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  1. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Buying the Right Outboard Motor

    Alex Smith
    Jan 11, 2019

    With an array of outboard engines now available in today's market—including models from Mercury Marine, Yamaha, Seven Marine, Evinrude and others—it pays to know what you’re after when looking to buy. …Read More

  2. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Five Reasons You Should Own a Sailboat

    Kim Kavin
    Dec 24, 2018

    From small sailboats to large cruisers, there's something to say about working with nature to power your craft. Here's a few top reasons that you may considering buying and owning a sailboat. …Read More

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  4. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Dock a Boat: Single or Twin Engines, Joysticks, and More

    Gary Reich
    Dec 20, 2018

    Docking a boat can be difficult and stressful. In this guide, we’ll give you plenty of tips, tricks, and tactics that will make the job easier. …Read More

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  7. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Boat Prices and Boat Values

    Lenny Rudow
    Dec 13, 2018

    How and where you can find an accurate value for your boat, to determine boat prices and insurance values. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    Preserving Boat Propellers: Four Ways to Make Your Prop Last Longer

    Brett Becker
    Dec 6, 2018

    Though they have no moving parts of their own, boat propellers can benefit greatly from routine care. …Read More

  9. How-To / Seamanship

    Serving Champagne on a Yacht: the Do's and Don'ts

    Nicholas James
    Nov 30, 2018

    Ready to pop the bubbly? Here's some good advice to follow the next time you find yourself sipping champagne on board a mega yacht. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    Winterizing Your Boat's Fuel Tank

    Lenny Rudow
    Oct 25, 2018

    Should you leave your boat’s gasoline fuel tank full or empty during winter storage? Here’s what you need to know to winterize your fuel system. …Read More

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  12. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Fractional Boat Ownership

    Kim Kavin
    Oct 18, 2018

    Interested in learning more about fractional boat ownership opportunities? Whether you're teaming up with friends or thinking about joining a boat club, here's all you need to know about sharing a boat. …Read More

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  14. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Classic Boats: What to Know Before Buying an Antique

    Zuzana Prochazka
    Oct 17, 2018

    Buying a classic boat is different than buying a new or slightly used boat—here's our top tips on finding, evaluating and buying a vintage or antique vessel. …Read More

  15. How-To / Seamanship

    How to Prevent Theft of Your Boat, Engine and Electronics

    Kim Kavin
    Oct 4, 2018

    You know what they say—once it’s gone, it’s gone. Follow these boat theft prevention tips to keep your vessel, trailer, engine and electronics secure. …Read More

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