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Fall Boat Show 2024 Preview Event In Annapolis

 Have you wanted to really spend time on some of the hottest dayboats and cruisers in one place, but without the...

Sausalito Boat Show 2024

The second annual Sausalito Boat Show will take place from October 4th through the 6th and the Seattle Yachts Alameda team...

Annapolis Sailboat Show 2024

One of the premier sailing events in the world comes to the city of Annapolis, Maryland, October 10th through the 14th.Join...

Annapolis Powerboat Show 2024

 Annapolis, Maryland in October is a beautiful backdrop for one of the Chesapeake Bay's most popular boating events,...

Nimbus Boats Featured At Trawlerfest Baltimore 2024

Trawlerfest, the popular cruising enthusiast event, is coming back to Baltimore for 5 days this September! Trawlerfest consists...

NYBA Fall Boats Afloat Show 2024

You're invited to join Seattle Yachts at the 2024 Fall Boats Afloat Show sponsored by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association...

San Diego International Boat Show 2024

You're invited to the San Diego International Boat Show with the Seattle Yachts San Diego team! Join us from June 20th through...

California Yacht Club Open House & Boat Show

You are cordially invited to join our Seattle Yachts Marina del Rey team for a special open house and boat show event at...

Pacific Sail And Power Boat Show 2024

The Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show is back for another year as one of the west coast's premier boating events. Located...

Anacortes Boat And Yacht Show Featuring Trawlerfest 2024

Anacortes, Washington is often referred to as the capital of the boating world in the Pacific Northwest thanks to its close...

Annapolis Marine Industry Spring Open House

Join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis and Crusader Yacht Sales teams for the 2024 Annapolis Marine Industry Spring Open House...

Annapolis Spring Demo Days 2024

We welcome you to join us at the 2024 Spring Demo Days at Seattle Yachts Annapolis on Saturday, April 20th and...

Spring Boats Afloat Show 2024

The 2024 Spring Boats Afloat Show officially kicks off the start to boating season and the team at Seattle Yachts couldnot...

San Diego Sailboat Open House Event

You're invited to a sailboat open house event! Join the Seattle Yachts San Diego crew on Saturday, April 6th from 11am to...

Time For Spring Commissioning: But Have You Thought Of This?

Spring is here, finally. Time to renew, refresh, and recharge. And get back out on the water. Depending where one lives,...

Newport Beach Boat Show 2024

The Newport Beach Boat Show is back and the Seattle Yachts Marina del Rey team will be there with an excellent display.The...

What To See At The 2024 Bay Bridge Boat Show

Join Seattle Yachts Annapolis at the 2024 Bay Bridge Boat Show in Stevensville, Maryland. Beginning on April 12th at Bay...

Spring Kick-Off Open House at Seattle Yachts Annapolis

Join us on March 23rd at 10am for our Spring Kick-Off Open House. Come hear current owners and industry experts chat about...

Hiring A Yacht Captain

When you want more than Captain Ron....   During the course of your boating life, there will be times when engaging...

Seattle Boat Show 2024

Join us for the biggest boat show on the west coast - the 2024 Seattle Boat Show! Beginning February 2nd and running through...

Two Nimbus Boats Open House Events Coming To California

Experience an afternoon of maritime elegance at our Seattle Yachts California Nimbus Boats Open House Events! We will have...

Extend Your Weekends With The Nimbus Boats W11

With its recent debut in the U.S., the latest Nimbus Boats model rounds out its WTC line from the Swedish builder. The WTC...

Insuring Your Boating Dream

Now is a great time to buy a boat to go cruising. In fact, it may be about the best time ever. When I put together the recent...

The Ultimate Trawler Boat Buying Guide

I have been writing about trawlers and powerboat cruising for many years. It is both an obsession and a fascination forme,...

Keeping Your Boat New, Even When It Isn't!

I have long been a big fan of buying a new boat before going on an extended cruise adventure. This is different from your...

Sausalito Boat Show 2023

Join the Seattle Yachts Alameda team for the 2023 Sausalito Boat Show at the Clipper Yacht Harbor! The show will run from...

Endurance Yachts By Hampton Featured At FLIBS 2023

If long-distance, multi-week cruising in complete comfort and luxury is in your boating plans, you won't want to miss the...

Annapolis Power Boat Show 2023

Join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team for the 2023 Annapolis Power Boat Show right in the heart of downtown at City Dock....

Annapolis Sailboat Show 2023

Join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team for the 2023 Annapolis Sailboat Show right in the heart of downtown at City Dock....

Fall Boats Afloat Show 2023

Join the Seattle Yachts team at the NYBA Fall Boats Afloat Show located on the beautiful South Lake Union. Beginning Thursday,...

Change Is Inevitable

The summer is winding down and the smell of fall is in the air. For many that means leaves falling off the trees, and fleece...

Trawlerfest Baltimore 2023

Do you love to cruise and truly enjoy the journey as much as the destination? There's something special about trawler...

Running A Small Ship

I am always fascinated when big, full displacement expedition yachts come into an anchorage from time at sea. They typically...

