CE Yacht Certification: 4 Categories and Sale Checks for U.S. Buyers
Learn what CE certification says about a yacht’s A-to-D category, the documents buyers should check, and what U.S. buyers need to check before a sale closes....
San Juan Islands by Yacht: 3 Routes, Broker Advice for Owners
Plan a San Juan Islands yacht trip with routes for trips of 3, 5, and 7 days, anchorage and moorage details, safety rules, and advice on when a broker can…...
Catalina Island by Yacht: 22 Miles, Mooring Rules, and Route Advice
Plan a Catalina yacht trip with route times, charter choices, Avalon mooring rules, safety advice, sample itineraries, and practical broker advice....
Florida Keys Yacht Buyers: Check Draft and the 90 Day Mooring Rule
Buying a yacht for Florida Keys cruising means checking draft, air draft, surveys, moorage rules, and permits before closing. Know the critical steps....
Abaco Islands by Yacht: Buyers and Sellers, Check Draft First
Buying or selling a yacht for the Abacos? Check draft, permits, marina limits, routes, and seasonal timing, then prepare for broker led delivery....
May and September: Mediterranean Yachting Season, Winds and Broker Tips
Plan your Mediterranean yachting season around wind patterns, crowds, and cost. See why May and September balance weather and calm, and when to book your…...
Beat the Gulf Stream: Bermuda by Yacht for Owners and Captains
Skipper playbook for Bermuda by yacht: Gulf Stream routing, Sail Clear, Harbour Radio contact 30 nm out, marinas, customs, insurance....
Apples, Yachts & Autumn Plans
From New England to Fort Lauderdale October is here, which means two things: the apples are ready for picking, and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is just around the corner. Paula and I spent most of September in Europe, touring shipyards and attending the Cannes and Monaco boat shows. We returned with fresh ideas, valuable insights and some exciting...
Check in Minutes: Model Year vs Build Year for Car and Yacht Buyers
Learn why a vehicle’s VIN model year can differ from its build date, how to verify both before you buy, and how HIN checks do the same for yachts....
Close Without Surprise: Acceptance for U.S. Buyers, MYBA & CG-1340
Step-by-step help for U.S. yacht buyers: avoid 24 hour acceptance traps, use MYBA aligned notice wording, and file the CG-1340 bill of sale correctly....
Yacht Buyers: Exact LOA and LWL Checks to Avoid Surprise Dockage Bills
Which length affects dockage, insurance, and hull speed? Learn the LOA and LWL checks every yacht buyer must run before signing a berth....
Under 55 ft: Practical Owner Operator Yacht Size for U.S. Owners
U.S. owner-operator guide to yacht size and decision clarity. Learn why under 55 ft is the practical sweet spot, when 65–80 ft often needs crew, and which…...
Plan Legally: Croatia Yacht Routes and Park Rules for U.S. Sailors
Route-first Croatia yacht routes with ready 7 day and 10 to 14 day sample itineraries, navigation vignette and park rules, plus U.S. planning tips....
U.S. Buyers: Buy a Yacht Overseas With a Broker and Survey First
Broker led, U.S. aware steps for buying a yacht overseas. From vetted listings and independent surveys to escrow, import duty, and delivery logistics....
Beat Chicago’s 19.7 ft Bridge: Great Loop Clearance for U.S. Loopers
U.S. Great Loop bridge checklist: Chicago’s 19.7 ft, Erie and ICW clearances, how to measure air draft, verify charts, and plan retrofits....
25–30 Knot Crossover: Jet Drive or Propeller for Yacht Buyers
A buyer-focused comparison of jet drives and propellers for yachts. When jets beat props, when props win fuel economy, the 25–30 knot crossover, and…...
Lock Currency Risk at Milestones to Protect Multimillion Yacht Deals
Build an FX plan before you sign: quantify exposures, match forwards, swaps or options to payment milestones, and use escrow and confirmations to lock…...
3 Moves Affluent Yacht Buyers and Sellers Use to Avoid Dual Agency
Three moves to protect high value clients from dual agency. Learn which IYBA clauses, fiduciary duties, and disclosures to insist on....
Yacht Buyers: Watermaker Sizing by Runtime to Avoid Costly Retrofits
Calculate rated capacity from realistic daily demand and your target runtime, then check solar, battery, and generator limits before you buy....
80 Foot Yacht Buyers: Captain Not Included, Plan a 3–5 Day Handover
Most 80 foot yacht sales exclude the captain. Require a named transfer, bring your captain to the sea trial, and write a 3–5 day handover into the contract....
Budget U.S. Yacht Dockage Fees: $10–$100/ft and the Six Night Break Even
Turn published per-foot rates and survey data into a reliable U.S. yacht dockage budget. See $10–$100/ft ranges, the six night break even rule, a quick…...
Hours Per Year, Not Age: How Yacht Buyers Spot Hidden Engine Risk
Learn why hours per year and effective age matter more than calendar age. Practical checks, oil analysis, and broker help for yacht buyers....
Yacht Buyers: 1.5–3 Hours for a Sea Trial, Itinerary & Checklist
Plan the right yacht sea trial: when 1.5–3 hours is enough, when to book half-days, plus ready-to-use itineraries and a buyer’s sea-trial checklist....
Five to Eight Comps: Turn Sold Yacht Prices into a Defensible Valuation
Learn where to verify sold yacht prices, how brokers confirm deals, and turn five to eight comparable sales into a defensible price band....
CFOs: 10 Steps to Qualify a Corporate Yacht for Section 179
A 10 step CFO checklist for corporate yacht purchases. Align financing, ownership, and USCG rules to meet the 50% business use test and avoid depreciation…...
