Boats Are Worthless Now… The Gold Rush is Over

Let’s not sugarcoat it—if you’ve got a boat on the market right now, you're sitting on a floating financial disaster. The gold rush is over. The wild optimism of the pandemic boat boom is gone, replaced by a buyer ghost town. This isn't just a downturn—it's a full-on reckoning. This video breaks down why owning a boat is a financial disaster in 2025. We cover: The Post-Boom Hangover: Why thousands of boats are listed, but no one's buying. The Cost Trap: Why brutal marina fees, rising insurance, and relentless maintenance crush budgets. The Death of the Liveaboard Dream: Why regulations and costs are pushing long-term residents ashore. The Solution: Why smart sailors are going small (pocket cruisers, trailer sailers) to chase sunsets without going broke. If you're still clinging to that fantasy of selling high, it might be time to stop dreaming of a profit—and start thinking about cutting your losses. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro: The Gold Rush is Over 00:45 1. From Pandemic Boom to Buyer Ghost Town 03:01 2. Why Owning a Boat is a Financial Disaster in 2025 05:21 3. No One’s Buying – And Everyone’s Selling 06:58 4. The Death of the Liveaboard Dream 08:38 5. Why Smart Sailors Are Going Small 11:09 Conclusion: Smaller is Smarter 🔔 Subscribe for more honest boat reviews, market analysis, and budget cruising advice. 💬 What size boat is the new "smart move" (25ft, 30ft, 35ft)? Share your thoughts and budget cruising goals in the comments! #BoatMarketCrash #UsedBoatPrices #BoatsAreWorthless #SailingFinance #LiveaboardLife