Finance & Insurance
Owning a boat is a financial decision as much as a lifestyle one, and this category covers the numbers most boating content skips. Financing structures and terms, what marine insurers actually underwrite, how coverage changes with hull value and hurricane exposure, and what protects an owner's investment over the life of a boat. All of this is delivered with the same technical fluency SB&Y brings to a sea trial. This serves both active owners managing an existing policy or loan and aspirational buyers trying to understand what ownership really costs before they commit.
A Comprehensive Guide: How to Buy and Insure Your Boat
Purchasing and insuring a vessel these days doesn’t have to be a hassle. We’re living in some interesting economic times,...
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Essential Summer Boat Preparation Checklist: Get Ready for A Good Time
Things to do before getting back out on the water With summer approaching, the anticipation of getting your boat back...
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How To Find A Hurricane Hole Along The East Coast
Find a spot along the East Coast to secure your boat if a storm threatens. Monitoring the weather is a necessity...
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All You Need To Know About Yacht Transport Ships
The World of Yacht Transport: Shipping the Ship Whether a builder, broker, or owner/operator, transporting a yacht is the final...
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What To Look For When You Need A Boat Yard
Yard Work What to look for in a yard when it’s time to do some serious work on the boat....
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A Calculated Investment
A Calculated Investment Financing a boat requires more than signing on the dotted line. By David Kuczkir - Updated by...
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A Calculated Investment Financing a boat requires more than signing on the dotted line. By David Kuczkir, Southern Boating February...
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Which Marine Survey Do You Need for Your Boat?
At some point, you'll need a marine survey. We break down the most common marine surveys. Most boat owners will...
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Security Tips For Your Boat
Thief-proof your boat with these security tips While most folks envision Black Beard or Captain Kid when marina Tiki-bar talk turns...
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How to Make Your Yacht an LLC
Here's how to make your yacht an LLC and reap the financial benefits—as long as you pay close attention to...
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Donate a Boat
Buy or Donate a Boat Donate a boat to support educational programs. Donated, seaworthy boats of all shapes and sizes...
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Hurricane Tips for Boaters
Hurricane Tips for Boaters Ideally, you already have a hurricane plan in place for your vessel. But there are a...
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Buying a Boat? Dues, do’s and don’ts
Buying a boat? Your banker, attorney and insurance agent need you to come fully prepared. Purchasing a boat is not...
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People Helping People
Marine industry people unite to help others in need. In 2010, Andrew Cilla, owner of Luke Brown Yachts in Fort...
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