In my personalized guide article “What Type Of Boat Is Best To Live On?“, I created a personality quiz that accurately determines what liveaboard boat is best for you. I highly recommend reading that article before taking the quiz as it helps you understand each question in the quiz better. However, if you don’t feel …
Having a unique lifestyle such as living on a boat can open you up to many great experiences. However, making sure you find the right boat that fits your needs is essential in making the experiences enjoyable. For example, not everyone can live happily without having a laundry machine onboard. The best types of boats …
One of the biggest costs many boat and sailboat owners are faced with is docking. Not only is it difficult to find marinas and moorings with available slips, but they can also be quite expensive. After looking at the costs of many different marinas across the country, here’s what I found: It costs around $9-$20/ft …
Being able to bring your home to many different places is extremely exciting for many people. There are however many things that you have to consider before deciding to become a liveaboard (someone who lives on a boat). One of these is the cost. After interviewing 7 different people who live aboard, this is what …
Financing a boat can be a difficult thing to do, but hopefully this article can help you out. There are obviously many factors that go into getting a boat loan, but one of the biggest is how much is your down payment. An average down payment for a boat loan is between 10% to 30% …
If you’re looking at purchasing a boat, there are a couple of options you could go with. These are spending cash or getting a loan from a lender. One big issue that many people face when trying to secure a boat loan is their credit score. Below I explain exactly all you need to know …
Unless you are purchasing a boat for business reasons, getting one is a pretty big luxury. So much in fact that only 1 in 10 U.S. households own a boat. Affording one is not easy, but in this article, I will tell you exactly how much you can afford. So how much can you afford? …
In my opinion, the best thing to do is to rent a couple of different kinds of boats for your first season of boating. If you enjoy boating enough, purchase a boat similar to the rental you liked the most the next season. Also, buying a used boat will save you a lot of money …
When it comes to powering dingies and other small watercraft, having a reliable and powerful outboard is very important. In today’s market, there happen’s to be two big categories for outboard motors, electric and gas. Both of which have their pros and cons, this article will help you decide which is best for you. If …
Depreciation is something all boaters should take into account especially if you’re buying something new. There are many different kinds and brands of boats, so not every boat’s depreciation curve is the same, but this article will tell you how much depreciation you should expect. Here’s on average how much boats depreciate: All boats are …
