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Pearl 73: Refined British Flybridge Design

The Pearl 73’s physical footprint — 21.99 metres LOA, 5.75 metres beam and 1.70 metres draft with an approximate displacement of 60 tonnes — dictates specific marina berthing, transport and launching logistics, including trailer capacity, crane lift limits and tender handling for a Williams 345 stored in the garage.

5 min·3 Mar

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Release® 2nd Gen: Practical Sealant and Residue Remover

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Marina maintenance teams and charter operators often stock consumables in two core volumes for supply-chain efficiency: a standard 16 fl.

6 min·3 Mar

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Axopar and Flite Unveil Boater-Focused eFoil

Serial production of the Flite AIR x Axopar prototype is scheduled for spring 2026, with preorders opening at Boot Düsseldorf and deliveries targeted shortly after; fulfillment will run through three channels — factory option with new Axopar boats, selected Axopar dealers acting as authorized Flite dealers, and direct sales via Flite’s online store — requiring coordinated inventory, dealer training, and spare-parts logistics to meet seasonal demand.

6 min·3 Mar

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Highfield ADV9: New Adventure Crossover RIB

With a 450‑litre fuel tank and a stated cruising reach of up to 250 nautical miles, the Highfield ADV9 requires coastal fueling points and marina services that support medium‑range blue‑water operations; its four lifting points and non‑stepped hull also simplify intermodal transport between trailer, floating dock and shipyard facilities.

6 min·3 Mar

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Replacing rotten teak with PVC gunwale strips

Replacing traditional teak with a rigid PVC gunwale alters load calculations: PVC extrusions at ~1,380 kg/m3 versus forest teak at ~655 kg/m3 nearly double the material density, which affects local mass distribution, freeboard margin and lifting considerations during haul-out and transport.

6 min·3 Mar

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Building crew values for faster, safer sailing

Standardised debrief protocols, mic‑and‑camera recording of onboard communications, and written team mantras directly reduce operational turnaround times between sorties, simplify provisioning and lower the risk of human-error incidents during complex maneuvers.

5 min·3 Mar

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Designing the Clipper RX 72-Foot Circumnavigation Yachts

The twelve-strong 72‑foot Clipper RX fleet is built to sustain a full circumnavigation of roughly 45,000 nautical miles over an 11‑month campaign, with hulls manufactured in Qingdao and stopovers including Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, Queensland.

5 min·3 Mar

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How Charter Fleets Are Serviced Over Winter

At Vliho Bay boatyards, hauling schedules and safety-gear processing begin within hours of the last charter check-out, with teams hauling up to 40 yachts over a fortnight and cataloguing items such as EPIRBs, life rafts and fire extinguishers for inspection and certification.

5 min·3 Mar

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Mason 43 Full-Keel Cruiser Review

Mason 43 tankage commonly exceeds 100 gallons of fuel and 200 gallons of water, a provisioning profile that directly extends autonomous range, reduces port calls, and affects marina berth time and logistic planning for owners, charter operators, and yacht delivery captains.

6 min·3 Mar

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Historic All-Female Non-Stop Round-the-World Sail

The Famous Project crossed the Jules Verne Trophy finish line between Ushant and The Lizard at 1200hrs on 26 January 2026, completing a non-stop circumnavigation in 57d 22h 20m after departing on 29 November 2025, a passage logged against the standard route used for official round-the-world crewed attempts.

6 min·3 Mar

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Coconut Grove’s Quiet Rise in Waterfront Wealth

Two contiguous waterfront parcels in Coconut Grove now offer combined private dockage capable of accommodating vessels requiring deep-water access and tender operations, with one estate spanning 4.5 acres and the other featuring a 10,400‑square‑foot residence—configurations that materially change berth logistics for superyachts and support infrastructure for crew, provisioning, and marina services.

6 min·3 Mar

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Silent Sailing Through the BVI Ray Sanctuary

Since the British Virgin Islands declared a shark and ray sanctuary in 2014 protecting over 23 species, local maritime practice has favored low-impact approaches: sailboats are used to traverse shallow flats and seagrass corridors because they reduce noise, eliminate propeller scarring, and comply with anchoring regulations in sensitive nursery zones like Anegada and North Sound.

5 min·3 Mar