boats.com

Founded in 1999, boats.com is the largest global search engine dedicated to the leisure marine industry, showcasing over 120,000 boats from 146 different countries. Its strong URL establishes boats.com as the ultimate destination for all things boating, offering a wealth of resources including boating news, DIY guides, blog articles, videos, reviews, and boat listings. For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their dealer networks, boats.com provides powerful marketing tools to help promote and sell both new and used boats worldwide. Initially launched as a private start-up in San Francisco during the dot-com boom, boats.com was backed by venture capital. In January 2000, boats.com made headlines by acquiring YachtWorld, marking a significant milestone as the first online content deal in the boating sector. Shortly thereafter, the platform expanded its reach to Europe, with Ian Atkins opening the first European office in Fareham, England, to cater to markets in the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, and Australia. After being acquired in 2004, boats.com spent the next six years enhancing its content with articles, videos, reviews, and comprehensive boat listings, solidifying its status as the go-to website for all boating enthusiasts. In 2010, boats.com, YachtWorld, and Boat Trader united to create Boats Group (formerly known as Dominion Marine Media), bringing together the three top marine websites. Boats Group was acquired by Apax Partners in July 2016 and then by Permira Funds in February 2021.

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Best Affordable Boats Under $50,000

2 weeks ago | boats.com | Lenny Rudow |SaltWater Sportsman |many others. Lenny

Whether you’re shopping at a boat show or perusing the listings for new boats for sale on boats.com, you almost certainly have a budget in mind. For many people this budget’s ceiling will top out at around $50,000, which is about as much as you’d spend on the average new car. With that price point in mind, can you find a high-quality new boat? Absolutely.
Spring Cleaning Your Boat: A Complete Guide to Cleaning, Inspecting & Prepping for the Season

1 month ago | boats.com | Liza McVinney

As the days grow longer and the water calls your name, it’s time to shake off the winter dust and get your boat ready for a new season. Spring cleaning your boat isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s essential for safety, performance, and longevity. A well-maintained boat not only looks better but also operates more efficiently and reduces the risk of mechanical failures.
Feadship's Refit: 330-Footer Moonrise Optimized With Next-Gen Tech

1 month ago | boats.com | Emma Coady |Superyachts Monaco. Emma

Superyacht Refits is a Booming BusinessThe Dutch Shipyard lifts the veil on 101-meter Yacht Moonrise. Currently in its final outfitting stages, Moonrise is a refined evolution of her predecessor, also called Moonrise, delivered in 2020. Allegedly one of the most admired yachts around the 100-meter mark. Moonrise is a great example of what can be achieved with a refit.
Feadship's Project 714 Prepares For Launch

1 month ago | boats.com | Emma Coady |Superyachts Monaco. Emma

Project 714 Leaves the Shed for Outfitting and Sea TrialsFeadship, the Royal Dutch shipyard renowned for making superyachts more sustainable is preparing to launch Project 714 for outfitting and the final stages before handing it over to the private unnamed owner. Characterized by its distinct Royal blue steel and aluminium superstructure with a sculpted profile optimized to cut through the water, its form and function make a formidable combination.
Palm Beach Boat Show 2025 Info & Debuts

1 month ago | boats.com | Ryan McVinney |C. Ryan McVinney

The Palm Beach International Boat Show is set to celebrate its 43rd annual event from March 19 to 23, 2025, along the scenic Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida. This prestigious show has grown over the decades to become one of the world's premier yachting events, attracting boating enthusiasts, industry professionals, and luxury lifestyle seekers from around the globe.
The Ultimate Guide to Boat Terminology

1 month ago | boats.com | Liza McVinney

Boating is a world of its own, filled with unique terms and names for every part of a vessel. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a first-time boater, understanding these terms can help you navigate conversations, maintenance, and even the open water with confidence. This guide will introduce you to essential boat terminology, from the bow to the stern and everything in between.
Dubai International Boat Show 2025 (DIBS)

2 months ago | boats.com | Emma Coady |Superyachts Monaco. Emma

This year, the Dubai International Boat Show celebrates its 31st edition against the breathtaking backdrop of Dubai Harbour. The prestigious event, organized by Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will take place between February 19th and 23rd, 2025. The showcase the latest yacht debuts, tenders and toys, advanced marine gadgets and equipment. The main attraction, Superyacht Avenue will showcase impressive vessels from world-renowned shipyards and brokers. Vistors setting new standards in marine design.
Catalina 6 Series Review: A Facelift For Mid-Sized Cruising Models

2 months ago | boats.com | Zuzana Prochazka |Zuzana has cruised

I’ve always been a fan of Catalina designs. They’re durable, practical and clever. Walking through the neatly designed plumbing and electrical systems with former designer Gerry Douglas was always eye-opening in terms of the thought that went into every detail. Gerry has moved on, but Catalina Yachts perseveres as one of the few U.S. production sailboat builders still operating. They’ve introduced a refresh of their line that they’ve named the 6 Series and it warrants examination.
Boats vs. Waves: Riding the Crest, Surviving the Trough

2 months ago | boats.com | Heather Francis |bought Kate

Waves are a disturbance that travel through water caused by wind blowing across the surface. The size of a wave is affected by many things including how strong the wind is, how long the wind has been blowing, the depth of the water, and the distance the wave can travel without obstruction. The ‘disturbance’, or wave, is energy, and when a wave comes in contact with a boat there is a transference of energy from the wave to the vessel.
A Captain's Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Mastering the High Seas

2 months ago | boats.com | Emma Coady |Superyachts Monaco. Emma

From Christmas in Antigua to rafting across the Channel as a teenager, Jeremy Parker sails beyond memories and casts his mind back reflecting fondly on his offshore career where he spent over twenty years working as a captain. Few lives are as deeply intertwined with the water as Jeremy Parker’s. From his earliest days in a small dinghy to commanding 110-foot sailing yachts across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Jeremy’s story is one of adventure, resilience, and a lifelong love for the sea.