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Fourth Sanlorenzo 50 X‑Space Contract: Delivery, Propulsion and Charter Prospects
Fourth Sanlorenzo 50 X‑Space Contract: Delivery, Propulsion and Charter Prospects

Fraser will manage the buyer’s interests for the fourth Sanlorenzo 50 X‑Space, locked in for a 2028 delivery and sitting...

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February 27, 2026
Seawind 1170 — an Australian-designed cruising cat with a distinctive layout and European production shift
Seawind 1170 — an Australian-designed cruising cat with a distinctive layout and European production shift

Seawind Catamarans established a production line in Turkey in 2025 to serve the European market, cutting shipping distance from Vietnam...

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February 27, 2026
How to Protect a Waterfront Home from Salt Spray, Wind-Driven Rain, and High Humidity
How to Protect a Waterfront Home from Salt Spray, Wind-Driven Rain, and High Humidity

Properties within the coastal splash zone suffer continuous salt spray, wind-driven rain and elevated ambient humidity that accelerate corrosion of...

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February 27, 2026
Practical Outboard Motor Repairs and Maintenance to Keep Your Boat Tours Running
Practical Outboard Motor Repairs and Maintenance to Keep Your Boat Tours Running

Vessel downtime from outboard engine failures often forces tour operators to cancel or reroute trips, creating cascading schedule disruptions and...

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February 27, 2026
Fresh Sailing Yacht Launches, Key Specs and What They Mean for Charter Travel
Fresh Sailing Yacht Launches, Key Specs and What They Mean for Charter Travel

Supply-chain friction in composite laminates and electric drivetrain electronics is currently shaping production timelines for new yachts, with many European...

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February 27, 2026
How 2026 Boating Innovations Shape Charter Logistics and Coastal Tourism
How 2026 Boating Innovations Shape Charter Logistics and Coastal Tourism

Reduced hull weights from advanced composites are lowering fuel burn per nautical mile, which directly eases refueling schedules for charter...

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February 27, 2026
High-speed IMOCA60 coastal racing from Kiel to Boka Bay: ports, repairs and tourism spin-offs
High-speed IMOCA60 coastal racing from Kiel to Boka Bay: ports, repairs and tourism spin-offs

The 2025 Ocean Race Europe covered roughly 4,500 nautical miles across seven legs and multiple stopovers, requiring complex logistics: rapid...

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February 27, 2026
105-foot Azimut in Miami — Performance, Layout and Charter Potential
105-foot Azimut in Miami — Performance, Layout and Charter Potential

Moored in Miami, the 105-foot Azimut requires a berth with at least a 24-foot beam clearance and a minimum alongside...

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February 27, 2026
Barometer, synoptic charts and safe cruising: practical forecasting tips for sailors
Barometer, synoptic charts and safe cruising: practical forecasting tips for sailors

Logging the barometer hourly and comparing those readings with the Met Office surface-pressure synoptic chart reveals rapid pressure falls that...

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February 27, 2026
Practical Guide to Choosing an Autopilot for Your Multihull Cruiser
Practical Guide to Choosing an Autopilot for Your Multihull Cruiser

When a cruising catamaran accelerates into the teens of knots, apparent wind angle (AWA) can swing by double-digit degrees in...

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February 27, 2026
Choosing Between Windvane Self-Steering and Electronic Autopilots for Passage Making
Choosing Between Windvane Self-Steering and Electronic Autopilots for Passage Making

On a typical ocean leg, an electronic autopilot can draw 10–30 amps when driving hydraulic rams or heavy quadrant systems...

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February 27, 2026
Choosing Between Catamarans and Monohulls: Practical Considerations for Cruisers
Choosing Between Catamarans and Monohulls: Practical Considerations for Cruisers

Marina operators typically price a 40–45ft catamaran at roughly 1.8–2.5× the berth fee of a similar-length monohull, and shore-handling requires...

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February 27, 2026