Photo credit: taduuda You’ve found a boat to buy that looks good on paper, but what horrors lurk beneath? Time to do a deep dive with a full marine survey. Part of our “How to Buy a Boat” series Conducting a marine survey can be a very fun task. It is our first opportunity to really
Top 5 Knots Sailors Can Learn From Climbers
Climbing and sailing have a lot in common, not the least of which is rope and knots, if only they talked to each other a little more. Below are the top 5 knots sailors could learn from climbers. 1. Figure Eight Follow Through The figure eight follow through is always the first knot a climber
Keeping greens fresh without a fridge
When my partner, Robin, wants to get my attention, he’ll come home with a big beautiful bouquet of freshly cut collard greens. If it’s a special occasion, maybe a dozen stems of rainbow chard. I’ve always liked greens and, as anyone who’s lived without refrigeration can attest, nothing says “I love you” like a fistful
Conducting a quick boat survey
Congratulations you think you may have found your next boat! Now what? Time to take a closer look. Viewing a boat for the first time can be an intimidating prospect, especially if you’re a first time boat buyer. There are so many areas to inspect, questions to ask, and lists to check. Just the excitement of being on a boat can be enough to fog our judgment.
5 best places to buy used boats
Looking for the best place to buy used boats? Here are 5 places to start your search. Part of our “How to Buy a Boat” series The secret to finding a great deal is often just knowing where to buy a boat (or at least where to look!). There are many ways to go about finding boats
How much does a boat cost to own?
Photo credit: Fabian Blank “How much does a boat cost to own?” you ask. Well, it depends. How much does a boat cost to own? It really depends. Boats will absorb as much money as you throw at them. Helipad anyone? On the cheap end we’ve heard of people getting a boat for $1.5K or even free (it’s
Choosing the right boat
Choosing the right boat for you. Part of our “How to Buy a Boat” series Our first boat was a little fibreglass sailboat called a CS 22. It was built in Toronto in 1976. We liked it because it was cheap ($3000 CAD) and stable. We planned to day sail and sit at the dock. We didn’t
