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Possible Tax Deductions When You Buy a Houseboat

Do you dream of living on the sea? The IRS may be able to help you make that dream a reality.

“If you navigate several Internal Revenue Code Sections successfully, you can deduct interest on a boat loan as second-home mortgage interest.” (Can you ride a rising tide of deductions?)

With all of the housing market woes, there are still some ways that homeowners can get a break. However, make sure that you read the stipulations carefully and follow them to the letter.

Getting a mortgage interest deduction when you buy a houseboat is only an option for people who itemize their deductions. And any boat that you want to use to qualify as a second home must have features that are standard for living quarters (berth, bathroom and galley). Even if you claim you do not need all of this to live, the government will likely not accept your claim to a mortgage interest deduction if your home at sea does not have these things.

Also remember that boats do not tend to appreciate in values as a home on land can. So while you do not have to pay property taxes on a houseboat, you also are not able to deduct that expense as you can for a house on land.

Boats have long been used as instruments of both transport and commerce. More often than not these functions have been combined.  Many people bought passage aboard ships that were also being used to send good from one place to another.

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Royals Launch a Boat

When boats were the primary instruments of travel and commerce over great distances, the launching of a boat was a very important occasion. Dignitaries and common folk would be on hand to celebrate and to give their best wishes to the new vessel. People really counted on boats to bring supplies, defend a country’s military interests,  and to bring news from afar.

Those who follow British royalty and take great interest in the country’s princess-in-waiting were paying attention when Prince William and Kate Middleton were on hand to launch and dedicate a lifeboat in Wales.

This was the couple’s first appearance after announcing their engagement. Middleton was the guest of honor and she was the one who poured champagne over the lifeboat.

When you buy a boat, will you celebrate? You may not want to actually pour champagne on your new boat, but you should do something special to commemorate the occasion.

Building a boat was once a grand undertaking; now you can search online to find the boat that you want.  We specialize in boat classified ads, and it has made us a leader in the field. With new listings being added to our site every day, you will want to check back often.

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Life on a Houseboat Can be Grand

The New York Times profiled a Swiss textile designer who after seeing people living in houseboats in the Nile River in Egypt in the 1970s, decided this was the way he wanted to live. At that time, he rented a houseboat. Although he enjoyed it, he later moved to accommodations on the soil and raised a family. Nowadays the children are grown and this designer is back in a floating home, albeit a stationary one because the houseboat he bought does not have an engine.

Being a designer, he knew how to make the most of the space and spent half a year refurbishing his houseboat. Some of his improvements included making it possible to install air-conditioning on part of the boat and making the small kitchen functional.

He summed up his houseboat lifestyle in a rather philosophical way: “Living on the water reminds you that, like the river, our lives are always moving.”

You don’t need to live on the Nile to have a floating home. If you’ve thought about living on the water, you can buy a houseboat. And it is likely that one you buy will have an engine, so you can travel with all the comforts of home.

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Boat Ownership Requires Time and Money

The old saying is that ‘time is money’ but when it comes to boat ownership, the two are not the same. When you are thinking that you want to buy a boat, you need to examine how much you have of both and factor that into your decision. Boat ownership requires a commitment of both time and money.

Once you know that you have the necessary funds to buy a boat, you then have to think over whether you have the time to be a boat owner. You have to be able to commit time to not only boat maintenance, but also to using your boat. That’s right–you have to make time for fun in your boat because you don’t want to let it sit unused.

If you are the type of person who has access to water, who enjoys spending time on the water and is knowledgeable about boating, you may be ready to take on boat ownership. You can even buy a boat online.

If, however, you already bought a boat and realize that you are not a true boating enthusiast, you can sell your boat online to someone else who is ready to take the plunge.

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Special Online Features Lure Boat Buyers

The boating season may be wrapping up in northern climes, but boating is a year-round sport in sunny southern waters. Sun lovers can find some great boat bargains at online classified ad sites like Boatline.com. Northerners who are preparing to upgrade their craft next spring or who would rather sell their boat than pay winter storage fees are already listing their boats for sale on Boatline.

Boatline’s generous free ad policy — on Boatline your classified boat ad runs free for the first 4 weeks — is attracting many private boat sellers and boat dealers willing to offer generous discounts to generate fast sales. For boat buyers, this means more boats to choose from and greater bargains. Smart boat shoppers use Boatline’s helpful search features to save and track their favorite online ads. Our handy Auto-Notify feature ensures that you’ll be notified the instant a new ad posts that meets their search criteria.

A national leader in online classified advertising, Boatline makes it easy to buy or sell your boat online. Both boat buyers and sellers will find plenty of helpful tips and valuable links on our website. Boatline’s listings cover the full range of recreational boats, including power boats. sailboats, fishing boats, personal watercraft, dinghies, pontoon boats, houseboats and much more. If it floats, you’ll probably find it for sale on Boatline.com!

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How to Make Your Online Boat Ad ‘Pop’

With thousands of online boat ads running on Boatline.com, it can be hard to make your ad stand out from the competition. Online boat sellers need to create an ad that will “pop” when potential buyers scan a page of online boat ads. To attract the immediate attention of potential boat buyers, sellers need to create an ad that says, “Look at me!”

