Episode 6

How To Buy A Boat (And Why You Need A Broker)

Buying a boat is easier said than done. And finding the right one isn’t that simple either. Thankfully, we had Michael Bach on our side when we bought our sailboat, Abide.

Michael joins me in this episode to share his story of becoming a broker which started out working in shipyards and racing. We then uncover the process we went through together of finding the right boat and arranging the purchase and works.

This episode is packed with surprising stories, professional expertise, and practical advice for anyone interested in sailing!

Highlights from this episode:

  • Our broker Michael’s journey from boat racing to finding Abide.
  • How Michael sniffs out the duds when looking for boats for his clients.
  • Who is the typical boat owner?
  • How the boat buying process works.
  • How COVID prompted us (and many others) to sail more.

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LEARN MORE

Bachus Yacht Consultancy - https://bycyacht.com/

For more about Abide - https://svabide.com/

CONNECT

Abide on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sail_abide

Cheryl Drury on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryldruryphotographer/

LISTEN

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bd

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-on-deck/id1749793321

Captivate - https://adventure-on-deck.captivate.fm

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Adventure On Deck
Set sail into the unknown, experience the thrill of discovery and become inspired to satisfy your own wanderlust, with Adventure On Deck - the story of one couple's journey from novice sailors to seasoned adventurers.

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Cheryl Drury

Cheryl stayed home with her four children for many years, where she found her engineering and actuarial science degrees to be surprisingly useful. Together with her husband they also ran a horse boarding barn for several years. As new empty nesters, they sold the farm, moved to Charleston, SC, and bought Abide, a 136' sailboat, with the goal of sailing to as many places around the world as possible.