My boating challenge is, I think, the same one a lot of other boaters face. I have a lot of things I like to do on the water. You probably do, too. The … [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.
2012 Newport International Boat Show Report
October 1, 2012 By
I am usually a little skeptical of “new” boats being last years’ models with a touch more freeboard, another foot in length, or a few more bells … [Read more...]
Fall: Best Season for Fishing
September 26, 2012 By
The weekly “hump day” gathering of friends for a beer after work is in full swing in my neighbor’s garage. The trades are well represented: a mechanic, … [Read more...]
Boat Advertising Copy: Beware the Buzz
September 20, 2012 By
There's a joke in real estate ads about certain watch words that don’t necessarily mean what the writer wants you to think they mean, but something else … [Read more...]
Boat Registration vs Documentation
September 5, 2012 By
Recreational boat owners in the U.S. are required to register their vessels with their respective state governments unless they have documented their boats … [Read more...]
Buying a Used Boat: Accessories Count
August 31, 2012 By
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...]
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...]
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...]
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