another foot in length, or a few more bells … [Read more...]
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