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Precautions Worth Taking Consider the precautions you should take before buying a boat in order to protect yourself. Set yourself some rules and really try to stick to them! View the boat, then sit on the idea; then view it…

Cutting Out The Middleman Bernard Gallagher of Dublin's BJ Marine believes purchasers get the best value from their local dealer: "Most Irish boatyards are dealing direct with the manufacturer, so there is no middle man." Gallagher says the larger manufacturers…

Negotiating The Purchase of New and Second Hand Boats New boats: ­ Timing is important when buying a new boat. Special deals are often available during boat shows, towards the financial year-end of the boat builder or dealer, and when…

Buying Or Selling A Boat: Negotiations Guide Negotiations always play an important part in the sale of a boat whether you are the buyer or the seller. From a buyer's point of view, you need to decide whether to buy…

Taking the Plunge – Guide To Buying Your New and Used Boat If you're buying a boat for the first time, it's probably because you have spent a bit of time on one and like the whole idea. One thing…

New or 'Pre-enjoyed'? New Boats Vs Used Boats Budget is a big consideration, of course, but there are other factors that will affect whether you buy a new or pre-owned boat. New boats may suit those who are planning to…

Buying a boat is often a daunting task as it is a difficult decision to make, and there are so many things to take into consideration. Choosing the right boat for your budget and lifestyle can make all the difference.

Tips For Those Buying And Selling Boats This part of the website provides you with invaluable tips and advice from people within the new and second hand boat industry. We provide information about the types of boats that are out…

#FastFerryLayover - The fast craft ferry, Manannan will have a winter layover period in Manx waters until at least the end of the year, according to operators the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. The InCat built 96m craft concludes…

If you live outside the goldfish bowl which is the International Dragon Class and Dun Laoghaire sailing, you may not have heard that the ginger cat which is resident in the Royal St George Yacht Club had become so fond…

#NavalPay- The Irish Times reports that members of the Naval Service rescuing migrants from the Mediterranean are not entitled to full overseas service payments because they are not in danger, the Department of Defence has said. PDforra, the association representing…

Ireland's 'Breeze Queen' Annalise Murphy got off to a flying start at the first day of the Semaine Olympique Française in La Rochelle, with strong wind and sea conditions. Competitors faced a 'beefed up' weather on the French west coast with…

Irish climbers take an amazing path up from the north Atlantic Ocean to the top of Ireland's most Northerly Point - Malin Head using dizzy drone footage of Donegal rock climbing! Bren Whelan and Wild Atlantic Way Climbing, show case…

It is a point which I feel compelled to make, time and again, because it is people who make up a community of interest, by their determination, their commitment, their focus and that is what I believe the marine community…

Following the success of last year’s inaugural maritime conference at UCC, the School of History is to hold the second annual Irish Maritime History Conference next weekend, October 16/17, exploring Ireland’s rich sea-going past and culture. Topics will include piracy,…

The British America's Cup challenger, Land Rover BAR, has launched its latest testing boat – T2 – at their home in Portsmouth. This boat will increase the momentum already developed with the initial launch of 'T1' last October. It's the…

This Sigma 33 can be viewed in Dun Laoghaire where she will be lifted for winter storage. Popje is an "in class" Sigma that will make comfortable passage and provide good racing. More details here

#MarineWildlife - The Belfast Telegraph has video of a 30ft whale that washed up on Portstewart Strand yesterday morning (Monday 6 October). Confirmed as the remains of an adult female sei whale, the enormous marine wildlife remains took three diggers…

#RNLI - Volunteers from Lough Ree RNLI were called to assist two people last Wednesday afternoon (30 September) after their motor cruiser ran aground on a shoal near Green Island on Lough Ree. The crew was requested to launch their…

Crosshaven Boatyard are offering a low engine hours Quicksilver 700 Weekend motroboat for sale . The 150HP Volkswagen diesel engine has low engine hours of 650 approximately. She also comes equipped with a 2015 bow thruster, 2015 cooker, colour chart…