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 purchase of a yacht is a significant financial investment that requires navigation of a multitude of legal issues. Consultation regarding these issues, as well as tax, liability protection and ...

Getting out on a river, lake or ocean in your very own vessel can be a dream come true. But while owning a watercraft can provide a sense of freedom and excitement that no other form of transportation ...

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, ...

People are daydreaming about summer and thinking about fun days spent on the water. If it’s your dream to own a boat, here’s what you need to do before you make that big purchase. The Better Business ...

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 ...

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, ...

Over the years I have purchased my fair share of trailers – a couple new and many more used. There many things I feel that I know a lot about, because I have made a few bad purchases, but I also have ...

Lisa Verbit, national yacht lending executive at Bank of America Private Bank, has watched the ebb and flow of yacht finance for 36 years as she shepherded loans for clients. Some need financing to ...

New and used boats are available from banks, credit unions, online lenders and directly from boat sellers. Lenders take into account the boat's age in addition to your personal finances and credit ...

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 ...