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Selling Your Boat
BY CHRIS CASWELL
YOU’VE HAD GREAT fun with your boat, but the time has come to move on to a boat that is (choose one): larger, faster, shinier, newer. She’s been your best friend but you’ve got “boat fever” and, if you’re like most boatowners, you’ll trade up on a regular basis. All those new boats at the boatshows caught your eye but, before a new boat arrives in your slip, you have to sell the old one.
Here are ten tips to make your boat a fast seller. 1. Clean. It’s a natural human trait: we draw conclusions based on visual evidence. When a potential buyer walks up to your boat and sees ratty docklines, it’s clear that you don’t take care of essentials. When the buyer looks into the bilge and sees rusty brown water, you obviously aren’t a good boatkeeper. If he pulls an engine dipstick and sees dirty black gunk, well, what would you think about the engine condition?
I know that when I see a boat that is a floating ghetto, two things come to mind. First, I automatically assume that maintenance is equally shoddy on all the systems and, second, I think about making a low-ball offer.
Any yacht broker will tell you the first 30 seconds aboard are the most important and, if your buyer sees a sparkling boat, it’s already half sold. In real estate, the three most important words in a home are “location, location, location”. For boats, it’s “looks, looks, looks”. On the outside, now is the time to wax the hull, polish the metal to a gleam, and add a coat of fresh varnish. Teak decks shouldn’t be gray, and non-slip surfaces shouldn’t have stains, either. A small investment in maintenance can earn you thousands in resale value. Inside, give your boat a good spring cleaning. If you have carpet, a shampoo will remove the dirt and stains that you don’t even notice anymore. Curtains and upholstery need cleaning, too, especially if you have pets or smokers aboard. In the galley, it’s particularly important to clean the stove and oven to get rid of the spills and crumbs from last season, because many women look at the stove to see how well the boat is maintained. Empty out the refrigerator, clean it thoroughly, and leave an open box of baking soda to remove the odor of that onion you forgot months ago.
Wipe down the cabinets and bulkheads using a household cleaner and I guarantee: you’ll be shocked by the color of the cloth. Tip: Leave sheets of scented fabric softener in drawers and lockers, so that they have the flavor of fresh laundry when a buyer opens them.
When you’re cleaning, don’t just think about the broad strokes, such as the hull or deck, but get down to the details, too. Nothing makes a worse first impression than a once-yellow shore cord that is a sticky-icky blackish color.
And, yes, cleaning means the bilge, too. If it’s really grim, call in some professionals who can steam or pressure wash it back to pristine.
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2. Good Smelling. Clean is just a start, because your boat has to smell clean and fresh, too. How many times have you stepped below into a funky aroma that combines oil, mildew, dirty bilge and a nasty head into a scent that is guaranteed to kill a sale.
Cleaning your boat thoroughly is a good start, but pay particular attention to the head, where it needs to look and smell like the day the boat launched. Empty the holding tank, and add chemicals to neutralize any aroma. Make sure you leave ports or hatches open to air the boat thoroughly. Think about how inviting it feels when you’re looking at boats in a boatshow, and make yours the same.
3. De-Junkify. The old joke is that a boat is a hole in the water, but the truth is that we throw junk, not money, into it. If you were to open every locker today, you’d be astounded at the useless stuff you have aboard. Empty WD-40 cans, bent shackles, gaskets that fit nothing aboard, all the stuff that had to be tossed somewhere but which never left. Why do we fill galley drawers with stray corks, because no one ever loses corks. Archaeologists would have a field day aboard any modern yacht.
Empty lockers look much larger and you’ll find that many of the odors you’ve been fighting emanate from the grungy stuff in lockers. Clean the lockers, and the aroma goes, too. When you get them emptied, it would be a good idea to throw a coat of white paint in there, too. You want your buyer to think you have immense amounts of stowage space because, as you know, there is never enough. 4: De-Personalize> Take off all your personal gear, too, because you want the potential buyers to start thinking about her as their boat. Personal photographs: gone. Lipstick and shaving cream in the head: gone. Not only will this get rid of personal attachments, but it makes the boat larger, too.
