Traffic has increased quite a bit recently with links to some of my articles posted by a popular blogging couple, The Wind Travelers, who are syndicated in Cruising World and have large followings on social media sites like Facebook. One of the posts they linked … Continue reading10 Cruising Catamarans Under $200k
This list is a response to a comment request I received last week. Mgshorm wrote: I love your lists. How about the best 48 ft -52ft aft cockpit semi production for a cruising couple with a budget up to $500,000. 2 stateroom; safe; fast; classy; … Continue reading10 Best 50′ Aft Cockit Sailboats
I am doing market research about the brokerage market in Fort Lauderdale this week. Please see below for statistics. Next week I will do some analysis and interpret what the data means. General Fort Lauderdale Statistics 10.84 million visitors to the City of Fort Lauderdale … Continue readingBy the Numbers: Yachting in Fort Lauderdale
I spend a significant amount of time these days driving around Fort Lauderdale doing yacht related business and often end up eating at convenient wayside locations. I am more a drive through kind of guy when alone while I like to sit down and take … Continue reading11 Best Lunch Joints in Fort Lauderdale
You can learn a lot about the skill of a sailor by how he ties up at the dock and squares away running rigging. Are the lines neat and secure? Are the spring lines tight and bow / stern lines appropriately loose? How about the … Continue reading5 Nautical Knots You Must Know: Bowline, Cleat Hitch, Clove Hitch, Slip Knot, Trucker’s Hitch
This list originally posted on July 24, 2010 had numerous errors that thankfully kind readers have pointed out. Here is an updated version. I contributed to a Cruisers Forum thread the other day. The fellow asked for a list of heavy displacement sailboat under 40 … Continue reading10 Best Aft Cockpit Double Enders For Under $200,000
Three weeks ago I posted a list of reasons why catamarans might be better than monohulls. As a follow up to that post, I did a analysis of what models are available in the 40 to 50 foot range for 5 to 10 year old … Continue reading11 Best Cruising Catamarans