Resources and insights

Boat buying

Buying a Boat From Out of State or a Private Seller

Understand titles, liens, HINs, bills of sale, registration, sales tax, and how financing works for these deals.

Boat financing

Can You Get a Boat Loan With Less-Than-Perfect Credit?

Learn what lenders look at, what to expect with fair or rebuilding credit, and steps that can improve your chances.

Boat financing

How Long Can You Finance a Boat or RV?

See how terms up to 240 months work, what affects your term, and how 10, 15, and 20-year payments compare.

Boat buying

5 Signs It Might Be Time to Upgrade Your Boat

See whether your space, activities, technology preferences, or maintenance needs point toward a different boat.

Boat buying

How Does a Boat Trade-In Work?

Learn how value, loan payoff, and positive or negative equity can shape your next boat transaction.

Boat financing

When Should You Consider Refinancing a Boat Loan?

Review the balances, terms, fees, ownership plans, and financial goals worth comparing first.

Boat financing

Boat Financing Explained: What Owners Should Know

Understand how loan amounts, terms, rates, vessel age, and borrower qualifications can affect financing.

Boat ownership

How to Protect the Value of Your Boat

Use consistent care, weather protection, documentation, and thoughtful upgrades to protect condition and value.

Boat maintenance

Preparing Your Boat for Boating Season

Review mechanical systems, electronics, safety equipment, trailer, paperwork, and possible upgrades.

Boat maintenance

End-of-Season Boat Checklist

Prepare for storage with a checklist for cleaning, maintenance, repairs, personal items, and storage decisions.

Boat buying

New Boat vs. Used Boat: What Should You Consider?

Compare technology, warranty, price, depreciation, condition, installed equipment, and financing.

Boat financing

How to Finance a Boat: A Step-by-Step Guide

Understand the financing process, the information lenders may request, and how to prepare before you apply.

RV ownership

5 Things to Check Before Your Next RV Trip

A practical inspection covering tires, batteries, roof seals, safety equipment, and generator fluids.