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Buying a Boat
Buying a Boat
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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.

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🎧Online Boat Shopping

Published on August 8, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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!

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

Published on August 5, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Get the right boat by doing a bit of research before even starting to look at listings

Get the right boat by doing a bit of research before even starting to look at listings

Checking Your Instruments

Published on February 11, 2016; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Published on November 23, 2015; last updated on January 6, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sailboats in a marina - what are the hidden costs of buying a boat

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

Why You Need To Check Boat Safety Gear

Published on July 28, 2015; last updated on August 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

It’s important to regularly check boat safety gear to ensure that it will work if you ever need it. Your life might depend on it!

Our Gemini Catamaran

Published on May 18, 2015; last updated on January 5, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

The pros and cons of our Gemini catamaran (105M) as a full-time cruising sailboat in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas for a couple.

What Size Holding Tank Should You Have on a Boat?

Published on January 17, 2015; last updated on January 24, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Marinas and mooring fields offer once-a-week pumpouts. But how many boats have a large enough holding tank that they can go a week of full-time use?

DIY Boat Name Lettering

Published on December 29, 2014; last updated on March 20, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Doing the design and installation work on our DIY vinyl boat name lettering was easier than we expected and VERY cost-effective!

Doing the design and installation work on our DIY vinyl boat name lettering was easier than we expected and VERY cost-effective!

Galley Design & Choices

Published on September 29, 2014; last updated on May 1, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Looking for a new (or new-to-you) boat? You use the galley multiple times a day, so think a bit about your preferences.

Looking for a new (or new-to-you) boat? You use the galley multiple times a day, so think a bit about your preferences.

Galley Design Issues on a Catamaran

Published on July 18, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

There are lots of options for the galley when you buy a catamaran — this guest post by Estelle Cockcroft of Catamaran Guru tells what she likes and why.

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