Annapolis Boat Show Preview Event

You're invited to the Seattle Yachts Annapolis Boat Show Preview Event featuring nearly 20 of the hottest power and...

3 Open House Events In California In August

There's never been a better time to get into your new boat. All this month enjoy manufacturer and dealer incentives on new...

What Is The Safest Sailboat?

It is a simple enough question, and every sailor has either asked or heard it in conversation. And it invariably comes up...

Is Sailing A Cheap Hobby?

One sees this question every now and then on the Internet these days, and it baffles seasoned sailors who have never really...

Guide To How Much The Great Loop Costs

The Great Loop remains as popular as ever, one of the premier travel experiences in North America. Even those who do not...

Another Boating Essential I No Longer Need

I’ve been busy in recent weeks working on a cruising guide of the Chesapeake Bay. Not just another general cruising...

Heading Out For The Summer

It is that time of year when boat owners, with planned summer cruises on the family cruiser, cast off their lines and head...

Trading Spaces: Moving From One Boat To A New One

I enjoyed looking at photos that one of the Seattle Yachts’ brokers posted of his clients removing personal stufffrom...

It's Always Something

No matter how conscientious I am there is always an element of uncertainty when it comes to getting the boat ready for the...

What Are The Different Types Of Sailboats?

I recently wrote about people expressing interest in getting into sailing (Read: Is Sailing Hard?). That involved how to...

Is Sailing Hard?

Over the years, I’ve met numerous people who have decided they want to get into the sport of sailing, for one reason...

Cruise The Philippines!

Experienced boat owners will spend months researching and touring possible candidates for their next boat. Ultimately, many...

The Right Helm For You

I went aboard a new trawler not long ago. It was so new the cushions and mattresses were still covered in thick plastic....

And Now For You Sailboat Owners Out There!

We frequently post about the importance of regularly checking things on your boat, and I try to be as specific as possible...

Importance Of A Spring Sea Trial

I recently wrote about spring commissioning. I suggested that maybe this year to look a little deeper into the boat’s...

Boats Afloat Spring Show 2023 On South Lake Union

You're invited to the 2023 Boats Afloat Spring Boat Show on South Lake Union in Seattle, presented by the Northwest Yacht...

Demo Days & Docktails Annapolis

Spring Demo Days & Docktails are here! Join Seattle Yachts Annapolis at our waterfront location on Annapolis Harbor,...

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show 2023 Featuring Trawlerfest

Join Seattle Yachts for one of the most exciting boating events of the summer - the 2023 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show...

Bay Bridge Boat Show 2023

You're invited to join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team at the 2023 Bay Bridge Boat Show beginning Friday, April 14th,and...

Pacific Sail And Power Boat Show 2023

Join the Seattle Yachts Alameda team at the 2023 Pacific Sail & Power Boat Show from Thursday, May 4th through Sunday,...

Are You Going To A Spring Boat Show?

In many areas around the country, spring is about renewal, and time for the local boat shows. While some of the larger shows,...

Beyond Spring Rituals

It’s now spring, time to get the boat ready for another season on the water. That is what you have been waiting to...

Newport Beach Boat Show 2023

You're invited to join the Seattle Yachts Marina del Rey team at the 2023 Newport Beach International Boat Show, from April...

Caribbean Rendezvous At Cap Sante Marina

SAVE THE DATE! Seattle Yachts Anacortes is hosting a Caribbean-themed Rendezvous from June 9th through the 11th at Cap Sante...

Have Your Big Adventure On A Boat

One thing I’ve noticed about the sought-after lifestyle of the last decade is the personal quest for “experience.”...

Long Beach Fred Hall Show 2023

You're invited to join the Seattle Yachts California team at the 2023 Long Beach Fred Hall Show from Wednesday, March 29th...

Introducing The New Ocean Sport Boats

One of the newest boats to come onto the scene are Ocean Sport Boats from Burlington, Washington. The brainchild of RonMing...

What's The Best Way To Dock Your Boat?

The Seattle and Miami shows may be over, and Palm Beach is still on the horizon, but it is a good time to think about the...

Palm Beach Boat Show 2023

Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team at the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 23rd through the 26th. The...

Fantasy Boat Buying

It is that time of year, when it is neither winter nor spring, but squarely between them, at least here in the MidAtlantic...

What Is The Best Liveaboard Trawler?

I spoke with one of our brokers last week and we got around to talking about couples looking for a trawler yacht to live...

Seattle Boat Show 2023

One of the largest and most exciting boating events in the Pacific Northwest is back as the 2023 Seattle Boat Show kicks...

Chesapeake Bay Boat Show 2023

Join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team at the 2023 Chesapeake Bay Boat Show from January 20th through the 22nd. Boats of...

How Big Of A Sailboat Can One Person Handle?

During all the years I have been sailing, especially as a small-boat sailor, one question invariably comes up. And depending...

End Of Year Boat Clean Out

We recently published the last update in the Last Item blog, where the couple unloaded personal gear from their Nimbus 405...

