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Beginner-friendly boat electrics: keeping batteries, chargers and alternators reliable
Beginner-friendly boat electrics: keeping batteries, chargers and alternators reliable

A reliable cruising schedule depends on a properly charging 12V system: a typical lead-acid house bank should read around 13.5–14.0V...

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March 18, 2026
Understanding the 84‑Day Bareboat Charter Rule: Practical Implications for Yacht Owners and Travelers
Understanding the 84‑Day Bareboat Charter Rule: Practical Implications for Yacht Owners and Travelers

Under the San Marino Ship Register and similar registries, privately registered yachts may be offered for bareboat charter for up...

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March 17, 2026
SNIM 2026: Justine Mettraux Named Godmother for the 60th Marseilles Classic
SNIM 2026: Justine Mettraux Named Godmother for the 60th Marseilles Classic

With more than 100 crews expected, Marseille's southern harbor will allocate expanded berthing plans, shore-power hookups and a staggered arrival...

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March 17, 2026
How 2025 boat recycling figures reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism
How 2025 boat recycling figures reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism

In 2025, 3,079 pleasure boats were dismantled and recycled under the coordination of APER, bringing the cumulative total since 2019...

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March 17, 2026
Get Ready for Spring: Nautic 2000's Open House on March 13–15, 2026
Get Ready for Spring: Nautic 2000's Open House on March 13–15, 2026

Nautic 2000 will host an open house from March 13 to 15, 2026 at its main showroom, offering targeted consultations...

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March 17, 2026
Guus Bierman: From Dutch Dinghies to Global Sailcloth Supply Chains
Guus Bierman: From Dutch Dinghies to Global Sailcloth Supply Chains

Contender Sailcloth established a strategic production and distribution node in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1997, integrating transatlantic shipping lanes, warehousing,...

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March 17, 2026
Mulder Design’s Project Opal: 70 Meters of Wind-Sculpted Luxury
Mulder Design’s Project Opal: 70 Meters of Wind-Sculpted Luxury

LOA 229’7” (70 m), beam 42’7” (13 m), draft 10’4” (3.15 m) and a conceptual volume around 1,400 GT define...

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March 17, 2026
How Derecktor One Centralizes Contractor Coordination at Derecktor Shipyards
How Derecktor One Centralizes Contractor Coordination at Derecktor Shipyards

Derecktor One consolidates contractor coordination across the Fort Pierce and Dania Beach refit yards, offering a single point of scheduling,...

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March 17, 2026
Sailing South Georgia: Practical route, weather and the Shackleton Traverse revisited
Sailing South Georgia: Practical route, weather and the Shackleton Traverse revisited

A 750-mile offshore leg from Port Stanley to South Georgia demands planning for sustained southerly gales above 40 knots, potential...

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March 17, 2026
Low-Cost Soundproofing Tips to Make Your Boat More Pleasant for Passengers
Low-Cost Soundproofing Tips to Make Your Boat More Pleasant for Passengers

Engine-room noise on a typical 35–45 ft motorboat often measures above 80–85 dB at cruising speed, which directly affects passenger...

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March 17, 2026
Sail4Parkinsons Regatta Schedule, Logistics and Visitor Notes for Sausalito–Tiburon Weekend
Sail4Parkinsons Regatta Schedule, Logistics and Visitor Notes for Sausalito–Tiburon Weekend

On April 11–12, 2026 the Sail4Parkinsons program stages a two-day sequence of on-water and shore activities across Sausalito and Tiburon,...

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March 17, 2026
Haven Boatworks: Wooden-Boat Restoration and Port Townsend Haul-Out Capacity
Haven Boatworks: Wooden-Boat Restoration and Port Townsend Haul-Out Capacity

The Port of Port Townsend's 300-ton Travelift determines the maximum vessel mass that Haven Boatworks can handle, which directly shapes...

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March 17, 2026