The Best Family Boat: A Guide To Help You Buy The Perfect Boat For Your Family
When it comes to buying the best family boat, matching the right boat with your family’s needs is an important step to ensuring you make the best long-term purchase that enables you and your family to make memories for years to come. Different boats do different things well, and different boats enable certain types of activities […]
80 Foot Yacht Guide: How To Buy A Yacht In This Booming Category
The 80 foot yacht range is an important line in the yachting industry as many consider this the start of the superyacht category. For instance, Boatinternational.com begins tracking superyacht sales and build data of yachts around the globe of vessels 24 meters in length (78-79 feet). And what does this data say? Well, Boat International indicates that […]
70 Foot Yacht Guide: Finding Your Perfect Yacht
The 70 foot yacht range often represents a demarcation in yachting. Vessels below this size range are often owner-operated whereas once yacht owners get into the 70 foot range, owners typically do not operate the yacht themselves. The 70 foot yacht is also just shy of what most consider to be the superyacht category. For instance, Boat […]
The Best Marinas on Florida’s West Coast
Looking for a marina on Florida’s west coast? Just as when you bought your boat, there are many factors to consider and some tradeoffs that you may need to navigate. While a marina might provide sufficient storage or slips for keeping your boat, the amenities may be lacking. When you need to service or maintain […]
Boat Engines Explained: Different Types, Outboard Engines vs. Sterndrive and More
Boat engines are an important topic whether you are buying, selling or maintaining a boat. Like the type of the boat and the amenities it offers, boat engines are an important consideration when thinking through your various boating use cases and when examining initial and long-term costs. In this article, we will go over the […]
Understanding Dual Console Boats: Is The Crossover Right For You?
Dual console boats aren’t new options for boaters, but they have seen a rise in popularity in recent years for a number of reasons. Dual console models have benefited by both the increased popularity of outboard motors and the shrinking small cuddy cabin boat market. Additionally, buyers more clearly understand the benefits of the dual […]
How To Buy A Used Boat: A Step-By-Step Process For Acquiring The Right Boat
In this article, you will learn how to buy a used boat. This includes the typical process, things to look for and tips for ensuring a smooth transaction. Note that this guide is an overview and often cannot replace the specialized knowledge and experience of a trained yacht broker. We strongly encourage using a broker […]
Boat Storage Options Explained & Common Questions
In an ideal world, every boat owner keeps his boat or yacht behind his house. When it comes to boat storage, every boat owner prefers this scenario. But for a number of reasons (waterfront real estate is expensive, some boats are too big, the water might not be deep enough, the dock might not be […]
40 Foot Yacht: Guide to Buying New and Used Boats
When purchasing a boat or a yacht, the type of boating you intend to do will provide general direction towards what type of yacht you will need. Other questions to consider are: What is your perfect day on the water? Will you be doing plenty of day boating, or more long-range cruising? Do you plan to […]
50 Foot Yacht: Guide to Buying New and Used Boats
Boat owners will often move into the 50 foot yacht range when looking to do more than simple day boating excursions. While still typically owner-operated, a 50 foot yacht provides increased flexibility with regards to living spaces and can offer a wide array of amenities that suite your tastes and needs while on the water. When […]
