author: Moor For Less Staff

A great day on the water can quickly turn tragic without proper life-saving equipment and supervision. That’s why proper life jackets are a must-have for every boating excursion, especially if you have kids with you.

According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1-4. And it’s not always the loud, splashing noise-maker television and movies make it out to be. Sometimes, drowning is silent, and it can be swift, happening in as little as 30 seconds.

The best day on the water is a safe day on the water, and a personal flotation device (PFD) is a must have for all your boating activities.

Whether you’re a strong swimmer who is comfortable on the water, or you’re a first-timer ready to join friends for a fun-filled boating day, you’ll need to ensure that you have a PFD, or life jacket, that fits properly and designated for the activities you’ll undertake.

Boat slips can represent a valuable property investment. If you have one sitting empty or you need the cash, you may be thinking about selling. Does that mean you should approach the process of selling or renting out your boat slip the same way as you would a house or apartment? Turns out, there is no need to!  

If you’re looking to make some extra income and own a boatslip, renting can be an attractive alternative to selling. Rather than one big chunk of change, you can have a stream of income and retain the option to use the slip yourself if you change your mind. 

When it comes to valuable property, boat slips can be a large⁠—and potentially lucrative⁠—investment. If you’re looking to leverage your slip for some extra cash, there are several approaches. Keep reading to find out which route is best for you.  

If you own a boat slip and either aren’t using it or are looking for some extra income, it’s time to put it up for sale or lease. Unfortunately, pricing the slip correctly can be tricky. It’s worth taking the extra time to get the right numbers so that you aren’t losing out on valuable money. Keep reading to learn about factors that affect the value of your boat slip, as well as the difference between pricing it to sell vs rent.     

Believe it or not, selling or renting your boat slip online doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or time-consuming. Boat slips often represent a fairly large investment, so you know how important it is to spend your energy actually selling the slip instead of attempting to sell it! If you’re looking for some simple tips and tricks to help your listing stand out from the crowd while avoiding common pitfalls, this article is for you. 

Ask this question of 10 people and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. Aside from the standard “spring”, “summer”, “April” answers you’ll get, they’ll all be qualified by “it depends”.

Recently, my friend James was thinking about selling one of his two boat slips in Wilmington, NC. It is a 35 foot wet slip in a local marina with great access to the Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) and the ocean. A highly desirable marina, in fact. He wanted to strike while the iron was hot.

Everyone loves vacations. Everyone needs vacation. It’s the best way to decompress from our hectic work schedules. Even though I just returned from a two week vacation, I already feel like I need another!