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Sailboat Dealers
Sailing can be addictive. Many people want a sailboat as soon as they step on dry land after their first sailing excursion. Before making that trip to the sailboat dealer though it’s important to know a little bit about buying, maintaining and storing a sailboat.
Perhaps the most important decision you will make when buying a sailboat is size. While you may be intoxicated by the sight of a long boat under full sail there are practical considerations you should make. First, what experience do you have in sailing a boat? Second, where will you be sailing? Third, where are you going to store the boat? Fourth, how far will the sailboat have to be moved? Fifth, what’s your affordable price range?
When thinking about your sailboat skill level, there are other factors which should be considered. Besides your mental sailing acumen, how about your physical acuity? The actual act of piloting a sailboat is arduous and demanding; it can require quite a reserve of body strength. If you are going to be sailing alone or with just one other person, a sixteen footer is the max you want to go. For day sailors just learning the art, consider an eight foot boat. Remember, too, that newbies should never go out by themselves.
The locale for most of your sailing adventures will also have a great impact on the size of the boat you select. You will need to think not just about the length of the boat but also about the height of its mast. The type of enclosure on your boat may also be dictated by the kind of weather you think you may encounter. Boats sailed in warmer climes can be far more open than sailboats meant for colder regions. Take into account too the time of year you will be doing most of your sailing. If you want to stay out on the water as far into the chilly days as possible your sailboat will need to have some sort of cabin which will generally necessitate a larger body.
When it comes to storing your boat, once again size matters. It’s a good idea to visit several marinas before getting too attached to a particular sailboat. The cost of a slip can be daunting. This is especially true if you are required to have a membership at a particular marina club in order to slip your boat there. Don’t forget to inquire about additional costs; the slip fee may cover just the cost of tying your sailboat. You may want to choose a somewhat smaller boat so that you can have it protected at a full service marina.
After you buy the boat, how are you going to get it to the water? Luckily many sailboat dealers operate right at the water’s edge. However, if you live inland and buy your boat inland you are going to have substantial charges to get it to the lake or ocean. Think about purchasing your craft from a waterside sailboat dealer. Some dealers may give you a discount on the sale to help defray the moving charges.
Now, you’ve finally gotten to price. Price is one of the lesser priorities because there are many ways to maneuver around the cost of a sailboat. Much like cars, new sailboats depreciate by at least ten percent the moment they leave the showroom floor. For that reason, you may want to explore buying a used sailboat. The secondary market for sailboats has seen consistent growth. Still, it takes a practiced eye to know what to look for in a used boat for sale. Consider using the services of a professional to check a boat over if you are buying it from an individual. You might also inquire about certified used sailboats when speaking with new sailboat dealers.
Sunfish sailboats are reliable and very reasonably priced boats that have an active after market life. Most sailboat dealers can have a used Sunfish in stock in short order. Laser sailboats are known for their exceptional speed and maneuverability. Macgregor sailboats and Hunter sailboats are two other brands which can often be found at reasonable prices used. These boats come in a wide variety of styles, including power models and models suitable for short living stints. Prices, of course, vary according to the size and option packages. For family boating in style, have a look at Catalina sailboats. A little skillful research can turn up a full featured pre-owned model in the mid five figure range.
As with any other major purchase, there are a lot of costs that will hit you after the sale. Your primary expenses after slip fees and off season storage will be maintenance. However, you don’t want to skimp in taking care of your sailboat. Just one season of failing to mechanically service your boat can be devastating. The same can be said of not protecting your boat from the corrosive forces of nature. Water, wind and sun can destroy a watercraft in quick order. Taking just a little time and spending a reasonable amount of money can insure that your sailboat will bring you pleasure for many seasons as well as maintaining its resale value.
