How to Import a Boat from the Bahamas and Pay U.S. Customs Duty
A step-by-step guide to importing a boat from the Bahamas into the U.S., including CBP entry, duty rates, EPA compliance, and payment procedures.
6 min
Bringing a Foreign Boat to the United States: Costs and Steps
A Seattle-focused guide to importing a foreign boat to the U.S. — CBP entry, duty rates, EPA compliance, Coast Guard documentation, and realistic costs.
6 min
The 3-Year U.S. Customs Rule Every Yacht Owner Should Know
What the so-called 3-year U.S. customs rule really means for foreign-flag yachts cruising U.S. waters — and how Seattle owners can stay compliant.
6 min
Hidden Costs of Owning a Yacht in Florida: What Fort Myers Buyers Should Budget For in 2026
The real annual cost of yacht ownership in Florida — slip fees, insurance, saltwater maintenance, and the Fort Myers-specific factors that shape your budget.
6 min
Buying a Yacht Through a Broker vs. a Private Seller in Florida: A Key West Buyer's Guide
Broker or private seller? Compare title risk, escrow, sea trials, and Florida tax rules for yacht buyers in Key West with this 2026 guide.
7 min
What to Look for When Buying a Yacht in Tampa
A Tampa-focused yacht buyer's guide covering hull inspections, documentation red flags, sea trials, and what local waters demand from your next vessel.
6 min
How to Compare Yacht Brokers in Florida Before You Commit
Learn how to compare yacht brokers in Florida with practical criteria, key questions to ask, and red flags to spot before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
6 min
Yacht Broker vs. Boat Dealer: Which One Do You Actually Need?
Buying a boat in Treasure Island, FL? Here's the real difference between a yacht broker and a boat dealer — and how to know which one you actually need.
6 min
How to Inspect a Used Yacht Before You Buy: A Step-by-Step Checklist
A practical, step-by-step guide to inspecting a used yacht before buying — hull, engine, electronics, sea trial, and survey — tailored for Florida Keys buyers.
6 min
Tampa Bay Yacht Dealers: What Sets the Best Ones Apart
What separates the top yacht dealers in Tampa Bay from the rest — local expertise, brand depth, service infrastructure, and honest brokerage practice.
6 min