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 ...

Many fishermen have become miners in this struggling economy, digging deep for outstanding boat deals. A neighbor had wanted to make the switch from a pleasure boat to a Lake Erie fishing boat this ...

Marine insurance for older boats offers protection against a range of risks associated with their age and condition.

Buyers must beware of a deal that seems too good, said Hanko. "When you find a boat that fits your style of fishing, hire a good licensed marine surveyor to thoroughly inspect both the boat and motor, ...

Axopar, the boat builder that won the prestigious Boating Boat of the Year in 2020, now partners with OneWater Marine, one of the largest and fastest-growing marine retailers. It was Axopar that, ...

You must complete a loan application and continue to meet any criteria used to select you for a loan offer. Not all applicants are approved. Loan approval and actual loan terms depend on applicant’s ...

Over the past several years, marine insurance has become more expensive and increasingly more difficult to bind, primarily for owner-operators. Insurance is all about risk assessment, so as more ...

The easiest way to get into boating is with a jon boat. They’re simple, inexpensive, efficient, and easy to own. A jon boat has a square bow and stern with a flat bottom, providing tons of room on a ...