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.
The Learning Curve
Just starting boating or cruising and feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn? There are ways to make it easier!