How to Choose a Budget Sailing Boat (Without Getting Burned)
How to Choose a Budget Sailing Boat (Without Getting Burned) Looking for a budget sailing boat? Learn how to set a realistic budget, spot hidden […]
Articles by Mike Ventura
Beginner’s Guide to Saltwater Fishing Rods
Beginner’s Guide to Saltwater Fishing Rods(From tiny kids’ spinners to serious big-game sticks — on a budget) Walk into a tackle shop and it’s easy […]
Choosing a Dinghy: Timber vs Plywood vs Fiberglass vs Inflatable Dinghies
Choosing a Dinghy: Timber vs Plywood vs Fiberglass vs Inflatable(Which one actually makes sense for your small sailboat?) A good dinghy is your car, grocery […]
Best Rope for Sailboats – Our Fresh Comparison
Best Rope for Sailboats – Our Fresh Comparison: 3-Strand, Double-Braid, and High-Tech Fibres(And what actually makes sense on a budget) On a small trailer sailboat, […]
Sailboat Construction Materials: Steel vs Wood vs Fiberglass
Sailboat Construction Materials: Steel vs Wood vs Fiberglass(And which one actually makes sense for you) When you start looking seriously at sailboats—especially used cruisers—you very […]
How to Enjoy Luxury Yachting on a Tight Budget
How to Enjoy Luxury Yachting on a Tight Budget (Champagne Vibes, Beer Money) “Luxury yachting” sounds like something reserved for millionaires and movie stars… but […]
Hidden Costs of Owning a Budget Speedboat
Hidden Costs of Owning a Budget Speedboat (What the Ads Don’t Tell You) That used speedboat on the trailer looks like an absolute steal. The […]
A Liveaboard Sailboat on a Tight Budget
A Liveaboard Sailboat on a Tight Budget (Realistic Guide, Not a Fantasy) Living aboard a sailboat can sound like something from a movie: sunsets in […]
Discount Yachting Deals in the Off Season
Discount Yachting Deals in the Off Season (How to Sail More for Less) If you love the idea of yachting but hate peak-season prices, here’s […]
What to Pack for a Budget Yachting Trip
What to Pack for a Budget Yachting Trip (Without Overpacking or Overspending) Packing for a yachting trip can feel like prepping for a moon mission: […]