Articles On Ownership Tips
Do You Pay Sales Tax on a Used Boat? What Every Buyer Needs to Know Before Closing
Key Takeaways Sales or use tax applies to used boat purchases in most U.S. states, whether bought from a dealer or a private seller. Tax rates range from 0% in...
Texas Boat Registration Cost: What You’ll Actually Pay in 2026
Boatzon, the online marketplace connecting boat buyers and sellers across the country, built this blog to answer that question with real numbers instead of vague ranges. The Texas boat registration...
California Boat Registration Requirements: A Complete Guide for Owners
Key Takeaways California requires registration for nearly all motorized boats and sailboats over 8 feet, handled through the DMV, not a county tax office. Registration numbers start with “CF,” which...
Boat Registration Fees by State: What Every Owner Should Know
Key Takeaways Boat registration fees by state are typically set by length, propulsion type, and sometimes value or age. Fees range from roughly $15 to over $190 depending on the...
Florida Boat Registration Requirements: 2026 Guide
Key Takeaways Florida requires both a title and a registration for most powered vessels. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) office handles titling and registration. Florida has more...
Boating Weather Forecasts: Reading Weather Reports
Marine Weather Forecasts Explained It wasn’t long ago when marine weather forecasts were provided through often unintelligible automated voices. Such reports would repeatedly broadcast basic weather details on VHF, providing...
Boat Warranties Explained | Complete Buyer’s Guide for 2026
What Extended Service Contracts Cover Coverage varies significantly between providers, making careful comparison essential before purchasing. Comprehensive plans typically protect engines, outdrives, transmissions, electrical systems, steering components, and fuel systems....
12 Boat Storage Options Compared (Pros, Cons, Costs)
Outdoor Storage If you store a vessel outside, it won’t have the best protection against sunlight, pests, severe weather, thieves or vandals. You may need to spend money on marine...
Smoothing the Waters: Financing Boat Maintenance
Beyond the Basics: Unveiling the Secrets of the Deep We’ll dive deeper than the average boat loan guide, uncovering the secrets lenders don’t always tell you: The hidden costs that...
Massachusetts Boat Registration Requirements
First things first Forget dry lists of documents and cryptic acronyms. Let’s talk about the real deal: securing your vessel’s official passport to Massachusetts waters. First things first, is your...
