When most of us think of buying a boat, we imagine a vessel that can hold a few people and shuttle us around a lake. Maybe we’ll use it for fishing, maybe a little water skiing. It will be something to keep us busy on the weekends. The ultra-rich don’t mess around when it comes to purchasing watercraft. They either go big or go back to their plush mansions. In this post, we’re going to explore the world of superyachts. We’re going to examine the 20 largest yachts in the world, from smallest (if that word can be used) to largest. Think of this as “Lifestyles of the Ultra-Rich, Maybe Famous, or Maybe Really Reclusive Billionaires Who Are Sort of...
Purchasing a boat is a tremendously exciting experience, but unless you happen to be a wealthy billionaire who own his marina, you’re going to need to find somewhere to store it. Unlike a car, which you can park anywhere, you need a specific dock or slip to store your boat.
That means you’re going to need to rent or buy a slip at a marina.
And unlike parking spaces, which can accommodate just about any car, your boat will require a slip suited to it.
So what do you need to consider when buying or renting a slip? Here are 14 factors to consider…
There’s a good chance your dock is pretty plain, made only of wood, concrete, or steel, without many frills. And while the idea of customizing your deck may appeal to you, you probably aren’t sure what you would even do.
But never fear. We’ve compiled a list of 15 amazing ways to customize your dock...without breaking the bank.
Enjoy!
Buying a sailboat is no small thing. You’re not going down to the grocery store to pick out a loaf of bread. Any old sailboat won’t do. And unfortunately, Consumer Reports doesn’t do a yearly review of the best sailboats on the market. So unless you happen to be a sailboat expert, it’s hard to know what to look for when choosing a boat. That’s where we come in. In this post, we’re going to give you a checklist of 7 things to consider before purchasing a sailboat. Of course, due to the significance of the purchase, we recommend doing thorough research before making a final decision. The last thing you want is to be stuck with a sailboat that...
When it comes to building a dock, you want something extremely durable that can stand up to punishment, particularly if you’re in an area prone to storms. You need a dock that can endure high winds, towering waves, and the strain of any attached boats. In addition to strength and stability, you also want a dock system that can quickly expand, accommodating growth and a variety of configurations. A modular system is ideal since it can be easily expanded or contracted. The Unifloat concrete dock system, in which walers connect modules, meets both the strength and configuration test, able to endure punishing storms as well as the need for expansion. In this article, we’ll explain what the Unifloat concrete dock...