Last Item: The End Of Our Great Loop

This is update #20 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Look How Far We’ve Come: A Look Back At The Great Loop

A broker friend shared a file with me he recently discovered. It is the journal of his parents, who did the Great Loop in...

ELANDESS Yacht 244-Foot Abeking & Rasmussen Sold By Seattle Yachts

We are thrilled to announce the sale of ELANDESS, a 2018 Abeking & Rasmussen 244' (74.5-meter) steel-hull superyacht,...

Last Item: Waiting On Parts

This is update #19 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Last Item: On To The Gulf Of Mexico

This is update #18 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Never So Many Choices

I really enjoyed the fall shows this year. With lots of positive energy about the possibilities of the future, the moodunderscored...

Hanse Yachts 2022 Dealer Of The Year

Seattle Yachts has been named the Hanse Yachts 2022 Dealer Of The Year for the Americas. This is the second time in...

Last Item: Cruising In The Tenn-Tom

This is update #17 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

The Unexpected Side Of An Aging Sailor

As often happens, all sorts of factors and events bring unexpected elements into bright focus. The latest is the convergence...

Last Item: In The Middle Of The Country

This is update #16 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

The world's largest boating event is back this October 26th through the 30th! Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team for the...

Last Item: Exploring The Heartland

This is update #15 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Last Item: Great Loop Trip Continues Into Illinois

This is update #14 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

The Boat Show Advice You Need To Hear

Fall is the favorite time of year for many people, and for boat owners, it comes with mixed feelings. True, it signals the...

United States Powerboat Show In Annapolis 2022

You're invited to one of the most popular boat shows in the Northeast! The United States Powerboat Show is back and theSeattle...

Trawlerfest Baltimore 2022

The fan-favorite trawler yacht event is coming to the great state of Maryland! Join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team for...

Last Item: Visiting Kenosha

This is update #13 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

What Makes A Yacht A Trawler?

It is a recurring question in our cruising niche. What makes a yacht a trawler? For many years, the answer was straightforward....

Last Item: Gunkholing Down The Wisconsin Coast

This is update #12 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Keep Your Feet In The Real World

I will be the first to admit that social media has value and a place in our everyday lives. It is a fine way to stay intouch...

Are Nordhavn Yachts Any Good?

I recently watched a YouTube video from Ta Shing Yacht Building, one of the larger builders of the Nordhavn line of offshore...

Last Item: Into Lake Michigan

This is update #11 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

2022 Boats Afloat Show On South Lake Union

The Boats Afloat Show 2022 begins September 15th and Seattle Yachts will have an impressive display of the best luxury...

Winds Of Change

It has been an interesting year. Everyone around me seems to be regrouping in some way, everyone shifting from one place...

Last Item: North Channel

This is update #10 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Last Item: Georgian Bay

This is update #9 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Last Item: Deeper Into The Trent-Severn Waterway

This is update #8 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

A Good Summer Project to Prepare for The Winter Season

Many of us do our boating in areas where winter forces us to head south with the boat, or have it hauled, winterized, and...

Last Item: Into The Trent-Severn Waterway

This is update #7 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Plan For A Mid-Season Boat Tune-Up

Spring is the traditional time to finish your boat’s regular maintenance before the start of your cruising season....

Last Item: A Taste Of The Thousand Islands

This is update #6 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

The Cruiser's Other Dinghy

Back in the day, and I mean back in the 1970s and 1980s, the cruising scene was relaxed and typical Margaritaville, whether...

Big Water Ahead As Last Item Heads To Oswego

This is update #5 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Room For Improvement

I have been on a lot of boats, and I don't mean just a quick peak inside when walking the docks at boat shows. So I know...

Last Item: On To Rome!

This is update #4 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

It's All About Balance While Living Aboard A Boat

My recent article on what is the right size sailboat to live on got me thinking. There are some other aspects of livingon...

Nimbus Up The Hudson To Waterford

This is update #3 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Nimbus Begins The Great Loop

Around the middle of May, Sidonia and Fred St. Germaine took their new Nimbus 405 Coupe, Last Item, out for a short shakedown...

Prepare Yourself for Offshore Cruising

I’ve been thinking how we’ve written recently about preparing one’s boat for extended offshore cruising...

Let’s Go on The Great Loop!

I will spend the next seven months following the adventures of Sidonia and Fred St. Germaine. The couple is doing the Great...

What Is The Best Size Sailboat To Live On?

Most sailors I know have wondered what it would be like to live on a sailboat. Like the tiny home craze of a few years ago,...

Getting Ready For Boating Season

Unless you live in a warm climate or you enjoyed taking the boat south this past winter, your boat has spent the past number...

Trawlerfest Anacortes + Anacortes Boat Show

Two shows, one location, and the Seattle Yachts team ready to talk boats! You're invited to the Anacortes Boat Show + Trawlerfest...

How Big Of A Boat Do You Need To Sail Around The World?

This is a popular question in boating circles, especially for new sailors dreaming of heading over the horizon. Lackingexperience,...

