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In Part 1 of Boat Buying 101, we discussed the motive for purchasing a used boat over a new boat. In Part 2 we reviewed the diverse types and styles of boats. Today we are going to review just how Paradise Yachts goes about finding the perfect boat for you. This is a very systematic process...

If your plans include cruising to Florida this winter on your trawler or motor yacht you need to be aware of the sojourner permit. Florida requires that vessels be registered in Florida after 30 days in state. However, the state provides reciprocity for of out of state vessels. This allows...

Marty...though about that....my engine room is tight......but will look at that too.....thanks for suggestion

Thanks for every ones thoughts. The leak is in an area that is totally inaccessible to get to. So I have resolved myself to using a few diapers for the short term and replace the tanks; if there is one hole...likely another soon. And the STB tank......probable going to leak too. So that being...

I have developed a pin-hole leak in my port tank. These black in tanks have lasted well over 25 years however. Unfortunately the leak is on the bottom where I cannot get to it. Any suggestions on a simple repair.

As a yacht broker, I get a lot of calls and emails from want-to-be's. Some times they are legitimate, sometimes not. So I have to make a decision as to how much time I wish to invest. Its very frustrating trying to help a client for weeks then he tells you he is buying a boat on Craigs list...

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I am well aware that photos can make a boat look better than she really is; it can also make a boat look worse. As a yacht broker and having an account on Yachtworld that we use for our brokerage I offer the following. Get yourself a buyers broker before you begin, I can find out more about...

I was assisting a customer with his new boat recently and while navigating the Potomac to Washington DC, the chart plotter was not cooperating so I turned on my trusty Android app.....NutiCharts Lite. It is sponsored by Active Captain and is a fully functional electronic chart system with a GPS...

Don't sell to many tools....I got rid of too many and had to go and buy them.....:)

I have a customer thats a panty hose leg and fills it up with dog hair from the local groomers shop....hangs it on mast.....said it works like a charm

ABYC standards are VOLUNTARY....there is no legal requirement to follow them. There are written to help boat builders build boats to a specific standard. Most surveyors like to quote these standards knowing that buyers are unaware.

I have developed a checklist to provide sellers on how to choose a yacht broker for selling their boat http://www.paradiseyachtsales.net/Choosing_a_Yacht_Broker_to_Sell_Your_Yacht.pdf

Here is another source, Wayne Wright....done business with him.....highly recommended Wright Marine Air Conditioning - Mermaid - Marine Air Systems

Speed is the biggest issue.....motor yachts have planning hulls, trawlers do not