The very unique Mary Slim VSV fast motoryacht

VSV stands for Very Slender Vessel. Mary Slim sports a narrowed beam (4.2m) and long (22.5m) configuration. She is designed to pierce through waves and combine speed and distance into one hull.
Traditional hull designs are …

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Yacht HD: Boats in Ft. Lauderdale New River
September 19, 2011 | Share your thoughts

Here is a beautiful video by Dror Levi who went to the New River in Ft. Lauderdale and capture a slice of the busy waterways in south Florida.

Waterway cruising in Fort Lauderdale boating campital of the world

Cruising Las Olas, boats in Ft. Lauderdale
August 15, 2011 | Share your thoughts
Cruising Las Olas, boats in Ft. Lauderdale

Random pictures of boats near the Las Olas bridge in Ft. Lauderdale

Owner Spotlight: custom built for extended liveaboard cruises
May 18, 2011 | Share your thoughts
Owner Spotlight: custom built for extended liveaboard cruises

A conversation with Phil & Susi, owners of Off.Line a 59′ Classic motoryacht custom built in 2007. Here is their story, we hope it will inspire you to tinker with your current boat -OR- buy one for the adventure of a lifetime.

Boat People: Episode 5
April 26, 2011 | Share your thoughts
Boat People: Episode 5

Adam and his friends enjoy their water toys in the Bahamas, their cruise to Nassau is full of surprises and breath taking waters.

Boat People – Episode 4
March 21, 2011 | Share your thoughts
Boat People – Episode 4

Another great Boating People video. this time by Gabriel, showcasing the first leg of his amazing journey from Italy To Greece, Via Porto San Stephano, Vibo Valencia, Tropea, Sicily and eventually making it to Athens.

Clear Kayak: a great toy for your boat
March 21, 2011 | One Comment
Clear Kayak: a great toy for your boat

So you have the Jet skies, 10′ tender, heck you even have a floating trampoline … YHD surfed the web for some more water toys you should have on board. Meet the Clear Blue Hawaii’s …

Boat Show recap: NISI Yachts turned some heads,
March 1, 2011 | Share your thoughts
Boat Show recap: NISI Yachts turned some heads,

The Yacht & Brokerage Boat Show in Miami came and went, and the weather could not have been better. We walked around and spoke to brokers, builders, and boaters. From what we gathered two boats …

Boat Propeller Repair an how to video
March 1, 2011 | Share your thoughts
Boat Propeller Repair an how to video

If you boated long enough you know that at one point or another you need to send your propeller for some TLC. Here is an excellent video about what it takes to repair a boat propeller.

2011 Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach
February 8, 2011 | 2 Comments
2011 Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach

It is February and The Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach is almost here. Soon a mile-long strip on Collins Avenue,  better known as the Indian Creek Waterway will transform into the world’s most …