The Seattle Boat Show on Lake Union, lots of sail boats, trawlers, and expedition style boats. This unique style of boating is true to the Northwest. Recent changes in fuel prices, the economy, and our overall perception of value is pulling boaters toward a vessel that could take them further for less.

It’s common knowledge that now is the time to buy anything IF you have the ability to do so. Cash is obviously a plus, but there’s contrary to popular belief, there are still many sources for boat financing. Banks are happy to offer excellent loans to those that have dependable cash flow, good credit history and can comfortably make a 15% to 20% deposit. so you are willing, ready and able…now what?

Yacht Help Desk had a candid conversation with Rich Lazzara the Vice President, LIYS of Lazzara Yachts. Read his thoughts about the state of the industry, His family buisness, and recommendations on your next yacht purchase

Unless you’re Hemingway’s Santiago (Google it) you probably enjoy some company on the boat. Be it friends or family they make the experience more enjoyable so it’s natural that their opinion should influence your buying …

Even in the current financial environment, yacht loans remain accessible from prominent banks throughout the United States and Europe. Competitively priced loans for vessels of all sizes continue to be available to qualifying applicants.

The basic idea a boat show is fundamentally sound: to put sellers and buyers in the same place at the same time and give them an open invite to meet.  Fine idea and for the most part …