The learning curve can seem to go straight up at times with a boat. Tips on flattening it out and keeping it fun.
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.
🎧Flatten the Learning Curve
Every. Single. Thing. I. Do. I. Have. To. Learn. Nothing is familiar and the learning curve seems to go straight up. Hang on and listen in for ways to cope!
🎧More on Learning Boat Systems
More details on how we learned both of our new-to-us boats . . . and some of the systems we had to figure out! Listen in for more details —
🎧Learning a New-to-You Boat
Learning the systems on a new-to-you boat is a daunting task. How can you do it, remember it, and stay sane? Listen in!
🎧 Overwhelmed by Your New Boat?
Did you just buy a cruising boat? Suddenly overwhelmed by the thought of outfitting it and learning it? You’re not alone — and here are some tips to make it easier!
🎧 The Boat-Buying Transaction
The documents, procedure and money details of buying a boat.
🎧Looking at Boats to Buy
Examining boats for sale: what to look at and how to remember features, plus a handy form to help you.
🎧Online Boat Shopping
There are thousands (millions?) of online listings of boats for sale. How do you ever choose which ones are worth looking at? Listen in and find out!
🎧Boat Buying: First Steps
Get the right boat by doing a bit of research before even starting to look at listings
Checking Your Instruments
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.