This time around, we gave a lot of thought to the name for our new boat. As soon as Dave said it, we knew it was right.
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.
Deal Killers When Buying a Boat
When do you decide to just walk away from a potential purchase? Outside of just knowing it in our gut, here are our thoughts —
A Good Boat Surveyor: Priceless
Our surveyor found structural problems that led us to call off the purchase. While some would call it wasted money since we didn’t buy the boat, we think it was money very well spent.
What Brand Stove for Your Boat?
A new stove for your boat is a big expense– find out what other cruisers like (or don’t) and why!
Things to Consider When Buying a Boat Stove
WOW! There’s a lot to consider in choosing a stove for a boat . . . or determining whether the one in a boat you’re considering buying is a good or bad feature!
Do I Need an Oven on My Boat?
Wondering if you really care about having an oven on the boat? I can’t answer for you, but I can give you some questions to ask yourself.
2-Burner Stove or 3 for Your Boat?
Whether you’re looking at a new boat, “new-to-us” or planning a galley refit, know the pros and cons of both.
Overheard at the Boat Show . . .
I overheard variations on one comment about galley layout several times at the boat show. It’s equally true of older boats . . .
Leap of Faith
Dreaming of getting a boat and living on it? Wondering how people who aren’t millionaires manage to do it? This book lays it out for you.
New to Your Boat and Overwhelmed?
Beginning cruising can be overwhelming — there are so many things to figure out. Where to start in figuring your new life out.