At this past week's Seattle Boat Show, we again saw the 2009 Hampton 68 but this time the boat was more impressive than we remembered. While we...
Nice conservative advice, I'm sure... especially when dealing in a multi-million-dollar boat that could be let out for charter. But my friend...
A friend who does nicely in business but certainly isn't mega-wealthy recently asked me, "How much boat can I afford?" I seemed to recall a...
As we prepare to finalize our decision on a boat between 65 and 75 feet, the question has come up: what about our dog? She's a friendly, eager,...
:) Loren, that may be the best yacht-buying advice that anybody ever received! Still, here's another question about this type of aft-cockpit...
Azimuts have always been a stylish favorite but I'm afraid that even a 68 footer may be a bit much for a couple to handle...assuming we had the...
Now, we're not talking mega-yacht here... more in the range of 45 to 65 feet. Because my wife is just 'slightly' clautrophobic, she likes the...
I see this over and over: Portuguese bridge but I yet to see anywhere how this style of bridge differs from any other. Help a brother out? :)...
Did anyone notice this quote from the CEO? << Many of you already know what we have created. Those of you who "do not get it" may feel free to...
More about CEO's and boats This one from SLATE about why your CEO should not buy a yacht. :rolleyes: http://www.slate.com/id/2147788...
The yacht I'm GOING to buy, I mean. :) We love the idea of a boat for family and business outings, but like many others, I have budget.......
Foster? Well, pardon the threadjack, but the criticism of the "Foster design" got me curious, but when I Googled "Foster yachts" I got nothing....
Really? << But don't lose sight of the fact that more stuff will need fixing during your first 12-months. That one-year old boat over there for...
Your take makes a good deal of sense. Of course, despite Seattle's soggy winter reputation, many boaters (myself included) see the area as a...
Boat show << PS You may also want to consider buying at a boat show. Dealers give some of the best discounts on the last days. >> Hmmmmm......
After many weeks of examining, reading about and discussing virtually every boat worth considering, we may be ready to make an offer on a new...
Interview the owner As a potential employee of any rank considering a job on a boat, yes... you do want the job, but you also should want your...
Wanting Big... starting small Good advice above from Dave (Sailronin.) This is the counsel I've received from a number of brokers lately in and...
Almost right? << From past posts it appears that you are looking for a boat/yacht in the 50 to 100 foot range, catamaran or monohull, trawler or...
Is there any kind of consensus regarding the best overall publication? I've picked up copies of Yachting, Showboats and BoatUSA, but many seem to...
