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…
Boater’s Guide to Orleans Marina
Also known as the Levee Board Marina, Orleans Marina is central to the West End of New Orleans and one of the best-protected marinas on Lake Pontchartrain. For years, boaters…
Port Houston’s State-of-the-Art Electric Tour Vessel
Port Houston is charting a new course in maritime sustainability with the announcement of a 73-foot electric tour vessel that will replace the nearly 70-year-old M/V Sam Houston. Since 1958,…
Louisiana Now Caps Sales Tax on Boats & Yachts – Here’s What You Need To Know
Louisiana has taken a big step to remain competitive with Florida and Texas for boat buyers: effective July 1, 2025, the combined state and local sales and use tax on…
New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor – Pier Chart & Boater’s Guide
Nestled along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, the New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor is a premier destination for boaters looking for a safe and convenient place to dock. With modern…
Geographic Exposure – Total Gulf Coast Coverage
When it comes to yachting expertise on the Gulf Coast, Murray Yacht Sales stands alone. With over 50 years of experience and strategic coverage from Corpus Christi, Texas to Naples,…
LMA Marina Master Plan Report – Orleans Marina and South Shore Harbor
New Orleans, Louisiana At the Lakefront Management Authority Board of Commissioners‘ October 2024 meeting, the Marina Master Plan for the Orleans Marina (Orleans Levee Board Marina) & South Shore Harbor…
Listen to the “Out to Lunch Podcast” featuring Murray Yacht Sales!
Thank you to It’s New Orleans Out to Lunch for the opportunity to share our insights and experiences in an ever-changing yacht sales industry. This episode was a fun one…
J/45 video review by Yachting World
Click to learn more about the new J/45 from J Boats New J/45 Review Effortless, Enjoyable Sailing The J/45 is a true sailing yacht, designed and built for the sea by…