— From the helm
Marine intelligence, boating tips, and d3kOS updates from Skipper Don.
She didn’t come with a trailer. That was the first wrinkle. The conversation with the broker started casually enough: “So, when do you want her?” Who knew that simple question would stretch into weeks of back-and-forth. The seller, as it turned out, was a bit of a celebrity — the “as seen on TV” guy […]
It was early on a Friday morning when I took the day off work. My wife and I climbed into the truck and headed back to Lake St. Clair. The first trip had been all excitement. This second trip felt different — it was time to talk seriously. Now, one thing you should know about […]
I was excited to finally get the process started. Over the years, I’d had countless conversations with colleagues about boats, and one piece of advice came up every single time: no matter how much you think you know, always get an independent marine survey. That advice stuck with me. One colleague in particular told me […]
About thirty years ago, I wanted to buy a boat. The dream was there, but the timing wasn’t. My kids were young, family life was busy, and I knew that if I bought a boat then, it would sit unused. So instead, I tucked the dream away and started putting money aside, telling myself that […]
