Captain's Log
Straight talk on boats, Boston Harbor, ownership, and the water life. No fluff. Just what I have learned in 20+ years on the water.
Buying a Boat vs. Joining a Management Program
What ownership really costs in Boston, and how a managed boat program changes the equation.
Keeping a Boat Season-Ready
Boat maintenance in Boston is a month-by-month job, not a spring chore. Here is the real calendar and how a managed program covers it for you.
6 Saturday Boat Day Trips From Boston
Six real Saturday boat day trips from Boston: Scituate, Marblehead, the Harbor Islands, and more. Distances, timing, tides, and a captain's itinerary.
Your New Boat's First 10 Hours: A Captain's Shakedown Checklist
The first 10 hours on a new boat set the tone for years of trouble-free boating. A captain's shakedown checklist for new powerboat owners in Boston.
Docking a Powerboat Single-Handed in Boston Harbor: A Captain's Playbook
A captain's playbook for docking a powerboat single-handed in Boston Harbor: bow thrusters, wind, spring lines, and the real-world moves that make it routine.
Why Scandinavian Boats Are Built for New England Waters
Swedish and Finnish boat builders have been solving the same problems New England throws at us. Here is why their design philosophy works here.
Aquador 250 HT Review: A Captain's Honest Take
I have spent serious hours on the Aquador 250 HT in Boston Harbor. Here is what I think, the good and the things you should know.
The True Cost of Boat Ownership in Boston
Let us talk real numbers. What it actually costs to own a boat in Boston Harbor, and how smart owners offset those costs.
Boston Harbor Boating Guide: Where to Go, Where to Dock
A local captain's guide to the best destinations, docking options, fuel stops, and hidden gems accessible by boat from Boston Harbor.
Boat Management Programs Explained: The PowerTime Model
What a boat management program actually is, how it works, and why it is fundamentally different from a boat club.
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