Compare the performance, reliability, maintenance, convenience and efficiency when choosing between sterndrive IO and inboard engines for power boats. Many express cruiser style power boats offer both sterndrive inboard outboard (IO) and inboard (direct drive or V-drive) engine propulsion system options. Choosing between these engine drive types should be given careful thought for a new...
Tips for choosing the type of boat for your lifestyle and how to buy a boat that meets your budget If you’ve decided to hire or buy a boat, then you’ve made the right choice. Boating makes all the difference to lifestyle and enjoyment of life. Until you’ve done it, there’s no way of knowing...
The ritual of a boat christening ceremony ensures that a new boat name is accepted by nautical gods of the sea. Legend says without one, a boat will be unlucky. Since the beginning of time, sailors have believed that there are lucky vessels and unlucky vessels. The unluckiest vessels are those that have changed their boat...
Pros & Cons of the MerCruiser's popular Bravo I, II & III Series sterndrives and the Alpha One outdrive for power boat drive systems As one of the leading manufacturers of sterndrives, MerCruiser brands by Mercury Marine offer very popular choices for inboard outboard power boats. With over 20 MerCruiser sterndrive systems to choose from,...
Boats with MerCruiser Bravo Three outdrives can avoid galvanic corrosion problems or damage with proper sterndrive installation, maintenance and protection The MerCruiser Bravo 3 sterndrive is one of the most popular and innovative outdrive designs introduced to the marine market by Mercury. Bravo 3 outdrives feature counter-rotating dual propellers that improve propulsion efficiency, speed, acceleration...
Review of what to expect in the boat loan financing process when buying a new or used boat, including the basics of financing and how to find a marine lender Whether you are a new boater looking to buy your first boat or an existing boater looking to upgrade to a bigger boat, boat loan...
Pontoon boats are a popular and growing boating trend… Review the brands, manufacturers and models available for today’s pontoon boat buyers Pontoon boats have grown in popularity in recent years because of their affordability, convenience and emphasis on comfort. With “car like” driving and maneuverability, even novice boaters can quickly learn how to navigate waters...
Take advantage of boating off-season winter months to research, shop and buy your next new or used boat If you are in the market for buying a boat – new or used – winter can be the perfect time to go boat shopping. In most areas, boating comes to a standstill during the winter months....
Beware of internet check overpayment scams from overseas buyers that offer more than a boat’s online listed price in return for wired money With a tough boat selling market, boat sellers need to be more cautious then ever with potential buyers. Sellers anxious to sell a boat may be quicker to accept an unusual offer...
As the old saying goes, the two happiest or best days of a boater’s life are the day they buy a boat and the day they sell it (hopefully for a bigger boat) – resources for buying or selling a boat It seems that boaters are almost always in the market… looking to buy a boat or looking to sell a boat....
Dealing with every boater’s worst fear when they upgrade boats: owning a second boat before your first boat is sold Whenever you hear boaters talking about upgrading or stepping up to a new boat, you inevitably hear them say: I just don’t want to be a two boat owner. But in today’s boat market, chances are good...
Repossessed boat deals can be very low priced boats; here are some tips when buying a repo boat If you are in the market for a used boat, there are more repossessed boats on the market now then ever before. Just as foreclosures have been at an all time high due to the downturn in the global economy,...
If you are in the market for a used boat, spring is one of the best times of the year to buy a boat As soon as the shrink wrap and blue boat tarps begin to get pulled off the boats in the yard, get ready to look for your next boat. If you are truly...
Tips for Selling a Boat on the Internet without the Use of a Dealer In today’s competitive market, selling a used boat takes some creative marketing and a lot of determination. Simply placing a sign on a “for sale by owner” (FSBO) boat or listing the boat in a local marine publication will no longer sell...