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Hybrid Propulsion – the future today Hybrid Propulsion – the future today

Why Hybrid Propulsion on yachts provides more benefits besides lowering environmental impact.

Full Service Brokerage
September 21, 2009| Share your thoughts

We are constantly bombarded by advertisements, websites and business cards from brokers and salesmen claiming that they offer a truly “one stop shop”.  That unlike the competition they offer “full” service.  Ok- explain.
Are you saying …

How to Transform the Galley into the perfect kitchen
September 10, 2009| Share your thoughts
How to Transform the Galley into the perfect kitchen

“The boat may sail on its bottom but a sailor sails on his stomach”

The act of eating has evolved into more than just a necessary means for survival. Today, it has taken on the role …

Boat Buddy…Choose Wisely
July 31, 2009| Share your thoughts
Boat Buddy…Choose Wisely

Unless you’re Hemingway’s Santiago (Google it) you probably enjoy some company on the boat. Be it friends or family they make the experience more enjoyable so it’s natural that their opinion should influence your buying …

Why a Stale Listing is Better Than a New Listing Why a Stale Listing is Better Than a New Listing

There’s a widely accepted theory in the industry that it’s often better to be the second or even third broker to have a listing.  The reasoning is that generally (and naturally) sellers will initially have …

PMY: Can your boat’s radar give you cancer?
July 28, 2009| Share your thoughts
PMY: Can your boat’s radar give you cancer?

We found this article on www.PowerandMotoryacht.com written by Tim Barlett and thought we’d share it with you. It’s interesting because it sheds light on the great mystery of whether or not standing in the way …

CNN: Is the ocean Florida’s untapped energy source? CNN: Is the ocean Florida’s untapped energy source?

(CNN) — The answer to easing the energy crunch in one of the nation’s most populous states could lie underwater.

Who qualifies for a yacht loan in this economy? Who qualifies for a yacht loan in this economy?

Even in the current financial environment, yacht loans remain accessible from prominent banks throughout the United States and Europe. Competitively priced loans for vessels of all sizes continue to be available to qualifying applicants.