Don’t forget the hanging lockers while you’re getting your gear off. A locker full of someone else’s aromatic foul weather jackets isn’t conducive to a sale.
This is also the time to remove anything that doesn’t go with the sale. Too many million-dollar sales have been queered at the eleventh hour by the question of who gets the $100 barometer. Don’t pillage the boat, but take anything with a personal sentiment and leave the rest. Tip: take the toaster and blender from the galley. They date the boat, make the counters look crowded, and are probably dirty, too.
5. Fix: I’ve always found it amusing that the only time everything works perfectly on my boats is when I put them up for sale. No boat larger than a dinghy sells without a survey these days, so it’s better to fix things before that point.
Now is the time to cure that erratic windshield wiper because Murphy’s Law says that a buyer is going to flip that one particular switch. Sure, you lived with it, but the buyer only sees an example of poor maintenance.
Make sure the fire extinguishers are current, the lifejackets legal, and the flares within their expire dates.
When it comes to the canvas on board, if yours is worn or tired, you have two choices: remove it or repair/replace it. Remove anything that isn’t necessary to the sale to cut your replacement costs. But a Bimini top is expected so either repair the frozen snaps or, if the top is marginal, replace it.
I shouldn’t have to say this, but make sure the engines start promptly. Many sales have been lost because a battery was drained and the engine wouldn’t fire. Tune the engines and charge the batteries, because you want to impress the buyer with engines that fire instantly.
Speaking of engines, now is the time to think about having your engine steamed to get rid of all the oil. The downside is that it will show the bare spots that rust immediately. You’ll want to wire-brush them and touch them up with the engine enamel. Don’t---ever---just paint over everything. That’s a red flag for buyers and surveyors alike. They both assume you’re hiding something.
When it comes to electronics, you’re probably best leaving them, rather than trying to upgrade them. Every buyer has different tastes in brands and types so, if your electronics are old or tired, you might want to make it clear that you’re giving the buyer a rebate of x-thousand dollars for new electronics of his choice. That’s turning a negative into a positive, and he’ll start dreaming about all the new black boxes he can buy…for your former boat.
If you had the engines or gear rebuilt professionally, get the receipts and make them available. You need to prove that your engines or generator have a certain number of hours, or that the air conditioning was rebuilt on this date. Again, this is reassuring to the buyer.
6. History/Photos: Sure, a boat can sell on its own but, with a little work, you can add immensely to the sale price. Some of the smartest buyers I’ve seen have assembled a notebook, providing all the details on the boat: history, upgrades, inventory, systems. Some have included tearsheets from positive magazine reviews of the boat, others have listed the voyages taken. This is, plain and simple, a selling tool. Tip: you might include some ads for similar boats… that are more expensive, of course!
The same thing applies to photography. I’m always astounded, in this age of digital cameras, that so many brokerage photos look like they used a Polaroid from the ‘60s. Get good, well-lit photos of every area of your boat, from saloon to cabins and heads. This means the engineroom, cockpit, foredeck and, if there is one, the flybridge. Get detail shots of the electrical panel, electronics, and don’t forget the tender, too.
7. Survey. There are many who say that having a survey before you sell your boat is an unnecessary expense, but I think that it’s worth every penny. First, there’s going to be a survey because your buyer is smart and, besides, it’s required for insurance and financing.
More important, though, is that it gives you a chance to fix things for a few dollars that might take thousands off the selling price. You’ll get a preview of what the buyer’s surveyor is going to find wrong, and you can make them right.
Now is not the time to stint on fixing
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things found on the survey. Sure, it may cost you a hundred dollars to fi x the compass light but the buyer’s surveyor may suggest taking off a thousand dollars because all the compass might be bad, too. It’s better to cure it now, on your terms.
