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Leopard 52: a larger, greener Leopard catamaran designed for modern charters
Leopard 52: a larger, greener Leopard catamaran designed for modern charters

With integrated solar panels and an optional hybrid electric drive that can generate onboard power, the Leopard 52 reduces fuel...

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February 26, 2026
Practical Guide to Hosting Corporate Events on a Yacht: Capacities, Layouts and Services
Practical Guide to Hosting Corporate Events on a Yacht: Capacities, Layouts and Services

Most mid-size corporate charters provide high-speed Wi‑Fi, onboard AV racks, and flexible power supply options for presentations, with typical vessel...

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February 26, 2026
2026 Yacht Shortlist: Standout Monohulls and Multihulls for Cruising
2026 Yacht Shortlist: Standout Monohulls and Multihulls for Cruising

Marinas increasingly prioritize 40–60 foot berths, upgraded shore power (50‑amp/shore-side), and deeper fairways to accommodate the surge in demand for...

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February 26, 2026
Prestige M7 Multihull: Sea Trial Observations and Touring Notes
Prestige M7 Multihull: Sea Trial Observations and Touring Notes

The Prestige shipyard in Monfalcone sits on a deep-water channel with direct sea access, enabling immediate launches of large multihulls...

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February 26, 2026
2021 Sunseeker 86 Yacht — Four Cabins, MTU Power, Turn‑Key in Miami Beach
2021 Sunseeker 86 Yacht — Four Cabins, MTU Power, Turn‑Key in Miami Beach

The 2021 Sunseeker 86 measures 86 ft (26.21 m) overall with a 21'3" beam and a 6.42 ft draft, requiring...

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February 26, 2026
SKY by Royal Huisman: Engineering, Port Challenges and What It Means for Yacht Tourism
SKY by Royal Huisman: Engineering, Port Challenges and What It Means for Yacht Tourism

With a mast reaching 305 feet (93 m) from waterline to mast top, SKY immediately imposes strict requirements on berth...

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February 26, 2026
ORC 57 Catamaran — Glide, Lightness and a Return to Direct Sailing
ORC 57 Catamaran — Glide, Lightness and a Return to Direct Sailing

With an 11.4‑ton lightship for just over 17 metres of length overall, a 107 m² mainsail and an 84 m²...

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February 26, 2026
Step-by-Step Insulation of the Delos Explorer 53: Spray Foam on an Aluminum Catamaran
Step-by-Step Insulation of the Delos Explorer 53: Spray Foam on an Aluminum Catamaran

Spray-foam insulation was applied to the majority of the Delos Explorer 53 hull, requiring a coordinated two-day operation that included...

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February 26, 2026
Coastal trailer-sailer route notes: Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Eyemouth and Dunbar
Coastal trailer-sailer route notes: Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Eyemouth and Dunbar

The whole harbour at Holy Island dries out at low water, so plan arrivals and departures well away from LW;...

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February 26, 2026
Why Cloud Dancer’s White Is the Superyacht Standard: Design, Refits and Charter Appeal
Why Cloud Dancer’s White Is the Superyacht Standard: Design, Refits and Charter Appeal

Refit yards routinely schedule hull painting months in advance to align berth availability, paint procurement, crane lifts and class inspections;...

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February 26, 2026
Fuel-saving seamanship: engine care, hull trim and propeller pitch for more efficient motoring
Fuel-saving seamanship: engine care, hull trim and propeller pitch for more efficient motoring

Planing motor cruisers can burn up to one gallon per mile, while many recreational boats average only about 50 engine...

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February 26, 2026
Offshore Cabin Heating Solutions for Comfortable and Safe Cruising
Offshore Cabin Heating Solutions for Comfortable and Safe Cruising

On long passages and in high latitudes, fuel logistics dictate heater selection: plan diesel reserves, tank access, and vent routing...

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February 26, 2026