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New Boat Docking Kit
8 essentials · from $23
Everything to tie up, fend off, and protect your new boat at the slip.
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![TACO Multi-Purpose 15 Stainless Steel Portable Cleat [F16-0861POL-1]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.shopify.com%2Fs%2Ffiles%2F1%2F0251%2F6133%2F4835%2Ffiles%2F106108XL.jpg%3Fv%3D1729119964&w=3840&q=75)
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Cleaning Kit
8 essentials · from $7
Wash, wax, and detail her showroom-clean, from deck to hull.
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Fishing Kit
8 essentials · from $16
Rig up and get on the bite — rod holders, tackle storage, and a cooler for the catch.
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Day on the Water Kit
8 essentials · from $31
Comfort and good times aboard — seating, coolers, galley gear, and a grill.
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August 17, 2026
How Long Can You Finance a Boat?
Boat loans commonly run 10 to 20 years. Here's what decides your term, how term length changes your payment and total cost, and how to pick the right one.
Read moreAugust 16, 2026
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Boat Loan?
Most marine lenders want a 680 or better, and the best rates go to borrowers above 740. Here's how the tiers work and what can offset a middling score.
Read moreAugust 15, 2026
How Much Boat Can You Afford?
Work backward from a comfortable monthly payment to a realistic boat budget, with the debt-to-income math lenders actually use.
Read moreAugust 14, 2026
Can You Finance a Used Boat?
Yes, and most boat loans are written on pre-owned vessels. Here's how used-boat financing differs from new, from age limits to the survey requirement.
Read moreAugust 13, 2026
What Is a Marine Survey, and Do You Need One?
The inspection lenders require on most used boats, what it covers, what it costs, and why it protects you even when it isn't required.
Read moreAugust 12, 2026
Should You Refinance Your Boat Loan?
When a lower rate actually pays off, what a refinance costs, and the break-even math to run before you move your boat loan.
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