Getting out on a river, lake or ocean in your very own vessel can be a dream come true. But while owning a watercraft can provide a sense of freedom and excitement that no other form of transportation ...

The average purchase price of a 20-foot boat is between $10,000 and $60,000. For a boat to be a yacht, it has to carry certain features, and it's more expensive than other boats. Ongoing maintenance ...

A boat from the last 10 years of models costs an average of $47,000, while basic models can run around $1,000 or less and yachts can go into the millions of dollars. Annual maintenance for the boat ...

New and used boats are available from banks, credit unions, online lenders and directly from boat sellers. Lenders take into account the boat's age in addition to your personal finances and credit ...

It’s a move our Minnesota dreams are made of — people in our state own more boats per capita than anywhere else. But in our dreams the boat doesn’t sink, crash, need constant repair, or experience ...

It’s that time of year again when boaters swarm their favorite bays, lakes, rivers and oceans. Many a would-be skipper may be considering whether a boat fits into their retirement plan. “It’s a ...

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