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Whether you’re a seasoned sailor, a first-time buyer, flirting with possibly selling your boat, or simply someone dreaming of life on the water, Scaling Masts is for you. Here’s what you can expect:

• For Sailors: Get real-world advice, reflections, and tips on everything from maintenance and navigating your next journey to possible destinations along the way.
• For Buyers: Learn the ins and outs of finding the right boat and what to expect throughout the buying process.
• For Sellers: Discover how to prepare your boat for sale, attract the right buyers, and close the deal with confidence.
• For Dreamers: Dive into stories, lessons, and ideas that bring the sailing lifestyle to life, even if you’re just starting to explore the possibilities.

Scaling Masts isn’t a dry how-to guide—it’s a conversation between friends. I share insights and stories from my time on the water, working with sailors, and transacting boats, all with the goal of helping you navigate your own sailing journey.

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Boats teach us something new every day—whether we’re sailing, tackling maintenance, or preparing to buy or sell. I created Scaling Masts to share lessons and insights from my time on the water and working with sailors, buyers, sellers, and dreamers.

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Scott Mayer

@scalingmasts

A Key West sailor and yacht broker, has sailed since age 10 and competed in the Chicago Race to Mackinac 5 times. With a corporate background in process management and innovation, he now guides clients through yacht ownership with Just Catamarans.