Florida vs the Great Lakes: Why the Same Trawler Costs $30K Less
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Same 1998 trawler, twice. One in Charlevoix, Michigan asking a hundred and forty-five thousand. Her identical sister in Fort Myers, Florida asking a hundred and fifteen. Thirty thousand dollars of difference and not one inch of it is in the fiberglass. The broker up north will tell you it is because his boat is a freshwater boat, and he is partly right and partly selling.
So I broke the gap into the four things that actually make it. What salt genuinely attacks, and what it leaves alone. The season and the sun, which I think do more of the work than the salt does. The named storm deductible on the map. And the honest cost of a northern winter, which somebody has been paying every October for twenty-eight years. Then I run the real transport math on moving one of them fifteen hundred miles and tell you which boat I would buy with my own money.
In this video:
What salt water actually corrodes on a trawler, and what it never touches
Why sun and hours may matter more than salt on a boat this age
Named storm deductibles by county and what they cost out of pocket
What a Great Lakes winter really costs per foot, every single year
Real transport numbers for moving a 40 footer, truck versus own bottom
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Safety Disclaimer
These videos reflect my personal experience. They do not replace professional training. Always operate your boat in compliance with safety rules and maritime regulations.
This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All data presented is based on publicly available brokerage listings and market reports. This is not financial advice. Always conduct your own due diligence and hire a certified marine surveyor before purchasing any vessel. Market conditions vary by region and change over time.
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Florida vs the Great Lakes: Why the Same Trawler Costs $30K Less
Boat Atlas
2,606 views
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Same 1998 trawler, twice. One in Charlevoix, Michigan asking a hundred and forty-five thousand. Her identical sister in Fort Myers, Florida asking a hundred and fifteen. Thirty thousand dollars of difference and not one inch of it is in the fiberglass. The broker up north will tell you it is because his boat is a freshwater boat, and he is partly right and partly selling.
So I broke the gap into the four things that actually make it. What salt genuinely attacks, and what it leaves alone. The season and the sun, which I think do more of the work than the salt does. The named storm deductible on the map. And the honest cost of a northern winter, which somebody has been paying every October for twenty-eight years. Then I run the real transport math on moving one of them fifteen hundred miles and tell you which boat I would buy with my own money.
In this video:
What salt water actually corrodes on a trawler, and what it never touches
Why sun and hours may matter more than salt on a boat this age
Named storm deductibles by county and what they cost out of pocket
What a Great Lakes winter really costs per foot, every single year
Real transport numbers for moving a 40 footer, truck versus own bottom
Copyright Disclaimer
This video may include copyrighted material used under the "fair use" principle for educational and informational purposes. Such use aims to provide commentary, analysis, or added value in compliance with Section 107 of U.S. Copyright Law. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used improperly, please contact me directly before pursuing any formal action. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated.
Safety Disclaimer
These videos reflect my personal experience. They do not replace professional training. Always operate your boat in compliance with safety rules and maritime regulations.
This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. All data presented is based on publicly available brokerage listings and market reports. This is not financial advice. Always conduct your own due diligence and hire a certified marine surveyor before purchasing any vessel. Market conditions vary by region and change over time.