From type of trailer to towing capacity, here’s a watercraft trailer guide to how to choose the right boat trailer As a boating enthusiast, being able to move your adventures to new locations is part of a great experience. Unique experiences like these are what allow you to make lifelong memories with your family,...
Making Sailing More Portable and Affordable
A super lightweight and portable sailboat that’s easy to assemble, handle, maneuver and store for sailing adventures nearly anywhere Anchors Aweigh is a podcast for all boaters, from aspiring to experienced. Featuring in-depth conversations with boating experts and industry leaders, and packed full of tips, tricks, gear, and industry info, boaters of all...
So You Want to Buy a Used Sailboat: Buying the Boat
The final steps buying a used sailboat – from making an offer to boat financing and getting boat insurance (buying a used sailboat 3 part series) Congratulations… you have found the used sailboat you want to buy! It can be fun and exciting to research, visit, and test drive boats. Now that you have...
Get Ready for an In-Water Boating Experience at Greenwich Boat Show
Connecticut dealers showcase latest boats with free admission and free sea trials on Long Island Sound at annual Greenwich Boat Show As the spring warm-up in New England begins, area boaters eagerly anticipate a chance to get back on the water. Many boaters are also anxious to move their boat shopping from online boat...
So You Want to Buy a Used Sailboat: Inspecting the Boat
Steps to consider when boat shopping, inspecting a used boat, inquiring with a broker and reaching a decision to purchase a used sailboat In my last article, I discussed the thought process one might use to decide if now is the time to buy a used sailboat. If you have made the decision to...
So You Want to Buy a Used Sailboat: Making the Decision
From purchase price to recurring boat expenses, here’s everything you need to consider when making the decision to buy a used sailboat The spring boat show season is upon us with a variety of sailboats on the market for boaters. While there will be new boat models on display, spring is also the time...
5 New Boat Trends from 2018 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
FLIBS 2018 boat show highlights with 5 boat design trends dominating new boat model debuts The fall boat show season is officially underway when new boat models debut at the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (also known as FLIBS). In fact, more new boats make an official debut at FLIBS...
Top 10 Boat Names for 2018
BoatUS shares annual list of the most popular boat names chosen by boaters – compare top boat names to previous years & bonus top funny names list Deciding what boat you want to buy can be tough, but sometimes deciding what to NAME that new boat is an even tougher decision. For some boaters, naming...
Boston’s ‘Floating House’ For Sale Is Every Boating Lover’s Dream Home
Houseboat in Boston offers boaters in the home buying AND boat buying market a floating house alternative If you’ve always considered yourself to be one step above the average nautical fan, you may be the perfect buyer for this 1,500 square-foot, fully furnished, two-bedroom Marina Bay houseboat that’s fresh on the housing market. Or,...
Best Time of the Year to Donate a Boat to Charity
What time of the year will get you the biggest tax deduction for your boat donation? When it comes to making charitable donations, most people tend to think about donating at the end of the year. But when it comes to boats, a boat donation may not get you a maximum deduction amount at year...
5 Hot New Boat Trends from 2016 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Boat Design Trends that Boat Builders are Choosing for New Boats Each year boat builders choose the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to debut their latest boat models to the public. The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show (also known as FLIBS) runs the first week of November, making it the ideal time to launch the...
How to Hire a Yacht Delivery Captain: Step-by-Step from a Professional Captain
A professional captain’s point of view on everything you need to consider when hiring a delivery captain to relocate your yacht or boat There are lots of reasons one may wish to have a boat relocated. Perhaps you have purchased your dream boat but it is lies several hundred miles away in a distant and...
Most Popular Boat Names for 2016
BoatUS shares their annual list of the most popular boat names chosen by boaters – compare top boat names from 2016, 2015 and 2014 So you just bought a boat and now you have the big decision of what to name it (and you thought shopping for the ideal boat size and model was...
Tips for Buying a Used Boat Trailer
If you are buying a smaller boat, then you are likely looking at buying a trailer as well. Used boat trailers can be a good deal if they are in good shape. Many used boats are also for sale with the trailer included. But how do you know if that used trailer is actually...