Sailboat Dealers
Admiralty Yacht Sales
Seattle
at Shilshole bay marina north of Ballard
map to location (206) 783-9654
Fax (206) 783-9717
7001 Seaview Ave. NW
Suite 202 on 2nd floor, north end of building
Seattle, WA 98117
Tacoma - On the northeast side of Commencement bay at Tyee Marina
map to location (253) 272-3700
Fax 272-3980
(866)-585-6304
5620 Marine View Dr. NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
Bay Island Yachts, N.V.
Simpson Bay Yacht Club Marina
Simpson Bay, St. Maarten 00000
a MarineSource Network member.
N.V. @ MarineSource.com
www.MarineSource.com
Located on the biggest island in San Francisco Bay (Alameda) with sister offices in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten and Chaguaramas, Trinidad we have one of the largest networks for locating and marketing boats.
Sailboat Shop
604 Highland Mall Blvd.
Austin, TX 78752
Phone: (512) 454-7171
Fax: (512) 454-0509
www.sailboatshopaustin.com
The Sail & Ski Center
12971 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78750
Phone: (512) 258-0733
Fax: (512) 258-9204
www.sailandski.com
Texas Sailing Academy
103-B Lakeway Drive
Austin, TX 78734
Phone: (512) 261-6193
Toll Free: (800) 864-7245
Fax: (512) 261-8351
Email: texassailing@prodigy.net
www.texassailing.com
Inland Sailing Center
5965 Marina Drive
Garland, TX 75043
Phone: (972) 226-2200
Fax: (972) 226-4623
www.inlandsailing.com
Sea Lake Yacht Sales
Watergate Yachting Center, Pier 23
1500 FM 2094 (aka Marina Bay Drive)
Box 1611
Kemah, Texas 77565
Phone: (281) 334-1993
Fax: (281) 334-4795
Email: findyachts@aol.com
www.yachtworld.com/sealake
Blue Water Cruising
200 Shipyard Drive
Seabrook, Texas 77586 USA
Phone: (281) 474-5100
Fax: (281) 474-5255
Email: bwcys@bluewatercruising.com
www.bluewatercruising.com
Sailventure
2094 FM 2094
Kemah, Texas
Phone: (281) 334-2727
Ship and Sail, Inc.
Waterford Harbor
300 Admiralty Way
Kemah, Texas
Phone: (281) 334-0573
www.shipandsail.com
Lynn Sailboats
7717 Gulf Freeway
Houston, Texas 77017
Phone: (713) 644-8161
www.lynnsailboats.com
1/2 Mile South of Loop 610
Exit I-45 at Broadway
Go North on Feeder
Austin American
Sunday Classifieds
for Boats--Sailing/Canoe/Kayak
www.austinclassifieds.com
YachtWorld
www.yachtworld.com
Sea Lake Yacht Sales - Austin
16408 Stewart Road
Austin, TX 78734
Phone: (512) 266-3050
Fax: (512) 532-0788
www.sealakeyachts.com/austin
Sales Manager: Jeff Picard
jeff@sealakeyachts.com
Sailboat Shop
604 Highland Mall Blvd.
Austin, TX 78752
Phone: (512) 454-7171
Fax: (512) 454-0509
www.sailboatshopaustin.com
The Sail & Ski Center
12971 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78750
Phone: (512) 258-0733
Fax: (512) 258-9204
www.sailandski.com
Texas Sailing Academy
103-B Lakeway Drive
Austin, TX 78734
Phone: (512) 261-6193
Toll Free: (800) 864-7245
Fax: (512) 261-8351
Email: texassailing@prodigy.net
www.texassailing.com
Inland Sailing Center
5965 Marina Drive
Garland, TX 75043
Phone: (972) 226-2200
Fax: (972) 226-4623
www.inlandsailing.com
Sea Lake Yacht Sales
Watergate Yachting Center, Pier 23
1500 FM 2094 (aka Marina Bay Drive)
Box 1611
Kemah, Texas 77565
Phone: (281) 334-1993
Fax: (281) 334-4795
Email: sealake@sealakeyachts.com
www.sealakeyachts.com
Blue Water Cruising
200 Shipyard Drive
Seabrook, Texas 77586 USA
Phone: (281) 474-5100
Fax: (281) 474-5255
Email: bwcys@bluewatercruising.com
www.bluewatercruising.com
Sailventure
2094 FM 2094
Kemah, Texas
Phone: (281) 334-2727
Ship and Sail, Inc.
