No investment at all. I know it's an expense. I don't see how researching the market trends could be a bad idea.
That's almost as good as the guy whose tagline reads "I spent most of my money on boats, broads, and booze. And I wasted the rest." :)
That's an interesting observation. I would have thought that most retirees would have time to boat, but now they don't have the income. So your...
Right, the statistician in me wants to poll at least 100 boaters to avoid confirmation bias, but I'm not sure where to find this info. All of us...
I'm going to have to buy you a few drinks for that advice! Many thanks!
At what age does being on a yacht lead to sore muscles and joints to the point it is no longer fun? About how long after retirement from...
Trying to set a budget goal for the future. A few hundred K. Wife loves the Sedan Bridge design with lots of windows in the salon. I'm not a huge...
Sunseeker and Riva are stylish, too. How about Marquis, Viking, Fairline, Benneteau, Carver, Meridian, Princess, Regal, Cruisers? I have a newer...
Which Brands are known for having the highest quality and reliability in the LONG run for used motor yachts 40-75 feet and 5-20 years old? I'm not...
Can you message me with the owner's contact info?
I'm in western PA, a few hours from Annapolis. How many hours to get to the open ocean for you? How many hours to Good ocean fishing? What is...
Our goal is similar. How far was the home from the beach? Within walking distance? Does Pompano Beach have plenty of public parking unlike so many...
My wife didn't want to charter with a stranger on board, and I don't believe I can charter a 40 footer without a captain, but she is changing her...
$5-10K per year? Or is that only debited upon haul out, if needed, and rolled over to the next year if unused?
So many great responses. The business plan involves possibly buying a future retirement home and getting some help paying the mortgage by placing...
I know nothing about hurricane prep for a yacht. I would think that the greatest damage is the repetition of a hull bashing against it's piling if...
Love the perspectives! I feel very similar. I like the city vibe but not necessarily so much for relaxation. Thanks olderboater and motoryachtlover!
My wife and I are researching buying a single family canal home within a 10 minute bike ride of a nice beach. We are currently living in northern...
I know a homeowner in Marathon whose 30 foot cruiser blew off its lift on his canal home during Irma and fishermen found it out at sea in decent...
2019 Miami Yacht Show, 40-60 feet pilot house, used, 2008-2015ish