2026 Buyers: Mediterranean Yacht Prices 20–25% Higher, Broker View
Broker-led 2026 take on regional yacht pricing. Learn why Mediterranean medians run 20–25% higher and how taxes, delivery, and 10–15% annual running costs…...
Avoid $200K Yacht Buyer Mistakes for New Buyers With a Structure First Plan
Prevent costly yacht buyer mistakes: write a mission brief, budget 10–15% annual operating costs, require a haul out survey, and hire a buyer broker....
Sell Faster: 8 Yacht Seller Mistakes to Fix in the First 30 Days
Fix the eight seller mistakes that stall listings: price to market, complete a pre-listing survey, organize paperwork, and stage the boat for photos—start…...
Import a Yacht to the USA in 2026: Broker Playbook for 4 Federal Fees
Broker playbook to import a yacht to the USA in 2026. Learn the four federal fees—duty, MPF, HMF, and the $25 user fee—and how brokers prevent…...
Monaco Yacht Show | Let's plan
See You in Port Hercule Paula and I are heading to Monaco for the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show, taking place September 23–26 at Port Hercule, Monaco. The Monaco Yacht Show is always one of the highlights of the yachting calendar. It brings together an exceptional collection of yachts, builders, brokers, owners, and industry professionals from around the world. We’re looking...
Buy a Yacht Privately in the U.S. Without Breaking FinCEN Rules
How U.S. buyers keep a yacht off public records lawfully: entity choices, off market tactics, and meeting FinCEN and sanctions checks....
7 Step U.S. Checklist to Stop Maritime Liens in Private Yacht Sales
U.S. checklist for private yacht buyers and sellers: order NVD transcript, escrow payoffs, hire independent survey, avoid postclosing liens....
14–30 Day Closing Table Checklist for Yacht Warranty Transfers
A closing table playbook to transfer a yacht warranty: which documents to bring, 14–30 day filing deadlines, engine exclusions, and when to hire a broker....
Boat Owners: Fiberglass Osmosis Repair Built on Drying and Moisture Testing
A practical repair playbook for boat owners: when to DIY or hire a yard, exact drying and moisture‑testing steps, and the barrier specs that prevent…...
10–20% First Year Loss for Yacht Buyers: How Bonus Depreciation Helps
Understand the 10–20% first year yacht value drop and how bonus depreciation, Section 179, and recapture affect buyers’ after tax cost and resale risk....
Yacht Buyers: Match Planing or Displacement Hulls to Your Mission
A practical, buyer-focused comparison of planing, semi-displacement, and displacement hulls. Learn which hull fits your cruising, speed needs, and sea states....
Under Three Feet: Broker Checklist for Shallow Draft Yachts
Broker checklist for buying shallow draft yachts: verify loaded draft, inspect lifting keels and centerboards, match the hull to your plans....
When Brokers Must Act as Fiduciaries: Reg BI, Advisers Act, Contracts
Learn when a broker must act as a fiduciary, how Reg BI differs from the Advisers Act, and which account documents and contract phrases investors should…...
Owner Operator Yachts: Choose One You Can Run Solo Under 55 ft
Buy and run a yacht yourself. Choose owner operator yachts under 55 ft, secure dealer support, and use a broker for handover....
$200–$2,400/hr: Yacht Fuel Cost Calculator for Owners & Buyers
Calculate real yacht fuel costs fast with a time or distance formula and 2026 ranges ($200–$2,400/hr). Includes generator, tender, and broker verification…...
$200,000 Refit Reserve: Real Yacht Maintenance Budgets for Owners
2026 yacht maintenance playbook for owners: turn industry benchmarks into annual budgets, sinking fund rules, and realistic cost forecasts....
Match Radar to Boat Size: Open Array vs Dome Radar for Buyers, Brokers
Practical buying advice for buyers and brokers. Match open array or dome radar to boat size, topside load, power, and MFD integration before you buy....
Sea Trial Checklist for Boat Buyers: Use RPM, Speed and Fuel to Bargain
Buyer focused sea trial checklist: which RPM, speed and fuel readings to record, how to run a 10 minute WOT, and how to use survey data to negotiate....
Yacht Owners: Crew Costs to Drive Your Purchase, From €250k (2026)
Use 2026 owner-facing crew ranges by yacht size, see a worked €880,000–€900,000 example for a 50m, and read broker advice to shape your purchase....
Broker Tips: Bahamas Cruising Permit Checklist for Yacht Owners (2026)
2026 fee update and owner focused checklist: budget $150–$600 for base permits, use Click2Clear or manual clearance, and follow broker guidance to avoid…...
Yacht Owners: Up to 95% Less Roll at Anchor With Gyro, Fin, or Rotor
Compare gyros, fins, and Magnus rotors, learn real roll reduction (makers claim up to 95%), installation and power costs, and resale effects....
For Yacht Buyers: Turn Price Reductions Into Real Savings With Surveys
For yacht buyers: turn price reductions into real savings by finding vetted cuts, verifying surveys and taxes, and negotiating wisely....
Yacht Buyers and Owners: Shore Power Checklist and Survey Questions
Owner checklist to size and specify shore power converters, demand true isolation and monitoring, plan installation, and the exact survey questions to ask…...
Avoid a $15,000 Engine Rebuild: Oil Analysis for Yacht Owners
Yacht oil analysis explained: which lab tests matter, how to take safe representative samples, typical costs and turnaround, and how reports affect buying…...
How Far Can a Yacht Go? Understanding Fuel Range
Discover how far your yacht can go on a tank. Understand fuel ranges based on size, speed, and usage for your next adventure....