It’s Christmas week and a storm front is moving through the Northeast with torrential rains and 60 mile-per-hour wind gusts, reminding me of my colleague … [Read more...]
New Life For Your Old Boat
Does taking care of your boat seem like a never-ending process? Then we bet you’re on the right track. Boat maintenance and restoration are essential to ensuring that you enjoy every minute you spend on the water. When you know your boat is in great condition, you can spend your carefree days on the water listening to the waves instead of wondering, what is that noise? We will share some restoration stories and maintenance tips and tricks to help you along the way. Or share some of your own – everyone can use a helping hand!
Preparing Your Boat to Sell: Winter Work Is Worth It
December 24, 2012 By
Hopefully you’ve winterized and covered your boat by now. As temperatures drop, your hopes of selling your boat may also be depressed. The good news … [Read more...]
Choosing a Tow Vehicle for Your Boat
December 13, 2012 By
A few years back I identified the boat I would buy next. It’s a trailerable boat that I can store in my yard and launch with either a yacht club hoist … [Read more...]
Flooded Boats Can Offer Good Value
December 1, 2012 By
After each natural disaster that involves huge amounts of water, the airwaves, newspapers and Internet are flush with reports on how to spot flood-damaged … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Repowering your Boat
November 23, 2012 By
I have estimated and overseen dozens of repower jobs—mostly on inboard powerboats over 30 feet, but also on I/O’s, sailboats, and outboard boats. Replacing … [Read more...]
Rod Holders: Fishing Boat Accessories
November 17, 2012 By
My buddy Ed enters the garage and immediately sees the stack of fishing rods and reels leaning in a corner. “Hey, mind if I borrow a few of those for … [Read more...]
Performance Upgrades: 4 Ways to Buy Better Speed
November 9, 2012 By
Not long after people get a new-to-them boat out on the water, they begin to wonder how they can make it go faster. Well, after you've eliminated needless … [Read more...]
How Big an Outboard will Fit on my Boat?
November 4, 2012 By
In this world of bigger-is-better, I’ve often been asked, “Just how big an outboard can I put on my boat?” The answer, of course, depends on the … [Read more...]
Boats.com Launches Gear and Parts Store
October 31, 2012 By
Our sister site Boats.com, in association with MarineMax, has launched a Gear and Parts store that stocks everything boats: from clothing and accessories … [Read more...]
Price Assessment: How Boat Brokers and Surveyors can Help
October 18, 2012 By
Most people would prefer to sell their boats without a broker and not have to pay the broker’s fee. For smaller boats, less expensive boats, and common … [Read more...]
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