Marine Survey – What should a boat owner do to ensure a clean Marine Survey?
The Murray Yacht Sales Team has observed thousands of marine surveys over the past 50+ years serving the Gulf Coast. In the post below, you will find best practices to…
Vessel Registration – why Vessel State abbreviations can be different from USPS State abbreviations
If you find yourself in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, looking across the harbor at a vessel with State Registration letters on the bow beginning MI (the USPS abbreviation for Michigan), you…
Log Book – New Orleans, LA to Bay St. Louis, MS & Back – by Boat, by Train…
Crew Log, S/V Painkiller, Beneteau Oceanis 55Location: Delivery; New Orleans, Louisiana, Municipal Yacht Harbor, 30° 01.522′ N, 90° 07.091′ W, at West End to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi 30° 18.624′…
Gulf Coast State’s Title, Registration, Sales & Use Tax on Vessels
Florida Florida imposes a 6% state sales and use tax on vessel purchases, but caps the maximum total tax liability at $18,000. This means any vessel purchased for…
Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor – Boater’s Guide
There are marinas that simply provide dockage, and then there are marinas that become part of your entire boating lifestyle. Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor falls firmly into the second…
Sunset Landing Dry Storage – Boater’s Guide
With convenient access and affordable rates, Sunset Landing stands out as the premier marine dry storage facility in the Pass Christian area. This Dry-Stack facility is perfect for our local…