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Why Paying For A Survey Will Save You Thousands

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  If you’ve read our articles on boat buying, then you’ve heard me jumping up and…

February 7, 2021 Read →
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Congratulations on the New Boat…Now What?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) Buying a boat is fun and exciting. You’ve done your search, you’ve found your true…

January 5, 2021 Read →
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My Five Favorite Things on my Boat

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor) This is a very subjective list, and my list will be nothing like yours unless…

January 4, 2021 Read →
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Joining a Cruising Rally

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  We did our first offshore international passage as part of the Salty Dawg Rally from…

December 12, 2020 Read →
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What Type of Boat Should I Buy?

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  It’s a fun question to answer, because it makes you think about how you intend…

December 10, 2020 Read →
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More Things to Check When Buying a Used Boat (Part Four)

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  Read Part I, Part II, and Part III of buying a used boat. For the…

November 6, 2020 Read →
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The Daunting Dinghy Dock

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  While getting there is half the fun of sailing, once you’re there the other half…

November 6, 2020 Read →
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More Things to Check When Buying a Used Boat (part 3)

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  Read Part I, Part II, and Part IV of buying a used boat. Next in…

October 8, 2020 Read →
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The End of Summer

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  One of the weirdest summers in memory is drawing to a close. With the pandemic,…

September 4, 2020 Read →
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Using Jacklines and Tethers

by B.J. Porter (Contributing Editor)  Jacklines and tethers can save your life. But used incorrectly, they won’t work and can…

August 6, 2020 Read →
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