How-to: Buying & Selling

  1. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Boat ownership costs and budgeting

    Rupert Holmes
    May 29, 2025

    How much does it cost to run a boat? Find out with the boats.com guide to budgeting for boat owners. …Read More

  2. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Best Sailing Watches for Kids

    Pippa Shaw
    Feb 10, 2025

    When 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

  3. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Love on the Waves: Traditional Valentine’s Day Gifts with a Nautical Twist

    Pippa Shaw
    Feb 3, 2025

    From 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

  4. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Best Sailing Watches for 2025

    Pippa Shaw
    Jan 29, 2025

    No 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

  5. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Which type of boat is best for you?

    Katie Smitten
    Jul 22, 2024

    Cruiser, 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

  6. How-To / Buying & Selling

    12 Budget Sailing Boats under £20,000 in 2024

    Pippa Shaw
    Jul 16, 2024

    Getting 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

  7. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Best Westerlys: Centaur, GK24, Discus, Fulmar and Oceanlord

    Rupert Holmes
    Jul 16, 2024

    Rupert Holmes celebrates some of the best designs built by Westerly, Britain’s biggest boat builder for many years… …Read More

  8. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Living on a boat

    Alex Smith
    Jul 5, 2024

    If you fancy joining the UK’s growing community of liveaboard boaters, it pays to understand the basics of living on a boat. …Read More

  9. How-To / Buying & Selling

    Choosing a yacht: bilge keels vs fin keels

    Rupert Holmes
    Jun 13, 2024

    Rupert Holmes dispels some popular myths about bilge keel sailing yachts. …Read More

  10. How-To / Buying & Selling

    What is a keel, and how does it affect cruising performance?

    Pippa Shaw
    Jun 3, 2024

    What 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

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