What To Know About Bringing Your Trawler Home

Friends of friends are on their way home on a new-to-them Downeast cruiser. The boat had been sitting on land for several...

Bay Bridge Boat Show 2022

You're invited to join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team at the 2022 Bay Bridge Boat Show from April 21st through the 24th....

How Important Is Fuel Economy?

One of the comments that came out of my recent article on the couple cruising the Caribbean (Catching Up With White Pearl)...

Boats Afloat Show 2022 At Chandler's Cove Marina

Adventure is calling and Seattle Yachts at the Boats Afloat Show has the answer! You're invited to join our team at theNYBA...

Catching Up With White Pearl

You may recall I covered one couple’s provisioning their yacht for extended cruising in the Bahamas and Caribbeanback...

Yearly Engine Service - And Beyond

With spring almost upon us, I would like to share some information from an engine and generator service done on our boat...

Nimbus Boats & Endurance Yachts Featured At Palm Beach Boat Show

You're invited to join the Seattle Yachts Florida team at the 2022 Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 24th through...

Coming To The Dark Side: Moving From A Sailboat To A Trawler

All sailors eventually reach a stage in life where they desire more amenities than their current sailboat provides. They...

Extend Your Sailing Life

I was thinking how so many of my friends have moved to the Dark Side in the last couple of years. While every situationis...

How Much Does An Average Sailboat Cost?

If you have ever spent a glorious afternoon on the water on a sailboat, you know what a thrill it is. Sailing represents...

Getting An Older Boat Ready For Sea

My favorite kind of inquiry is something like the following post I read last week on the trawler forum in Facebook. A guy...

Getting Ready For The Great Loop

I follow the daily posts of the AGLCA, as well as social media forums about cruising, trawlers, and the Great Loop. I find...

The Passing Of Chuck Neville, Yacht Designer

It is sad news that I pass on that Charles “Chuck” Neville passed away earlier this month. His untimely passing...

Seattle Boat Show 2022 at Bell Harbor Marina

Join Seattle Yachts for the 2022 Seattle Boat Show from February 4th through the 12th. Our exciting display this year...

Cap Sante Marine & Northwest Marine Center Have Merged

On January 1st, 2022, Cap Sante Marine and Northwest Marine Center, both located in Anacortes, Washington, combined to become...

Sometimes It’s All About Simplicity

Buying and owning a boat is a wonderful experience. Walk the docks at any boat show and it is thrilling to see the manydiverse...

Featured At The Miami Boat Show: Nimbus Boats & Endurance Yachts

You're invited to the Seattle Yachts Florida display at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show. This year the Discover Boating...

The Bucket: A True Story

We first published this story years ago, and it is still one of my all-time favorites. Sadly, Myles Anderberg passed away...

A History Of SACAJAWEA - A 125-Foot Steel Ship Built In 1936

NOTE: SACAJEWA is going up for auction on June 23rd at 7:00pm Eastern. Details: https://boathouseauctions.com/auctions/sacajawea ...

Congratulations to PaNNTOA's 2021 Photo Contest Winners!

Seattle Yachts is a proud dealer of Nordic Tugs and sponsor of our local Pacific Northwest Nordic Tug Owners Association...

Do You Keep A Logbook While Cruising?

A sampling of comments from some of my cruising friends: I have always wanted a leather-bound, dog-eared worn out logbook...

Essential Supplies For Extended Cruising

I recently did a piece to address the frequently asked questions about expedition yachts. One of the questions concerned...

How Much Do You Spend On A Boat?

We just finished two weeks of boat shows in Annapolis, and now it is Fort Lauderdale. Seattle is on the horizon. It is the...

Have A Backup Plan!

I just had a most enlightening experience. I would almost call it an adventure, but my wife describes it as a horrible nightmare....

Cruising In Style At The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team for the 2021 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show from Thursday, October 27th to Sunday, thte31st....

United States Powerboat Show In Annapolis

Join the team from Seattle Yachts Annapolis at the upcoming United States Powerboat Show, also known as the Annapolis Powerboat...

The Exhausting Need to Keep Up

I look forward to the boat shows, and all the new products. And after missing last year, I expect most companies will showcase...

Boat Buying Done Right

Fall is approaching and it is boat show time once again. I say once again, but this year is unlike any other show season...

Boats Afloat Show On South Lake Union

Seattle Yachts invites you to join us for the 2021 Boats Afloat Show on South Lake Union from Thursday, September 16th through...

Cruising Boats Come Of Age

I recently helped a couple sift through the brokerage market of cruising motorboats and trawlers. There is a remarkableshortage...

New Northern Marine 57 Ready to Splash

Northern Marine nears completion of its first yacht since re-opening post Covid and the acquisition by Seattle Yachts. Hull...

Consider Northern Marine Yachts For All Reasons

Over the years, I have watched the evolution of the cruising powerboat go from minimally equipped, slow trawlers that provided...

Northern Marine Exhaust Systems Are Better By Design

This article originally appeared on NorthernMarine.com. For anyone interested in passage making trawlers, the number of...

