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…
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…
Waterford Harbor Marina – Boater’s Guide
Nestled on the scenic shores of Clear Lake with quick water access to Galveston Bay, Waterford Harbor stands out as a premier boating destination for Texas mariners. This full-service marina…
Boater’s Guide to Corpus Christi Municipal Marina
Corpus Christi has a way of surprising boaters. You pull into the bay expecting a working-waterfront city, and suddenly you’re tied up in one of the most convenient, walkable marinas…
Boater’s Guide to St. Petersburg Municipal Marina
St. Petersburg Municipal Marina sits at the heart of downtown St. Petersburg’s waterfront, just steps from our new West Florida office and the revitalized St. Pete Pier. Surrounded by the…
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,…
Electric Propulsion on Oceanis 34.1 Offers Clean, Quiet Cruising
BENETEAU continues to push forward with sustainable innovations, and that includes the Oceanis 34.1’s all-electric propulsion system developed in collaboration with Torqeedo Electric. Designed for sailors who want a quieter,…
Boater’s Guide to Barber Marina – Elberta, Alabama
Tucked away just north of Orange Beach, Alabama, Barber Marina is one of the most unique marinas in the country. Far more than just a place to dock your boat…
Boater’s Guide to Pier 121 Marina – Lake Lewisville, Texas
Everything’s bigger in Texas — and Pier 121 Marina proves it. Located on the shores of Lake Lewisville, just north of Dallas, Pier 121 is one of the largest and…