8. Price. Most people don’t realize it but there are, of course, three prices: the seller’s price, the buyer’s price, and the fair market value. Your starting point should be the market value because owners invariably overvalue their boats. See at what price similar boats with similar equipment are selling, and then price yours aggressively, because you don’t want to be on the market for months. You want to be in your new boat.
You can’t do anything about the buyer’s idea of the price, but if he makes an offer fairly close to what you are asking, grab the money and run. You can make up any difference when you buy your next boat. Experienced yacht brokers shake their heads with tales of clients who held out for a few bucks more and lost a sale, only to have their boats languish for months longer on the market. No, you shouldn’t take a bath on your boat, but don’t be penny-foolish.
9. Props. I left this for last because you have to get all the previous items in order, but you should imagine your boat as a stage and you need to add props to make it convincing. Don’t go overboard, but a few items can make all the difference.
For example, the dining table should be set for a nice dinner. If you’re leaving your plates aboard, so much the better. Placemats, dishes, wine glasses. Have you ever seen a brochure for a new boat that didn’t have the dining table decorated invitingly?
The same for the staterooms. Don’t leave the mattresses bare: a cheerful and inexpensive comforter, with a couple of matching pillows turns a prison cell into an inviting getaway. In the head, hang one towel on the bar or it will look too stark.
Don’t go overboard with vases and décor: that’s what you removed to make the boat look large. Perhaps a book or two on a shelf, a magazine on the coffee table. Lived in but not overloaded is the goal.
10. Enjoy. This is a boat you’ve enjoyed, and it’s now time for her to go to a new owner. This shouldn’t feel like arm-wrestling with Arnold Schwartzeneggar. It should be a good time, when you can start thinking seriously about your next boat.
Saying goodbye to an old friend is always tough but that’s offset by getting top dollar that you can put toward a new dream boat. One thing to remember: there is someone out there who wants your boat.
After all, you did!
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Since 1974, “The Crow’s Nest” has been a leader in brokerage yacht and boat sales. Their three waterfront offices span the entire US west coast from Seattle to San Diego. Similarly, their yacht marketing footprint runs the gamut of prominent online and traditional channels, from print advertising, to multiple websites, social media, email marketing campaigns, and of course–boat shows.
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In October 2010, the Seattle office was purchased by three senior sales staff members. With over 80 years of combined experience and an acute knowledge of local boating in the Northwest, the new owners were poised with all the tools needed to tailor their business to the needs of their customers.
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Born and raised in Seattle, Dan Wood began his marine industry career serving, for five years, as an alternate skipper and engineer fishing king crab in the Bering Sea. Later running a boatyard in Seattle, he serviced as a dealer corporate account for two well-established yacht lines. He was offered a job at the dealership and sold boats for seven years. Dan took a project management position building a 115-foot tri-deck yacht. Dan got his captain’s license and piloted the yacht for many years. In 2000 Dan delivered a yacht to the Crow’s Nest in Newport Beach, CA, discovered that the owners planned on opening a Seattle office, and then joined their brokerage business, ultimately becoming a partner owner in October 2010.
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“I have been boating as long as I can remember. Fishing with my Dad in Montana, then moving to Oregon in 1961 we fished, waterskied, and cruised the Columbia River. In 1985, my wife and I bought our first flybridge cruiser. From then on we spent every bit of our time on the water that we could. I have been in the boating business since 1989 with Pier Fun Yacht Center in Oregon. In 2002, we purchased Diamond Yacht Sales in Blaine, WA. Sold the brokerage and retired in 2010. Now I’m proud to be back working with the crew of Crow’s Nest Yacht Sales in Seattle. If you are looking for a Power or Sail Yacht, It would be a privilege to be your broker!”
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W.D. “Bill” Schock started building Schock Sail boats in Newport Beach,California in 1946. Enjoying much success as a boat builder, he expanded his production to a facility in Santa Ana while allowing the business of sales and services to remain in Newport Beach in the Cannery Village. In 1962, Schock Boats became a dealer for Boston Whaler in southern California. Grady White followed in 1988. Today, Schock continues to sell Grady-White, HCB Yachts, Jeanneau Powerboats and Invincible Catamarans.
