You might find this interesting, not as a purchase, but to rent for a couple of nights just to get the feel: https://boatbound.co/boats/6215.
Interesting, but what's the story on the embargo? I haven't heard anything since 2004. It doesn't seem to be a topic of conversation at all in...
rcrapps had it exactly right: "the TWIC was just another register/revenue plot".
That's the kind of stuff that could have yachts missing their 30 day (use tax) grace period deadline, and once they do they may as well make it a...
You're not. She catches my eye every time I go to the marina (way more than the Rivas and Azimuts there). I think Brian was pointing it out as a...
Ran a 2002 51' for several years. I'd take a mid-80's 46 over it hands down. But evidently you've got a newer style 46. She was bad in a head...
Look into the 50' Viking (Princess) Sport Cruiser. That would be my first choice. 2002-2004 should be in your price range. I ran one from Maine...
What boat you choose really depends on what you intend to do with it. Carver's aren't considered the best boats nor the best handling, but they...
Good call. DK how it is on that boat, but I just had a problem with the Sat dish on a 56' Hat. We thought we'd have to change the main cable....
Getting hands on experience is hard. That's why you hire the captain once you own the boat. The only other ways to get experience is to go out...
You want to check the Coast Guard Auxilary, not the Coast Guard for classes. No need to down-size if you like that boat. When I say your...
Forget the Captains licensing course. Most of those are geared towards teaching for the test. You're expected to already have the experience....
I definitely recommend that you spend some time wandering the docks and talking with people. You might even want to charter a boat dockside for a...
Do they or are there a few who've been there forever and then a bunch that come and go in the business, and a bunch of part-timers. For those who...
Rcraps had a bit of tongue in cheek there, but a lot of truth. With the exception that an incorporation would be walked through like the paper...
Being handy is of paramount importance unless you're rich. You will literally save yourself tens of thousands of dollars, depending on how much...
On average figure 10% of original purchase price. That's about 400K to 600K for the boats you're looking at. Start with an engine rebuild,...
What you're looking at are called "aft-cabins". There are several manufacturers of the style. I'd recommend looking at Carver. They're a bit...
So true. When I first got my ticket my dream was to pick up about a 50' and do charters. Then I saw all the 50'-70' ers sitting on the docks...
I can't imagine the up side of putting diesels in a 26' at 30K + each. Besides never getting the investment back it could actually hinder resale...
