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Category: Buying Guides

The Best Time to Buy a Boat – Time The Tide Right!

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Timing your boat purchase strategically can save you thousands of dollars. Most buyers make costly mistakes by shopping during peak…

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Published May 26, 2025By Matt C
Categorized as Buying Guides

Barletta vs Bennington: Which Pontoon Boat Is Better?

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You’ve narrowed down your pontoon search to Barletta and Bennington – two premium brands that dominate the luxury pontoon scene.…

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Published May 5, 2025By Matt C
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6 Types of Boats You Can Live On: The Ultimate Guide

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Exploring the types of boats you can live on opens a world of possibilities for those seeking freedom from traditional…

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Published March 20, 2025By Matt C
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9 Best Bluewater Catamarans for Serious Ocean Voyaging

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Searching for the best bluewater catamaran can leave anyone drowning in options. With so many flashy models competing for attention,…

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Published February 26, 2025By Matt C
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7 Best Liveaboard Boats Under 40 Feet: Small Vessels for Big Adventures

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Looking for the best liveaboard boats under 40 feet can drive you crazy. Sure, the freedom of water life sounds…

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Published February 7, 2025By Matt C
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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

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 jargon. 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
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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
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9 Best Liveaboard Catamaran: Sail Away and Explore the World in Style!

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 when…

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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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Embarking on this nautical quest called the Great Loop demands more than wanderlust alone. Selecting the optimal vessel to navigate…

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

What Size Boat Requires A Captain’s License? And Other Licensing Matters

What Size Boat Requires A Captain's License?

When you’re a teenager, you get your learner’s permit before your driver’s license. If you want to learn to fly…

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Published March 24, 2023By Matt C
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Picking the Best Boat for River Fishing – 6 Choices for Every River Angler

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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
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Finding the Best Family Boat for Getting Out There

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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
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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

Average Cost of Owning and Buying a Liveaboard Sailboat

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Dreaming of quitting the 9-to-5 and sailing away into the sunset? Are you wondering if it’s an unattainable lifestyle of…

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Published December 12, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Buying Guides, Living On A Boat

What are the Best Single-Handed Sailboats and Catamarans?

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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

Choosing a Wind Generator for a Sailboat – Complete GUIDE

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Nothing denotes a salty off-the-grid ready yacht more than the sight of a wind generator mounted on the stern. Once,…

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Published December 3, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Buying Guides, Boat Gear and Accessories

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

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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
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7 Best Trailerable Sailboats for Cruising

7 Best Trailerable Sailboats For Cruising

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

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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
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Best Boat for Beginners – Starter Boats for Cruisers and Liveaboards

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Embarking on the maritime journey of boating can be an exhilarating adventure, especially for beginners eager to explore the vast…

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Published September 5, 2022By Matt C
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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

Best Bluewater Cruising Sailboats: Top Picks & Reviews

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A “bluewater sailboat” is capable of seeing those blue waters. It’s capable of venturing offshore, and it’s capable of the self-sufficiency required to survive out there. 

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

Price of a Speedboat – What You Can Expect to Pay For Each Type of Speedboat

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What comes to mind when you think of a speed boat? Obviously, it’s fast. But is it big enough to…

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Published August 30, 2022By Matt C
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