Boat Buying Guides

Step-by-step help for choosing, inspecting and buying a boat — budgets, boat types, surveys and closing.

Bennington vs Barletta: Pontoon Brands Head to Head

Bennington vs Barletta compared head to head: pontoon build quality, warranties, layouts, price tiers and resale.

10 min read

Center console buying guide: sizes, bay vs offshore hulls, power choices, real prices and the used-boat checks that matter.

9 min read

How to buy a boat at a boat show: decode show pricing and incentives, arrive pre-approved, and protect your deposit with the right contingencies.

10 min read

Trawler buying guide: displacement vs semi-displacement hulls, Great Loop specs, liveaboard layouts, prices and used-boat checks.

9 min read

Cuddy cabin buying guide: sizes from 18 to 28 feet, V-berth layouts, sterndrive vs outboard power, towing weights and used prices.

9 min read