W.D. “Bill” Schock started building Schock Sail boats in Newport Beach,California in 1946. Enjoying much success Steve and Ruth Schock operate Schock Boats at their new as a boat builder, he expanded his production to a facility in Huntington Harbor location on Pacifi c Coast Highway between Santa Ana while allowing the business of sales and services Peter’s Landing and the Simple Green building. Today, Schock to remain in Newport Beach in the Cannery Village. Boats has one of the largest inventories of new and used GradyWhite fi shing boats and Jeanneau Powerboats in all of California. HCB Yachts is their newest addition to the product line featuring the largest and fi nest quality center console boats in the industry. Steve and Ruth, as well as their staff, are always available to their clients. Every salesperson at Schock Boats is licensed and bonded for new and used boat sales. The Service team has received numerous customer services awards from Grady White, Yamaha and Mercury. Schock Boats services all that it sells.
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In 1962, Schock Boats became a dealer for Boston Whaler in southern California. Grady White followed in 1988. Today, Schock continues to sell Grady-White, HCB Yachts, Jeanneau Powerboats and Invincible Catamarans. W.D. “Bill” Schock started building Schock Sail boats in Newport Beach,California in 1946. Enjoying much success as a boat builder, he expanded his production to a facility in Santa Ana while allowing the business of sales and services to remain in Newport Beach in the Cannery Village. Steve and Ruth Schock operate Schock Boats at their Newport Beach on-the-water location and newer Huntington Harbour location on Pacific Coast Highway between Peter’s Landing and the Simple Green building. Today, Schock Boats has one of the largest inventories of new and used Grady-White fishing boats and Jeanneau Powerboats in all of California. HCB Yachts is their newest addition to the product line featuring the largest and finest quality center console boats in the industry. Steve and Ruth, as well as their staff, are always available to their clients. Every salesperson at Schock Boats is licensed and bonded for new and used boat sales. The Service team has received numerous customer services awards from Grady White, Yamaha Mercury. Schock Boats services all that it sells.
W.D. “Bill” Schock started building Schock Sail boats in In 1962, Schock Boats became a dealer for Boston Whaler in southern California. Grady White followed in 1988. Today, Newport Beach,California in 1946. Enjoying much success Schock continues to sell Grady-White, HCB Yachts, Jeanneau as a boat builder, he expanded his production to a facility in Powerboats and Invincible Catamarans. Santa Ana while allowing the business of sales and services to remain in Newport Beach in the Cannery Village. Steve and Ruth Schock operate Schock Boats at their Newport Beach on-the-water location and newer Huntington Harbour location on Pacific Coast Highway between Peter’s Landing and the Simple Green building. Today, Schock Boats has one of the largest inventories of new and used Grady-White fishing boats and Jeanneau Powerboats in all of California. HCB Yachts is their newest addition to the product line featuring the largest and finest quality center console boats in the industry. Steve and Ruth, as well as their staff, are always available to their clients. Every salesperson at Schock Boats is licensed and bonded for new and used boat sales. The Service team has received numerous customer services awards from Grady White, Yamaha Mercury. Schock Boats services all that it sells.
W.D. “Bill” Schock started building Schock Sail boats in In 1962, Schock Boats became a dealer for Boston Whaler in southern California. Grady White followed in 1988. Today, Newport Beach,California in 1946. Enjoying much success Schock continues to sell Grady-White, HCB Yachts, Jeanneau as a boat builder, he expanded his production to a facility in Powerboats and Invincible Catamarans. Santa Ana while allowing the business of sales and services to remain in Newport Beach in the Cannery Village. Steve and Ruth Schock operate Schock Boats at their Newport Beach on-the-water location and newer Huntington Harbour location on Pacific Coast Highway between Peter’s Landing and the Simple Green building. Today, Schock Boats has one of the largest inventories of new and used Grady-White fishing boats and Jeanneau Powerboats in all of California. HCB Yachts is their newest addition to the product line featuring the largest and finest quality center console boats in the industry. Steve and Ruth, as well as their staff, are always available to their clients. Every salesperson at Schock Boats is licensed and bonded for new and used boat sales. The Service team has received numerous customer services awards from Grady White, Yamaha Mercury. Schock Boats services all that it sells.
