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  • 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.
    Posted: 2009-03-05
    Category: Boats
  • Have You Checked Your Boat Zincs Lately?
    We all hear talk about the docks regarding zincs, but what do they really do? How do they work?
    Posted: 2009-02-26
    Category: Boats
  • 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.
    Posted: 2008-12-29
    Category: Boats
  • First-Time Yacht Buyers
    This article provides guidance for first-time yacht buyers.
    Posted: 2008-12-05
    Category: Boating
  • How to Buy a Yacht
    Buying a yacht is an emotional experience and there are steps to take to make sure the process is successful.
    Posted: 2008-12-03
    Category: Boating