Why we started East Coast Cruiser (and 5 boats you need to see)

The Manifesto: Why We Are Here

If you have spent any time on BoatTrader or YachtWorld recently, you know the pain.

You are looking for a vessel with soul—something with a keel, a diesel engine, and enough bronze hardware to confuse a metal detector. But to find it, you have to wade through a sea of “floating condos,” gas-powered bleach bottles, and neglected houseboats that haven’t mo…