In 1962, Schock Boats became a dealer for Boston Whaler in southern California. Grady White followed in 1988. Today, Schock continues to sell Grady-White, HCB Yachts, Jeanneau Powerboats and Invincible Catamarans. Steve and Ruth Schock operate Schock Boats at their Newport Beach on-the-water location and newer Huntington Harbour location on Pacific Coast Highway between Peter’s Landing and the Simple Green building. Today, Schock Boats has one of the largest inventories of new and used Grady-White fishing boats and Jeanneau Powerboats in all of California. HCB Yachts is their newest addition to the product line featuring the largest and finest quality center console boats in the industry. Steve and Ruth, as well as their staff, are always available to their clients. Every salesperson at Schock Boats is licensed and bonded for new and used boat sales. The Service team has received numerous customer services awards from Grady White, Yamaha Mercury. Schock Boats services all that it sells.
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Worth Avenue Yachts is a world-class yacht brokerage firm founded by industry professionals specializing in luxury yacht sales, private yacht vacations and new yacht construction.
This year marks Worth Avenue Yachts’ 10th anniversary. Founded in 2011 by Michael Mahan and Brian Tansey, Worth Avenue Yachts has established the industry standard for advancing the team approach and providing unparalleled service to our clients. A testament to this success is the large number of industry-leading professionals that make up Worth Avenue Yachts’ team. Despite last year’s surprises and challenges, our team was able to pivot and adapt selling over 5,000 linear feet in yachts and booking over 700 days in world-wide charters. Our yacht intelligence, digital marketing, and ability to stay ahead of future opportunities has secured our position as a leader in the industry.
List with Worth: Market your yacht properly by listing with your team at Worth Avenue Yachts to insure a quick sale at a great price. Worth Avenue Yachts consistently sells yachts faster than the industry average and is the first choice for hundreds of owners looking to sell their yacht.
Buying a Yacht: Our experienced, knowledgeable, and licensed team is poised and ready to assist you with your next yacht purchase. We work closely with the global yachting community and our in-house agents to promote our yachts for maximum exposure to clients worldwide.
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Bay Yachts, Inc. opened their doors in June of 1995 and is one of the most respected yacht brokerages on the West Coast. Broker/President, Marc Bay CPYB, began his yacht sales career in the tiny Delta burgh of Walnut Grove. Within a couple of years, Marc decided to move to the “big city” and found a location in Downtown Stockton; eventually expanding to numerous locations, affording the ability to operate worldwide. There are only two states that require licensing and Marc is licensed in both CA and FL.
Marc Bay For sellers, advertising encompasses a wide array of internet and print to get the word out and the staff has an outstanding track record of encouraging offers and finessing them together! For buyers, the staff will work to assure them they have been treated fairly, with respect and that all needed facets have been covered. Lastly, Bay Yachts, Inc. has experienced a level of success that not many brokers have achieved, due to an ability to stay ahead of the market trends in both customer service and business practices. We list and sell an eclectic array of brokerage and new vessels that include both power and sail, from small cruisers and day sailors to megayachts!
We are professional mariners dedicated to your success in buying or selling your yacht. Look to Bay Yachts for the service you desire and deserve.
