Thankfully, the search for a new boat did not last very long. We knew we wanted a Hatteras Motor Yacht in the 53’ – 58’ range. Three or four staterooms was a must. Spacious exterior entertaining areas was also high on the wishlist. The Search – Part One The search began in April 2024 as …
Encore is a great boat that my Father and I have spent countless hours restoring and maintaining. After a lot of consideration, the tough decision was made to sell Encore. We have spent many nights at Chandeleur, Biloxi Marsh, and The Hurricane Hole onboard Encore. We have also snapper fished offshore in the Gulf and …
Selling a Hatteras Convertible – Encore Is No More! Read More »
Spending the night on the hook can be a stressful, restless experience for a lot of boat owners. Every sound you hear becomes more pronounced. Most will at some point will wonder: is the anchor dragging, am I visible enough to other vessels, what’s the weather/tide doing, what am I going to do if I …
Anchor with Confidence – Tips for Setting the Hook Read More »
Hurricane preparation is a necessary evil if you keep your boat anywhere on the Atlantic or Gulf Coasts. You should have a plan well in advance of any storm moving into your area. We use boatus.com for our boat insurance and they provide some great tips and information to help your boat’s chances of surviving …
Hurricane Preparation – Finding the Ideal Location Read More »