Winterizing a boat means getting it ready to sit unused through the cold, wet months. You drain water from the engine and pipes, protect the fuel, look after the batteries, clean the inside, and cover the boat up. Do it well and your boat will start first time in spring. Skip it and you risk…
Quick answer: Most boats lose about 10 to 20 percent of their value in the first year, then around 5 to 10 percent each year after that. After 10 years, a typical boat is worth roughly half of what it cost new. Sailboats and well-known brands hold their value best, and good maintenance slows the…
A boat maintenance checklist is a simple list of checks and jobs that keep your boat safe, reliable and ready to use. It covers the engine, fuel system, electrics, hull, safety gear and trailer, organised by season so you always know what to do and when. This guide is about looking after a boat you…
Storage is one of the biggest yearly bills of owning a boat. In the UK, most owners pay between £500 and £6,500 per year, depending on the size of the boat and where they keep it. A trailerable boat stored at home can cost just a few hundred pounds a year. A marina berth on…