My buddy Charlie and his brother Bill, co-owners of a 23-foot 1977 Slickcraft SS235, were given a new fish-finder as a present. While the brothers already … [Read more...]
Buying a Boat
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Eco-Friendly Anti-Fouling Paint
April 4, 2012 By
A search has been on for some years to find more environmentally friendly bottom paints and anti-fouling methods. Environmentalists have pushed scientists … [Read more...]
Cooking on Boats
March 24, 2012 By
A recent kitchen renovation project in my home got me thinking about cooking facilities on boats--or more specifically the usual lack thereof. What philosophical … [Read more...]
Used Boat Shopping: Caveat Emptor
March 14, 2012 By
Having spent time at the Miami Boat Show this year, I still feel a bit dizzied from the shimmer of polished stainless and the intoxicating smell of fresh … [Read more...]
Paid Not To Fish: Mass. Study on Amateurs
March 8, 2012 By
Many boaters’ sole reason for owning a boat is to be able to go fishing whenever time and tide moves them. Fishing is their hobby, their passion and … [Read more...]
Fuel Price Increases: Will they affect your boating?
March 2, 2012 By
Just as the economy is showing a few positive signs, rising fuel prices continue to offset the benefits for boaters. Maybe the sailboat crowd isn’t feeling … [Read more...]
New England Boat Show: Fresh Confidence
February 23, 2012 By
Buying a boat and maintaining a boating lifestyle takes a certain level of financial wherewithal, and I’m not talking about the super rich and their … [Read more...]
Boats by the Side of the Road
February 8, 2012 By
I’m driving along and suddenly a boat appears for sale on the side of the road. I swerve a little as I tap the breaks and strain my neck to see. In less … [Read more...]
Painting Aluminum Boats
January 30, 2012 By
You may be thinking of buying or selling an aluminum boat that needs some cosmetic updates, or perhaps you’re simply trying to improve the appearance … [Read more...]
Black Fin in the Rough
January 23, 2012 By
Neglected boats seem to find me. People call to see if I’m interested in buying or can help to resurrect old wrecks. I try to give advice or direct them … [Read more...]
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