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A motor yacht approaching a bridge through a marked coastal channel

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Yacht Draft and Bridge Clearance: How to Plan a Route

Plan yacht passages by checking loaded draft, chart datums, water levels, bridge references and overhead clearance.

7 min read

Yacht owner and captain reviewing onboard digital security together

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Yacht Cybersecurity Checklist: Protecting Wi-Fi, Starlink and Onboard Systems

Protect yacht accounts and connected systems with a practical checklist for network access, updates, remote support, backups and incident response.

9 min read

Measuring a compact yacht tender alongside a cruising yacht

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How to Choose a Yacht Tender: Size, Weight, Davits and Storage

Choose a yacht tender by matching its hull, passenger load, motor, davit capacity and storage dimensions to the way you cruise.

9 min read

Captain and project manager reviewing a yacht refit plan at the shipyard

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Yacht Refit Planning Checklist: Scope, Sequence and Sea Trials

Plan a yacht refit with a clear scope, dependencies, decision gates, commissioning plan and records that make the next maintenance cycle easier.

4 min read

Aerial view of a yacht anchored over a sandy Mediterranean patch beside seagrass

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Responsible Mediterranean Anchoring: Posidonia, Moorings and Local Rules

Plan Mediterranean anchoring to protect Posidonia seagrass, use suitable moorings and check current local restrictions before dropping the hook.

4 min read

Yacht cruising at steady speed along a coastal route

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Yacht Fuel Range: Estimate Real-World Distance by Speed and Reserve

Estimate yacht range from measured fuel burn, usable fuel and route conditions, then validate the plan against the vessel’s manual and operating limits.

5 min read

Two bilge pumps and float switch being tested in a yacht bilge

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Yacht Bilge Pump Guide: Pump Placement, Backup and Testing

Review bilge-pump locations, automatic controls, discharge plumbing, alarms and routine tests with a vessel-specific maintenance checklist.

5 min read

Yacht windlass and anchor chain laid out on a foredeck

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Yacht Windlass Guide: Anchor Winch, Chain and Installation Checks

Choose and maintain a yacht windlass by checking the anchor rode, gypsy, deck structure, electrical supply and safe operating procedure as one system.

5 min read

Marine surveyor inspecting a yacht helm and onboard controls

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Used Yacht Survey Checklist: What to Inspect Before You Buy

A pre-purchase yacht survey helps you understand a vessel’s condition before closing. Learn what to prepare, what a survey may cover, which specialists to consider and how to turn findings into a realistic first-year budget.

9 min read