Cruising dayboats, a new kind of fun!
When we make a significant investment to purchase a boat, whether new or used, we want it to meet all of our needs for how we intend to use it. This can be a tall order because for many boating…
Is Hybrid/Electric power the future for boating?
I recently published a video walkthrough of the Greenline Hybrid 39. This is a production cruising vessel that is offered with a hybrid drive system built into its primary propulsion system. In short, the hybrid system allows the vessel to…
Inflatable kayak exceeds expectations!
For a n umber of years, Sue and I have enjoyed sea kayaking when ever we could. We did not own a kayak, but rented them occasionally and went one guided tours. When we moved up to Calypso II, our…
How much does a boat cost to own and what can you expect to pay to operate it?
A number of people, boaters and non-boaters alike have asked me, how much does it cost to keep a boat? Some are just interested because they are curious, others because they are trying to figure out if boat ownership is…
What makes a good cruising boat?
While I have written a lot about various aspects of boating, I have not put pen to paper on what I think makes a good cruising boat. Boat cruising is one of the many ways people use their boats. Some…
Cruising boat interiors, one cabin or two?
Over the many years I have been a boat observer and owner I have noticed an interesting artifact. Having owned two boats, both American designed Searay’s and made and having had the opportunity to go aboard many others, I have…
Mercury’s new V12 600hp Verado super outboard motor
About a month or so ago, Mercury Marine released their new, naturally aspirated four-stroke V12 600 hp Verado outboard motor, as the new king of the outboard segment. Their timing couldn't have been better. Up until now the largest outboard…
The boating craze continues, Whoo Hoo!
Ever since COVID arrived and shut down many traditional forms of family activity, boating as an activity to do with friends and family has taken off! I have written in the past about how the demand for boats has increased…
10 tips to consider when buying a boat
You have finally done it. You have worked hard and have arrived at a place where you and your family are ready to take the plunge on buying your first boat. Congratulations! So how do you choose the right boat?…
How big a boat does $1,000,000 buy today?
So the other day, my daughter asked me how big of a new vessel $1,000,000 will buy. The question got me thinking. To me, and presumably most people reading this blog, $1,000,000 is a LOT of money. More money than…
