Events & Seminars
Cannes Yachting Festival 2026
Cannes, Vieux Port & Port Canto | Sept 8 – 13, 2026 RSVP Where the World of Multihulls Comes Together | Private Tours with Catamaran
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Events & Seminars
Annapolis Boat Show 2026
Annapolis, MD | Oct 15 – 18, 2026 RSVP Get ready for America’s premier sailboat show, with exciting Bali Catamarans, exclusive onboard experiences and special
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Events & Seminars
Open House – October 30-31
OPEN HOUSE Hollywood, FL | October 30 – 31, 2026 RSVP Escape the Crowds. Step Aboard. FREE Admission with RSVP Friday, October 30 & Saturday,
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Catana Reviews
Catana vs the Competition: Facts Every Yacht Buyer Should Know
When Yacht Sales Turn Into Competitor Attacks Instead of Honest Comparison The yacht industry has always been built on passion, innovation, and trust. Buyers make
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Charter Management Tips
Yacht Tax & Cruising Update: New Rules and Costs for Global Cruisers
As international boating regulations evolve, yacht owners, buyers, and charter-management operators are facing a new wave of tax changes, fee adjustments, and compliance updates across
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Seamanship
Top 10 Rules for Good Seamanship Every Sailor Should Know
Good seamanship is not about being fearless offshore. It is about preparation, awareness, communication, and knowing how to make good decisions before situations become dangerous.
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Charter Guest Tips
Briefing Your Charter Yacht Crew: The Key to a Safer, Better Sailing Vacation
You’ve just arrived at the charter base, stepped aboard your yacht, and the adventure is finally beginning. Everyone is excited, relaxed, and ready to enjoy
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Boat Systems
Inside the W-72 & W-60 Engine Rooms: Thoughtful Design, Better Access, and Smarter Systems
One of the most overlooked indicators of yacht quality isn’t visible from the helm, the salon, or the flybridge—it’s below deck, in the engine room.
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Catamaran Reviews
Bali Catamarans’ Solid Foredeck: A Game-Changing Innovation, Not a Compromise
Few design features in modern catamarans have sparked as much discussion as Bali Catamarans’ solid forward deck. When Bali first replaced the traditional trampoline with
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Catamaran Concepts
Introducing the Catana OC²: A Refined, Evolved, Owner-Led Ocean Class
Catana has unveiled the OC² (Ocean Class²) — the next evolution of its acclaimed Ocean Class performance catamaran line. While the original OC set a
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Catamaran Buying Guide & Tips
What Actually Sold: 2025 Used Sail & Power Catamaran Market Insights
Catamaran Guru is very active in the sale of both power and sailing catamarans. While our team specializes in larger yachts, including transactions involving tax-advantaged
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Charter Management Program Resources
The Truth About the Guaranteed Income “Boat as a Business” Pitch: Passive or Active?
The Rise of the “Yacht as a Business” Concept In recent years, Yacht Business Ownership and Yacht as a Business programs have surged in popularity
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Boat Systems
Muxen Systems: Simplifying and Modernizing Your Boat’s Electrical Controls
Boating enthusiasts often face a tangle of wires, switches, and electronic devices onboard. Managing lights, pumps, alarms, winches, and other systems through traditional wiring can
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Charter Management Tips
Bali Catamaran Owners Share Real-World Luxury Yacht Charter Insights
Owning and operating your own charter yacht is one thing in theory, but seeing the numbers and real-life results is another. We’ve had the unique
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Seamanship
Survival at Sea on a Catamaran: Liferaft, Safety Gear & Ditch Bag Essentials
Sailing a catamaran is pure magic—comfort, speed, stability, and endless horizons. But let’s be real: the ocean plays by its own rules. Even the best-maintained
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Education
How to Legally Avoid Yacht Importation Tariffs on Yachts
The latest update on tariffs is that the U.S. has implemented a 15% tariff on boats imported from the European Union, up from the previous
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Boat Systems
Essential Ocean Passage Strategies: Real Lessons from the Water
When it comes to safe and enjoyable ocean passagemaking, preparation is everything—and the Bali 5.8 Catamaran makes it easier than ever. In this behind-the-scenes look,
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Catamaran Buying Guide & Tips
How 100% Bonus Depreciation Can Make Yacht Ownership More Affordable
As long‑time sailors and yacht‑ownership advisors, the Catamaran Guru team knows that combining passion with smart financial strategies is key to making yacht ownership truly
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