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 Leave a Comment
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 3 Comments
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...]
5 Tips for Repowering your Boat
November 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
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 Leave a Comment
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...]
Boat Handling Basics: Docking in Breeze
October 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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...]
Fall: Best Season for Fishing
September 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The weekly “hump day” gathering of friends for a beer after work is in full swing in my neighbor’s garage. The trades are well represented: a mechanic, … [Read more...]
VHF Radio Protocol
September 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The other day, while working my part-time launch-driver’s job, I got a call from a young child requesting a ride to shore from his family’s boat. The … [Read more...]