Each year the majority of boats sold around the world are pre-owned boats. It is assumed that the sales dollars of used boats are 4 times more than those of new boat sales. The boat owner that buys a new boat, on average would love to keep their boat for approx 3-4 years before selling it. Usually there are always a lot of good used boats in the market, only if we have knowledge to seek them out and to evaluate them.

While selecting a pre-owned boat, one should always be …

Have you ever imagined that when you are in the lap of luxury what is the least that you need to know or do? Apart from being best dressed in that designer suit you also need to keep a check on your attitude and gesture which we classify as etiquettes. With that million dollar smile and style which make you classy, you would definitely eliminate the crass factor.
Yachting is more than 300 years old and traditions in yachting have been developed both of necessity and under the influence of ceremonies. …

Several changes have been made to the current edition of The Racing Rules of Sailing.
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) announced today that, as a result of actions taken by the ISAF Racing Rules Committee and the ISAF Council during the ISAF Annual Conference, several changes in The Racing
Rules of Sailing for 2009-2012 will take effect on 1 January 2010.

Rule 18.2(c) will be changed to prohibit a newly discovered and potentially dangerous tactic that was an unintended consequence of the current wording of this rule. The revised rule will no longer …

it is often a common misconception by boat buyers that boat exbhitions are the best time and place to buy a yacht. The buyer believes  due to the immense competition and endless varieties they are bound to get a good bargain. But the fact remains that the dealers or exhibitors have paid huge amounts for participating in the boat show which eventually they pass on the cost to the buyer.
It is also a myth that going to dealers / brokers directly may not lead to attactive bargains but the fact remains that …

With boat prices probably being at an all time low we feel that NOW is the best time to buy that dream yacht.  Statistical Surveys Inc. findings for the recreational marine industry show that sales fell 47.6 percent in the 30-foot-and-up segment across all 50 of the United States in 2008.   Hinckley Yachts, Mercury MerCruiser, Viking Yachts, Cummins, Crownline, Cruisers, Hatteras and dozens of other manufacturers have laid off a large part of their workforce in the last few months.  Some have stopped building boats altogether.
Stock boats –
With …

You have made a serious investment in your boat or vessel and you’ll want to protect your asset.
What to insure for?
Why pay for boat insurance cover you don’t need? Make sure you get the right plan based on your requirements and usage. With most companies today, YOU choose the level of insurance cover which best suits how you use your boat.
What is covered?
Check that your policy covers damage to the craft not only in the water, but also when you are road towing, launching and recovering. Look out for sails …

Ok… so you have bought the boat of your dreams and use it unsparingly (at least initially). So what happens after you are done taking her for a run?? The boat has been left on the waters probably to feel the brunt of the harsh weather conditions like the sun, rain, wind, water and also the timely bird droppings.

Boat covers help protect your boat from such intense conditions which eventually help in the overall maintenance and good upkeep of your boat. Below are some tips which should be kept in …

There are two ways of buying boats.
1. Just splurge all the money without bothering on something that looks good
OR
2. think practically, analyze your requirements, find options and then come to a conclusion. If you are smart enough to make the kind of money to afford the boat then you must be surely smart enough to go for the 2nd option.

Here are a few tips for our readers as well as buyers who are or may look out for a boat but aren’t sure about their own requirements themselves. The below …