Marine
What it costs to keep something on the water, from the berth to the annual survey.
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South Carolina Caps Boat Sales Tax at $500. Virginia Has the Lowest Rate and the Biggest Bill.
Five states, read from their own statutes. Four cap the tax, so the effective rate falls as the boat gets dearer. The one that does not cap it charges 400 times the…
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What a Boat Costs to Own: Depreciation, and Where You Are Allowed to Use It
Boat buying guides are published by dealers and listing sites, or by the marketplaces that rent the boats out. This is our standing reference for what a boat gives back when you…
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The Best Rolex for Boating Is Not the Yacht-Master. It Asks $2,500 More for a Third of the Depth.
Six Rolex families ranked for actual use on the water, with the depth ratings and the pre-owned asking prices in the same place for once.
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The Best Wake Boats of 2026, Ranked by What They Cost to Own
Three comparable models give back between 11 and 54 percent of their asking price in four years. The wave is the easy part.
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Vermont Opened 7,509 Acres to Wake Boats. The State Has 800-Plus Lakes.
Vermont’s wakesports rules took effect on 11 June 2026. Eighteen lakes carry a zone, one of them measures zero acres, and the state can revise the map every year.
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Prestige M-Line M7: Revolutionary Luxury Motor Yacht Sets New Standards
Cutting-edge design and premium features position this vessel as the ultimate status symbol for affluent boating enthusiasts
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Teen Diver Turns Underwater Skills Into Conservation Empire Worth Half a Million
Avery Fisher’s methodical approach to building expertise shows how young entrepreneurs can create real impact
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