The Basics of Boating

July 9, 2018
Boat Buying, Boat Maintenance, Boating Tutorials, Family Fun on the Water, Lifestyle on the Water, New Boat Purchase, Used Boat Purchase

In this introductory episode to Boating 101, Capt. Al Lewis with The Boat House introduces his Boating 101 series and invites you to join! This series promises to cover the basics of boating as well as answering questions often overlooked during the boat buying process. Capt. Al has a ton of knowledge...

How do I select the right boat?

May 22, 2018
Bay Boats, Boat Buying, Boat Ownership, Center Console, Dual Console, Family Fun on the Water, Fishing, Inboard, Lifestyle on the Water, New Boat Purchase, Pontoon, Runabouts, Used Boat Purchase

So, you’ve decided to embrace the water lifestyle; bought waterfront property or a summer home, or just want to get out there and enjoy the tranquility that the water brings. What’s the next step? Buy a boat. It’s not easy sifting through all the available choices in the market and it’s easy to overthink...

Financing a new boat? What you need to know

April 24, 2018
Boat Buying, Finance

You’ve made the big decision to purchase a boat. You’ve talked to people and visited dealerships. You’ve figured out what you like and don’t like about the various models and manufacturers. You’ve determined your budget. You’ve met with sales staff and negotiated a fair price that you’re comfortable...

Why Are New Boats So Expensive?

April 6, 2018
Boat Buying

Every year, customers walk into our showrooms and boat shows and ask the age-old question, “Why are these boats so expensive?” The simple answer to this question is that there are many reasons boats cost as much as they do. The tangible things like materials used, labor costs, research and development,...