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Richard Boland Yachts is proud to represent Rivera and Belize Yachts from Australia. Currently, 25 brokerage yachts are available for viewing at our sales docks and can be found on our website or yachtworld.com, boats.com, theyachtmarket.com & yachtsforsalewest.com
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At 53 years in the marine business, Richard has designed and manufactured 50 plus fl oating homes and delivered over 112 new motoryachts including Vikings, Rivieras, Oceans and Activa yachts. Richard offers semi custom design and building. RBYS offers a complete service to buyers and sellers including: fi nancing, insurance, delivery by land or sea, title transfer, captain services for all special functions, hands on boat handling training for owners and all warranty and service needs after delivery. You can take delivery of your New Riviera in Australia & enjoy The Great Barrier Reef. Richard will make all arrangements & get you home when you are ready.
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Located in the same marina for over 30 years, CALIFORNIA YACHT SALES is proud to have created a professional team that is committed to working with you to meet your boating needs. CALIFORNIA YACHT SALES offers a modern marketing platform to meet both buyers’ and sellers’ needs. All new listings receive individual attention including video walk-throughs, professional photography, and multiple modern advertising avenues. We look forward to working hard for you!
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Chuck Hovey Yachts
Brian Hovey is continuing the well-established tradition for high standards set by Chuck Hovey, founder of Chuck Hovey Yachts, “Serving the West Coast Yachting Community for Over 50 years”. Chuck Hovey Yachts is a family owned and operated yacht dealership and brokerage which enables us to provide our customers with flexible and specialized service tailored to their individual needs. Chuck Hovey Yachts is the exclusive West Coast dealer for Fleming Pilothouse Motoryachts 55, 58, 65, 78 and 85 feet and is a full-service yacht brokerage with offices and display slips up to 130’ in Newport Beach, San Diego and Seattle. We are dedicated to sharing our combined knowledge and experience to assist in choosing the right boat for our clients and consummating every sale with honesty, integrity and in a professional manner. Visit us at www.chuckhoveyyachts. com or stop by one of our office locations.
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Bob started sailing over 50 years ago at age 8, began teaching in high school, and earned his UCSG Captain’s License at age 21. Starting in Yacht Brokerage in 1987, he worked for several of the better Brokerages before founding YachtSource in 2001. Today, with over three decades of experience and hundreds of satisfied clients, he can put a lifetime of knowledge and experience to work for you. His expertise will help you make sound decisions before, during, and after the sale. A respected CYBA member, author and top producer, his goal is to provide honest, professional and knowledgeable service….and 100% client satisfaction.
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FISHING INDUSTRY RESPONDS TO OFFSHORE WIND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pacifi c Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association’s released statement called for answers about the effect the wind power would have on the environment and fi shing industry off the California coast.
By: JORDAN B. DARLING
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — On May 25 the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Association released a statement opposing the federal and state government’s push to expedite the process of producing offshore wind energy off the California coast.
The Biden-Harris administration released a statement on May 25 sharing that the Departments of the Interior and Defense along with the State of California had agreed to accelerate the production of wind energy on the central and northern parts of California’s coast, and in an answer the PCFFA released their own statement that voiced concern over what they perceive as a lack of answers and research into the clean energy method and the exclusion of the fishing industry in the decision making process.
“The Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Associations (PCFFA) remains concerned about rushing unproven technology, with unknown impacts to our ocean ecosystem, in locations which were not identified with any meaningful input by the fishing industry,” said Mike Conroy, PCFFA’s executive director in the May 25 press release. “Floating wind turbines have not been deployed in the scale being considered off the California coast. Far too many questions remain unanswered regarding potential impacts to marine life which is dependent on a healthy ecosystem. For example, potential impacts to upwelling, potential impacts of noise generated by construction and operation of an industrial offshore wind farm, and impacts of electromagnetic fields on pacific coast salmon stocks, other important commercial and recreational fish stocks, marine mammals and seabirds are all still unanswered.”
State and federal governments have identified two areas off the coast to build
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the prospective wind farms, Morro Bay and the Humboldt Call Area.
