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Prestige M7 Multihull: Sea Trial Notes

LOA 58'6\" and a beam of 24'8\" place the Prestige M7 in a category that affects marina berth selection, canal transit requirements, and fuel logistics: with 766 gallons of fuel and 201 gallons of water, planning for multi-day charters or delivery legs must account for added fuel stops and the vessel’s weight when assessing draft and berth fees.

6 min·5 Mar

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2021 Sunseeker 86 Yacht — Four‑Cabin MTU Power

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86 ft (26.21 m), a 21'3" beam and a 6.42 ft draft define the operational envelope for this 2021 Sunseeker 86, making it compatible with most deepwater marinas in South Florida while restricting access to very shallow inlets and some private keys.

5 min·5 Mar

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SKY by Royal Huisman: Record Mast, Big Logistical Challenges

The 305-foot mast on SKY changes the logistics equation for shipyards and marinas: transport of a 93 m carbon spar demands specialized heavy‑lift trailers, route surveys for overhead clearances, and port cranes with >500‑ton capacity for stepping the rig.

6 min·5 Mar

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ORC 57 — Freesailing, Speed and Lightweight Design

Deliveries of the ORC 57 require port and transport planning because the hull measures over 17 metres and a lightship weight of 11.4 tons, with daggerboards extending to 3.30 m draught when deployed; mast handling, specialized heavy trailers or barge freight and suitable berths at marinas with deep-water access are therefore necessary to move and berth the boat safely.

5 min·5 Mar

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Step-by-Step Insulation of an Aluminum Catamaran

Spray-foam insulation added roughly 120–180 kg to a 16 m aluminum catamaran hull, altering displacement, trim, and logistic handling during transport and hauling; this required recalculating the vessel’s load plan, trailer supports, and crane lift points before application.

5 min·5 Mar

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Coastal Hopping to Holy Island by Trailer-Sailer

The inner harbour at Holy Island (Lindisfarne) fully dries at low tides, so vessels planning to stay must time arrivals to flood periods or arrange pontoon access via the North Sunderland harbour master; anchoring in the outer harbour is feasible but requires caution because the tidal stream can be strong and the approach navigation becomes tricky in the last two miles.

6 min·5 Mar

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Cloud Dancer: White as the New Yachting Luxury

Repainting a 50m superyacht in a high-gloss white livery typically requires a 6–8 week shipyard slot, specialised anti-UV coatings, and climate-controlled spray booths to ensure an even, defect-free finish; these logistical demands make the choice of hull colour a decision that affects scheduling, budget, and operational downtime for owners and charter managers alike.

6 min·5 Mar

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Cutting Marine Fuel Use: 10 Practical Measures

Some planing motor cruisers can consume around 1 gallon per nautical mile at full cruise, while routine measures such as a pre-season hull clean and fresh antifouling can cut fuel demand by more than 8% over a season.

6 min·5 Mar

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Marine Cabin Heaters: Safety and Comfort Guide

Onboard space allocation, fuel storage, and weight distribution determine whether a vessel can accommodate a hydronic (forced hot water) system or a smaller direct heater.

6 min·5 Mar

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Fabienne’s Third Sailing Journey with GlobeSailor

The catamaran departed Gouvia Marina at first light and logged roughly three hours of coastal passage to the mainland, averaging a steady 6–7 knots under light northerly winds; on that leg the crew recorded one dolphin sighting and a secure anchorage at Ágios Nikólaos cove for midday operations including snorkeling and paddleboarding.

6 min·5 Mar

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Gitana 18 — A Giant of Flight and Innovation

Transporting and commissioning a 32-metre offshore trimaran such as the new Gitana 18 / Maxi Edmond de Rothschild requires coordinated logistics across fabrication, autoclave curing, heavy-lift handling and sea trials: with roughly 80% of the platform autoclave-manufactured, dozens of mechatronic actuators and 44 hydraulic rams, yard planning must account for specialist cranes, staged assembly halls and carefully sequenced systems integration to avoid bottlenecks and protect delicate appendages during transit from Lorient to the shakedown range.

6 min·5 Mar

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Cold Winters, Timber Masts and Tempered Crews

In Southampton Water in December 1969, a 90-ton Baltic trading ketch moved under power past the container berth and across the drying line to Eling Creek on a 4.5m tide, carrying two newly hewn wooden spars ready for stepping and relying on a steam-driven crane at Burt Boulton’s timber yard to lift each mast into the deck partners.

6 min·5 Mar