I visited Florida in late January and spent time in the southwest (Naples and Marco, Sanibel, and Captiva Islands) and the southeast (Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Miami Beach, and Boca Raton). Among many other things, I learned about boat-buying. (“Ships” for you retired Navy personnel!) The biggest key is to have your finances in order. The […]
Buying Boats: a Quick Guide
21 March, 2016-Blog
In Praise of the Boathouse – Part II
12 August, 2015-Blog
I received a few questions about boathouses and other lakefront property issues after Monday’s post. Though I am not a county building inspector or a DNR official, let’s see if I can shed some more light on boathouse construction and repair. I’ll touch on some of those other questions, too. What is a “wet” and […]
In Praise of the Boathouse
10 August, 2015-Blog
Previously a source of frustration for Wisconsin lakefront property owners, boathouse regulations and enforcement are finally getting rolled back to more reasonable levels. Grandfathered buildings are in less danger, “wet” boathouse owners suffer less harassment and oversight, and all boathouse owners are enjoying the benefits on a friendlier DNR! A quick lesson on how […]