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October 25, 2023
Allotting time for a post-survey recap is a vital step in the boat-buying process.
Allotting time for a post-survey recap is a vital step in the boat-buying process.
During any sea trial prior to purchasing a trawler, you are the final judge and jury.
Most purchase and sale agreements stipulate that your deposit is due once the seller accepts your written offer. The amount is normally 10 percent of the contracted price, and typically, it must be received into the broker’s trust account within three business days.
The average trawler owner keeps his boat for around three years. Why not share the cost and work?
Here’s some expert advice to help you avoid common boat-buying blunders that cost you money—and your pride.
Cutting-edge technology will eventually allow buyers to configure a boat, perhaps walk through it, before speaking with a dealer.
How to make sure you are truly testing the boat you are ready to buy.
Gov. Chris Christie on Monday conditionally vetoed a bill designed to spur New Jersey’s boatbuilding industry by reducing the sales tax paid on expensive vessels.
Nordic Tug dealer Ben Wilde of Wilde Yacht Sales in Essex, Conn., and Rock Hall, Md., has had a good fall. Wilde and his team
Whew! The fall shows are done, and life can get back to normal. It was a fabulous fall season, and we met thousands of people
Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.
Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.
Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.
An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.
A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.
A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
