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Category: Buy A Sailboat

August 25, 2015 • Chris

How NOT to Buy a Cruising Boat – A Book Review

Deb and T.J. Akey had a dream:  Why not retire onto a sailboat and cruise the Caribbean?  The only small issue was that neither of them had been on a…

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July 27, 2015 • Chris

How Much Will My First Sailboat Cost? (Hint: A Lot Less Than You Think)

One of the most common misconceptions is that buying and maintaining a sailboat is too expensive for most people. I paid $1500 for a 1/3 share in a 40-year-old 26′…

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July 21, 2015 • Chris

My First Sailboat: What Should I Buy?

Although some sailors choose to just charter periodically or join a sailing club, most aspire to eventually have a sailboat of their own. With your own sailboat, you can go…

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