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Journal

Field notes from Bermuda water.

Cost breakdowns, hurricane prep, import timelines, seasonal pricing. Written by Sean.

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Twenty plus years of moving boats in and out of Bermuda. The journal is where we share what we actually see: what boats cost to own here, when to buy, how to survive hurricane season, and what the import process really looks like from a Florida dock to your Bermuda dock.

A boat at a Bermuda marina at golden hour, illustrating the running cost of ownership in BermudaBuying
·8 min read

What It Really Costs to Own a Boat in Bermuda

A real, line-by-line breakdown of what owning a boat in Bermuda costs once you add up the duty, BMA registration, insurance, mooring, fuel, maintenance and winter storage. Real numbers from boats Sean's actually placed.

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A captain at the helm of a Bermuda boat at golden hour, illustrating hurricane season prepOwning
·6 min read

Hurricane Season in Bermuda: How to Actually Store Your Boat

Bermuda's hurricane window runs June through November. Here's how to store, secure and prep your boat, from a hurricane mooring upgrade to a full haul out, and what the insurance fine print actually requires.

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Aerial of Bermuda from the water, illustrating the Florida to Bermuda import journeyImporting
·7 min read

Florida to Hamilton: What Importing a Boat Actually Looks Like

The end to end timeline for importing a boat from the US to Bermuda. Sourcing on YachtWorld and Boat Trader, surveying in Florida, shipping, customs, BMA and the dock side delivery. Real timelines, real numbers.

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A pontoon boat in turquoise Bermuda water, illustrating the seasonal buying calendarBuying
·5 min read

When's the Best Time to Buy a Boat in Bermuda?

Boat prices in Bermuda move with the season. Here's when to hunt for the best deals, and the months where every motivated seller suddenly drops their asking price.

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A boat at a Bermuda dock at golden hour, illustrating the insurance every owner needsOwning
·6 min read

Bermuda Boat Insurance, Plainly Explained

What boat insurance actually covers in Bermuda, what it costs by boat size, why insurers want a recent survey, and the three policy lines every Bermuda owner needs.

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Hamilton Harbour Bermuda, with moored boats and marina slips, illustrating storage options for ownersOwning
·7 min read

Where to Keep a Boat in Bermuda: Moorings, Marinas and Private Docks

Bermuda doesn't have unlimited dock space. Here's a full breakdown of mooring, marina and private dock options across every parish, what they cost, how to apply and which fits which boat.

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