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We continue our month-long Boat Buying in 2026 series with one of the most critical steps in the process—the marine survey. This week, Scott Miller of Miller Marine Consultant joins us to break it all down: how to choose the right surveyor, what really happens on survey day, and how to interpret the report you’ll receive afterward. Whether you’re buying your first Great Loop boat or preparing to sell, understanding the survey can save you money, headaches, and surprises. If a boat purchase or sale is part of your plans this year, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Thinking about buying your Great Loop boat in 2026? We’re kicking off a new series dedicated to what today’s buyers really need to know. In this episode, Michael Martin of Great Loop Yacht Sales joins us to break down the current boat-buying landscape and what’s ahead for Loopers this year. Is it still a seller’s market? Are prices continuing to climb—or are new opportunities emerging for buyers? Get expert insight, practical perspective, and the latest market realities to help you buy your Great Loop boat. Tune in to find out what 2026 could mean for your boat search!

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!

What can we expect when buying or selling a Great Loop boat in 2025? Michael Martin from Great Loop Yacht Sales join us with details on the current market and information on how the boat buying process works. If you're planning to buy a boat for the Great Loop, be sure to catch this episode.

As our 2025 update to our boat buying series continues, Scott Miller of Miller Marine Consulting joins us to talk about the importance of a pre-purchase survey on your chosen Great Loop boat. Our discussion includes details on how to choose a surveyor and what to expect both during and after the survey.

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.

All of us will, at some point, sell our boats. This week, Michael Martin of Great Loop Yacht Sales joins us to talk about the boat selling process. He'll provide tips on how to get the boat ready for sale, what photos to include in the listing, the popular sites where you'll want your listing included, and pitfalls to avoid. Whether you plan to sell your boat yourself or engage a broker, this episode includes practical information on ensuring the process goes smoothly.

The results are in! Listen to find out how many boats completed the Great Loop in 2023 and which boat makes were most popular. Brent Bowlin and Michael Martin of Great Loop Yacht Sales join us to share some of the features of the top boats for the Great Loop in 2023 and what makes them so popular. We'll also share details of the smallest and largest boats to complete the Loop last year.

Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes & Associates is back as our guest to provide an update on what to expect if you are buying our selling a boat in 2024. Our discussion includes marketplace trends, pricing, insurance concerns, and what Loopers are looking for in boats for their Great Loop adventure.

What's the best boat for YOUR Loop? Brent Bowlin and Michael Martin of Great Loop Yacht Sales share some things all Loopers should consider when buying their Great Loop boat and talk about some of the more popular makes and models. They also talk about specific makes and models for different non-negotiable needs, like those cruising with a family, those cruising solo, those on a budget, and more.

The past few years have presented challenges to new Loopers looking to buy their perfect Great Loop boat. Will those challenges continue in 2023? Join us on this week's podcast as Curtis Stokes of Curtis Stokes & Associates shares his insight on what to expect in 2023.

Thinking about purchasing a dinghy for your Great Loop? Dustin Kidd of Bourbon City Yacht Tenders, who also happens to be a Gold Looper, is our guest this week to talk about things you should consider when purchasing a new tender.