Great Loop Radio Podcast: 2024 Boat Buying Market

[@theglobalvagabond3074]

I would like to be the first to say that Curtis Stokes is one of the few that adds the "cabin height" and other critical measurements to most of his listings. Others say things like "standing room, large cabin, spacious engine room." For those of us taller than 6'4" it helps when doing initial research. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@greatloopyachtsales]

Great information shared Curtis!

[@sockmonkey22]

Here in the Pacific Northwest-Portland, Seattle area, I believe it’s a buyer’s market for two reasons. A twin-engine gas-powered boat can burn 10-20 gallons an hour and as you point out, the uncertainty of inflation and politics adds to the stress and (fuel) expense. Moorage within, say, an hour’s drive to Seattle costs about $20-$30 per foot monthly which also keeps the boat prices down. I also notice ads for Ranger, Nordic, and American tugs ask big money and seem to hold their value, but these ads are often weeks or months old. Yes we are far west of the Mississippi River let alone Fort Lauderdale, but we do have a rich boat culture with countless boats for sale.

[@williamwebberjr8045]

Regarding insurance, when it's said a new boater can't get insurance on a larger boat - is that an absolute say at any price? Or are there ways to mitigate a larger boat purchase?

[@GreatLoop]

I will add that question to our list for our upcoming episode on insurance.