Not long ago, I advocated the use of diesels in runabouts, but then another notion hit me like a freight train. What about tow boats? A diesel is perfect … [Read more...]
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Storm Damaged Boats, Part 3: Buying from Liquidators
February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This is the last part of a three-article series. Read the first two parts here: Storm-Damaged Boats, Part 1 Storm-Damaged Boats, Part 2 What happens … [Read more...]
Boat Trailering: Tongue Weight
February 17, 2013 By
In my continuing search for the perfect tow vehicle for my 5,000-pound boat and trailer combo I’ve been concentrating on tow vehicle suspension systems. … [Read more...]
Used Boat Deals: Engineless Boats, Boatless Engines
February 9, 2013 By
What follows is yet another way to drive your significant other crazy. So, know that going in. Generally speaking, a boat without an engine is priced … [Read more...]
When Buying a Used Boat, Check That Trailer
February 1, 2013 By
There are lots of good deals on used boats on BoatTrader.com. I have to deny myself many of them. Well, almost all of them, but that’s not the point. … [Read more...]
Storm-Damaged Boats, Part 2: Untangling the Mess
January 18, 2013 By
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...]
One Boat, Two Outdrive Options: Bravo One or Bravo Three?
January 14, 2013 By
OK, say you’ve narrowed your search to two boats. Both are the same model from the same manufacturer. Both are the same price and have the same engine. … [Read more...]
Storm Damaged Boats—Part 1
January 11, 2013 By
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...]
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...]
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...]
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