Vote For The Tartan Fantail In The Gussies Electric Boat Awards

Tartan Yachts have been synonymous with innovation in sailing for decades, winning numerous awards from magazines like Cruising...

A Winning Great Loop Strategy

I always enjoy meeting cruising people and hearing of their experiences. Every couple is different and every adventure unique....

Changing Rituals

Over the weekend, we put our Hunt Harrier day cruiser back together. The shrink wrap came off a week or so ago, and thedetailing...

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Spring Sale At Cap Sante Marina

Join Seattle Yachts for the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Spring Sale Event happening Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd,...

Did Wisdom Come To The Ancient Mariner?

Did wisdom come to the ancient mariner? Or am I getting soft? A week ago, I helped move one of our three boats from Annapolis...

Passport To The Island Event On Shelter Island

Join Seattle Yachts San Diego on Saturday, May 15th from 10am to 5pm for the Passport To The Island Event right on Shelter...

What Engines Are In Your Boat?

I am amazed how dialogues come and go from year to year, resurfacing regularly for a variety of reasons. Recently, thatwas...

Bay Bridge Boat Show - Featured Boats On Display

You're invited to join Seattle Yachts Of Annapolis at the Bay Bridge Boat Show, April 15th through the 18th. Our team will...

Letting Go But Still In Control

There was a recent maritime event that serves as an excellent reminder of the fundamental problems with letting technology...

Going World Cruising? Not So Fast.

Let me say at the outset that today most American cruisers do not actively plan a circumnavigation of the world. Despite...

The Dawn Of The Paperless Helm

It was inevitable. In fact, I am surprised it took this long. It is 2021, after all, and while we’re not buzzing around...

Millennials Chase The Boating Experience

Everyone I know found new avenues of entertainment this past year as we spent time on our laptops and computers watching...

Nimbus Boats Featured At Palm Beach Boat Show

Seattle Yachts of Florida is the Nimbus Boats dealer in the Florida market and will be attending the Palm Beach International...

Spring Commissioning Your Nordic Tug For A Trouble-Free Cruising Season

The following are general guidelines to assist you in getting your Nordic Tug ready for another season of cruising in the...

Maintaining Your Dock Lines

During the off season, it is a good time to really inspect your dock lines. We use them regularly throughout the season,...

Improving The User Experience

I have been looking at RVs this past year, which is the other booming business besides boating right now. They are bothhaving...

A Paradigm Shift in Cruising

When I began sailing, the common belief was that seawater and electricity don’t mix. Every experienced sailor whowrote...

Learning To Handle A New Boat

You bought the boat and are excited to go cruising. Your broker helped closed the deal and managed the process through survey...

The Evolution of the Trawler Yacht

Here I sit in the new Annapolis office of Seattle Yachts, as it quickly comes together, with new carpet, paint, furniture,...

Best Cruising Yachts At The Seattle Boat Show

You may think you've seen everything a virtual boat show has to offer, but the Seattle Boat Show Connected is going to break...

I Am Going Cruising. Should I Carry A Gun?

As a follow up to my last article about security while cruising, I want to address the question that started this conversation....

A Matter Of Staying Safe While Boating

This is a subject that comes up with every new group of cruisers. How do I stay safe when we go cruising? And the inevitable...

How Important Is Quality When Buying A New Boat?

I am thinking about a new boat. As life changes, so does the mission statement. I have been lucky enough to go cruisingin...

Boat Tools: Part 4

In this last piece of my four-part tool series, I want to share what I have in my bag dedicated to all things electric.These...

Boat Tools: Part 3

To start with Part 1 of our Boat Tools series, please visit: https://www.seattleyachts.com/news/boat-tools-how-do-you-keep-yours ...

Boat Tools: Part 2

To read Part 1 of our Boat Tools series, please visit: https://www.seattleyachts.com/news/boat-tools-how-do-you-keep-yours...

Boat Tools: How Do You Keep Yours?

About this time every year, I go through a ritual of sorting through my tool bags to organize, remove, or replace tools,...

Consider Buddy Boating

There is continued interest in recreational boating in this country, during these times as a way for people to expand their...

Tips For Cruising South Or Preparing For The Great Loop

Since they cancelled the Annapolis boat shows, the fall migration has spread out, with cruisers putting together travelitineraries...

Keeping The Leaks Out

I recently wrote an article that documents Northern Marine’s approach to securing the deck to the hull of its new57-foot...

Nimbus, Hampton Endurance, & Regency Featured At FLIBS 2020

Join Seattle Yachts of Florida for an impressive selection of new day boats, overnighters, and cruising yachts at the 2020...

Getting the Most from a Virtual Boat Show

Traditional boat shows will not occur at most locations this year. It is unfortunate but clearly the best way to keep mass...

Are You Going South on the ICW in 2020?

With most boat shows cancelled, except for the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October, there are safety concerns...

A Fall Like No Other

We had a lovely Labor Day weekend in Annapolis. The weather was marvelous, the temperatures finally cooled, and watching...

