Saffier SE 28 Leopard: Compact Lounge Cruiser
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Saffier SE 28 Leopard: Compact Lounge Cruiser

With a hull length of 8.40 m, a beam of 2.70 m and a displacement of about 2.2 tonnes, the Saffier SE 28 Leopard occupies a typical small-boat marina berth and requires handling by lifts and berthing services rated for sub-9 m yachts; these dimensions also determine trailer, crane and marina logistics for owners and charter operators.

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SXR 75 XLC — First US Explorer Yacht to Make Water from Air
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SXR 75 XLC — First US Explorer Yacht to Make Water from Air

Integrating a fully embedded Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) system into the SXR 75 XLC changes resupply logistics: potable water provisioning can shift from frequent bottled deliveries to on-demand onboard production, altering bunkering schedules, provisioning runs, and charter itinerary planning for long-range passages.

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Renewing Sunfish Class Membership for 2026
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Renewing Sunfish Class Membership for 2026

Renewal processing for the Sunfish Class is conducted through the International Sunfish Class Association (ISCA) portal and requires completion of four online steps; current fees are $55 individual, $35 youth, $100 family (2 members) and $140 family (3 members), with additional family pricing tiers available.

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Oryx 47 LX: a fisherman that doubles as a yacht
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Oryx 47 LX: a fisherman that doubles as a yacht

With a triple Mercury Verado V12 outboard configuration producing a combined 1,800 hp, the Oryx 47 LX significantly influences fuel planning, marina berthing needs and service logistics for owners and operators.

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Island Packet 40 — Specs, Behavior and Cruising Character
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Island Packet 40 — Specs, Behavior and Cruising Character

With a displacement of 22,800 lbs, a 4'8" draft and a 10,000 lb internal lead ballast, the Island Packet 40 imposes clear logistical considerations for berthing, haul-out and coastal passage planning: marinas and haulage services must accommodate heavy-displacement hulls and deeper keel profiles while coastal pilots should note the IP40’s long turning circle when assigning berths or manoeuvring channels.

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Lürssen’s 102.4m Superyacht Jassi Enters Final Build Phase
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Lürssen’s 102.4m Superyacht Jassi Enters Final Build Phase

Lürssen has moved the 102.4-meter superyacht Jassi from the Rendsburg slipway into final outfitting, signaling the vessel's transition into comprehensive North Sea sea trials ahead of a planned delivery in 2026.

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Smart AI Strategies for Luxury Yacht Campaigns
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Smart AI Strategies for Luxury Yacht Campaigns

Marina management systems, broker CRM logs and charter booking platforms now produce actionable datasets measured in millions of records per quarter, allowing marketers to map guest journeys from initial search to on-water charter with unprecedented detail.

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Selected Used Sailing Yachts for Sale Today
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Selected Used Sailing Yachts for Sale Today

Falmouth, Hamble and Thurø continue to function as strategic berthing and viewing hubs with slipways, hardstanding and technical service access that make inspection and sea trials feasible for prospective buyers of used yachts such as Cruachan, Fox Hat and Mahi Mahi.

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Acon Airdeck: Inflatable Platform for Outboards
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Acon Airdeck: Inflatable Platform for Outboards

In many crowded marinas and buoy fields, limited stern space complicates passenger transfers, provisioning and equipment handling; the Acon Airdeck creates a floating extension that increases usable mooring area around outboard motors without structural transom modification.

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Marseille’s redesigned French Elite Championship 2026
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Marseille’s redesigned French Elite Championship 2026

From 18 to 22 February 2026 the Stade Nautique Florence Arthaud in Marseille will simultaneously host all Olympic-class fleets for the Championnat de France Élite, consolidating equipment logistics, athlete accommodation and national technical cells while accommodating over a hundred competitors and their coaching teams.

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Mounting Starlink Mini on tubular boat structures
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Mounting Starlink Mini on tubular boat structures

Mounting a Starlink Mini on tubular arches or pushpits requires a bracket that accommodates tubes of 22–35 mm diameter, resists salt spray and vibration, and can be delivered quickly for retrofit installations; MPI Inox’s French-made clamp, machined from 316L stainless steel, meets these constraints and is offered at €149 with typical delivery in two to three working days.

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Mandatory RecFishing Reporting for Recreational Anglers
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Mandatory RecFishing Reporting for Recreational Anglers

Since 12 February 2026, RecFishing is the legally required digital channel for registering and declaring designated recreational sea catches in French territorial waters, imposing new operational constraints on vessel crews, charter operators and marinas regarding onboard connectivity, documentation and evidence of fishing activity.

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