Waterford Harbor
300 Admiralty Way
Kemah, Texas
Phone: (281) 334-0573
www.shipandsail.com
Lynn Sailboats
7717 Gulf Freeway
Houston, Texas 77017
Phone: (713) 644-8161
www.lynnsailboats.com
Discovery Yachts Limited
Harbour Close, Marchwood
Southampton SO40 4AF
England
Tel: + 44 (0) 23 8086 5555
Fax: + 44 (0) 23 8086 5580
Email: info@discoveryyachts.com
www.discoveryyachts.com
Florida Yachts
At the Miami Beach Marina •
390 Alton Road,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-8600 • (800) 537-0050 •
Fax (305) 672-2039 •
sales@floridayacht.com
www.floridayacht.com
Deacons Boatyard,
Bursledon Bridge,
Southampton, SO31 8AZ
T: +44 (0)23 8040 2253
F: +44 (0)23 8040 5665
E: info@deaconsboatyard.co.uk
www.deaconsboatyard.co.uk
Whether you're going to sail the open water, fish your favorite coves or chart a course to your dream retirement, buying a yacht is the adventure of a lifetime. You can find many exceptional values in both new and used yachts. To make sure you get years of pleasure and adventure out of your boat, buy smart. We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions along with a yacht purchasing checklist that we hope you will find helpful.
White Bear Boat Works
Tel: 651.429.7221
Fax: 651.429.3248
4495 Lake Avenue,
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
E-mail: wbbw01@mcleodusa.net
Anchor Yacht & Ship Sales
(at Brewer Cove Haven Marina)
101 Narragansett Avenue
Barrington, RI 02806 USA
Tel: (401) 246-2100
Fax: (401) 246-0069
Email: homeport@AnchorYachts.com
www.AnchorYachts.com
Gulf Island Sails
520 King Street
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
Tel (941) 639-2320
Fax (941) 833-0098
Toll-free (877) 370-0099
Email:sales@gisails.com
www.gisails.com
Safe Harbor Boat & R.V.
PO Box 387 (map)
Mead, CO 80542
tel: 970-535-9238
fax: 970-535-9237
mailto:padget@safeharborboats.com
www.safeharborboats.com
All Bay of Maine Boats have been designed to exceed traditional standards for performance, durability, appearance, and safety. If the boat should swamp, it will support you in the water until help arrives.
Bay of Maine Boats
PO Box 631
Kennebunkport, Maine 04046-0631
Phone: 207-967-4298
Fax: 207-967-1135
Email: boats@bayofmaineboats.com
www.bayofmaineboats.com
Sackets Harbor Office
500 West Main Street
Sackets Harbor, New York
315-646-3364 Phone
315-646-3368 Fax Rochester Office
1 Joy Lane
(@ the Stutson Street Bridge)
Rochester, New York
585-266-3980 Phone
585-266-3985 Fax Buffalo Office
200 Fuhrmann Blvd
(@First Buffalo River Marina)
Buffalo, New York
716-853-SAIL Phone
716-853-7244 Fax
Mauri Pro Sailing
1304 Wilderness Trail
Crowley, TX 76036
Toll Free: 1-866-766-6264
International Calls: 817-426-0439
Fax: 817-426-0439
Mauri Pro Sailing is more than an online sailing retailer; we are an international group of passionate sailors who share the goal of providing you with the most appropriate information to help you select the correct sailboat hardware or sailing equipment for your boat or need with the highest standard of customer service.
