Winterizing Your Boat

When you take away days you have to work, days when it’s raining, days when the temperatures are too hot or too cold, days you have to attend weddings, funerals, birthday parties, family vacations, business…

Trawler Orientation

The biggest hurdle for most people making the initial plunge into the mysterious world of trawlers is the lack of experience with this kind of boat. Previous trawler owners know what to look for, what…

The Odorific Vessel

There is nothing worse that boarding a boat that smells bad. It is especially bad if your boat is for sale. Deodorizing a boat can be a difficult task, but worth it for all involved.…

Prepare for the worst

When you start out on a trip, you expect the best. The crew is all cranked for a great cruising experience – you’ve got your menus planned, you’ve laid out a cruise plan, made sure…

Estimating Maintenance Costs

Many people budget for boat payments and perhaps insurance but neglect to take into consideration the maintenance cost of owning a boat. The following is a short list of regular maintenance items: (more…)