“I believe that a clean energy future is within our grasp in the United States, but it will take all of us and the best-available science to make it happen,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in the May 25 press release from the Biden-Harris administration. “Today’s announcement reflects months of active engagement and dedication between partners who are committed to advancing a clean energy future. The offshore wind industry has the potential to create tens of thousands of good-paying union jobs across the nation, while combating the negative effects of climate change. Interior is proud to be part of an all-of-government approach toward the Biden-Harris administration’s ambitious renewable energy goals.”
The project is part of the administration’s goal to create jobs through the deployment of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030 and California’s goal of carbon-free energy by 2045; these new developments would bring 4.6 GW of energy to the grid and potentially create 25,000 constructions jobs and an additional 7,000 jobs in communities support by the development according to the May 25 Fact Sheet released by the Biden-Harris administration.
Currently there is one wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island with 30 megawatts of electricity capacity with plans for more along the East Coast of the United States, and there are currently 12 European countries that have offshore wind energy projects as of the end of 2020, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is hosting a virtual California Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Force meeting on June 24, the meeting is open to the public. However, the meeting will be held the same day as the June Pacific Fishery Management council. To learn more about BOEM see https://www.boem.gov/. To read the fact sheet about offshore wind energy released by the federal government see https://bit. ly/3ptqT0w, and to learn more about the PCFFA see https://pcffa.org/.
GOVERNOR REDUCES BOAT REGISTRATION FEE INCREASE IN REVISED 2021-22 BUDGET PROPOSAL
After significant input from boating advocates and the community, the proposed fee for the two-year California recreational vessel registration went from $70 in the January proposed 2021-22 budget to $40 in the May revision.
By: LINDSEY GLASGOW
SACRAMENTO— Governor Gavin Newsom has released a revised version of his 202122 budget and included is a reduction in the proposed vessel registration fee increase. The revised May 2021-22 budget increases the cost of the two-year California recreational vessel registration from the current $20 to $40. The previous budget proposal released in January included a 250 percent increase to $70 biennially.
The revised budget would also increase a proposed two-year, $20 million spending level for the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund by $10.7 million over the next four years. The HWRF is the primary fund source for boating programs managed by the California Division of Boating and Waterways.
California State Parks had proposed the registration fee increase to address what staff said will be a $52 million annual deficit in the HWRF and to maintain the current service levels. The increase was proposed as a solution for short term solvency for the fund as the department worked with stakeholders to come up with a long-term solution.
“We’re appreciative of the significant changes,” said Jerry Desmond, Esq., director of Government Relations for Recreational Boaters of California.
RBOC was part of a coalition of boating stakeholders, which also included Boat Owners Association of The United States, the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the Marine Recreation Association, the California Association of Harbor Masters and Port Captains, and the California Yacht Brokers Association, that have been advocating for six key changes to the budget proposal, including significantly reducing the registration fee increase and redirecting a portion of the $107 million in annual boat fuel tax dollars to the HWRF.
The groups had raised concern that of the $107 million boaters pay each year in fuel taxes to the state, only $15 million is provided to the HWRF for programs and services that directly benefit boaters. The rest goes to the State Parks’ general fund, which staff said also benefits boaters.
“I don’t think boaters are opposed to fees but they want to see that’s its going into the programs and projects that are going to help them get out on the water,” said BoatUS Manager of Government Affairs David Kennedy.
RBOC and BoatUS reported more than 4,000 individuals from the boating community also advocated, contacting their California state legislators and the governor’s office asking for a reduced registration fee increase.
“This kind of input really does have an impact on what happens with policies,” said Kennedy. “…Getting that kind of input from the boaters is so important and I think we’re seeing the results of that.”
Desmond said they are continuing to advocate for other budget provisions. As the budget stands now, it establishes a stakeholder process to develop long-term funding approaches to the HWRF over the next few years. Desmond said they are advocating to get that stakeholder process solidified through a statute.
“As we try to stabilize the Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund going forward that the boaters have input into it and we think it’s a much better process,” said RBOC President Winston Bumpus.
