After Hurricane Ian, some Floridians may be in the market to buy a used fixer-upper boat. These boats can be a bargain — but they can also be a nightmare. Here’s what you need to know before ...

The average purchase price of a 20-foot boat is between $10,000 and $60,000. For a boat to be a yacht, it has to carry certain features, and it's more expensive than other boats. Ongoing maintenance ...

Boat owners can benefit greatly from owning a trailer. Storing the boat on dry land, whether in a secured parking lot or the backyard, is much cheaper than paying for a marina slip. In addition, your ...

That said, buying a boat is a major commitment with a fair share of headaches. Someone who doesn’t put in the research might not realize what they’re getting into. Whether you are considering your ...

In the market for a new boat? Learn what to look for and what to ask when shopping for a new saltwater fishing boat. The post ...

Obvious in the aftermath of Hurricanes Ian and Nicole was that boat owners took it on the chin. In Southwest and Northeast Florida, the two hurricanes wiped out thousands of boats with high winds, ...

It’s a move our Minnesota dreams are made of — people in our state own more boats per capita than anywhere else. But in our dreams the boat doesn’t sink, crash, need constant repair, or experience ...

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 ...