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I just bought a boat
Five pieces from the questions before you buy to the first miles on your own: the survey, the sea trial, and what changes when you move up.
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Questions to Ask When Buying a Used Boat on the Great Lakes
The boat can show you how she looks today. Only the seller can tell you how she was treated. The questions to ask, and what the answers tell you.
6 min read
What a Marine Survey Actually Covers (And What It Doesn't)
Three different surveys, three different purposes. Most buyers find that out the hard way. Here's what each one catches — and what it won't.
7 min read
What to Check on a Sea Trial: The Hour Is Yours, Not the Surveyor's
Most buyers spend the sea trial watching the surveyor work. The hour is yours, and there's a better way to use it before you sign.
6 min read
The First 50 Miles on a New-to-You Boat
The wire clears, the keys are yours, and the boat is a stranger. What she'll teach you in the first 50 miles, and who should be aboard when she does.
5 min read
Moving Up to a Bigger Boat: What Actually Changes
Six feet of length can be nearly double the boat. Here’s what changes when you step up, including the insurance conversation most buyers have too late.
8 min read
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