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Didi 120gsc: Solo-Race Conversion of the Didi 120

The Didi 120gsc was specified with four watertight bulkheads, an outer layer of biaxial glass, and a Kevlar-reinforced crash zone to meet the structural and safety demands of non-stop single-handed southern ocean racing.

4 min·12 Mar

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Malibu Boats Expands Global Reach with Saxdor Acquisition

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MBI's acquisition immediately brings three European manufacturing facilities (two in Poland and one in Finland) into its operating footprint, unlocking nearer-shore sourcing, improved lead-times for parts, and potential for higher North American manufacturing utilization for wake, offshore and dayboat models.

4 min·12 Mar

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Absolute Navetta 62: Compact semi-displacement elegance

At 61' 3" LOA with a 17' 7" beam and 5' 6" draft, the Absolute Navetta 62 requires marina slips rated for a 62-foot semi-displacement yacht and at least a 6‑foot alongside depth; its 898‑gallon fuel capacity and 99,384‑lb displacement also influence crane handling and winter haul-out logistics.

4 min·12 Mar

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US SailGP Claims First Sydney Victory

Sydney Harbour race operations ran on a shifting 6–12 knot southerly sea breeze, compressing the foiling window and forcing support craft into tighter launch and recovery cycles; shore marinas adjusted tender schedules and crane lifts to cope with delayed rigging, while race organizers tightened on-water exclusion zones to protect spectator vessels during the crucial final.

4 min·12 Mar

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USA Takes Sydney SailGP — Race Recap

Three replacement T-foils and a 24m wing were flown into Sydney overnight to repair damaged F50 components, a logistics move that allowed the U.S.

4 min·12 Mar

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Kick Off Striper Season at Providence Fishing Show

The Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence will host the New England Saltwater Fishing Show with 300 booths, coordinated loading-dock schedules, and dedicated exhibitor hours to streamline equipment deliveries for rods, reels, electronics and boats.

4 min·12 Mar

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Mar del Plata F18 Report by Capizzano

A recent relocation of the Mar del Plata yard interrupted the production timetable for new Scorpion F18 hulls, creating a short-term delivery delay that directly affects fleet availability for regattas and charter operators in the region.

4 min·12 Mar

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U.S. SailGP Team Tops KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix

Sydney Harbour race management recorded sustained light winds between 8–11 knots across the championship Sunday, keeping most F50 foiling windows marginal and forcing teams to prioritize clean-air starts and gate tactics over outright boat speed.

4 min·12 Mar

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Jeanneau Voyage 12.50 — Bluewater Cruiser Profile

With a fin keel drawing of 1.65 m (5'5") and a production heritage beginning in 1987, the Jeanneau Voyage 12.50 fits standard deep-water berths and the lifting gear you’ll find in most European marinas.

4 min·12 Mar

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Gulfstar Hirsch 45: Practical Review for Renters and Buyers

The Gulfstar Hirsch 45 presents two logistic realities for marinas and charter operators: a choice between a shoal draft (wing or shortened fin) that eases access to shallow anchorages and tight marina berths, or a deep-draft version that improves upwind performance but limits berth options and increases lifting requirements and haulout costs.

4 min·12 Mar

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Looking Glass — Cheoy Lee 61LRC Yacht Details

Located in North Palm Beach, FL, the Cheoy Lee 61LRC named Looking Glass lists at $1,195,000 US and occupies a footprint requiring a 65' LOA berth with an 18' beam and 6'2" draft; those berth dimensions and the vessel's concrete displacement profile are essential for marina planners, haul-out scheduling, and tender stowage logistics.

4 min·12 Mar

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Navetta 35 Construction Kicks Off at Custom Line Ancona

Steel cutting and keel modules for the Custom Line Navetta 35 have entered the initial production phase at the Ancona yard, with a staged logistics plan routing engine deliveries, joinery kits and stone cladding across three major supply windows to meet a tight outfitting schedule.

4 min·12 Mar