Boating News

What the move from a 28-foot center console to a 40-plus-foot boat actually looks like, from handling and slip logistics to cost and long-term planning.

What a boat actually needs to run the Hudson and Spencer Canyons safely, from range and electronics to cockpit setup and stabilization.

Why boats listed in March consistently close faster and at better prices, and what preparation sellers need to have in place before listing.

What a proper March spring prep looks like for Jersey boat owners: yard work, electronics, documentation, captain logistics, and timing the first launch.

Which sportfish options actually pay back on resale, from tower and tuna door to Seakeeper and electronics, and which ones to save for later.

The honest tradeoffs of moving up from a 46 Viking Convertible to a 54, including cost, crew, slip fees, and how the two boats actually run.

What a boat broker actually does during a transaction, from valuation to closing, and why the work underneath is what gets the deal done.

A realistic breakdown of what it actually costs to own a 55-foot sportfish kept in New Jersey, from slip fees and fuel to insurance and crew.

A side-by-side look at the Solace 345, 415, and 41CS models, where each one fits, and how to choose between them based on how you run.

How to read a sportfish boat listing well: what engine hours actually mean, which options matter for resale, and what the photography tells you.