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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

Art, feel free to pass it along and of course, a Company name with a website link would be appreciated

I did a full blister repair a few years back.....you can read about it and see photos of the job here Boat Hull, Gelcoat Blisters and Hydrolysis

We use a Dometic 110 qt. freezer. It also has a built-in refrigeration compartment good for a 12 pack of beer.

Hair dryer...heat gun gets to hot....may blister your fiberglass if you get to close

We did our trawler the same way a few years back; still looks very good. Roll and tipping easy to do.

I used a heat gun for years to remove old varnish but last year tried a new method. I found a water based gel varnish remover called Dads. It goes on with a paint brush, let it sit for a few minutes and varnish wipes right off. When done, wash everything with soap and water......I love that...

I am thinking your genset has her fuel return line going to the port saddle tank.

As a yacht broker, I have seen hundreds of boat deals over the years. But you must remember, every boat is only worth what the buyer will give and the seller will take. Yes, there are some fire sell deals to be had but thats rare. In most cases where the seller was not stressed, boats are...

$2,600 dollars is a bargain in Florida. Another yard that does tie down boats is Tiger Point in Fernandina Beach. They also have special cradles that [lace boats in rather than using jack stands.

I agree that the natural Cetol is the best. Trying to match the Cetol marine with the painted look is difficult if not impossible. I would suggest you remove all of it and start all over. I used a product called Dads, a water based paint remover. It goes on easily and is easy to use.