Salty language refers to curse words, epithets, and swear words that most parents would prefer to keep their children from hearing. “He talks like … [Read more...]
No Man’s Land
March 24, 2011 By
There is a small desolate island south of Martha’s Vineyard called No Man’s Land--it is stony, flat topped, and devoid of trees. As a matter of fact … [Read more...]
A Scribe’s Scribe or How to Make Replacement Bulkheads
March 17, 2011 By
I’ve hired a few house carpenters and tried to train them to be boat carpenters and the first thing the yard foreman would always tell them was to throw … [Read more...]
Any Boat but a Fishing Boat
March 10, 2011 By
Just recently, I had a friend ask my boating advice about fitting out his 24-foot SeaSwirl with outriggers so he could go tuna fishing. We live reasonably … [Read more...]
Determining Value for a Used Boat
March 3, 2011 By
One of the common questions we get here at BoatTrader.com is, “what is the value of my used boat?” The common answer is, whatever the actual selling … [Read more...]
A Walk in the Woods
February 24, 2011 By
I needed a walk in the woods to cure me of the long winter’s cabin fever, the lingering effects of the flu, and a bad case of writer’s block. I couldn’t … [Read more...]
Looking for a Cheap Used Boat? Buy an I/O
February 17, 2011 By
Powerboats with inboard engines and outdrives (I/Os) are a popular configuration for those boaters who want the high-horsepower and weight distribution … [Read more...]
Anchors Aweigh!
February 10, 2011 By
What kind of anchors come with the boat you’re looking to buy? Those long lists of equipment included in the sale aren’t usually very descriptive—at … [Read more...]
Lifting Keels
February 3, 2011 By
A few months ago, I suggested that anyone thinking of buying a boat should focus on use to identify the boat that is right for them. I’m taking my own … [Read more...]
In and Out with the Tide
January 26, 2011 By
Fuel prices continue to soar and there never seems to be enough time for boating, rest, and relaxation. So, if I could give you one piece of advice on … [Read more...]
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