Bumpus said they would also like to have an economic impact assessment study done on boating in California.
June 15 is the deadline for the legislature to pass a budget to the governor, who will need sign off on it before the next fiscal year begins on July 1. The provisions included in the budget can still be changed up until it is voted on.
“We’re trying to preserve what the governor has offered and then accomplish more with those other provisions, especially that stakeholder process,” said Desmond.
The assessment is the second of its kind and outlines the current state of the world’s oceans.
By: JORDAN B. DARLING
INTERNATIONAL — A little over a month ago the United Nations released the second World Ocean Assessment, a 500-page document developed with the input of 300 experts that detail the environmental pressures affecting the world’s oceans.
The report is a comprehensive study that builds on the first World Ocean Assessment released in 2015. The two studies outline the state of the world’s oceans, the relationship between the ocean and humanity, and any other social and economic aspects.
“The first World Ocean Assessment marked the first time that an assessment comprehensively covered all aspects of the marine environment, in so doing it provided a strong baseline on the state of our ocean,” said Juliette Babb-Riley, deputy permanent representative of Barbados to the UN, and co-chair of the second cycle of the regular process, in an introductory video posted by the UN. “The second world ocean assessment addresses the gaps identified in the first one as well as emerging trends since the first assessment.”
In an April 21 press release the UN outlined a few key takeaways from the report
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specifically regarding the relationship between ocean science and technology and their critical role in restoring the ocean and the dangers that the ocean is currently facing.
The report notes that sea-level rise is set at an alarming rate, that paired with increased storms and coastal urbanization has led to coastal erosion and flooding.
There is a distinct rise in carbon dioxide emissions leading to acidification, ocean warming, which ocean heat has more than doubled since 1990, and deoxygenation of the oceans leading to an increase in ‘dead zones’ from 400 in 2008 to 700 in 2019. The report saw around 90 percent of mangrove, seagrass, and marsh plant species, and 31 percent of seabird species threatened with extinction.
Environments are heavily affected by litter, marine life is being entangled in it, they are ingesting it, and the level of invasive species that are brought in by it.
Human-mediated movements have introduced roughly 2,000 marine non-indigenous species.
Overfishing has created an estimated annual loss of $89.9 billion in net benefits, and approximately 15 percent of sandy beaches worldwide have seen an average of 1 meter of retreating shorelines in the past 33 years.
Not all is lost, the press release noted that the increase in technology has brought along innovations with positive outcomes like the increased efficiency in energy generation.
The report notes that technology has improved since 2015 leading to the discovery of more than 200 species of fish and 11,000 new invertebrate species like mollusks and crustaceans.
The innovations have also led to the mitigation of some environmental pressures facing oceans, the creation of Marine Protected Areas, and in some regions the improved management of pollution and fisheries.
In the introduction video from the UN, Sylvia Earle, president and chair of Mission Blue, a world alliance dedicated to protecting the ocean, spoke about the importance of understanding the world’s oceans and the relationship they have with humanity.
“The second World Ocean Assessment really is addressing this great gap in our understanding of this most important part of the planet,” said Earle in the UN’s introduction video. “This is the time to step back and dive in and really look at the problems and really look at the solutions and see how the interests of humankind are linked to the ocean.”
The UN noted that this study was written before the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic there was a brief relief on the world’s oceans, but the full implication of the pandemic is still being studied. For more information or to read the full report see the link, https://www. un.org/regularprocess/woa2launch.
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After taking a year off due to the pandemic, the Boats Afl oat Show is back! Always a favorite activity for boaters in sunny Seattle in September, this year it will be THE place to shop for a boat.
In 2020 boat sales in Washington State were on fi re and higher than any time since 2007. Things have not slowed in 2021. Anyone who has been shopping for a boat knows that inventory is low, and boats are selling quickly. The Boats Afl oat Show will streamline and make the shopping experience easier in this challenging market – you can speak with dozens of brokers and compare boats side by side, all in one convenient location.
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