This Halloween, we’re not just hunting ghosts - we’re helping boat buyers and lenders avoid the skeletons hiding in plain sight. Whether it’s a sunken past, undisclosed accident damage, or a history of shady sales, vessels with a hidden history can create serious problems after purchase. And the worst part? Most of the time, you … Continue reading Spooky Scary Skeletons: What’s Lurking Beneath the Deck?
Caroline Mantel Joins Sea Tow Foundation’s Boating Safety Advisory Council
We are proud to share that our Director of Business Development, and long-time advocate for safer waterways, Caroline Mantel, has been selected to serve on the Sea Tow Foundation’s Boating Safety Advisory Council. This council brings together leaders from across the marine industry who share a single goal, helping more people enjoy boating safely and … Continue reading Caroline Mantel Joins Sea Tow Foundation’s Boating Safety Advisory Council
Moving IAMI Forward: Board Strategy, Training Wins, and How to Get Involved
Earlier this month I spent several days in Tulsa with the International Association of Marine Investigators Board of Directors, planning how we can continue to move IAMI forward. As Second Vice President, I am incredibly proud of the momentum around membership growth, education, and collaboration with partners across the marine industry. What we worked on … Continue reading Moving IAMI Forward: Board Strategy, Training Wins, and How to Get Involved
Fraud in Marine Lending
When AI Makes Fraud Look Real: Takeaways from NMLA During last month’s National Marine Lenders Association conference in Coeur d’Alene, our Director of Business Development and NMLA Board Member, Caroline Mantel, led a session on fraud in marine lending. To make the risks real, she ran a live experiment. Caroline asked ChatGPT to generate a … Continue reading Fraud in Marine Lending
2024 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
Every quarter, Boat History Report compiles the number of new titles being issued in Florida, and compares them to previous months and years. These graphs and statistics include both new boat sales and pre-owned boats being sold and titled to new owners. These numbers reflect the number of boat sales taking place in Florida and … Continue reading 2024 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
2023 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
Every quarter, Boat History Report compiles the number of new titles being issued in Florida, and compares them to previous months and years. These graphs and statistics include both new boat sales and pre-owned boats being sold and titled to new owners. These numbers reflect the number of boat sales taking place in Florida and … Continue reading 2023 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
2021 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
In 2021, 231,030 boats were sold and titled in Florida. Every 2 months, Boat History Report compiles the number of new titles being issued in Florida, and compares them to previous months and years. These graphs and statistics include both new boat sales and pre-owned boats being sold and titled to new owners. These numbers … Continue reading 2021 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
2022 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
Every 2 months, Boat History Report compiles the number of new titles being issued in Florida, and compares them to previous months and years. These graphs and statistics include both new boat sales and pre-owned boats being sold and titled to new owners. These numbers reflect the number of boat sales taking place in Florida … Continue reading 2022 Boat Sales in Florida – Boat Industry Data
How do I do a Boat Vin Lookup? – Help!
Are you looking for a boat VIN check? Trying to look up a boat by VIN? Maybe you're trying to lookup a boat by serial number? Or figuring out the year of a boat by VIN? Let's start with the basics. What is a boat VIN? In the boating world, a vehicle's VIN is the … Continue reading How do I do a Boat Vin Lookup? – Help!
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