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Hike Metal 55 “Silver Bullet”: robust aluminum pilothouse sloop with lifting keel and full offshore fit-out
Hike Metal 55 “Silver Bullet”: robust aluminum pilothouse sloop with lifting keel and full offshore fit-out

Loaded displacement 32,000 lbs, LOA 55 ft and a down-keel draft of 10 ft dictate marina berth selection, transport permits...

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February 27, 2026
Project Light 63M: Antonini Navi and Nauta’s 63.5m Concept for the Above-500GT Market
Project Light 63M: Antonini Navi and Nauta’s 63.5m Concept for the Above-500GT Market

Launching and operating a 63.5‑metre superyacht like Project Light 63M demands shipyard and port logistics that accommodate an estimated ~1,180GT...

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February 27, 2026
J1939 Doctor by Digital Yacht brings web-based J1939 diagnostics and fault management to leisure and commercial boats
J1939 Doctor by Digital Yacht brings web-based J1939 diagnostics and fault management to leisure and commercial boats

Modern leisure and small commercial vessels using the J1939 network typically monitor engine RPM, coolant temperature, alternator output and fuel-rate...

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February 27, 2026
Digital Yacht Introduces iKreate: NMEA 2000 Simulation for Yachts
Digital Yacht Introduces iKreate: NMEA 2000 Simulation for Yachts

During commissioning and sea trials, replaying recorded NMEA 2000 PGN traffic locally allows technicians to isolate bus faults and validate...

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February 27, 2026
Garmin OneHelm connectivity expands NET Protect’s NMEA 2000 monitoring and security for modern yachts
Garmin OneHelm connectivity expands NET Protect’s NMEA 2000 monitoring and security for modern yachts

Seafarers and charter operators increasingly rely on continuous NMEA 2000 network monitoring to keep integrated navigation, engine, and entertainment systems...

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February 27, 2026
How Victron-based LiFePO4 cycle tests reveal real endurance for marine batteries
How Victron-based LiFePO4 cycle tests reveal real endurance for marine batteries

On a coastal cruising yacht the difference between returning to port and continuing a multi-day charter often comes down to...

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February 27, 2026
56' Sunny Briggs "Raise 'Em Up" Finds a New Owner Through MacGregor Yachts
56' Sunny Briggs "Raise 'Em Up" Finds a New Owner Through MacGregor Yachts

The 56-foot Sunny Briggs sportfish "Raise 'Em Up" required coordinated marina lifting, a short coastal transit under local tow regulations,...

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February 27, 2026
Haul-Out and Farewell: Preparing Delos and Delos 2.0 for Their Next Chapters
Haul-Out and Farewell: Preparing Delos and Delos 2.0 for Their Next Chapters

The haul-out of Delos required coordination of a travelift slot, a reserved hardstand, and a daily workplan for pressure washing,...

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February 27, 2026
Penzance to the Isles of Scilly — practical timing, anchorages and when to make the crossing
Penzance to the Isles of Scilly — practical timing, anchorages and when to make the crossing

The shortest route from Penzance to St Mary’s is roughly 28–30 nautical miles, so a Sigma 33 like Odette making...

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February 27, 2026
Classic Channel Regatta 2026 — schedule, ports and participation essentials
Classic Channel Regatta 2026 — schedule, ports and participation essentials

The Classic Channel Regatta 2026 will move an international fleet between Dartmouth, St.

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February 27, 2026
Miami Budget Boats — What $5,000, $8,000 and $10,000 Actually Deliver
Miami Budget Boats — What $5,000, $8,000 and $10,000 Actually Deliver

Miami marina occupancy routinely spikes to 85–95% during November–April peak season, tightening launch windows and pushing resale prices up for...

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February 27, 2026
Practical hitting-points for Marina Cala di Sole (Licata) — approach, berths, services
Practical hitting-points for Marina Cala di Sole (Licata) — approach, berths, services

Approach to Marina Cala di Sole is controlled by two staggered breakwaters; pass the outer breakwater and keep to starboard...

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February 27, 2026