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How a 7.4lt V8 top-end rebuild restored a Chaparral 2550 SX for coastal cruising
How a 7.4lt V8 top-end rebuild restored a Chaparral 2550 SX for coastal cruising

Transporting a 1995 Chaparral 2550 SX from Plattsburgh, NY to Annapolis, MD required a rented Dodge Ram 2500 diesel, a...

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February 26, 2026
How craftsmen craft custom boat bedding for the Omega 42 refit
How craftsmen craft custom boat bedding for the Omega 42 refit

Raw materials for the yacht’s cushions were ordered in late winter with production officially scheduled for March, aligning with the...

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February 26, 2026
M/Y TALEYA Summer 2026: Italy, France, Adriatic & Ionian Itineraries
M/Y TALEYA Summer 2026: Italy, France, Adriatic & Ionian Itineraries

For Summer 2026 M/Y TALEYA will position in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean with confirmed seasonal windows: May–June along the...

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February 26, 2026
Midnight Moon on an 85ft Horizon FD85: Charter Logistics, Comfort and Bahamas Routes
Midnight Moon on an 85ft Horizon FD85: Charter Logistics, Comfort and Bahamas Routes

An 85-foot Horizon FD85 such as Midnight Moon requires coordinated clearance through Bahamian ports—commonly Nassau or Great Harbour Cay—where local...

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February 26, 2026
From Fort Lauderdale to Nuuk and Back: A Hybrid Yacht’s Arctic Passage and Practical Takeaways
From Fort Lauderdale to Nuuk and Back: A Hybrid Yacht’s Arctic Passage and Practical Takeaways

The voyage logged 7,450 nautical miles, including an 820 NM open-water leg from the Strait of Belle Isle to Nuuk...

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February 26, 2026
Superyachts, Watches and Concierge Culture: Inside Miami’s Luxury Timepiece Scene
Superyachts, Watches and Concierge Culture: Inside Miami’s Luxury Timepiece Scene

Miami’s marina network supports hundreds of superyacht berths, creating steady demand for on-site concierge services and mobile luxury retail that...

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February 26, 2026
Kevin Keogh: Commodore, Lawyer, and Lifelong Advocate for Sailing and Communities
Kevin Keogh: Commodore, Lawyer, and Lifelong Advocate for Sailing and Communities

Race committee logistics at the American Yacht Club and other clubs where Kevin Keogh served—ranging from start sequences and mark-laying...

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February 26, 2026
Broward 100: Practical Notes on Hulls, Refits, and Charter Use
Broward 100: Practical Notes on Hulls, Refits, and Charter Use

Typical Broward 100 hulls carry in excess of 3,000 gallons of fuel, a beam near 20', and a draft around...

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February 26, 2026
Sizing, layout and comfort for hosting 50 guests on a private yacht
Sizing, layout and comfort for hosting 50 guests on a private yacht

A purpose-built 120–160-foot event yacht typically provides about 1,800–2,400 sq ft of usable guest space, which—when combined with multi-deck flow...

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February 26, 2026
Happy Happy and the Ratcliffe Family: Practical Routes, Boat Choices, and Kid-Friendly Water Adventures
Happy Happy and the Ratcliffe Family: Practical Routes, Boat Choices, and Kid-Friendly Water Adventures

Lake Wānaka is a five-minute drive from the Ratcliffe home and offers multiple public boat ramps and sheltered anchorages suitable...

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February 26, 2026
Decoding ORC's VPP: Fair Handicap Science for Modern Yachts
Decoding ORC's VPP: Fair Handicap Science for Modern Yachts

ORC's VPP uses measured hull geometry, stability curves and sail dimensions to produce speed predictions at every wind angle and...

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February 26, 2026
Swell 32 — Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif and Studio Endémique unveil a 10 m educational, handi-accessible sailboat
Swell 32 — Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif and Studio Endémique unveil a 10 m educational, handi-accessible sailboat

Construction of the Swell 32 begins in early 2026 at the AFPA facility in Auray, with a scheduled launch at...

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February 26, 2026