How to Buy (and Sell) a Sailboat | Sailing Truth Show
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Most people buy the wrong boat for the wrong reasons, and they get buried in the paperwork they didn’t see coming. In today’s "Sailing Truth" livestream, we are pulling back the curtain on the technical, legal, and financial reality of boat ownership.
I’m also making a major announcement regarding the future of the channel and my Oyster 485. After 85,000 miles and years of living aboard, it’s time to practice what I preach.
Registration & Flags: Why Poland, Langkawi, or Delaware?
The Paperwork Trap: How to check for maritime liens and "Invisible Debt."
VAT & Taxes: The most expensive mistake you can make in a boat deal.
Survey Secrets: Why you should never trust a broker’s recommendation.
Selling a Legend: My process for prepping the Oyster 485 for her next owner.
If you’re serious about the offshore lifestyle, stop guessing and start leading.
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🏆 AWARD NEWS: Be The Captain is officially a finalist for the Eric Hoffer First Horizon and Foreword INDIES Awards! Grab your award-nominated copy here: https://bethecaptain.com/
Most people buy the wrong boat for the wrong reasons, and they get buried in the paperwork they didn’t see coming. In today’s “Sailing Truth” livestream, we are pulling back the curtain on the technical, legal, and financial reality of boat ownership.
I’m also making a major announcement regarding the future of the channel and my Oyster 485. After 85,000 miles and years of living aboard, it’s time to practice what I preach.
Registration & Flags: Why Poland, Langkawi, or Delaware?
The Paperwork Trap: How to check for maritime liens and “Invisible Debt.”
VAT & Taxes: The most expensive mistake you can make in a boat deal.
Survey Secrets: Why you should never trust a broker’s recommendation.
Selling a Legend: My process for prepping the Oyster 485 for her next owner.
If you’re serious about the offshore lifestyle, stop guessing and start leading.
📖 Order Be The Captain: https://bethecaptain.com/
📩 For Consultation/Boat Inquiries/Partnerships: Contact us at [email protected]
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