Hawaii Boating Blog

Straight-talk guides for buying and selling boats on Oahu — from the brokerage that picks up the phone.

Aerial view of Ala Wai Harbor full of boats with the Honolulu skyline beyond, Oahu

Where to Keep Your Boat on Oahu: 2026 Slip & Marina Guide

Slip fees, waitlists and moorings at Ala Wai, Ke'ehi, Ko Olina and Kewalo — plus how to lock down moorage before you buy.

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A sailboat off Waikiki with the Honolulu skyline behind, Oahu

Sell Your Boat in Hawaii: Broker vs. FSBO (2026 Guide)

Should you sell it yourself or use a broker on Oahu? Commissions, escrow, paperwork and what each option really costs.

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Best Fishing Boats for Hawaii Waters (2026 Oahu Guide)

Center consoles, pilothouses, sportfishers and cats — the best hulls for Hawaii's deep channels, plus sizing and what to check before you buy.

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Aerial view of the Honolulu waterfront and harbor full of boats, Oahu

Cost of Owning a Boat on Oahu, Hawaii (2026 Guide)

Slip and mooring fees, insurance, DOBOR registration, haul-outs and maintenance — what keeping a boat on Oahu really costs, with a sample yearly budget.

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Catamaran sailing on turquoise water off Oahu

How to Buy a Boat in Hawaii (2026): The Complete Oahu Buyer's Guide

What boats cost here, registration, slip fees, surveys, sea trials, and the local pitfalls that catch first-time buyers.

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How to Sell Your Boat in Hawaii (2026): Broker vs. FSBO & Top Dollar

What selling really costs, broker vs. for-sale-by-owner, pricing, the prep and photos that sell, and a clean closing.

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