Boat Maintenance
Electric Winch Conversion Tips
Electric winches on board sailboats are becoming increasingly popular. It makes shorthanded sailing much easier and allows a crewmember to hoist and trim any size
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Catamaran Reviews
Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Catamaran Review
Catamaran builders have really focused on the 40ft “entry-level” catamaran models of late. It has a broader appeal for families and cruising couples because with
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Catamaran Reviews
First Pictures Of The NEW 2016 Leopard 45 Catamaran
We first reported here on July 19th (2016), that a new Leopard model was launched in Cape Town, South Africa. We now we have confirmation!
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Catamaran Buying Guide & Tips
Insist On Being A Valued Client, Not Just A Transaction!
While selling catamarans is our business and we obviously would like to sell as many catamarans as we can, we sometimes have to advise people
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Catamaran Reviews
Exclusive: NEW 2016 Leopard 45 Catamaran Launched In Cape Town
We got our very first look at the new Leopard 45, recently launched in Cape Town, South Africa. This picture of the two Leopards in
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Charter Management Tips
Large Catamarans – How To Own & Operate Them
Over the last several years we have represented a number of buyers who have purchased large catamarans for personal use and who have placed their
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Charter Management Tips
Section 179 Tax Advantages & Related Court Cases
UPDATE: Section 179 Tax Advantages & Related Court Cases We have seen many yacht businesses operated in charter programs very successfully around the world as
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Catamaran Reviews
Lagoon 450S Catamaran Review: Design, Construction, & Performance
Lagoon 450S Exterior, Design, Construction & Sailing Ability (Part 1) In the last three months, we have completed 3 blue water sailing trips, totaling 2400+
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Education
FRACTIONAL YACHT / SHARED CATAMARAN OWNERSHIP
Please notify me of the next available boat for the Fractional Yacht Ownership Program Subscription is full at the moment, contact us to get on
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Boat Maintenance
Atomic Tape – Amazing Silicone Tape for Repairs & More
Bob Bell is as enthusiastic as his legendary Atomic Tape is versatile. We met up with him at last year’s Annapolis Boat Show and have
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Catamaran Reviews
New Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 Video
The Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 is a very comfortable cruising catamaran for a couple. Key features include galley-up with lots of storage, huge comfortable cockpit,
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Catamaran Reviews
2016 Lagoon 42: Best Catamaran Characteristics
I had a chance to do a quick walk-through on the 2016 Lagoon 42 catamaran at the Miami Boat Show in February (2016). In my
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Seamanship
Boat Docking Simulator App for iOS or Android
Dock Your Boat by Sfinx-It A boat docking simulator like Dock Your Boat by sfinx-it helps beginners or experienced sailors hone their skills in the
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Boat Systems
AIR Silent X Off-Grid Marine Wind Turbine Review
Harnessing the wind to sail the globe has been used for millennia, but wind is not just for propulsion. Small wind turbines like the AIR
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SAIL Magazine’s Best Boats 2016
Cruising Multihull 41-50ft: Bali 4.3 Catamarans Multihulls featured heavily as nominees for SAIL’s Best Boats competition 2016. Multihull designers and builders have challenged the status
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Boat Maintenance
How A Marine Diesel Engine Works
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
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Charter Management Tips
How Did Charter Boat Owners Win IRS Challenge
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
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Boat Maintenance
Pettit Marine Paint
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
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