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...]
Tips for Boat Buyers
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Finding Leaks in a Boat
August 25, 2012 By
Not again... In my last blog entry (Engine Outdrives: Inspect Those Bellows), I told you about "a friend of mine" who discovered a leak in a little … [Read more...]
Removing Vinyl Boat Lettering and Decals
August 15, 2012 By
A few posts ago, I wrote about how to remove a painted boat name. Vinyl boat names and decals are just as common these days, and removing them requires … [Read more...]
Catamaran Powerboats: Offshore Fishing in a Small Package
August 10, 2012 By
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...]
Engine Outdrives: Inspect Those Bellows
August 7, 2012 By
A friend of mine — and I swear it wasn’t me, honest — bought a nifty little used runabout not too long ago, and got a pretty good deal on it. Or … [Read more...]
How I Escaped from Limbo: the Boat, that is
August 2, 2012 By
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...]
Boat Trailers: Maintain Your Bearings
July 26, 2012 By
When I worked in an auto parts store, every so often a guy who had just bought a used boat would bring in a shop towel filled with pieces of exploded trailer … [Read more...]
How to Remove a Painted Boat Name: Try Easy-Off
July 9, 2012 By
True story: A guy brings home a used boat he just bought, and he is just beaming. His wife comes out, says nothing at first, then points to the boat and … [Read more...]
Buying a Boat with a Partner
July 7, 2012 By
Partnering with someone else to buy a boat may be a good option for people with common interests. The partnering advantage comes from shared activities … [Read more...]
Marine Engine Oil: Avoiding Viscosity Breakdown
July 3, 2012 By
Complete service records for a used boat you are considering purchasing are a good way to judge how well it has been cared for. Changing oil at the proper … [Read more...]