I write about boats and cruises the way I plan my own trips: by going to the cruise line, the port authority or the state boating agency before anything else. When I answer a question here, whether it’s what a fare type includes, how to print luggage tags, where to park at a port, or how a trailer gets registered without a title, I read the operator’s own pages and the official rules first, and I note the month I checked every price, because these change with the season.
Building a deck on a jon boat means framing with pressure-treated lumber or aluminum angle, decking with marine-grade plywood or PVC, sealing every seam and adding a non-skid coating, usually finished in about three days.
Boat brokers typically charge a 10 percent commission on the sale price, split between the buyer’s and seller’s brokers.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is typically a 30 to 45 minute drive from Seattle’s cruise terminals, with traffic and terminal location shaping the trip.
Robalo boats are good: hand-built hulls, Kevlar reinforcement, a 19-year NMMA satisfaction award, and owners who keep theirs running for decades.
Alaskan cruises are rarely rough because most itineraries stay inside the sheltered Inside Passage, though the open Gulf of Alaska and late-season sailings can bring bigger waves.
How fast can a boat go depends on its design, power, load, and water conditions, with typical speeds varying widely by type.
Yes, you can take a walker on a cruise ship, and this guide covers cabin width limits, storage tips, boarding advice, and rental options.
Crossing from England to America by boat takes anywhere from about four days on a modern cruise ship to nearly a month on a sailboat, depending on the vessel and the weather.
Cruise ship crew sleep in small shared cabins on the lower decks, often below the waterline, and a single ship employs 900 to 2,400 crew members.
Mercury boat motor hours show up in a VesselView or SmartCraft Connect app, a SmartCraft gauge, a dealer’s ECM scan, or an aftermarket hour meter.
