This is a super cool demonstration of how a marine diesel engine works! Don’t miss the video at the bottom of this article. We are not diesel engine specialists, but we have maintained and repaired our own engines in our various boats over the years and have dealt with most issues. So we offer some […]
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The number one objection from CPAs is that our business yacht management program is a passive activity and will not be deemed active participation. They contend that it can be very difficult for a boat owner to prove active participation in a boat business and qualify for small business and section 179 tax deductions. But
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Caroline and Larry, our former sailing school students and now the owners of s/v Thalia, a Passport 40, have become veteran cruisers and adventurers in the last two years of living aboard. About two years ago they jumped onboard their ‘new-to-them boat’ in Annapolis after selling their home and business in Oregon to pursue their
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American Product Review: Pettit Paint We caught up with Pettit Paint at the last Annapolis Boat Show. Their world-renowned high performance coatings and epoxies, especially anti-fouling paint, have been protecting marine vessels since 1923. Based in Rockaway, New Jersey, these American made products continue to innovate to better shield marine finishes while better protecting the
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Why Did We Choose This Catamaran As Our Own New Cruising Boat? While traveling from boat show to boat show in 2015, we conducted numerous seminars and consultations all around America with sailors searching for their “dream boat”. It resulted in the sales of numerous catamarans in 2015 (FYI catamarans prices are VERY affordable now). We
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Bali 4.0 vs FP Lucia 40 Catamarans After the Paris boat show, a Bali owner alerted me about a blog post by a Fountaine Pajot dealer criticizing the Bali 4.0. He was a little miffed and asked for our opinion. Ordinarily, I wouldn’t pay attention to these snipes, but the post was blatantly misleading and
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A Brief Look At The 40ft Catamarans Models At The 2015 Paris Boat Show The Bali 4.0 and Lucia 40 catamarans are very different boats and each has unique features that will appeal to different people. Both are boats with good sailing characteristics, are built and finished well and are similarly priced. Personally, I prefer the
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Exclusive One-On-One Catamaran Seminars Join Us For Our Catamaran Ownership & Liveaboard Seminars! Buying a catamaran is a big decision, usually second only to buying a house in terms of cost. Yet buyers spend on average far less time researching their yacht purchase. That’s why we present you with this opportunity to get an in-depth
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Coconut Milk Rum “Eggnog” An Authentic Puerto Rican Beverage: If you enjoy coconut and eggnog, you’ll love Coquito! It is a thick, creamy coconut drink with a hint of cinnamon and rum. This rich, creamy drink is served cold and is commonly made during Christmas by Puerto Ricans. Perfect for Christmas in the tropics! Ingredients
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The 2015 / 2016 yacht buying season unquestionably belongs to the 40ft catamaran. There are several reasons for this popularity. The old 40ft Island Spirits, Admiral 40’s, Leopard 40’s, and others were highly successful cats, but are no longer manufactured. Their departure from the market left a big void in this size range for several
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We are all waiting with bated breath for the unveiling of the new Fountaine Pajot 40 on December 4th in Paris. We managed to get some pictures from the La Rochelle factory from the launch of the first FP40. This new Fountaine Pajot cat looks very promising! The new Fountaine Pajot 40 replaces the Lipari
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NEW: Lagoon 42 – Launch at Düsseldorf International Boat Show 2016 A Sleek Modern Design The Lagoon 42, the newest member of the Lagoon family (in late 2015), has a strong resemblance to the Lagoon 52. While it retains the main features of the new generation of Lagoons, it sports a beautiful and elegant silhouette. The
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Catamaran Guru met James Outland at the Annapolis Boat Show. Along with his twin brother, Steve, and Bob Roberts, he founded Outland Hatch Covers based in Jacksonville, N.C. “Invention is the mother of necessity” was true in their case. After owning a few boats ever-increasing in size, James and Steve decided it was time to
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American Product Review: Aurinco Solar Panels UPDATE November 2016: After 10 years in the marine solar panel business, Aurinco owners found it increasingly difficult to compete with imports from countries with low-cost labor often using forged certificates of origin to successfully get them into the US. So Patrik and Cordelia, the owners of Aurinco and now in
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At the Annapolis Boat Show, we caught up with Chris Anderson, former raft guide, 1969 VW bus resident, and creator of Nomadic State of Mind. Since the 1970s, Chris and a small band of family and friends have run the intrinsically nature-inspired handmade sandal company. Nomadic State of Mind encourages its customers to live, well,
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American Product Review: Nautical Jewelry by CHART metalworks The Annapolis Boat Show as full of talented artisans including Charlotte Guptill of CHART metalworks. She and her husband, John, keep creative jewelry and some decorative accessories like bottle openers and stoppers flowing out to their nautical fans. The simple attractive baubles are great gifts for women
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2016 Boat Of The Year Nominees: Cruising Catamarans Cruising World and Sail magazines announced the nominees for the 2016 Boat of the Year (BOTY) awards in October at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD. The annual awards recognize the best and newest sailboat models introduced to the U.S. market. This year’s Cruising Catamaran nominees
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American Product Review: Arid Bilge Pumps While at the Annapolis Boat Show, we had the pleasure of visiting with Carina and Al Baurley of Arid Bilge Systems. They are on a mission to eliminate “old boat smell”. The cause of that distinct smell is humidity, condensation, and other sources of liquid that your boat’s bilge
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