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Planned Maintenance and the Life of Your Yacht

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It has been said that if  you “fail to plan, then you should plan to fail.” Those are good words to live by, especially when it comes to maintaining your yacht in good operating condition. A modern motor yacht is a complex machine, whose electronics and systems rival any aircraft. With the safety and comfort ...

The Benefits of Placing Your Yacht Into a Charter Program

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I am often asked by yacht owners who are considering placing their boats into charter with us, “Won’t that put additional wear and tear on my boat?” It is true, that if your yacht is part of a charter fleet, it will obviously get used more often. However, that additional usage is not necessarily bad ...

Keeping the Bottom of Your Yacht in Top Shape

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Bottom paint, or some derivation thereof, has probably been around since the very first boats were made by our ancient ancestors. Back then it was undoubtedly some kind of mixture of tar, or pitch. But then, as now, the purpose of coating the bottom of your boat with something, was the same – to keep ...

Luxury Motor Yacht Bursts Into Flames on Miami Beach

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As reported by WPLG Local 10 News, on Monday, April 24th, a 60 foot luxury motor yacht burst into flames while docked off of Indian Creek Island Drive. The fire was reported at 12:30AM. According to authorities, Miami-Dade firefighters extinguished the blaze, and brought the fire under control fairly quickly. Fortunately, no one was on board ...

Can You Run Your Yacht as a Business?

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If you are the owner of a luxury motor yacht, there is an extremely good chance that you are very successful in whatever business you are in. How would you like to turn that business acumen into a way to earn some extra income, and offset the expenses of yacht ownership? Did you know you ...

How To Protect Your Yacht From Theft and Other Crime

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A yacht makes for an enticing target for thieves. You might think the chances of someone stealing and getting away with a 70 foot or larger motor yacht are pretty slim. Think again! It does happen, and more often than you might think! Recently, right here in South Florida, the luxury yacht Change in Latitude, ...

It’s Time for the New England Springtime Yacht Migration

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We all know that April showers bring May flowers. But, in the Northeast, as the pages of the calendar move from April to May, there is one more thing you can count on. Its yachts coming out of dry docks and cold storage for the start of boating season! One of the nice things about ...

Maximizing Your Charter Income by Knowing Your Clientele

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If you think that the typical client for a yacht charter vacation resembles Mr. and Mrs. Howell from “Gilligan’s Island,” think again! There may have been a time when a yacht charter vacation was reserved only for the “Rich and Famous,” but today, the typical yacht charterer could be anyone from a young hip professional ...

You Can Make Your Motor Yacht More Environmentally Friendly

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If you think the very idea of an environmentally friendly luxury yacht, means a sailboat – think again! While a diesel driven luxury motor yacht may not be the first thing you think of when you think of an environmentally friendly vessel, there are ways to make your motoryacht “greener” and more efficient. In fact, ...

You Can Go Yachting With Your Pets

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They share everything with you from long walks, to car rides, to a warm bed. Your pets are a big part of your life. You reward their loyalty and unconditional love in every way you can, so why not share your love of yachting and the water with them? There is absolutely no reason not ...

How To Make Your Yacht’s Engines Last Longer

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Marine mechanics are often asked, “How long are boat engines supposed to last?” That is a very difficult question to answer, given that there are so many variables involved in the size and type of marine engines, particularly among those for motor yachts. But, the good news is, no matter the type of engines your ...

Charter Income Opportunities: Weddings and Other Events

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If you have already, or are considering placing your luxury motor yacht into one of our charter income programs, then certainly, you understand that knowing the best charter destinations, will help you book more charter business. But, did you know that making your charter yacht available for weddings and other corporate or private events, is ...

What Does a Yacht Engineer Do?

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From the legendry “Scotty” on the fictitious Starship Enterprise, to his more conventional counterparts on today’s very real ocean going vessels, the critical role of the Chief Engineer to a ship’s crew cannot be overstated. That is equally true of your luxury motor yacht’s engineer. The truth is, the systems on a modern superyacht are ...

What Are the Most Common Problems With Outboard Motors?

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Some luxury motor yachts have outboard motors, others have other means of propulsion. However, even if your motor yacht is not equipped with outboard motors, your tender probably is. So, any motor yacht owner really needs to be aware of the problems with outboards that can cause them to fail to start, or not run ...

Yacht Building Materials Have Come a Long Way

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“Space age” composite materials have been taking the aviation and aerospace industries by storm in recent years. Such composites are known for their combinations of light weight and durability. Because of those two properties, composites are increasingly being used in everything from aircraft to body armor. Now, they are beginning to be used in the ...

Top 10 Supermodels Spotted on 10 Superyachts

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What do superstars and supermodels all have in common? Superyachts of course! If there is one accouterment that can make a super sexy, super luxurious, superyacht, even more super-glamourous, it’s a supermodel sunbathing on the Flydeck! Here, in no particular order, are 10 of the Top Supermodels recently spotted on superyachts, as compiled by Boat ...

Atlantic Hurricane Season Starts June 1st – Time to Prepare Is Now!

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The earliest predictions for the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins soon, on June 1st, are in, and for now, officials are predicting a “near average season,” which would make it less severe than 2016. According to an outlook just released by The Weather Company, an IBM company, 2017 should see, “a total of 12 named ...

Choosing the Right Generators for Your Luxury Motor Yacht

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There are many amenities on your luxury motor yacht that provide that “luxury,” such as, entertainment systems, air-conditioning, refrigerators and other appliances – and all of these and other “creature comforts” need power – and that means generators. The importance of a good quality marine generator for your yacht cannot be overlooked. It may very ...

Reduce the Expenses of Yacht Ownership With Charter Income

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What do you think of when you hear the word “income?” If you are like most people, you think “making money.” However, when it comes to “charter income,” if you want to truly understand a charter income strategy, and get the most out of putting your motor yacht into a charter fleet, you have to ...

How To Protect Your Boat From Damage By Lightning

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Lightning travels the path of least resistance, striking the highest object in the area. When your yacht is docked in harbor, or particularly, out in open water, your vessel, particularly if it is a large motor yacht, may very well be that highest object! Protecting your boat from a damaging lightning strike is serious business, ...
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