There are 5 things boat sellers can do to make sure boat buyers check out their ads first:

  1. Take a great photo of your boat underway or anchored in the water and use it as the thumbnail buyers see when they first view your ad listing.
  2. Add bold type to your online boat ad. Bold ads stand out in a field of gray, attracting buyers’ eyes. At just $5, bolding your free Boatline ad is a cheap way to drive traffic to your ad.
  3. Add bold red type to your online boat ad. Red always attracts attention. Our eyes are trained to seek out the color red. It costs just $10 to bold your boat ad in red, a real bargain.
  4. Make your boat ad a state search featured picture ad. For just $20 for 12 weeks, your ad one of the first viewed when buyers search for boats in your state. 
  5. For best exposure, make your online boat ad a home page featured picture ad, a real bargain at $30 for 12 weeks.

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Pontoon Boats Offer Relaxing Family Fun

Pontoon boats are the perfect vacation antidote to the busy, over-scheduled, over-programmed activites that typify American family life. Board a pontoon boat for a cruise down a scenic local river or across a beautiful lake and you can feel the stress ooze away with each put-put-put of the motor. Pontoon boating has become a popular family activity on America’s recreational lakes and waterways.

Pontoon boating is ideal for family boating excursions. Pontoon boats offer plenty of space for family and friends, picnic coolers, water toys, even the family dog. Many families load up to spend a day on the water. Pontoon boats are a versatile launch point for a host of enjoyable family activities.

  •  Use your pontoon boat as a swim platform or give the kids a ride on a towed inflatable.
  • Bait some hooks and indulge in a few hours of leisurely fishing, beer and snacks at the ready.
  • Cruise across the lake to explore small islands or spend at day at a secluded beach.
  • Putter slowly near the shore and watch for wildlife and migrating birds.
  • Enjoy ringside seats to local boat races or fireworks.
  • Take a relaxing sunset cruise.

Pontoon boating lets you and your family power down and enjoy life in the slow lane for a change. Buying a pontoon boat is an investment in family fun and leisurely relaxation. You’ll find a wealth of wonderful pontoon boats to choose from on Boatline.com.

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Plastiki Makes It Across Pacific; Arrives in Sydney

The Plastiki has finally stumbled into port, arriving in Sydney, Australia after a harrowing 4-month cruise across the Pacific to the cheers of its jubilant crew. Built of 12,500 recycled plastic bottles, the unique 60-foot sailboat set out from San Francisco on March 20. Its mission was to raise awareness of the plastic waste that litters the oceans and show that it could be effectively recycled.

Recycled, natural and environmentally-friendly materials were used in every aspect of the boat’s design. The plastic soda bottles that formed the boat’s hull and deck were cemented together with an organic glue made from cashews and sugar cane. A recycled irrigation pipe served as its mast. Plastiki was also an experiment in green energy. Ship systems and communication were powered by solar panels and windmills.

The boat completed its voyage a bit bedraggled but still largely intact after weathering several fierce storms during its epic 8,000-nautical mile ocean crossing. To get a better idea of just how amazing this expedition was, check out the photo gallery on the Plastiki website. Would you have sailed this across the ocean?

You may not find a boat as unique as Plastiki on Boatline.com, but you will find some amazing bargains on new and used boats of all types.

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Power Boats Satisfy Need for Speed

Rooster tails filling the air with thick mist, sleek power boats roared down the Detroit River last weekend at the 101st American Power Boat Association Gold Cup. Skimming the water’s surface on delicate hydrofoils like water spiders flitting after prey, the brightly-painted power boats reached speeds pushing 158 mph in boating’s equivalent to Indy’s Formula One auto racing. 

After a memorable series of crowd-pleasing heats, Dave Villwock emerged victorious, capturing his eighth Gold Cup and 60th career win. Sunday’s win puts Villwock in the running to tie Bill Muncey’s record 62 wins and brings him closer to challenging Chip Hanauer’s record 11 Gold Cups.

Power boats are all about the need for speed. People who want to spend a quiet day on the water immersed in nature buy sail boats. Folks who like their boating adventures to have a purpose (or who need an excuse to relax in the sun undisturbed) buy fishing boats. But boaters who love the adrenaline rush of knifing through the waves and slamming into the swells buy power boats.

What power boat owner hasn’t imagined himself throttling past 100 to see just how fast he really can cross the lake? What power boat owner doesn’t love to spin the wheel and send a rooster tail shooting up into the sky? Power boats allow boat owners to live their James Bond dreams. Putter sedately out of the no wake zone and it’s time to shove the throttle and fly!

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Why You Should Buy Your Boat Online

More than 80% of people shopping for a new vehicle begin their search online, according to a survey by J.D. Powers & Associates. Boat buyers like the no-pressure luxury the Internet provides while they check out articles about different types of boats and read about the experiences other people have had boating. Boat buyers enjoy sitting in their family rooms, cruising the online boat ads without the pressure of a sales rep breathing down their neck. Shopping for a boat online is an enjoyable experience that lets you dawdle and daydream without embarrassment over luxury yachts that are a bit beyond your financial reach before you get down to business.

By bringing together in one place ads for power boats, pontoon boats, sailboats, fishing boats,  houseboats, dinghies and personal watercraft, online classified ad websites make it easy for boat buyers to check out and compare the features of many different types of boats. Best of all, once you decide what kind of boat you want to buy, online sites like Boatline expand your selection beyond your local marina or boat dealers, allowing you to take advantage of boat bargains across the country.

To view thousands of boats for sale and see how easy it is to buy a boat online, visit Boatline.com today.

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