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Category: Buying Guides

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

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

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
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

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
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

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
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

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

white and gray boat on sea during daytime

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
Categorized as Buying Guides

25 Best Sailboat and Catamaran Manufacturers (By Type)

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Asking a sailor to pick the best sailboat brands is like asking a car enthusiast to pick the best sports…

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Published August 30, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

What Is a Pocket Cruiser Sailboat? – Best Small Boats Under 30 feet 2022

pocket cruiser sailboat

If you want to go on a daysail this week, a week-long vacation over the holidays, and then sail to…

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Published August 19, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Are Sea Rays Good Boats? Looking at The Company & Product Range

Sea Ray sport boat

Sea Ray is one of the best-known brands of powerboats on the market. The company has been in business for…

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Published July 24, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

What Size Sailboat Do I Need? Sailboat Size Buying Guide

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Picking the size of your first boat is one of the hardest choices you’ll ever have to make, at least…

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

Best Sailing Sunglasses for Serious Sailors

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Protecting your eyes and enhancing your vision are vital parts of the sailing lifestyle. Sailing without sunglasses can cause long-term…

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Published June 7, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boat Gear and Accessories, Buying Guides

What Sailing Bag to Buy? – 12 Best Sailing Bags for Boaters

Sailing bags

There are dozens, if not hundreds, of sailing bags out there. Whether you need a big duffle to store your…

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Published June 4, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boat Gear and Accessories, Buying Guides

Monohulls or Catamarans – Which is Best for the Cruising Sailor?

cruising catamarans are perfect for big families

The debate between catamarans vs monohulls still rages, and most boaters are firmly on one side or the other. The…

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Published May 26, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boats, Buying Guides

Best Boat Beds Improvements

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Something that gets less attention than it should in the boating world is boat beds. Boat makers equip boats with…

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Published May 2, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boat Gear and Accessories, Buying Guides

Best Sailing Knife: 13 Options Reviewed

Sailing knife

Like many outdoorsmen and women, sailors know the importance of a knife. The best sailors knife is the one that’s…

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Published May 1, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boat Gear and Accessories, Buying Guides

Top Best Marine Binoculars

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It’s hard to imagine a sea-faring captain standing at the helm of his tall ship and barking orders to his…

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Published May 1, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Boat Gear and Accessories, Buying Guides

6 Best Sailboat Autopilot Systems

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Hand steering a sailboat is so much fun – until it isn’t. In actuality, it’s tiring work that requires more…

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Published May 1, 2022By Matt C
Categorized as Buying Guides, Boat Parts

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