Tips on Making Your Boating More Fun Most of us boat owners tend to be particular about our “ladies” and often fret when they do not go as planned. We take great pride when things are ship shape too. Most of us have developed small improvements for our boats to make our time afloat more fun and relaxing.
Some of the things I’ve done on my trawler, the Patricia Ann, have made our boating more fun and less stressful. Take a look
Posted: 2009-06-29
Category: Boating
First Time Yacht Buyer If you’re a first-time yacht buyer the choice of used yachts available for purchase can be overwhelming. How do you make sense of all the models and styles out there?
The first time yacht buyer needs to avoid buying on emotion and take a hard look at what they intend on doing with the boat. Making the wrong choice will be a major disappointment in the long run and perhaps cost you thousands.
Posted: 2009-03-27
Category: Boating
Marine Surveys - What to Expect
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey, in its simplest form, is an appraisal and inspection similar to that performed on real estate or other items; this article explains what to expect.
Posted: 2009-03-17
Category: Boats
Marine Surveyor - How to Choose Buying a used yacht/boat is always a stressful process with offers and counter-offers, sea trials, lien checks, documentation and insurance. Once a potential boat is located, a marine survey is always recommended to make sure you are getting what you are paying for and there are no hidden surprises.
Bluewater Sailing Ocean-sailing is more than recreation; it is a learning platform, observation post, a transportation system for awareness, and a delivery system for understanding.
Ocean sailing is often both physically and mentally demanding.
Ocean cruising can be one of the most miserable and enjoyable sports in the world, both at the same time.
This article reviews the requirements for a bluewater sailboat.
Posted: 2009-02-23
Category: Boating
First Mate - A Woman's Perspective A yacht is a small city afloat requiring multiple hands for safe operation. The article reviews the role of First Mate from a woman's perspective.
Posted: 2009-02-07
Category: Boating
Boats - Vessels of Freedom It's hard to explain to non-boaters what the love affair is all about with boaters with the their vessels. Perhaps it’s a sickness; at least it’s a bug. Some of us use our boats as a home, treating her like a member of the family. This article attempts to explain what the love affair is all about
Posted: 2009-01-15
Category: Boating
The First Mate’s Role – A Woman’s Perspective A yacht is a small city afloat. Running a boat is a team effort – it would be very difficult for one person to handle and monitor everything.
Posted: 2009-01-09
Category: Boating
Boat Values - What You Need to Know Before Buying Buying a yacht requires knowledge of current market conditions that individuals do not have. This article reviews the process professional Yacht Brokers use to determine and set prices.