CT area boaters can experience a 3 week long virtual Greenwich Boat Show to connect with boat dealers and find their next new boat A premier event in the Northeast boating community, the 13th annual Greenwich Boat Show will make its return in 2021 with a change of course as a 3-week long virtual...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...