If you can’t afford a marine surveyor, you need to rely on yourself to perform the sea trial. By the time you get to this stage of the buying process, … [Read more...]
Brett Becker
Larson LXH 230 IO Review
January 31, 2019 By Leave a Comment
The “pickle fork” design has enjoyed a renaissance in the marine market, getting a firm foothold in the tow boat market a few years ago and spreading … [Read more...]
Five Boat Shopping Mistakes To Avoid
December 21, 2018 By Leave a Comment
You hear the stories at the local watering holes all the time -- those tales of woe from people whose boats don’t quite measure up. We call them “shoulda, … [Read more...]
Boat Towing with Front-Wheel Drive
December 7, 2018 By Leave a Comment
A buddy of mine was nosing around the Auto Trader the other day looking for a used SUV to replace his clapped-out old beater. He has a boat, so he was … [Read more...]
Assess Your Boating Situation: Buy, Sell, or Upgrade?
November 23, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Autumn can be bittersweet for boaters. The leaves are turning colors and some of us are getting in those last few cruises before we have to put the boat … [Read more...]
How to Write a Classified Ad For Your Boat
October 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
The key to marketing your boat as a private seller is to create an ad that stimulates interest, but doesn’t come across as too, well, “sales-y.” … [Read more...]
Inboard Boat Engines Are Not Car Engines
December 28, 2017 By Leave a Comment
I've talked a lot in this blog about the differences between boats and cars—how they're built and serviced differently, and how their wiring and other … [Read more...]
What is a Walkaround Boat?
November 3, 2017 By Leave a Comment
The interminable question for boaters everywhere is, "What boat would you buy if you could only buy one?" It’s the question we all deal with because, … [Read more...]
What is a Tow Sports Boat?
October 17, 2017 By Leave a Comment
We've talked elsewhere about the pros and cons of various boat types — walkarounds, center-consoles, pontoons, and so on — and have said more than … [Read more...]
All About Boat Trailers
October 13, 2017 By Leave a Comment
When we shop for boats, we look critically at the boat. We scrutinize its condition and whether it will meet our needs. On the other hand we probably don’t … [Read more...]