One of the modern conveniences of life is that we can bring our electronic devices practically anywhere—even to sea. New marinas are made more attractive … [Read more...]
In the Boat Market
We want to help make your boat buying or boat selling experience as smooth and stress-free as it can be. Even for the experienced boater, the processes of buying and selling can be tough to navigate. From our experience in the industry, we hope to share some advice, tips and articles that will guide you through the rough waters.
Boat Trailering: the Tow Vehicle
June 3, 2011 By
Driving down the road the other day I noticed a pick-up truck pulling an empty boat trailer. I started to wonder what kind of boat would fit on the trailer. … [Read more...]
Galvanic Soup
May 18, 2011 By
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...]
Beware Foul Fuel in Used Boats
May 11, 2011 By
When you’re buying a used boat and hire a marine surveyor to confirm the condition, one of the more difficult tasks for the surveyor is to judge the … [Read more...]
The Boatyard’s Awake
May 4, 2011 By
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
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
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
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
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
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...]
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