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\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_section _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”3″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”4″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”5″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”6″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”7″ ][cs_element_image _id=”8″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”9″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”10″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”11″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”12″ ][cs_element_button _id=”13″ ][cs_content_seo]Tue Jan 28th, 2025\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”14″ ][cs_content_seo]4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”15″ ][cs_content_seo]39\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_headline _id=”16″ ][cs_content_seo]Buying A Used Boat\n\nMastering the Garmin Navionics Boating App\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”17″ ][cs_content_seo]with Teresa & Ben Eriksen Carey | Morse Alpha Expeditions
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_line _id=”18″ ][cs_element_text _id=”19″ ][cs_content_seo]Learn how to navigate the used boat buying process with confidence\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_div _id=”20″ ][cs_element_button _id=”21″ ][cs_content_seo]90-Minute Live Session\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”22″ ][cs_content_seo]On Demand Replay Available\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”23″ ][cs_content_seo]Live Q&A\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div][cs_element_text _id=”24″ ][cs_content_seo]Navigating the process of buying a used sailboat can be both exciting and daunting. This online class is a layman’s guide to surveying, choosing a boat, and what to expect post-purchase. We’ll help you gain a clear understanding of what to consider when purchasing a used cruising sailboat. Whether you’re dreaming of weekend getaways or planning a life on the water, this session will equip you with practical knowledge. Join us for this informative seminar to demystify the process of buying a used boat. With expert guidance and practical tips, you’ll be better prepared to make informed decisions and embark on your boating journey with confidence!\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”25″ ][cs_content_seo]REGISTER NOW\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”26″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”27″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”28″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”29″ ][cs_content_seo]Buying A Used Boat\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_button _id=”30″ ][cs_content_seo]REGISTER NOW\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”31″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”32″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”33″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”34″ ][cs_element_image _id=”35″ ][cs_element_image _id=”36″ ][cs_element_image _id=”37″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”38″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”39″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”40″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”41″ ][cs_content_seo]ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW\n\nIf you race sailboats then the North U Sail Trim and Boat Speed Seminar is for you. We teach the skills you need to move from mid-fleet to podium. Get your speed boost at a North U Trim Seminar – You are so close.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”42″ ][cs_content_seo]This online class is for anyone who dreams of owning a cruising sailboat but lacks the knowledge or experience to navigate the buying process. If you’re worried about space and comfort considerations, overrunning your budget, tackling projects, finding a good surveyor, obtaining insurance, and just generally getting in over your head – this online class will help you make smarter choices and gain confidence in your boat-decision-making process.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”43″ ][cs_content_seo]List of Topics:
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”44″ ][cs_content_seo]Why understanding and define your cruising goals is step 1
Assessing the size of the boat based on your needs
Considerations for liveability and sailability
What to look for to determine a boat’s condition quickly
Why hiring a marine surveyor is crucial
The real ongoing costs associated with boat ownership
Maintenance, insurance, and docking fees
Why design and material matter
Why insurance is so hard to get
The hidden costs

\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”45″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”46″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”47″ ][cs_content_seo]Why Buy a Used Sailboat\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”48″ ][cs_element_text _id=”49″ ][cs_content_seo]Wider Selection
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”50″ ][cs_content_seo]The used sailboat market offers a diverse range of models, sizes, and designs, some of which may no longer be in production. This variety makes it easier to find a boat tailored to your specific needs, whether for racing, cruising, or weekend getaways.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”51″ ][cs_element_text _id=”52″ ][cs_content_seo]Cost Savings
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”53″ ][cs_content_seo]Used sailboats are often significantly cheaper than new ones, offering excellent value for money. Depreciation impacts new boats quickly, so buying a used one allows you to get more features or a larger vessel within your budget without the steep initial depreciation of a brand-new boat.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”54″ ][cs_element_text _id=”55″ ][cs_content_seo]Proven Reliability
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”56″ ][cs_content_seo]A well-maintained used sailboat has often proven its seaworthiness over time. Known performance records, community reviews, and previous owners’ experience can provide confidence in the boat’s reliability and suitability for your needs, especially if you’re new to sailing.
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_layout_div_2 _id=”57″ ][cs_element_text _id=”58″ ][cs_content_seo]Upgraded Features & Customization
\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”59″ ][cs_content_seo]Many used boats come with upgrades or additional equipment, such as advanced navigation tools, custom rigging, or solar panels installed by previous owners. These extras can save you time and money compared to outfitting a brand-new vessel from scratch. Also, buying used boats provides an opportunity to personalize them to your liking to match your vision while keeping the overall cost manageable.
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\n\n Morse Alpha Expeditions\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”68″ ][cs_content_seo]Teresa Carey is a US Coast Guard licensed captain, writer, and educator. Teresa is the co-owner of Morse Alpha Expeditions, a coastal and offshore sail-training program in the Atlantic. She has worked aboard a variety of sail and power boats like schooners, motor yachts, sailing yachts, even a lobster boat — as the captain, an educator, delivery crew, and charter-boat captain. She taught for sea programs such as Outward Bound, and has also been a Marine Science educator. Teresa lived aboard a 27ft boat and sailed the northern Atlantic solo for a few years. She has given inspiring talks, such as her 2011 TED talk or 2012 National Women’s Sailing Association Keynote Speaker Address. She is also a science journalist and podcast producer, and she writes for NPR, Buzzfeed, The Smithsonian, and more.
Ben Eriksen Carey holds a 200 Ton US Coast Guard Master’s License, and 500 ton Mate. He is co-owner of Morse Alpha Expeditions, a coastal and offshore sail-training program. He has worked aboard schooners, tugboats, sailing and motor yachts — as captain, mate, and even dishwasher. Ben has a long list of maritime certifications including safety, firefighting, medical, etc. He began his sea life as a clammer in Stonybrook Harbor, NY. Ben pursued a degree in Human Ecology from Connecticut College with a focus in marine biology. In 1992 Ben attended the Sea Education Association (SEA) program, which sparked his love for sailing. He lived aboard Elizabeth, his 28ft cutter, while chasing his girlfriend Teresa’s 27ft sloop, Daphne for several years. It worked, because now they are married. He is excited to teach cruising and sailing again this summer with Morse Alpha Expeditions.\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_div_2][cs_element_image _id=”69″ ][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”70″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”71″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”72″ ][cs_element_raw_content _id=”73″ ][cs_content_seo]\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_headline _id=”74″ ][cs_content_seo]ONLINE CLASS REGISTRATION\n\nTuesday, January 28th, 2025
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