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Vessel Customs Log Form

On October 21, 2011 By

This form is only available as a PDF for your download and copying here.  Make as many copies as you need, printing the first page only (the second page is blank.)

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Cruising the Northwest

On October 21, 2011 By

Here is an illustrated guide (available as a PDF only) to cruising the Northwest from Olympia to Desolation Sound.  It includes several suggested itineraries, cruising tips, harbor recommendations, and restaurant reviews, and is updated every year.

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Successful Charter Boat Ownership

On October 21, 2011 By

 

 Successful Charter Boat Ownership

Joseph D. Coons

For Members and friends of the Bellingham Yacht Club who are considering putting a boat in charter. (PDF here)

 

During the summer of 1993, I put my 43′ Tollycraft aft‐cabin motoryacht into charter service. Since then, I have been [...]

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The BYC Boat Sellers Checklist

On October 21, 2011 By

 THE BYC BOAT SELLER’S CHECKLIST

You want to sell your boat FAST, and for TOP DOLLAR! This “Boat Seller’s Checklist” lists some proven ways for you to improve your boat’s chances of selling, and was written by Joe Coons, a Past Commodore of the Bellingham Yacht Club who was a licensed Master and a [...]

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The Boat Buyer’s Checklist

On October 20, 2011 By

BOAT BUYER’S CHECKLIST    (PDF Version here)

This checklist is written by Joe Coons, Past Commodore, for Members of the Bellingham Yacht Club, for those persons considering purchase of a boat. It is based upon his personal experience as a boat broker for four years in the Bellingham area, as well as his [...]

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