The Boathouse
215 Foreside Road
Falmouth, ME 04105
207-781-0939
info@theboathouse.biz
www.theboathouse.biz
JS Boatworks, Inc.
17 Turner St., Brunswick,
Maine 04011
Office (207) 798-5679
Fax (207)798-5680
Email: JSharpe@JSBoatworks.com
www.JSBoatworks.com
Handy Boat Services Inc.
Service Department - 207-781-5110
215 Foreside Road (rt 88)
Falmouth Foreside, ME 04105, USA
Tel Brokerage (603) 387-8639
Fax (603) 367-8794
Email Us
Home: (603) 367-9203
www.handyboat.com
Great Hudson Sailing Center
www.greathudsonsailing.com
Our Locations!
Great Hudson Sailing Center - W. Haverstraw
Haverstraw Marina
614 Beach Road
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Tel: 845-429-1557, 800-237-1557
Fax: 845-429-1594
Email: Email us
Great Hudson Sailing Center - Mamaroneck
Brewer's Post Road Marina
155 E. Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Tel: 914-381-4397
Fax: 914-381-2762
Email: Email us
Great Hudson Sailing Center - Jersey City
100 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Tel: 201-333-6161
Email: Email us
Gray & Gray, Inc.
36 York Street
York, ME 03909, USA
Tel (207) 363-7997
Fax (207) 363-7807
Email Us
www.grayandgrayyachts.com
Florida Yacht Charters & Sales
Sail With Our Sales Team
Peter Mallory, Licensed Yacht Broker-Salesman
Cell: 904-583-0565
Branch Office: 904-321-4142
Toll Free: 1-800-537-0050 Ext 112
peter@floridayacht.com
www.floridayacht.com
Falmouth Boatworks, LLC
PO Box 6152
Falmouth, Maine 04105
207.653.1667
will@falmouthboatworks.com
www.falmouthboatworks.com
Falmouth Boatworks, LLC is a comprehensive boat building and repair shop specializing in performance cruising and racing sailboats. Our focus is seasonal maintenance, custom fabrication and race preparation for a variety of sailboats. Though our focus is sailboats, we can help the powerboat owner with just about any cosmetic, structural or woodworking project they may have. Working closely with our customers, our goal is to deliver quality work, quickly and efficiently.
LOWER FALLS LANDING
106 Lafayette Street
Yarmouth, Maine 04096
(10 minutes south of L.L.Bean)
TEL: (207) 846-4545
FAX: (207) 846-6088
EAST PASSAGE YACHTING CENTER
One Lagoon Road
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 02871
(10 minutes north of Newport off Rte 114)
TEL: (401) 682-2010
FAX: (401) 682-2080
WAYFARER MARINE
1 Wayfarer Drive, Suite #1
Camden, Maine 04843
TEL: (207) 236-8656
FAX: (207) 236-4402
MacDOUGALLS' CAPE COD MARINE
145 Falmouth Heights Road
Falmouth, Massachusetts 02540
TEL: (508) 457-5353
FAX: (508) 457-9191
BLACK HORSE YACHTS
MAINE BOATBUILDERS
Contact us: info@blackhorseyachts.com
www.blackhorseyachts.com
info@maineboatbuilding.com
bastille@maineboatbuilding.com
Bastille Woodworking and Boat Works
15 North Avenue
Camp Ellis Beach, Maine 04072
(207) 284-9535
info@maineboatbuilding.com
www.maineboatbuilding.com
Norton's Yacht Sales
97 Marina Drive
Deltaville, VA 23043
On Broad Creek in Deltaville, Virginia
Phone: (804) 776-9211
E-mail: yachts@nortonyachts.com
www.nortonyachts.com
Massey Yacht Sales & Services
St. Petersburg (877)552-0525
Ft. Myers (800)763-3157
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MacGregor Sailboats
Inmon Yachts
4625 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, California 90292
310-821-7039
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