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...]
Boat Advice
How-to, tips. General boating advice.
Finding the Right Boat Dealer
January 7, 2013 By
You have three choices when it comes to buying a used boat: private party, broker, or dealer. There are advantages to all three, and it’s ultimately … [Read more...]
Buying a Boat? Start With a Cash Price
December 31, 2012 By
Many of the used models you’ll find for sale on BoatTrader.com are offered by dealers, and that’s a good thing because there are pluses to buying from … [Read more...]
What About Diesel for Smaller Boats?
December 27, 2012 By
Look through the classifieds on BoatTrader.com and one thing becomes clear. Big boats burn diesel. Small boats burn gasoline. Why is that? Yes, I know … [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...]
Boat Construction: The Benefits of Wood
December 22, 2012 By
Composite construction has its pluses. So do wooden boats. We’ve all seen advertisements that tout the benefits of boats with no wood used in their … [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...]
Flooded Boats Can Offer Good Value
December 1, 2012 By
After each natural disaster that involves huge amounts of water, the airwaves, newspapers and Internet are flush with reports on how to spot flood-damaged … [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...]
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