Cottage Life

Anchors Aweight!

A cottage boat is one of the most exciting purchases you’ll make—a gateway to years of fun at the end of the dock.

WHEN TO GET A SURVEY

Sometimes there’s no choice: you may need a survey to get insurance or financing. As the buyer, you’re on the hook to pay for the survey, so if your insurer doesn’t require one, and you decide that the overall value of the boat doesn’t warrant the

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