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How do you know how much boat you can afford? How can you be sure you'll have enough money left after the Loop for the rest of your retirement? And how can you make sure the money you've saved for the Loop goes as far as possible? Join us for this episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast as Cathy Aull, Certified Financial Planner with Edward Jones, discusses how to plan for the financial aspects of Looping.

For several years, obtaining insurance has been one of the bigger challenges in buying a Great Loop boat. This week, Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates returns to our podcast to update us on what to expect in 2025. Is it becoming easier to get insurance your Great Loop boat? Listen to find out!

This week we kick off our "2025 Update" series where we'll report on different parts of the process for buying a Great Loop boat. In the coming weeks we'll talk about the current state of the Great Loop boat market, marine insurance, and surveys. This week, Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates is our guest. Cindy shares her expertise and covers what to expect from interest rates, lender terms and conditions when financing a boat, and the benefits of financing, even if you have cash available.

This week we wrap up our 2024 update series by talking about marine insurance. Jon Horton with Jack Martin and Associates joins us to discuss what to expect when seeking insurance for your Great Loop boat in the coming year.

Join us as Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates shares her insight on what to expect if you're considering financing a boat in 2024. Are interest rates really that high? What kinds of terms can I expect? What are some of the limitations on the age of the boat if I hope to finance? Cindy answers these questions and more as she shares why financing may be advantageous in the coming year.

Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates brings us up to date on the details of financing your Great Loop boat in 2023. Our discussion includes information on how the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are affecting boat loans, what requirements the banks have, and what you can expect for loan terms.

For newer boaters, obtaining insurance coverage for a Great Loop boat has been a challenge for the past few years. Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates joins us this week to share what he expects from the marine insurance marketplace in 2023.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Ken Marks of Marks Marine Insurance is our guest. Ken will update us on the status of the Marine Insurance marketplace in 2022 and what insurers are requiring of boaters in terms of boat size and previous boating experience.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Ken Marks of Marks Marine Insurance joins us to provide an update on the status of the marine insurance marketplace. Ken will discuss the current challenges for those seeking to insure their Great Loop boat and provide useful information to help you work your way through the process.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates joins us to share her expertise on how to finance your Great Loop boat. Cindy will talk about current requirements for financing and share some of the reasons why financing may be the best option, even if you're able to pay cash.

With hurricane season upon us and many Loopers farther south than they usually are at this time of year due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions, this week's Great Loop Radio podcast covers storm-related coverage for your boat. Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates joins us to discuss insurance trends, whether insurers are making any accommodations for those "stuck" in the hurricane zone, and expectations for hurricane coverage.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates joins us to give an update on marine lending during the financial crisis created by COVID-19. Cindy will share whether loans are still available and how the process of securing a loan has changed.

On this episode of Great Loop Radio, Rick Bagnall, Senior Vice President at Gowrie Group, joins us to address the complex issue of health insurance while on the Loop. Listen to find out more about how to ensure your medical needs are covered while you're cruising.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Jon Horton of Jack Martin & Associates joins us to share the insurance considerations you should keep in mind when preparing for the Great Loop. Our discussion includes things that can cause your premiums to be higher, how to handle hurricane season, what level of boating experience you need, and more.

On this week's episode of the Great Loop Radio podcast, Cindy Lewis of Sterling Associates joins us to discuss marine lending basics, including how the process of financing a boat works and what requirements to expect from the bank.