How-to: Buying & Selling
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How-To / Buying & Selling
Boat ownership costs and budgeting
May 29, 2025How much does it cost to run a boat? Find out with the boats.com guide to budgeting for boat owners. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
Best Sailing Watches for Kids
Feb 10, 2025When it comes to days on the boat with the kids, you want to make sure they have everything they need for safe fun on the water. Get your little ones kitted out with our list of the best sailing watches for kids. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
Love on the Waves: Traditional Valentine’s Day Gifts with a Nautical Twist
Feb 3, 2025From chocolates to subscriptions, show your partner that they're the skipper of your heart with these nautical-themed traditional Valentine's gifts for boaters. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
Best Sailing Watches for 2025
Jan 29, 2025No matter what type of boat you prefer, having a great waterproof watch is essential for staying safe on the water. And with our list of the best sailing watches for 2025, you’re sure to find the perfect timepiece (and more) for your wrist. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
Which type of boat is best for you?
Jul 22, 2024Cruiser, deck boat, runabout, sailboat, speedboat, trawler, pontoon, electric boat – which type of boat is right for you? We’ll help you make the best choice. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
12 Budget Sailing Boats under £20,000 in 2024
Jul 16, 2024Getting onto the water shouldn’t mean remortgaging your home. With our list of the 12 best budget sailing boats for under £20,000, you can get sailing this summer without breaking the bank. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
Best Westerlys: Centaur, GK24, Discus, Fulmar and Oceanlord
Jul 16, 2024Rupert Holmes celebrates some of the best designs built by Westerly, Britain’s biggest boat builder for many years… …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
Living on a boat
Jul 5, 2024If you fancy joining the UK’s growing community of liveaboard boaters, it pays to understand the basics of living on a boat. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
Choosing a yacht: bilge keels vs fin keels
Jun 13, 2024Rupert Holmes dispels some popular myths about bilge keel sailing yachts. …Read More
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How-To / Buying & Selling
What is a keel, and how does it affect cruising performance?
Jun 3, 2024What is a keel, and how does it affect performance? We bring you the ultimate no-nonsense guide to keels, checked and approved by boat builders. …Read More