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...]
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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 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...]
Salt-Neutralizing for Marine Engines: Royal Flush
June 26, 2012 By
Even before you buy your first boat, you know it’s essential to flush your engines after running in salt water. But even if you flush your engines religiously, … [Read more...]
Boat Canvas: Increased Value and Comfort
June 21, 2012 By
Buying a used boat has one big advantage over buying a new one: all that expensive equipment a new owner purchases to outfit his boat comes standard on … [Read more...]
Compression and Leak Down Testing: Squeeze Play
June 19, 2012 By
If you're looking at a used boat with an older engine, or an engine that you think might not have been well-maintained, it makes sense to run a couple … [Read more...]
2012 Boston Whaler 230 Dauntless: Video Boat Review
June 17, 2012 By
The Boats.com review team says this center console gives fishermen the features they demand and families the comfort they deserve. Search our full inventory … [Read more...]
Tow Vehicles: How Big is Big Enough?
June 16, 2012 By
In addition to spending far too much time looking at used boats on BoatTrader.com, even though I don’t need another, I just as often look at gently used … [Read more...]
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