Repairing the rubrail on a small rowboat the other day triggered a multi-day thought process about the metals used on boats. To start, it was a simple … [Read more...]
Tips for Boat Buyers
Buy a Boat, Buying a Buy
The Boatyard’s Awake
May 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
I spent the past couple of days in a local boatyard preparing a Friendship sloop I am going to captain part-time this summer for the water. There really … [Read more...]
Boat Flippers in a Down Market
April 20, 2011 By 5 Comments
With the U.S. economy sputtering, discretionary spending on boats has been off for several seasons. This is not news to folks like you who scour boat listings … [Read more...]
Lake Boat Classics
April 13, 2011 By 2 Comments
A few years ago, I was discussing buying a boat with a friend. After showing him some examples of the kind of boat I was looking for, he produced his own … [Read more...]
No Man’s Land
March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Any Boat but a Fishing Boat
March 10, 2011 By 4 Comments
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...]
Aluminum Boats Can Fish, Entertain, and Even Tow
March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Aluminum boats offer a wide range of uses from fishing to entertainment, sports and recreation to day trips for both experienced and notice boaters. … [Read more...]
Looking for a Cheap Used Boat? Buy an I/O
February 17, 2011 By 4 Comments
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 1 Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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...]