Boat Buying 101

Boat
Reviews

Maintenance
/Repairs

Marine Engines

At A Glance

Production Power Boats

Boat Specifications
Boat length, Builder's weight -vs-Weight Now, Boat speeds, Drafts

Dealer Service Qualifications
All Is Not Well in the Boating Industry

Sizing Up Serviceability
The Little Things That Add Up to Big Dollars

Your First Boat - Part I 
By far, the most frequently asked question we get in our emails is the one by first time boat buyers asking about what brand they should buy.

Your First Boat - Part II 
In this segment we'll take a look at the basics of trying to decide exactly what type, style and shape of boat that you think you need, versus what may actually best fit you purposes.

Your First Boat - Part III 
In Part II, we made the recommendation that an used boat offers excellent value and good prospects for reliability. But how old of a boat? And how do you go about completing a deal?

The Hull - to - Deck Joint
A Critical Look at This Often Under-rated Element of Boat Quality

Blackfin 33 1978

Intrepid 289

Grand Banks 42

Grady-White 272

Luhrs Tournament 350

Pursuit 2855 S.F.

Pursuit 3070 Center Console

Sea Ray 250

Tiara 3600 Open
 

Boat Safety at Sea - Part I
Small boat safety at sea - Outboard

Boat Safety at Sea - Part II  
Intermediate size  sports fishermen and cruisers

Dangerous Ship Wakes

Rough Water Seamanship - Part I
Negotiating Inlets, Tide Rips, Sea State, Currents, Bottom Topography, Recommendations for novices.

Rough water Seamanship - Part II
Small Craft Warnings, Big Seas, Little Seas, Controlling Speed, Broaching, Confused Seas, Waves on Top of Waves

Rough Water Seamanship - Part III
Getting Caught in Thunder Storms
Storm Avoidance, My Bad Day at Black Cloud, Sheltering, Being Prepared, Lightning

Cruising - Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida
Tropical Paradise in the Shadow of the City

Up a Not So Lazy River
Fort Lauderdale's Fabulous New River

Sail Boat Auxiliaries
 And Why They Don't Last as Long as They Should

Hurricane Season 2002
Fight or Flight: It's Always Tough Decision

Hurricane Season 2000

The Need for Improved Hurricane Forecasting

Tropical Outlook for the 2000 Season Updated 9-14-00

Hurricane Season 2000 - There is Still Time to Get Ready (1)
The Problem of Complacency, Relocation

Hurricane Season 2000 - There is Still Time to Get Ready (2)
Where to Go?

Hurricane Season 2000 - There is Still Time to Get Ready (3)
Storm Prediction, Overcrowding

Hurricane Season 2000 - There is Still Time to Get Ready (4)
Making of a Good Dock with 3 illustrations, What About Floating Docks?

Bilge Water Blues 
How to get rid of that last inch of water

Leaking Stuffing Boxes
How to Prevent $15,000 Worth of Damage for $5 and 30 Minutes of Your Time.

Preventative Maintenance
Anchor Windlasses, Rusted Water Heaters, Deck Leaks, Upholstery Wear, Instrument Panels

Wash Down : Back to Basics The essentials of after-use clean up
One of the Easiest Aspects of Boat Maintenance Pays High Dividends When Done Right After Every Use.
 

Yamaha Salt Water Series 
Outboard Engine Review
 

Fundamentals Of Restoration Projects: Part I
What makes for a suitable candidate for a major boat restoration project, both in terms of the boat and the person attempting it

Fundamentals of Restoration Projects: Part II
How to proceed with such a project, and what you need to consider before you buy

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