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...]
Boat Advice
How-to, tips. General boating advice.
Used-Boat Buying Season
October 21, 2012 By
I’ve been seeing lots of Facebook posts from friends who are taking their boats in for winter storage. People who also own snowmobiles aren’t so sad, … [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...]
Drive Trim: Finding the Sweet Spot
October 15, 2012 By
New to boating, or looking to optimize your time under way? It’s probably a good time to explain drive trim and what people mean when they talk about … [Read more...]
Used-Boat Benefits: A Little Something Extra
October 9, 2012 By
It would be easiest just to find a decent used boat with a good service history and the telltale signs of good upkeep -- but the savvy shopper would do … [Read more...]
Just One Boat: The Case for a 25-Foot Walkaround
October 5, 2012 By
My boating challenge is, I think, the same one a lot of other boaters face. I have a lot of things I like to do on the water. You probably do, too. The … [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...]
Video: How to Sell Your Boat for Big Bucks
September 27, 2012 By
For most of us, selling our boat is how we get the down payment for our new boat – so we need to make sure we get the best price we can. Two main factors … [Read more...]
Fall: Best Season for Fishing
September 26, 2012 By
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...]
Boat Advertising Copy: Beware the Buzz
September 20, 2012 By
There's a joke in real estate ads about certain watch words that don’t necessarily mean what the writer wants you to think they mean, but something else … [Read more...]
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