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Why Your Boat Isn't Selling

Some people have inflated expectations of their boats worth, some are impatient and some just don’t understand the principals of supply and demand or how the used boat market place works. Here are our basic rules for getting your boat sold.

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Are you ready for the season?

Spring commissioningIn the winter, we decommission vessels. During that process many things happen that keep the boat from freezing, many of which leave the boat in an “unready” state for use. When spring rolls around we go back and commission systems to put things back in the ready state. Some people do not understand the implications or processes involved with commissioning vessels. When the warmer weather comes, I pull my lawnmower out, prime it a bit and pull the cord. A boat is not that simple.

April 29, 2008 | Leave comment | Read More

An uplifting experience

Dinghy Boom LiftHaving a dinghy aboard can be a luxury, a convenience or even a lifesaver. But the hard part is getting it on and off the boat. Years ago we devised a way to use the gear you already have on board to take care of the hard part.

April 8, 2008 | Leave comment | Read More

Beneath it all

Taping off the boot topA good bottom job is hardly just slapping a coat of paint on. There is much prep to be done to the bottom and the related gear. We use a check list that we adhere to when we do a bottom to ensure that whomever is doing the job will provide the same level of quality that is given to each job we do.

April 3, 2008 | Leave comment | Read More

The Power of the Propeller

Article on boat propellersThe prop, in conjunction with your engine, is the muscle of your boat. It is amazing the amount of difference there is when a prop is conditioned properly. The prop is tuned for a combination of your hull, your engine and the displacement of the boat. In addition to the proper pitch, there must be enough blade area to move the boat at the intended speed.

March 25, 2008 | Leave comment | Read More

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