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Everything you need to know about buying a boat — from setting a budget and choosing the right hull to surveys, sea trials, and what to walk away from.

On Board the Navan C30 with Campbell Wills and Nick Crabtree
BuyingLifestyle

On Board the Navan C30 with Campbell Wills and Nick Crabtree

29 October 2026

The Navan C30 might be the Swiss Army knife of adventure boats. Nick Crabtree joins Campbell Wills from The Adventure Boat Company to find out why.

Great Buys on Boatseekr Right Now: Our Top Picks Under $200k
Buying

Great Buys on Boatseekr Right Now: Our Top Picks Under $200k

15 September 2026

If you're hunting for a smart buy, we've rounded up five standout listings.

Before You Buy a Used Boat: Check the Spare Parts
BuyingMaintenance

Before You Buy a Used Boat: Check the Spare Parts

31 August 2026

Some of the most capable used boats become surprisingly complicated to own simply because a few key components are hard to replace.

What to Look for in a Racer Cruiser
BuyingLifestyle

What to Look for in a Racer Cruiser

24 August 2026

Boatseekr co-founder Nick "Mudcrab" Crabtree's take on picking a racer cruiser that will tick all the boxes.

What to Check Before Buying a Race Yacht
Buying

What to Check Before Buying a Race Yacht

11 August 2026

A practical, no-fluff guide to what matters when buying a race yacht.

Guide to Offshore Cruisers: Trawlers, Catamarans, Monohulls and more
BuyingLifestyle

Guide to Offshore Cruisers: Trawlers, Catamarans, Monohulls and more

27 July 2026

There are many ways to approach offshore cruising. Read on for a summary of the main types, plus exciting. new options like Omikron.

Dreamed of Owning a Classic… But Can't Find the Right One?
BuyingLifestyleMaintenance

Dreamed of Owning a Classic… But Can't Find the Right One?

18 June 2026

How to cut through the noise, read between the lines, and find the boat you've always imagined

Getting the Band Back Together
LifestyleBuying

Getting the Band Back Together

18 June 2026

Race yachts and the case for shared ownership

What is a Boat Survey?
Buying

What is a Boat Survey?

11 November 2025

A boat survey (sometimes called a marine survey) is an independent professional inspection of a vessel’s condition, value, safety systems and overall fitness for use.

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