Living on a boat is a dream for millions of people around the world. But only a few ever actually make that dream happen. The liveaboard world can seem like a foreign one for most lubbers, full of strange language, new concepts, and many new challenges to overcome. To become a liveaboard, you have toRead more about Everything You Need To Know To Become a Liveaboard Boater[…]

We’re happy to announce that our new book Marine VHF for Recreational Boaters: How to Sound Like a Pro on Your Marine VHF Radio is now available in the iTunes bookstore! As an electronic book download that will zip right onto your iPad or other e-reader, it’s a fast and easy way to buy it.Read more about Marine VHF for Recreational Boaters now available on iTunes![…]

One of the things that no one really talks about in boating is how to talk on the radio. Oh, you can find many books on how marine VHF radios work, how to install them, that talk about the theory and physics of electromagnetic waves… but about the practical matter of what to do whenRead more about Do You Get Tongue-tied on Your Marine VHF Radio?[…]

We’re happy to announce that our new book Boats Out of Water is now available for purchase and download as an electronic book from Apple. Hauling out is a chore that every boat owner has to go through sooner or later. The more you know before you head to the boatyard, the more you’ll saveRead more about Boats Out of Water Now Available on iTunes[…]

Your First Haulout Can Be Intimidating When you buy a boat, it’s pretty natural to spend all your time thinking about how you will be using it out on the water. In the back of your mind, maybe you know that every boat has to be hauled out sooner or later for painting and maintenance. IfRead more about Finally… a good guide to boat haulouts![…]

We’re happy to announce that our new book about boat haulouts is available in both paperback and electronic formats on Amazon.com. Hauling out is a task that every boat owner will face at some point. Boats Out of Water is a short, easy-to-read guide to help you make that process easier, faster, and cheaper. TheRead more about Boats Out of Water Now Available on Amazon[…]

You’re probably only reading this in the first place because you are interested in buying a boat. We are, after all, trying to sell you a book about exactly that! So you might be surprised to hear that the first piece of advice in that book is this: Don’t Buy a Boat! Boats are expensive,Read more about The pros and cons of buying a boat[…]

Many newly-minted liveaboards are surprised to find out that it’s much easier to find a boat to liveaboard on than it is to find a marina to liveaboard in. For reasons passing understanding, a lot of communities and marina owners just don’t like liveaboards. Sometimes it’s an insurance issue; sometimes it’s jealousy; sometimes it’s justRead more about How to Find a Marina for Liveaboards[…]

We’re happy to announce that our new book The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Boat is now available for purchase and download as an electronic book from Apple. Boat ownership is a big step and buying your first boat is a big deal! This book will help you figure out what kind of boat you shouldRead more about Boat Buying Now Available on iTunes[…]

We’re happy to announce that our new book Living Aboard: The Ultimate Guide to Life on a Boat is now available for purchase and download as an electronic book from Amazon.com. Living aboard a boat is a dream that many share and few realize. This fun, easy-to-understand, comprehensive book discusses every practical aspect required toRead more about Living Aboard now available on Apple iTunes![…]