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A boat is considered a second home for federal tax purposes if it has a galley, an installed head and sleeping berth.
March 7th, 2011 | MYS Team Notes, News, Stanton Murray's Notes | murrayyachtsales | No Comments
The Boat Loan Deduction For those owners with a secured boat loan, mortgage interest paid on the loan may be deducted from your federal income taxes. Taxpayers may use the home mortgage interest deduction for one second home in addition to their primary home, and must itemize deductions on their returns. A boat is considered [...]
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Federal tax deduction for state sales taxes on boats
March 7th, 2011 | MYS Team Notes, News, Stanton Murray's Notes | murrayyachtsales | No Comments
The Sales Tax Deduction For boat owners who paid substantial state sales taxes on a new or used boat purchase last year, the Tax Extenders Act of 2008 continues to offer a federal tax deduction for state sales taxes. Boaters must choose either the state sales tax deduction or state income tax deduction on their [...]
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Reversible Winches aren’t just electric anymore
February 28th, 2011 | MYS Team Notes, News, Sail, Seatrials & design reviews, Service, Stanton Murray's Notes | murrayyachtsales | No Comments
The new Selden manual reversable winch was introduced to the US market at the 2011 Strictly Sail Chicago and Miami Boat Shows. It follows the Harken Why do you want a reversable manual winch? Cruising: Wheel in one hand, winch handle in the other. Sails go in and out without leaving the wheel or needing [...]
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Cruising Tip: Have a sound-making device handy to alert either a sleeping crewmember or another vessel
February 5th, 2011 | Adventure, News, Power, Sail, Seatrials & design reviews, Stanton Murray's Notes | murrayyachtsales | No Comments
Cruising Tip When alone on deck it is a smart to have at least one sound-making device handy to alert either a sleeping crewmember or another vessel. In the photo below you will notice a horn in the drink holder and a whistle hanging on a lanyard from the binnacle guard. Ideally, each crewmember would [...]
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Gulfport, Mississippi’s 319 slip marina scheduled to open in April 2011
December 13th, 2010 | MYS Team Notes, News, Power, Sail, Stanton Murray's Notes | murrayyachtsales | 1 Comment
I had the pleasure of touring the new harbor in Gulfport, MS yesterday (12/12/10) and was greeted by the Mayor of Gulfport, George Schloegel, and his capable staff. The event was a “pre-opening” tour of the new harbor including a walk-through for the nearly completed construction site. My invitation noted that “feedback on this landmark [...]
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Notes: C&C Yachts
August 29th, 2009 | Sail, Seatrials & design reviews, Stanton Murray's Notes | murrayyachtsales | No Comments
C&C Yachts Notes: by: Stanton Murray I have fond memories of racing our C&C family boats (24’-40’+) in the 1970’s as well as commissioning many C&C’s at the family boat dealership. While certainly a fan of C&C, outlined below is a short list of compromises associated with the designs. Positive aspects: Well designed and engineered, [...]
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A boat is considered a second home for federal tax purposes if it has a galley, an installed head and sleeping berth.

Federal tax deduction for state sales taxes on boats

Reversible Winches aren’t just electric anymore

Cruising Tip: Have a sound-making device handy to alert either a sleeping crewmember or another vessel

Gulfport, Mississippi’s 319 slip marina scheduled to open in April 2011

Notes: C&C Yachts