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Saffier SE28 Leopard: new cruiser-racer details and tourism potential
Saffier SE28 Leopard: new cruiser-racer details and tourism potential

Presented at the Düsseldorf Boat Show with revised hull and deck moulds, the Saffier SE28 Leopard arrives 15 cm wider...

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February 24, 2026
Booker Lagoon: Timing the Tidal Exit, Wildlife Encounters, and Quiet Anchorages in the Broughtons
Booker Lagoon: Timing the Tidal Exit, Wildlife Encounters, and Quiet Anchorages in the Broughtons

The exit channel from Booker Lagoon offers less than an hour of slack water at optimal tides, making timing the...

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February 24, 2026
Market Moves: Florida Yachts International Reports Closed Sales and Rising Interest in Day Boats
Market Moves: Florida Yachts International Reports Closed Sales and Rising Interest in Day Boats

Miami saw four yacht title transfers finalized through Florida Yachts International this week, with delivery windows averaging 7–10 days from...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Guide to Picking a Yacht Charter Broker That Matches Your Travel Style
Practical Guide to Picking a Yacht Charter Broker That Matches Your Travel Style

Charter brokerages typically manage access to dozens of yachts across multiple regions, filtering hundreds of listings into a shortlist that...

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February 24, 2026
Yacht charter listings appear on Google Maps with Boatscribe at Ece Marina, Fethiye
Yacht charter listings appear on Google Maps with Boatscribe at Ece Marina, Fethiye

Google Maps now displays pricing, vessel specifications and direct booking links for yacht listings in selected Mediterranean marinas, with the...

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February 24, 2026
Aspen C128 Reviewed: A 46-Foot Power Cat Built for Shallow-Water Adventures
Aspen C128 Reviewed: A 46-Foot Power Cat Built for Shallow-Water Adventures

With a 46-foot LOA, a beam of 13'11" and a listed draft of 2'6" (30 inches with twin 300-hp Suzuki...

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February 24, 2026
March offshore digest: Francesca Clapcich, a transatlantic climate cruise, Newport–Maine passages, and the Lagoon 38 review
March offshore digest: Francesca Clapcich, a transatlantic climate cruise, Newport–Maine passages, and the Lagoon 38 review

The Gulf Stream crossing north of the continental shelf creates a corridor of strong currents and shifting wind shear that...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Ice Fishing Tips, Safety, and Local Traditions in Maine’s Winter Lakes
Practical Ice Fishing Tips, Safety, and Local Traditions in Maine’s Winter Lakes

Safe ice thickness thresholds used by Maine anglers remain the operational baseline for vehicle access: 4 inches for a single...

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February 24, 2026
Fighting Lady Yellow Debut: Turtlebox Unveils Two Limited-Edition Marine Speakers
Fighting Lady Yellow Debut: Turtlebox Unveils Two Limited-Edition Marine Speakers

For coastal charter operators and private skippers, integrating onboard audio demands attention to IP ratings, mounting points, cable routing and...

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February 24, 2026
How an unusually cold winter could influence Chesapeake Bay striped bass recruitment and local tourism
How an unusually cold winter could influence Chesapeake Bay striped bass recruitment and local tourism

Frozen boat ramps across Maryland and Virginia have forced many charter operators to shift schedules, while marina ice has limited...

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February 24, 2026
Key Largo A‑Class Midwinters 2026: Winners, Conditions, and Visitor Notes
Key Largo A‑Class Midwinters 2026: Winners, Conditions, and Visitor Notes

Upper Keys Sailing Club’s launch and recovery operations relied on a coordinated shore team with RIB support and a beach...

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February 24, 2026
Sale and charter outlook for the 26.82m Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II
Sale and charter outlook for the 26.82m Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II

The 26.82-metre Azimut motor yacht Captain Morgan II, delivered in 2021, is driven by twin MTU engines giving a comfortable...

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February 24, 2026