Budget Yacht Maintenance Tips for Owners
Budget Yacht Maintenance Tips for Owners (Spend Less, Sail More) Owning a yacht—whether it’s a modest 26-footer or a comfortable 40-footer—doesn’t have to mean bleeding […]
Articles by Mike Ventura
Cheap Ways to Learn Sailing Near Me
Cheap Ways to Learn Sailing Near Me (Without Blowing Your Budget) Learning to sail can look expensive from the outside—pictures of glossy yachts, fancy marinas, […]
Affordable Family Boating Ideas
Affordable Family Boating Ideas (Big Fun, Small Budget) Family boating doesn’t have to mean giant yachts, expensive marinas, and fuel bills that make you wince. […]
Cheap Boat Storage Solutions for Trailer Sailboats
Cheap Boat Storage Solutions for Trailer Sailboats (Keep Costs Down Between Adventures) Owning a trailer sailboat is one of the smartest ways to enjoy sailing […]
Used Speedboat Buying Tips for Beginners
Used Speedboat Buying Tips for Beginners (How Not to Buy a Money Pit on a Trailer) If you’re dreaming of blasting across the lake, towing […]
How to Inspect a Second Hand Sailboat Before Buying
How to Inspect a Second Hand Sailboat Before Buying (Without Missing the Big Problems) Standing on the dock looking at your maybe-future boat is exciting. […]
How to Buy a Cheap Sailboat for Under 10k
How to Buy a Cheap Sailboat for Under 10k (Without Getting a Floating Disaster) Buying a cheap sailboat for under $10,000 sounds like a dream… […]
Budget Friendly Upgrades for Older Motor Boats
Budget Friendly Upgrades for Older Motor Boats (Make It Nicer Without Going Broke) Older motor boats are like older cars: a bit worn, a bit […]
Best Small Sailboat for Beginners on a Budget
Best Small Sailboat for Beginners on a Budget (A Real-World Guide) Ask five sailors what the best small sailboat for beginners is and you’ll get […]
Low Cost Sailing Gear Essentials for Newbies
Low Cost Sailing Gear Essentials for Newbies (What You Really Need – and What You Don’t) When you first get into sailing, it’s easy to […]