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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.

Which marine loan should you choose
March 12, 2010| Share your thoughts
Which marine loan should you choose

Philip Bartholomew from Seacoast Marine Finance dives right into boat financing, and help you navigate through the plethora of options. “…Generally speaking, you’ll find four types of loans: fixed rate, variable rate, hybrid, and interest-only”. If you thinking about financing your next boat read this post.

Cruise on a floating Island by Wally Hermès
February 24, 2010| Share your thoughts
Cruise on a floating Island by Wally Hermès

Wally Hermès Yachts, today unveils a revolutionary approach to cruising in motor yachts with the presentation of a full size model of its first born, an innovative 58 metre-long 38 metre-wide yacht.

Top 10 Boating Innovations of the Decade Top 10 Boating Innovations of the Decade

At Yacht Help Desk we’re for anything that makes boating easier and more enjoyable!
Here’s our list of the most popular, useful and innovative advances in boating this past decade.

Does Buying New Make Sense Now? Does Buying New Make Sense Now?

It’s common knowledge that now is the time to buy anything IF you have the ability to do so. Cash is obviously a plus, but there’s contrary to popular belief, there are still many sources for boat financing. Banks are happy to offer excellent loans to those that have dependable cash flow, good credit history and can comfortably make a 15% to 20% deposit. so you are willing, ready and able…now what?