Salty Podcast #65 | Born on a Sailboat & Still in the Game as Sailors & Yacht Brokers

🚨 LIVE SAILING PODCAST – THIS WEEK! Meet Melanie and Carolyn of Sunshine Cruising Yachts—two sisters raised aboard a sailboat who turned their salty roots into careers helping others find their dream boats. From growing up on the water to thriving as yacht brokers, their story is full-circle, inspiring, and seriously salty. 🌊⚓ Check out Melanie's Books: Boat Buying Basics: https://amzn.to/4ez2vUP Boat Girl: https://amzn.to/4l99CWq Boat Kid: https://amzn.to/3GsOgUU CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction to Boat Buying Expertise 12:55 Growing Up on Sailboats 26:42 Qualifying for Boat Loans 31:03 Timeline from Inquiry to Closing 42:22 Common Mistakes and Challenges 55:26 Family Dynamics in Boat Buying 1:09:18 Showcasing Sunshine Cruising Yachts Listings 1:25:34 Closing Thoughts and Farewell 🎙️ LIVE on Facebook & YouTube: Wed 7/2/25 at 6pm CT / 7pm ET 🔗 Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast65: ⛵️ Bring your questions, your boat dreams, and your sea stories—join us in the live chat! #SaltyPodcast #SaltyAbandon #Sailing #BoatLife #SunshineCruisingYachts #SistersWhoSail #YachtBrokers SALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL Oct 2020 to Present: 1998 Island Packet 320 Nov 2015 - Oct 2020: 1988 Island Packet 27 Feb - Nov 2015: 1982 Catalina 25 SALTY PODCAST is LIVE every Wed at 6pm Central and is all about the love of sailing! SUPPORT THE PODCAST: http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon. YOUTUBE PLAYLIST: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist LISTEN TO THE PODCAST (Audio only): Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salty-podcast-sailing/id1732800578 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qUHKGBDJSiwEZUFiF6CwO Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/87d4d45b-f013-4222-8927-2efc21ac48cc/salty-podcast-sailing And anywhere you get your podcasts! MY PODCAST GEAR: HP ZBook Studio 16 inch G11 Mobile Workstation PC Wolf Pro Security Edition HP Thunderbolt Dock 280W G4 with Combo Cable: https://amzn.to/44c7IyG Shure Podcast Mic: https://amzn.to/49ndAoI Insta360Link AI Cam: https://amzn.to/49IuKNb Mic Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/42iVDVN Elgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/3LHuS5L Stream deck+: https://amzn.to/3zX3m1s TeamGee Laptop Extender: https://amzn.to/3G8rocK Desktop Light Stand: https://amzn.to/4dpvvg4 DJI Wireless Lav Mic: https://amzn.to/3RPqAws DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: https://amzn.to/45WQtjI Rodecaster Pro II Podcast Console: https://amzn.to/49nZ2o9 PODCAST TOOLS Streamyard: Https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5430067749060608 Create AI Clips: https://klap.app/?via=SaltyAbandon Tube Buddy Channel Tools: https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=SaltyAbandon BOAT GEAR: Purisan Waste Filtration System: https://amzn.to/4eLZCQ6 #saltyabandon #sailing #podcast #sailboat #islandpacket #saillife #sailinglife #instasailing #sailingship #sailingtrip #sailingyacht #sailingphotography #sailinginstagram #sailingday #sailingadventure #sailingpassion #smoothsailing #sailingworld #sailingaway #islandpacket #IP320