Buying A Boat - Boating Tips & Advice

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Selling Your Boat Via Auction In Australia - A Comprehensive Guide

Selling Your Boat Via Auction In Australia - A Comprehensive Guide

Selling your boat can be a daunting task. The traditional method is to engage a boat broker. Brokers provide an excellent service and remove the hassle for the seller. They take care of advertising, purchaser queries, sea trials and the transfer of ownership including obtaining payment. Sellers ...
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Boat Storage Solutions: Air Docks, Boat Lifts, Pontoons, Sea Pens

Boat Storage Solutions: Air Docks, Boat Lifts, Pontoons, Sea Pens

Boat owners know the importance of finding the right storage solution for their watercraft. With so many options available, it can be challenging to decide which one is best. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of air docks, boat lifts, pontoons, sea pens, and fab docks. Air docks are ...
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7 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Jetski

7 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Jetski

Buying a jet ski can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you’re new to water sports. It’s vital that you put in the necessary research before making a decision. After all, this can be an expensive purchase, and it’d be even more heartbreaking if you end up not liking ...
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What Is A Boat Share And Is It Worth It?

What Is A Boat Share And Is It Worth It?

A boat share is an arrangement where multiple individuals or groups jointly own and use a boat. Each owner typically contributes to the purchase cost, as well as ongoing expenses such as maintenance, mooring, and insurance. The owners then take turns using the boat according to an agreed-upon ...
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Living On Your Boat - Is It Right For You?

Living On Your Boat - Is It Right For You?

Living on a boat can be an exciting and unique experience. It offers a chance to see the world from a different perspective and enjoy the freedom of living on the water. However, it also requires some extra preparation and planning. Here are some tips to help you make the most out of your boat ...
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What Is A Sea Trial And Why Is It Important?

What Is A Sea Trial And Why Is It Important?

A sea trial is an inspection of a boat to check its seaworthiness.  It is a great way to get a feel for how a boat handles on the water and gives you an opportunity to see if there are any issues with a boat before you buy it.  Buying a boat is a big decision and an exciting experience. ...
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4 Tips For Getting Your Boat Loan Approved

4 Tips For Getting Your Boat Loan Approved

Boat finance applicants often have concerns about whether they can get approved for a loan. Understanding lender requirements and the approval process can be confusing for many. Especially if it’s your first time going through the process.  Each financier will have their own lending ...
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How To Check A Boat Service History

How To Check A Boat Service History

Checking a boat’s service history can be very simple if the current owner of the boat has documented it properly. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Sometimes the history has been lost, and it can also be difficult to decipher the service receipts. You may also want to ...
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Staying Safe Online

Staying Safe Online

Fortunately most boat buyers and sellers are genuine however there are some unscrupulous people in the world. Please use common sense. Typically the deal seems "too good to be true"! These types of scams occur on the internet as well as ads in newspapers. We wish to uphold Boats Online's ...
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Insuring Your Boat: Top Tips For Boat Insurance

Insuring Your Boat: Top Tips For Boat Insurance

Let's start by describing the two basic sections of a typical yacht or boat insurance policy: physical damage and liability. The physical damage section covers accidental loss or damage to the boat and its machinery. This not only covers the hull and the boat engine(s), but also the sails and ...
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