In 2020, I decided to buy and live on a boat without having any sailing experience. I taught myself a lot and have since explored France, Italy, and parts of the Mediterranean. While living on a boat ...

The glamour of summertime boating and dreams of visiting the many fabulous boating destinations might make a boat purchase seem like a good idea. But before you decide to captain your own vessel, keep ...

Are you thinking about taking the plunge and buying a boat? There were over 970,000 used models sold in 2018 alone. You’ll have plenty of company too, with almost 12 million registered vessels in the ...

It’s that time of year again when boaters swarm their favorite bays, lakes, rivers and oceans. Many a would-be skipper may be considering whether a boat fits into their retirement plan. “It’s a ...

Every boat deal is different, but there is a general process buyers should be familiar with before purchasing a sport-fishing boat. As I mentioned in a previous article, brokers are quite helpful ...

How do I buy a boat? CLEVELAND, Ohio – Buying a boat is not like buying a car. You usually spend more time shopping for a boat, and you can finance it for a few decades. "A vehicle is a necessity," ...

LOS ANGELES – Jean d'Assonville finally found the boat of his dreams – not an easy accomplishment in the middle of a pandemic. He bought a 50-foot sailboat, one he hopes to take around the world, and ...

Despite knowing nothing about sailing, I bought a boat on a whim and have spent years sailing around the Mediterranean. It's ...