Features:
Boat Buying 101
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 QualityBoat Specifications
Boat length, Builder's weight -vs-Weight Now, Boat speeds, DraftsDealer Service Qualifications
All Is Not Well in the Boating IndustrySizing Up Serviceability
The Little Things That Add Up to Big DollarsBoat Reviews
- 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
Maintenance/Repairs
Bilge Water BluesHow to get rid of that last inch of waterLeaking Stuffing BoxesHow 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 BasicsThe essentials of after-use clean up
One of the Easiest Aspects of Boat Maintenance Pays High Dividends When Done Right After Every Use.
This Old Boat
Fundamentals Of Restoration Projects: Part IWhat makes for a suitable candidate for a major boat restoration project, both in terms of the boat and the person attempting itFundamentals of Restoration Projects: Part IIHow to proceed with such a project, and what you need to consider before you buy
Boat Safety at Sea
Boat Safety at Sea - Part I Small boat safety at sea - OutboardBoat Safety at Sea - Part IIIntermediate size sports fishermen and cruisers
Dangerous Ship Wakes
Boat Handling
Rough Water Seamanship - Part INegotiating Inlets, Tide Rips, Sea State, Currents, Bottom Topography,Recommendations for novices.Rough water Seamanship - Part IISmall Craft Warnings, Big Seas, Little Seas, Controlling Speed, Broaching, Confused Seas, Waves on Top of Waves
Rough Water Seamanship - Part IIIGetting Caught in Thunder Storms
Storm Avoidance, My Bad Day at Black Cloud, Sheltering, Being Prepared, Lightning
Hurricanes/Tropical Storms
Hurricane Season 2002Fight or Flight: It's Always Tough DecisionHurricane Season 2000
The Need for Improved Hurricane Forecasting
Tropical Outlook for the 2000 SeasonUpdated 9-14-00
There is Still Time to Get Ready (1) - Hurricane Season 2000The Problem of Complacency, Relocation
There is Still Time to Get Ready (2) - Hurricane Season 2000Where to Go?
There is Still Time to Get Ready (3) - Hurricane Season 2000 Storm Prediction, Overcrowding
There is Still Time to Get Ready (4) - Hurricane Season 2000Making of a Good Dock with 3 illustrations, What About Floating Docks?
Product Reviews
Yamaha Salt Water SeriesOutboard Engine ReviewMarine Engines
Sail Boat Auxiliaries And Why They Don't Last as Long as They ShouldCruising in Year 2000
Cruising - Key Biscayne, Miami, Florida Tropical Paradise in the Shadow of the CityUp a Not So Lazy River Fort Lauderdale's Fabulous New River
Buying, Owning, Maintaining a Boat or Yacht.
Over 160 articles by David Pascoe.
Boat Reviews Buying a Boat Hull Blisters Cores & Structural Issues Insurance Issues Marine Engines Maintenance, Repairs & Troubleshooting Boat Handling & Boat Safety Hurricane Preparations Marine Surveying All Online Articles
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Power Boat Books Mid Size Power Boats
A Guide for Discriminating Buyers
Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet
With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers.
Buyers' Guide to Outboard Boats
Selecting and Evaluating New and Used Boats
Dedicated for offshore outboard boats
A hard and realistic look at the marine market place and delves into issues of boat quality and durability that most other marine writers are unwilling to touch.
Surveying Fiberglass Power Boats
2nd Edition
The Art of Pre-Purchase Survey The very first of its kind, this book provides the essentials that every novice needs to know, as well as a wealth of esoteric details.
Marine Investigations
Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues.
Power Boat Books
Mid Size Power Boats A Guide for Discriminating Buyers
Focuses exclusively cruiser class generally 30-55 feet
With discussions on the pros and cons of each type: Expresses, trawlers, motor yachts, multi purpose types, sportfishermen and sedan cruisers.
Selecting and Evaluating New and Used Boats
Dedicated for offshore outboard boats
A hard and realistic look at the marine market place and delves into issues of boat quality and durability that most other marine writers are unwilling to touch.
2nd Edition
The Art of Pre-Purchase Survey The very first of its kind, this book provides the essentials that every novice needs to know, as well as a wealth of esoteric details.
Pleasure crafts investigations to court testimony The first and only book of its kind on the subject of investigating pleasure craft casualties and other issues.
