So you’ve long dreamed of owning a boat or a yacht. It’s likely you’ve weighed the key considerations to determine the just-right vessel for you—from size and function (cruising, sailing, exploring) ...

Humans have been traveling by boat ever since our ancestors began using tools to carve canoe-like vessels at least 10,000 years ago. It’s in our nature to name things that we value, so at some point ...

Think about it: What sort of image are you trying to convey as you cruise past fellow boaters on the water or onlookers at the marina? Are you hoping to project a salty sophistication (think John F.