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How-To / Buying & Selling

Buying the Right Outboard Motor

Alex Smith

Jan 11, 2019

With an array of outboard engines now available in today's market—including models from Mercury Marine, Yamaha, Seven Marine, Evinrude and others—it pays to know what you’re after when looking to buy. …Read More
How-To / Buying & Selling

Five Reasons You Should Own a Sailboat

Kim Kavin

Dec 24, 2018

From small sailboats to large cruisers, there's something to say about working with nature to power your craft. Here's a few top reasons that you may considering buying and owning a sailboat. …Read More
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How-To / Seamanship

How to Dock a Boat: Single or Twin Engines, Joysticks, and More

Gary Reich

Dec 20, 2018

Docking a boat can be difficult and stressful. In this guide, we’ll give you plenty of tips, tricks, and tactics that will make the job easier. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling

Boat Prices and Boat Values

Lenny Rudow

Dec 13, 2018

How and where you can find an accurate value for your boat, to determine boat prices and insurance values. …Read More
How-To / Maintenance

Preserving Boat Propellers: Four Ways to Make Your Prop Last Longer

Brett Becker

Dec 6, 2018

Though they have no moving parts of their own, boat propellers can benefit greatly from routine care. …Read More
How-To / Seamanship

Serving Champagne on a Yacht: the Do's and Don'ts

Nicholas James

Nov 30, 2018

Ready to pop the bubbly? Here's some good advice to follow the next time you find yourself sipping champagne on board a mega yacht. …Read More
How-To / Maintenance

Winterizing Your Boat's Fuel Tank

Lenny Rudow

Oct 25, 2018

Should you leave your boat’s gasoline fuel tank full or empty during winter storage? Here’s what you need to know to winterize your fuel system. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling

Fractional Boat Ownership

Kim Kavin

Oct 18, 2018

Interested in learning more about fractional boat ownership opportunities? Whether you're teaming up with friends or thinking about joining a boat club, here's all you need to know about sharing a boat. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling

Classic Boats: What to Know Before Buying an Antique

Zuzana Prochazka

Oct 17, 2018

Buying a classic boat is different than buying a new or slightly used boat—here's our top tips on finding, evaluating and buying a vintage or antique vessel. …Read More
How-To / Seamanship

How to Prevent Theft of Your Boat, Engine and Electronics

Kim Kavin

Oct 4, 2018

You know what they say—once it’s gone, it’s gone. Follow these boat theft prevention tips to keep your vessel, trailer, engine and electronics secure. …Read More
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