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An owner reading a boat's record on a tablet at the dock, late afternoon

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Notes on owning a boat, hiring the people who look after it, and keeping a record that outlasts both.

  1. A motor yacht running through a swell in late afternoon light
    Seasonal

    What to book after Labor Day

    September is the quiet part of the calendar in Marina del Rey. Four things worth getting on it before the marina goes to sleep.

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  2. Water beading on a stainless cleat and toe rail at sunset
    Hiring a pro

    Hiring a boat washer in Marina del Rey

    What to ask before you hand somebody a gate code, and what a good answer sounds like.

    2 min read

  3. A course plotted in pencil across a paper navigation chart
    Ownership

    What belongs in a boat's service record

    A short list of what to write down, who should write it, and why the date matters more than the detail.

    2 min read