Boat Show Style Open Houses Coming To Seattle And Anacortes

Come enjoy a safe boat show experience with the Seattle Yachts Broker Open House in conjunction with the Boats Afloat Open...

The Changing Landscape Is Growing Boating

Speak to any yacht broker today, and you will hear a familiar story. Boats are selling big time, and everyone complainsabout...

Get Your Nordic Tugs Here!

It is exciting to hear that Seattle Yachts International now represents Nordic Tugs, which builds a popular fleet of tug...

Taking On The Great Loop

Seattle Yachts is a new sponsor of the American Great Loop Cruisers Association (AGLCA), an organization that supports those...

A Boater's Three-To-Five Year Plan

It is a common life theme. The kids are grown, parents no longer require care, and the house is too big and full of a lifetime...

The Great Loop

I have read many stories and blogs, and watched videos over the years from people who did the Great Loop, the connectedwaterways...

The Best Days Of Boat Ownership

Marine industry veteran Phil Friedman recently wrote about his distaste for that saying about the two best days of boatownership...

Spare Parts For Today's Cruising Boat Owners

We wrote many articles on this subject over the last 25 years, but when I look back at them, I realize many things havechanged…...

The Vital Yacht Broker

While it may be true that one can purchase a car or truck online, or search for the ideal home, finding the right cruising...

Anacortes Boat And Yacht Show Live

The 2020 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show will go on virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Eventhough...

Building Northern Marine Yachts 5706

Early in the new year, we announced the exciting news that Seattle Yachts International acquired Northern Marine, the high-end...

What Makes A Boat Beautiful?

While I like to look at boats, they do not all tug at my heart. Among a fleet of cruising boats, there may be one that stands...

Preventative Boat Maintenance - Part 2

Before we jump into this, I want to pass on a suggestion from my last article (Preventative Boat Maintenance Part 1) about...

Preventative Boat Maintenance - Part 1

Some onboard equipment is all but invisible when we list what service to do during our annual maintenance. Surprisingly,...

Seattle Yachts Washington Offices Are Open As Of May 11th

We are happy to announce that the Seattle Yachts Washington offices - Seattle and Anacortes - will be open for businessas...

A Case For Buying A New Boat When It's Time To Go

I really enjoy my virtual check ins with friends, as we used to meet at the yacht club. Thankfully, my world is coming back...

Isolation Is Making Us Better Cruisers

I am now in my 8th week of self-isolation and quarantine, and rather than climbing the walls at home, we have settled into...

Clearing Up The Confusion Of Prop Nuts

A boatyard walkabout prior to the lockdown reminded me that some things always seem to be done wrong. I see it every spring,...

Reinvention During The Big Pause

The COVID-19 pandemic carried sickness and hardship to the world on an unprecedented scale, and our way of life has come...

Lockdown In Paradise

By now, most of the world is closed for the duration of this pandemic. As restrictions tighten, the general guidelines are...

Seattle Yachts Message About COVID-19 Guidelines

Seattle Yachts has always been committed to delivering the best experience possible to our customers, no matter how difficult...

Seattle Yachts International Acquires Tartan Yachts And Legacy Yachts

Breaking News: Seattle Yachts International Acquires 60-Year-Old Ohio Boat Manufacturer! Fairport Harbor, Ohio - PeterWhiting,...

Weathering The Storm

We live in unprecedented times, which has all but changed our way of life for now. In only a matter of weeks the world had...

A Healthy Distraction and Get Your Boat Ready For Spring

Hopefully, you are hunkered down in support of our national agenda to flatten the curve of coronavirus cases across thecountry....

What Is The Best Cruising Boat For You?

There are many reasons people decide to go cruising. It is a wonderful lifestyle for those who like to travel, meet like-minded...

What Kind Of Cruiser Are You?

According to the dictionary, cruising is the lifestyle of living on a boat while traveling from place to place. Beyond that...

Notes About Cruising The South Pacific

I enjoyed researching the recent articles on provisioning for extended cruising. It brought me up to date with the realities...

TrawlerFest 2020 In Stuart, Florida

Join the team from Seattle Yachts Florida at the 2020 TrawlerFest Boat Show in Stuart, Florida at the Hutchinson Island...

Cruising Boats Featured At The Palm Beach Boat Show

**Update, March 12th, 2020: The Palm Beach International Boat Show has been postponed due to the Coronavirus. Here is Seattle...

The Wish List. A Couple Reveal Their Requirements For Buying A Yacht.

I’ve conducted many seminars about finding the right boat, or perhaps more accurately, figuring out what one really...

Provisioning Your Yacht For Extended Cruising - Alaskan Edition

Being on a self-sufficient cruise, sail or power, takes on different dimensions depending on the cruising ground. As I just...

Cruising Yachts Featured At Miami Yacht Show

Join Seattle Yachts at the upcoming Miami Yacht Show and tour two of the very best cruising vessels in the entire industry....

Nimbus Boats & American Tug Featured At Miami Boat Show (Stadium)

Join Seattle Yachts at the Miami International Boat Show from February 13th through the 17th at the Miami Marine Stadium....

