About MyBoatGuru

Hi, I'm Hooman, the person behind MyBoatGuru.com. I'm a software engineer, not a boat dealer or a marine industry veteran, and that's actually kind of the point.

When I started looking for my first boat, I found the whole process more confusing than it needed to be, endless boat types, unclear costs, and no simple way to figure out what I actually needed.

So I did what I know how to do: I built the tools I wish I'd had. A quiz that actually matches you to a boat type based on how you'll use it, not just a list of specs. A checklist so nothing gets missed between "I want a boat" and "I'm ready to launch." A calculator that shows the real ownership costs, not just the price tag. And a gear checklist so you're not standing in a marine store guessing what's actually required versus nice-to-have.

Everything on MyBoatGuru is free to use, and it always will be. The site is supported by affiliate commissions, when you click through to a product or service we recommend and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It doesn't change what we recommend; the goal is the same either way, which is helping you avoid the confusion I ran into.

If you're just starting to figure out what boat is right for you, that's exactly what these tools are for.

Have a question, a suggestion, or just want to say hi? Get in touch - I read every message.