Is it your first year cruising or boating? Are you feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? There are ways to make it easier!
Buying a Boat
Thinking of buying a cruising boat? Whether for weekends on the lake or a trip around the world, there's a lot to think about.
Here you'll find info on everything from where to start in the buying process to naming your boat and learning her systems.
Is Your Depth Sounder Set Properly?
Don’t assume your instruments — particularly the depth sounder — are set up correctly. Ours weren’t and it took us a while to realize it.
Water Usage on a Boat
How much water do cruisers typically use? And how do they use it? Here’s what you need to know before you head out on a longer trip!
How Much to Offer on a Used Boat
Skip the rule of thumb. Eight factors to weigh before you put a number on the offer sheet.
Electric Windlass as a Safety Feature
Electric windlasses aren’t cheap and require attention to detail in their installation, but provide important safety benefits.
The Real Costs of Owning a Boat: What the Listing Price Doesn’t Tell You
That listing price is only the beginning. Here are the boat ownership costs many buyers don’t see coming.
Cruise Farther, Spend Less
Online course: You don’t have to be rich to go cruising. Practical guidance for budget-conscious cruisers — which boat, which systems, how to save underway, and how to bring in income while you do it.
How to Learn and Map the Systems on Your New Boat
Learn and map the systems on your new boat with a systematized approach. Here’s a step-by- step method to learn each system.
Deciding Not to Buy a Boat – What are the Deal Killers?
What has you deciding not to buy a boat? In other words, a deal killer? Here are some thoughts to consider.
Pre-Purchase Boat Survey: A Buyer’s Guide
Before you sign the papers on a used boat, here’s what a pre-purchase survey actually does and how to get the most from it.