THE BOAT PICKER
Private prototype
Let’s find your perfect boat.
We’ll walk you through everything.
Find it
Evaluate it
Negotiate it
Insure + finance it
Survey it
Make it yours
Where will you primarily use the boat?
Do any of these matter to your plans?
Do you plan to cross an ocean?
Do you already know which hull type you want?
Do you already have a preference on rig type?
Would you prefer twin helms?
Do you have a rudder preference?
1Slow and steady5Balanced10Race boat
How much racing will you do?
How long will you be off-grid?
How often will this boat be your home?
Do you already have a slip that limits size?
Standing headroom?
Enclosed head?
Shower setup?
Island bed?
We do not count berths or cabins. This only captures the specific island-berth feature because it materially changes liveaboard comfort.
How old a boat are you comfortable buying?
1 · More boat matters moreHigher costs and more complicated logistics are acceptable.4 · BalancedSome ownership friction is fine for the right boat.8 · Keep ownership easyLower costs, easier storage, more marina options and simpler haulouts.