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...]
Boat Registration vs Documentation
September 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Recreational boat owners in the U.S. are required to register their vessels with their respective state governments. I won’t get into each state’s … [Read more...]
Buying a Used Boat: Accessories Count
August 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
I know a couple who own a Sabre 36 sailboat. It is a well-maintained boat they’ve owned for five years. They’re trying to sell it and downsize to a … [Read more...]
Not Getting Wet while Boating
August 23, 2012 By 2 Comments
Boating is a pastime that requires water, but I don’t know too many sailors who like getting wet. Whether it is spray, rain, or green water over the … [Read more...]
Catamaran Powerboats: Offshore Fishing in a Small Package
August 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
Driving a launch around a harbor with over 1,200 moorings gets you acquainted with many kinds of boats. I’ve come to know several avid recreational fishermen … [Read more...]
How I Escaped from Limbo: the Boat, that is
August 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today I escaped from Limbo! Limbo the sailboat, not the other bad place—both seemed equally one step short of hell. My project boat, formerly called … [Read more...]