How I make good deals on boats
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This is a follow-up to the catamaran shopping video I made a few months ago. Several people asked how I was able to make such good deals on these boats. It comes down to speed and decisiveness. I will outline my buying tips and tell you how you might be able to pay less for a boat.
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Get Her on Board is about getting that significant other to buy into this cruising nonsense. People seem to like it. All proceeds go to our dog Sugar.
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Live on the Margin is about making money on the go trading stocks and options. I co-wrote it with Pat Schulte of Bumfuzzle. People seem to like that one too. All proceeds donated to our boat.
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Audiobooks:
Bumfuzzle – Just out Looking for Pirates.
You know these guys, and now you know me, so have a listen.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B00CWJISRE/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-007114&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_007114_rh_us
Bound for Distant Seas, by James Baldwin
James is the real deal and this his story of adventure aboard a small, simple boat.
https://www.audible.com/pd/B015HQBDWU/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-043332&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_043332_rh_us
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