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How to Choose 20m, 30m or 40m Charters

Marina berth length restrictions, draft limits and tender-handling logistics dictate much of what a Mediterranean charter can achieve: many ports levy higher daily mooring fees for vessels above 24 m, the Cannes islands prohibit transit between certain islets for yachts over 24 m, and narrow coves often require a tender or shallow-draft approach for safe access.

6 min·5 Mar

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Setting Rigging Tension on a Hinged Pegasus 700

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On trailer-sailers such as the Pegasus 700 that transit low bridges on inland waterways, the operational logistics of repeatedly lowering and raising a hinged mast create predictable patterns of wear on standing rigging, requiring a routine tensioning and inspection schedule to avoid deformation or unexpected failures during a cruise.

5 min·5 Mar

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Swan 51 — modern cruiser with classic Swan pedigree

The new Swan 51 increases internal volume by 22%, carries roughly 2,500 kg more displacement than the Swan 48 and gains +30 cm beam, while retaining twin rudders and three keel options that directly affect draft, cruising range and marina berth choices.

5 min·5 Mar

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Riviera 48 Convertible Used-Boat Overview

Imported to the United States from 1998 through 2003, the Riviera 48 Convertible arrives as a 48‑foot platform with a certified displacement near 39,600 lb, a fuel capacity of 940 gallons and freshwater capacity of 227 gallons—figures that directly affect range planning, fuel logistics and berth provisioning for extended cruises or charters.

6 min·5 Mar

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Smart Systems and the Future of Boating

In many busy marinas and coastal channels, Automatic Identification System (AIS) traffic routinely exceeds several hundred contacts per hour, creating a real-time data stream that demands fast processing for collision avoidance, berth logistics, and situational awareness.

5 min·5 Mar

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Arkup Joins The Ark Companies; Villa 50 by Lyman‑Morse

Miami’s classification of the Arkup as a “floating structure” — and the subsequent $120,000 property tax dispute won in court by Jonathan Brown of Macknight International — triggered a spike in orders and reshaped regulatory clarity that now underpins the commercial rollout of Arkup’s livable yachts.

5 min·5 Mar

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Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Charter Essentials

Port Hercule enforces a strict 5‑day berthing window for vessels attending the Monaco Grand Prix: yachts granted a race berth must remain moored in-port for the entire event, subject to port authority security checks, tender traffic scheduling, and accredited crew lists submitted in advance.

6 min·4 Mar

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LA28 Sailing: San Pedro vs Long Beach

The Port of Los Angeles has scheduled the Cabrillo Beach Youth Center to be vacated by youth and Scouting groups effective January 1 so Olympic sailing teams can begin training under the direction of two nearby yacht clubs, a move that shifts six Olympic sailing events from Long Beach into Los Angeles Harbor and immediately complicates berth, lodging, and staging logistics.

6 min·4 Mar

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Halma Rib HR 30 Outboard Trial and Charter Relevance

Two Mercury Verado 300 hp outboards deliver a combined 600 hp to the Halma Rib HR 30, producing planing characteristics and fuel-consumption figures that directly affect transfer scheduling, fuel logistics and charter operating costs for day-cruises and short coastal passages.

5 min·4 Mar

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Code Zero — When Light-Air Sails Earn Their Keep

The departure from the Magote at La Paz began at dusk with an overnight forecast of 5–8 knots on the bow and a Malö 39 like Sea Fox barely moving through the glassy Bahia de La Paz; under those conditions a code zero was the only on-deck sail with a real chance to convert marginal puffs into forward motion without firing the engine.

5 min·4 Mar

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Boatsetter and Getmyboat Unite to Expand Global Boat Rentals

The combined platform now represents more than $500 million in bookings across 50 countries, will be headquartered in Miami, and will be led by Michael Farb as CEO of the merged entity while both apps and sites remain active for consumers, owners, and operators.

6 min·4 Mar

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Choosing Between Motor and Sailing Yachts

Most Mediterranean charters plan for average transits of 30–40 nautical miles per day; a typical motor yacht cruises at 18–25 knots while a cruising sailing yacht averages 6–9 knots, which directly affects fuel logistics, itinerary feasibility, and berth scheduling at crowded marinas.

6 min·4 Mar