Once a hull is rotted out, the cost of repair is so astronomical there’s really not much you can do except kiss your investment goodbye. However, you can’t stop boat builders from using low quality plywood and other materials for hull structure members, and you can’t stop the structures from absorbing water, so what canContinue Reading >>
The Element of Boat Quality: Structural Bulkheads
In order to ensure your vessel is strong and durable, not only should your ship have bulkheads in the first place, they must also be up to par – otherwise you’re going to have some major issues later on. What Are Structural Bulkheads? Bulkheads actually serve two specific functions: to act as transverse frames andContinue Reading >>
The Element of Boat Quality: Sealed Off Hull Compartments
If you find a boat with sealed off hull compartments you should always ask yourself, what is the boat builder hiding? The Main Problems This Causes Not being able to see into or access your hull compartments at all can be a big problem. There’s no way to know what’s going on down there, orContinue Reading >>
The Element of Boat Quality: The Hull-to-Deck Joint
Boat builders have all sorts of ways of cutting costs at the expense of the boater, and poorly attached decks is one of the worst. Common Problems That Result Having inferior deck joints can cause a surplus of problems for a boater even within just a few short years of purchase. Stress cracking, water leaksContinue Reading >>
Top 10 Boat Design & Construction Faults
Any problem with your boat can be frustrating and compromise your boating experience, but below, I’ve compiled a list of some of the worst boat design and construction faults in my opinion. Here are my top 10: Hull Structural Members Made With Low Quality Plywood It’s terrible to think that people purposefully make bad productsContinue Reading >>
Long Distance Boat Shopping
If you are shopping for boats outside your area, there are many risks related to dishonesty and/or miscommunications that simply come with the territory. However, there are some tips you can take advantage of to make sure you are able to make the most of your long distance boat shopping. Be Realistic Nine times outContinue Reading >>
Should I Buy a Boat that has Blisters?
The answer to whether or not you should buy a boat that has blisters is definitely not a short one, since it really all depends on the age of the vessel, the extent of the blistering, and the likelihood of that blistering causing significant damage to a ship. On the one hand, you definitely shouldn’tContinue Reading >>
Boat Repossession Auctions
Whether you are a seasoned boat owner or a first time buyer, you may be wondering about the likelihood of finding good deals at boat repossession auctions. The short answer is maybe. There are many variables that you must take into consideration, so it really does all depend on the conditions of the auction andContinue Reading >>
Choosing a Surveyor
There are many considerations that have to be taken into account when choosing a surveyor. For instance, do you know that anyone can decide to open a business as a marine surveyor, whether they are qualified or not? Though there are many marine surveyors who are recognized by accredited organizations and considered qualified to performContinue Reading >>
Preparing For A Survey
Did you know that preparing for a survey could actually save you time and money? It’s true! After all, time is money, and sorting through your lifetime of memories and gear would be a little time consuming – especially for someone who should never be expected to do such. If you own a boat andContinue Reading >>