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How Solar Panels and Lithium Banks Are Enabling Quiet Air Conditioning on Charter Yachts
How Solar Panels and Lithium Banks Are Enabling Quiet Air Conditioning on Charter Yachts

A Bavaria C38 equipped with twin 215W solar panels, an 800Ah lithium battery bank and a dedicated 12‑volt low‑wattage air‑conditioning...

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February 26, 2026
Contemporary Spirit of Tradition Yachts from Rockport, Stephen Jones and Stephens Waring
Contemporary Spirit of Tradition Yachts from Rockport, Stephen Jones and Stephens Waring

The 95ft sloop Ouzel completed mechanical and systems trials at Rockport Marine after a three-year build using a wood-composite recipe...

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February 26, 2026
New Outremer 57 and 64: timelines, layouts and what they mean for charter cruising
New Outremer 57 and 64: timelines, layouts and what they mean for charter cruising

Outremer 57 is slated for launch in late 2026 with a public debut in April 2027, while the Outremer 64...

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February 26, 2026
Memorable 70th Birthday Venue Ideas in Fort Lauderdale — Yachts & More
Memorable 70th Birthday Venue Ideas in Fort Lauderdale — Yachts & More

Marina berthing in Fort Lauderdale often requires a minimum reservation lead time of 48–72 hours and may include restrictions on...

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February 26, 2026
Whiskey Kilo: The 66’ Hines-Farley Sportfish Changes Hands
Whiskey Kilo: The 66’ Hines-Farley Sportfish Changes Hands

Delivery of a 66-foot custom sportfish like Whiskey Kilo typically involves coordination of berthing allocation, documentation transfer, pre-delivery engine trials,...

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February 26, 2026
Benetti's AI Rollout to Transform Production at Livorno Shipyard
Benetti's AI Rollout to Transform Production at Livorno Shipyard

Benetti will deploy artificial intelligence across Logistics, Planning, Production Engineering and Safety at its Livorno shipyard, with the first wave...

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February 26, 2026
2026 Figaro Beneteau schedule and what it means for ports, sailors and spectators
2026 Figaro Beneteau schedule and what it means for ports, sailors and spectators

Perros-Guirec will host the start of the Solitaire du Figaro Paprec on 17 May 2026, forcing local authorities to reserve...

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February 26, 2026
Rituals, foils and early memories aboard Actual Ultim 4 before the Transat Café l'Or 2025
Rituals, foils and early memories aboard Actual Ultim 4 before the Transat Café l'Or 2025

On the quayside in Le Havre, Actual Ultim 4 (the ex-Gitana 17) completed final provisioning and foil inspections within a...

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February 26, 2026
C-Tender 74 OPEN redefines onboard usability with AI-assisted design and aluminium construction
C-Tender 74 OPEN redefines onboard usability with AI-assisted design and aluminium construction

The C-Tender 74 OPEN combines aluminium construction, options for IPS, surface drives or a traditional shaft line, and a layout...

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February 26, 2026
Alena — Luxury Crewed Sailing Catamaran for Private Island-Hopping in Greece
Alena — Luxury Crewed Sailing Catamaran for Private Island-Hopping in Greece

Alena accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 private cabins, including a 22 m² Owner’s Suite with panoramic windows and...

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February 26, 2026
Practical winter strategies to keep a boat dry: covers, ventilation and dehumidifiers
Practical winter strategies to keep a boat dry: covers, ventilation and dehumidifiers

Access to mains power determines the damp-busting approach: a typical compressor dehumidifier draws roughly 200–600W, whereas desiccant units often use...

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February 26, 2026
American vs European Superyachts: Practical Choices for Owners and Charterers
American vs European Superyachts: Practical Choices for Owners and Charterers

Florida’s marina network and refit yards concentrate brokerage activity during Miami and Fort Lauderdale boat shows, enabling coordinated surveys, sea...

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February 26, 2026