Provisioning Your Yacht For Extended Cruising - Bahamas & Caribbean Edition

One of the most important activities getting your boat ready to spend a winter in the Islands is provisioning. Unlike cruising...

Seattle Yachts Featured At The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show

Join the Seattle Yachts San Diego team at the San Diego Sunroad Boat Show from January 23rd through the 26th at the Sunroad...

Seattle Boat Show 2020 On South Lake Union

Join the Seattle Yachts team at the Seattle Boat Show on South Lake Union (not to be confused with the location at Centurylink...

Its Correct Name is A Cutless Bearing

I wrote about this some years ago, so it is not a completely new subject. However, I continue to see people and marine companies...

Nimbus Boats Featured At The Portland Boat Show

Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team at the Portland Boat Show from January 8th through the 12th right at the Portland Expo...

Nimbus Boats Featured At The Stuart Boat Show

Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team at the Stuart Boat Show from January 10th through the 12th right on NW Dixie Highway....

You Can't Always Rely on Published Performance and Range Numbers

If you are considering buying a new cruising yacht (or one that’s new to you), you’ll likely soon be comparing...

A Trawlerman’s New Year’s Resolution

Can We PLEASE Stop Debating Single vs Twin Engines!?! Over the past 25 years one of the most basic questions from would-be...

The Case For The Semi-Displacement Hull Shape

I look back on many years of exploring the proper yacht, and the ideal passagemaker for cruising under power. Are you planning...

Mary's Promise IV - Horizon 92 - Sold By Seattle Yachts

Congratulations to the new owners, the sellers, Seattle Yachts broker Martin Snyder, and the team at NW Yacht Support on...

Busting the Myth That Heavier Displacement Sailing Hulls Face More Frictional Resistance

It is a claim that sets my teeth to grinding. “Heavy displacement sailing yachts are slower than light displacement...

Bill Parlatore, Founder Of Passagemaker, Joins Seattle Yachts As Marketing Consultant

Seattle Yachts welcomes Bill Parlatore to the Seattle Yachts Marketing Team! Bill is the original founder of Passagemaker...

Northern Marine Is Back

If you want an Expedition Trawler, you need to take a look!   I was particularly excited to learn that Northern Marine,...

Specialized Marketing To Get Your Yacht Sold

It has been a whirlwind of growth for Seattle Yachts over the last 24 months. Significant investments have been made opening...

The Nimbus T9 Receives Nomination For 2020 Motor Boat Awards.

Congratulations to the team at Nimbus Boats for their nomination of the T9 at the 2020 Motor Boat Awards. The Tender 9 (T9)...

Northern Marine Sees Bright Future Ahead

Although not a large shipyard by world standards, Northern Marine has nevertheless been a major player on the custom yachtbuilding...

Seattle Yachts Wins 2019 Nimbus Boats Dealer Of The Year

It was this time last year that Seattle Yachts Managing Partner Peter Whiting flew to Karingon Island, Sweden for the 2018...

Can't Miss Yachts At The 2019 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

The Seattle Yachts Florida team will have an impressive line-up of day boats, overnighters, and cruising yachts from 30to...

Seattle Yachts Acquires Northern Marine

Breaking news from Seattle Yachts! Below is a press release just sent out today. Seattle, WA (September 12th, 2019): Seattle...

There Is Still Time To Join The Hampton Owner's Rendezvous

***REGISTRATION FOR THE HAMPTON-ENDURANCE YACHTS OWNER'S RENDEZVOUS IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT SIGNED UP!...

New Build Progress On Alaskan Yachts and Northwest Yachts

In addition to our brokerage and new-yacht dealer activities, Seattle Yachts continues to be actively involved in developing...

The Boats Afloat Show On South Lake Union With Seattle Yachts

With over 225 boats and yachts for sale on the shores of South Lake Union, the Boats Afloat Show is one of the premier boating...

Hampton Yacht Group Appoints Seattle Yachts As East Coast Dealer

Seattle Yachts, a new boat dealer and yacht brokerage firm with offices in the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, and...

Single- Versus Twin-Screw Propulsion

Even for long-distance cruising, twin-engine propulsion packages often make more sense than single-screw installations......

Taking Possession Of Your Yacht In The Philippines Can Save Hundreds Of Thousands

How would you like to save $200,000 to $400,000 on your new Alaskan Yacht, Northwest Yacht, or Regency Pilothouse Motor...

Adding Kevlar to an FRP Laminate Is Not Always the Best Choice

Seattle Yachts New-Build Manager, Phil Friedman, continues to bust marine industry myths... Popular marine industry...

American Tug Boats Are Now For Sale With Seattle Yachts

June 13th, 2019 Press Release: Seattle Yachts Becomes The Exclusive Dealer For American Tug Boats In the Southeastern U.S....

Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show - Featured Listings

The Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show is coming to Cap Sante Marina for its second year and will feature over 300 new boats...

The Tartan Yachts 395 Cruising Sailboat Is A Bold Reminder Of The Builder's Greatness

In its nearly 60 years of building world-class sailboats, Tartan Yachts has earned a reputation for constructing the best...

