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Le Boat's top boating destinations – Our ultimate boating vacation index

By Rachel Jul 9, 2023

Going on a boating trip is an incredibly exciting experience. When you rent a boat, you’re free to enjoy your vacation however you’d like. Better yet, there’s a boating vacation to suit everyone. Whether you’re a family looking for an action-packed trip, or a group of friends booking a short break away, you’re bound to find a boating vacation that offers everything you want it to. And, to make the decision that much easier, we’ve created the ultimate boating vacation index.

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Our most experienced boaters reveal their holiday tips

By Rachel Jan 10, 2023

To help you make the most of your boating holiday and navigate the waterways with confidence, we asked our community of Emerald Star Ownerrs to share their expertise with us. Here’s a round up of their advice to become the ultimate boater and have a fantastic time on the water.

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Guide to buying a second-hand boat

Your guide to buying a second-hand boat

By Your Emerald Star team Aug 3, 2022

Buying a boat is often a dream but can be a long and stressful process. To make it easy and hassle-free, we have created for you, a guide to buying a second-hand boat.

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The real cost of owning a boat

By Marie May 26, 2022

You may have dreamt of owning your own boat since childhood, or started considering it after a few holiday cruises. Before going ahead, there are several costs that should be carefully considered. Here’s a list that will help you estimate to day to day running and maintenance costs of a boat, to ensure that everything goes smoothly!

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Mooring a boat

By Chris Apr 22, 2020

Knowing how to safely moor your boat is a crucial skill when taking a boat on any waterway. But, if you are new to boating it can also be one of the most intimidating parts of boating.

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The Boat Addict - The Boat Ownership Programme

What kind of boat owner are you?

By Rachel Mar 9, 2020

If you are already a proud owner of one of our boats or you are thinking about buying one, find out which benefits of the Le Boat’s Ownership Programme you will enjoy the most, depending on your personality and hobbies.

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