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SuRi an incredible refit story in the USA
April 6, 2012| Share your thoughts
SuRi an incredible refit story in the USA

The incredible story of SuRi a 173′ megayacht that got a mid-body extension of more than 30 feet. Why wait for a new build when you can extend your existing boat to 206′ long?! …

2011 Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach 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 …

Marine financing: Lowest interest rate in years
February 2, 2011| Share your thoughts
Marine financing: Lowest interest rate in years

Philip Bartholomew from Seacoast Marine Finance shares his perspective from the boat financing trenches. If you buying a boat, you should read this…

Live Updates from FLIBS 2010 (click on image below) Live Updates from FLIBS 2010 (click on image below)

Don’t miss a beat from this year’s Fort Lauderdale Boat Show… real time updates from the Fort Lauderdale international boat show 2010.

Ever wonder what to buy a yacht owner?
August 20, 2010| Share your thoughts
Ever wonder what to buy a yacht owner?

You were invited to a christening ceremony, and have no clue what can you possibly bring the new owner. We do admit it is a tough one, what could you possibly get someone who just purchased his dream boat?

The Plastiki expedition arrived in Australia
July 26, 2010| Share your thoughts
The Plastiki expedition arrived in Australia

After 130 days and 8000 nautical miles the Plastiki expedition, a catamaran made out of plastic bottles completed her journey across the Pacific.

The Gulf Oil Spill: cleanup tips for your boat The Gulf Oil Spill: cleanup tips for your boat

In the wake of what could be the largest oil spill in US history, leading yacht paint manufacturers Interlux and Awlgrip offer boaters in the impacted areas the following tips to help clean contaminated boats

Palm Beach International Boat Show
March 19, 2010| Share your thoughts
Palm Beach International Boat Show

25th Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show March 25 – 28, 2010, is one of the top ten boat shows in the country – featuring more than $350 million worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world’s leading marine manufacturers.