The Nimbus C-9 Featured At The Pacific Sail And Power Boat Show

Seattle Yachts will be in attendance at the Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show from Thursday, April 4th through the 7th at...

New Yacht Design And Build Made Easy With The Seattle Yachts Team

When Seattle Northwest Yachts LLC made the decision to build two lines of new yachts, managing partner Peter Whiting knew...

Elan Yachts Announces New Impression 45.1

Update on 4/20/2019: Elan has just released new photos of the Impression 45.1!    Elan Yachts embody the sailing...

Featured New Models At The Palm Beach Boat Show

The Seattle Yachts South Florida team will be at the upcoming Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 28th through the...

Legacy Yachts Names Seattle Yachts Exclusive Dealer

Palm Beach, FL (February 20th, 2019): Seattle Yachts, a premium new boat dealer and yacht brokerage firm with offices in...

The Regency P65 Arrives At Port, Headed To Miami Yacht Show

Delicately secured on board her cargo ship, the Regency P65 headed from the New Ocean Yacht's shipyard in Taiwan with...

The Seattle Boats Afloat Show On South Lake Union

Coming to South Lake Union is the annual Seattle Boats Afloat Show, January 25th through February 2nd. The Seattle Yachts...

Not Just Any Yacht Survey Will Do

Understanding the difference between various kinds of yacht surveys will help you avoid a variety of headaches... When...

What Makes Legacy Yachts Different From Other Downeast Boats?

Legacy Yachts may look like your classic downeast-style boat with its signature bow flare and protected pilothouse,...

Nimbus Boats Announces New WTC 11 Model Line

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The Slippery Facts of Oil-Change Intervals

Much of the marine industry is a more than a decade behind in its approach to oil-change intervals... For as long as...

Follow Seattle Yachts To Sweden For The Nimbus Boats Dealer Meeting

When I first got the email that the 2018 Nimbus Boats dealer meeting was happening, I couldn't wait to book my flight. The...

Size Your Genset to Run Cleaner and Greener

Oversizing a generator does not mean it will run better or last longer. In fact, oversizing may produce the opposite result......

Seattle Yachts At The Boats Afloat Show

Join Seattle Yachts at the upcoming Boats Afloat Show from September 13th through the 16th on South Lake Union. With over...

Seattle Yachts New Build Construction Methods

UNIFUSED™ CONSTRUCTION ... Seattle Yachts employs Unifused™ fully-stacked resin-infused laminate in both its...

A Note About Northwest and Alaskan Yachts Pricing

Up Front, No Games You’ll notice that the new-build information we present on our website includes typical pricing...

How Different Fiberglass Laminates Stack Up In Yacht Construction

A Realistic Look at Hand Lay-Up Versus Vacuum Infusion    A lot of marketing effort goes into discussing how...

FAQ For Buying And Selling A New Or Used Yacht

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The Nimbus Weekender 9: Swedish Craftsmanship For The American Boater

Swedish auto maker Volvo has been synonymous with top safety and quality since they first started building cars, so it should...

Staying On Course: Project Management For New Yacht Builds And Re-Fits

When it comes to new-builds and refits, there are two common but distinct types of project overseers, in-house managersand...

Golden Advice For Successful Yacht Refits

HEADED TO THE YARD FOR A REFIT? AVOID THE SHOALS OF UNANTICIPATED COSTS …   “Avoid grounding on thereef...

Powering Up Your Yacht

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Trending Boat Product: The Boat Galley Cookbook

The Quick Summary The one comprehensive galley reference needed aboard every cruising boat – more than 800 everyday...

Seattle Yachts Now Offers Sailtime Seattle Fractional Ownership

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OFFICE LOCATIONS

Pacific Northwest

SEATTLE

Shilshole Marina

7001 Seaview Ave NW, Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98117

(206) 789-8044
ANACORTES - SALES

Cap Sante Marina

1019 Q Avenue, Suite A&B

Anacortes, WA 98221

(360) 299-0777
ANACORTES - SERVICE

Marine Parts / Service Center

2915 W Avenue

Anacortes, WA 98221

(360) 293-3145

California

SAN DIEGO

Sun Harbor Marina

5060 N Harbor Dr, Suite 155
San Diego, CA 92106

(619) 523-1745

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Marina Village Yacht Harbor

1070 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 109
Alameda, CA 94501

(510) 227-2100
MARINA DEL REY, CA

Marina del Rey

13900 Marquesas Way, Suite 6002
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

(310) 827-2567

East Coast

FORT LAUDERDALE

Fort Lauderdale

1535 SE 17th St, Suite #103B
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

(954) 797-0030
PALM BEACH

Safe Harbour Old Port Cove

116 Lakeshore Dr.
North Palm Beach, FL. 33408

(561) 577-6890
ANNAPOLIS

Annapolis Harbor

7350 Edgewood Road
Annapolis, MD 21403

(410) 397-7323

International

VICTORIA B.C.

Virtual Brokerage Office

1-250-986-5001