Unfortunately, most of us do not have 100% flexibility with our time, we make commitments, or our place of work expects us to show up. When I see a day or two that looks like it might be “free” I start to think about heading out on the boat. First, “free” means I can clearContinue reading “The Weather #$%&!”
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Barriers in Boating
I was at a boating event (yes even in January!) and got into a discussion on the different barriers that boaters on the Inside Passage typically talk about. If you are starting in the Puget Sound the first big step is getting to the San Juan Islands, then it is crossing the border into CanadianContinue reading “Barriers in Boating”
Boating Decisions!
Boat ownership is full of decisions. Non-boaters have no idea the magnitude of what we are dealing with here. First, should we boat alone or with friends? Logistics-should we anchor in a quiet harbor or tie up in a fun marina? Once we have made that decision, we move to provisioning- the afternoon snack, shouldContinue reading “Boating Decisions!”
So Many Memories
In the last blog we discussed the reason we buy a boat is to help create some amazing memories. I decided I would share a few of my favorite memories with you and I started thinking back to all the good times in my life that have been around boating. I have been working onContinue reading “So Many Memories”
How Much Can I Sell That Vacation For?
Boats are not typically money-making investments. They are not an appreciating asset and that was not the reason you bought it in the first place. Boats help create experiences and experiences can cost money. I have never heard anyone bemoaning the fact that they went on an amazing vacation but could not sell it laterContinue reading “How Much Can I Sell That Vacation For?”
Take Care of It Like You Will Own It Forever
We discussed in a past blog (February 21, 2024) that it canbe helpful to decide on how long you may want to own a boat. Regardless ofwhich timeframe you decided on, you need to care for the boat like you aregoing to own it forever and pass it down to someone you don’t hate. AContinue reading “Take Care of It Like You Will Own It Forever”
Fish or Cut Bait
I get it-pulling the trigger on a boat purchase is hard to do. It is a big commitment of time, money, and your effort (see Feb blog). You are looking for that perfect boat, that fits all of your needs 100% of the time-unfortunately, that boat does not exist. We must live with some trade-offsContinue reading “Fish or Cut Bait”
Choosing a Yacht Broker
As a yacht broker, 99.9% of the time I receive a call it is about a specific boat. Rarely am I asked about my qualifications to help someone purchase a boat. Most people fall under what I call the “car-lot” purchasing model. You see the car on the internet, you go to the lot, findContinue reading “Choosing a Yacht Broker”
It is not forever, boating lifestyle vs. short term experience.
In our January blog, we discussed that making a large purchase, such as a boat, is primarily an emotional decision. But now that you have made that decision, you need to move on to the less fun, mundane things. The question of how long you intend to own a boat is a great next step.Continue reading “It is not forever, boating lifestyle vs. short term experience.”
Boats-Drop the Logic!
Buying decisions are emotional decisions – full stop. We think we are making a cold, logical calculation, but that is only after we have already made an emotional decision and need to back it up with facts. Without facts, we risk our friends and family thinking we are crazy. I am not referring to theContinue reading “Boats-Drop the Logic!”
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