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8 Practical Boat Storage Compartment Ideas and Tips

Boat Storage Compartment Ideas

Living on a boat is very different than living on land. Finding room for all your stuff is just one…

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Published September 20, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Boat Gear and Accessories, Living On A Boat

Living On a Boat Full Time — What to Consider Before Living Aboard

white and red boat on sea during daytime

Let’s talk about real-life boat ownership and living on a boat full time. My wife and I have lived on…

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Published July 28, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats

Boat Review: Maine Cat 38 Problems and Solutions

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Maine Cat was a builder of sleek, performance-oriented cruising catamarans. The factory and company were based in Maine, US. Unfortunately,…

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Published July 23, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Maintenance and Fixing Guides

2 Person Catamaran — For Tour Operators Only, Or Fun For Cruisers?

2 Person Catamaran — For Tour Operators Only, Or Fun For Cruisers?

While docked in Fernandina Beach, FL, last year, I saw one of the coolest eco tours I’ve ever seen. Sure,…

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Published July 4, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

17 Best Sailboats to Live On + What You Should Know First

17 Best Sailboats To Live On + What You Should Know First

Many dream of living aboard a sailboat, but finding the right one can be daunting. There are many different types,…

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Published July 2, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Living On A Boat

Best Catamaran for Sailing Around the World — Best Cruising Catamarans

Best Catamaran For Sailing Around The World — Best Cruising Catamarans

Sailing around the world is a dream of many. It’s the grandest adventure you can have in a sailing vessel—or…

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Published June 30, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Catamaran vs Pontoon — Facts Buyers Should Know

Catamaran Vs Pontoon — Facts Buyers Should Know

Boating is often a hobby associated with particular words and unique sailing terms. Catamaran and pontoon boat are two terms…

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Published June 27, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Electric Boat Motor: The Right Way to Power Your Boat?

Electric Boat Motor: The Right Way To Power Your Boat?

Electric-powered toys are everywhere. Lithium battery technology has come far enough that electric cars are just as functional as their…

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Published May 28, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Fastest Catamarans for Cruising in 2023

Fastest Catamarans For Cruising In 2023

Catamarans appeal to sailors and would-be sailors for a variety of reasons. One of those reasons is the need for…

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Published May 25, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Cheap Catamaran: Affordable Cruising Catamarans to Get You Sailing Now!

Cheap Catamaran: Affordable Cruising Catamarans To Get You Sailing Now!

So, you’ve spotted the online brochures, the Instagram and YouTube influencers, or maybe even stepped aboard a few at the…

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Published May 22, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

How To Pick a Small Catamaran — Everything You Need to Know

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Catamarans have had the sailing world abuzz for several decades now. To the salty monohull sailors’ chagrin, they aren’t going…

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Published May 21, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Sail Away in Style: Explore the World on the Best Liveaboard Catamaran!

Sail Away in Style: Explore the World on the Best Liveaboard Catamaran!

Liveaboard catamaran sailboats are some of the most comfortable vessels on the water for long-term living and traveling.  The choices…

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Published May 18, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

How Much Are Houseboats: A Comprehensive Guide

How Much Are Houseboats: A Comprehensive Guide

With a little web surfing, you can find out how much it costs to live on a houseboat. But how…

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Published May 12, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides, Living On A Boat

7 Best Houseboat Manufacturers and Brands for Every Budget

7 Best Houseboat Manufacturers And Brands For Every Budget

If you live on a protected waterway and want the most comfortable living space, a houseboat is the answer to…

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Published March 31, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides, Living On A Boat

The Best Boat for the Great Loop in 2023: Your 6 Boat Options

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The Great Loop is one of North America’s best long-term boating adventures and maybe even the entire world. This 6,000-plus-mile…

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Published March 27, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Buying Guides, Boats

Picking the Best Boat for River Fishing – 6 Choices for Every River Angler

Best Boat for River

The world of boats and boating can be daunting if you’re just starting out. Boats come in every shape and…

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Published March 11, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

What Is an Outdrive Boat?

What Is an Outdrive on a Boat?

There are a few things that get boaters talking, comparing notes, and sharing opinions. If you want to start a…

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Published March 10, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Boat Parts

Finding the Best Family Boat for Getting Out There

best family boat

Are you looking for the best family boat for adventures? Family boats are like any other type of boat–they must…

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Published January 17, 2023By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Choosing the Best Dinghy for Your Boat

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It is often said that a boater’s dinghy is like their car. When traveling between ports, you will often only…

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Published December 28, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Buying Guides, Boats

What are the Best Single-Handed Sailboats and Catamarans?

What are the Best Single-Handed Sailboats and Catamarans_Where you make it

Single-handed boats aren’t just limited to solo travelers. Many cruising couples will tell you that it’s a good idea to…

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Published December 7, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Ketch Me If You Can…What’s a Two Masted Boat Called?

two masted sailboat topsail schooner

How a boat’s sails and masts are arranged is called its sail plan or rig. Each rig type has a…

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Published December 1, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats

Cutter Rigged Sailboats [GUIDE] Advantages, Sailing, Options & Features

Cutter rigged sailboat

Cutter rigs are often more prevalent in boating magazines and theory than they are in your marina. Most cruising sailboats…

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Published November 23, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

7 Best Trailerable Sailboats for Cruising

Trailerable sailboat

Many sailors balk at the idea of leaving their boat in the water at a marina. Slip fees are expensive,…

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Published October 20, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Underdog Cruising Cats — Under-Appreciated, Underrated, and Under $300,000

liveaboard catamaran

My wife and I were lucky enough to live the catamaran cruising lifestyle for four years on our Lagoon 380.…

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Published October 12, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Pontoon Boat with Bathroom – GUIDE

Pontoon boat with bathroom

When nature calls, you don’t want to be out of sight of land.  Unless you’re prepared, of course. Many boats…

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Published October 8, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boat Parts, Boats

Sailboat Types: Full-Guide

What do sailboats look like

For generations, sailing has been a mode of essential transportation, a rewarding hobby, an active and competitive sport, and a…

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Published September 27, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats

Best Boat for Beginners – Starter Boats for Cruisers and Liveaboards

best boat for beginners

There are two schools of thought when picking your first boat. Either start small and work up to the big…

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Published September 5, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Minimum Water Depth for Boat — All About Boat Draft

Knowing the minimum water depth for boat

If you run your boat in water that is too shallow, you will run aground. This simple fact is obvious…

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Published September 3, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Maintenance and Fixing Guides

Aluminum Sailboat – The Ultimate Expedition Yacht?

aluminum sailboats are perfect for expedition sailing

Love them or hate them, aluminum sailboats are an excellent option for serious blue water cruising. They’re robust and sturdy…

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Published August 31, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats

10 Great Sailboats to Live In For Full Time #BoatLife

10 Great Sailboats to Live In_Where you make it

There is an undeniable romanticism to the idea of living on a sailboat. Sailboats speak to traveling the world—going wherever the wind takes you.

Published August 31, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

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