Yacht News

There are hundreds of boat shows around the world each year representing all type of vessels, accessories, equipment and all sort of services related to the yachting industry. But do we really need such a long list of yachting events? Well, we definitely do. It is a big world, five oceans, millions of people in […]

What we should think of when we talk about eco-friendly in relation to the marine industry? There are a variety of things which are changing in the design of yachts and their building process.

You love the water and you really love being on a boat. So, the question is should you buy a boat outright, or simply charter one when vacation time rolls around? Things to Consider When Buying a Boat If you’re toying with the idea of buying a boat, here are several things to consider: #1 […]

Choosing a yacht broker might be the most important stage in the process of selling a boat or buying a yacht. The question shouldn’t be if to hire one in general, but which one. Many buyers or sellers are concerned with the commission rate of yacht brokers. Yacht brokers are similar to real estate brokers, […]

Choosing a tender for your yacht is very often an underestimated process which may result in unnecessary problems, damage or emergency cases which can be avoided if the right choice is made when purchasing. There are several questions everyone should ask when attempting to buy a tender boat. There are all sorts of dinghies depending […]

Buying a yacht is not as complicated a process as many might think. There are a few steps that you should consider when deciding to purchase a vessel. #1 What Type of Yacht Do You Want to Buy? The first thing to do is consider what kind of vessel you want to purchase. Are you […]

How to sell your yacht? Selling your yacht is an important emotional and financial moment for anyone owning a vessel. It is important to consider these five questions when starting this process. Why do you Want to Sell Your Yacht? Before putting your boat on the market you have to give yourself a clear answer […]

Crossing the Atlantic has been an adventure of a lifetime for centuries. Starting in the 15th century with Cristopher Columbus, the idea is still appealing for all those sailing aficionados, Superyacht owners, and ship lovers. Of course, this grand trip has become more achievable nowadays.

Today we are going to talk about two of the propulsion systems found in the industry – surface drives represented by the popular Arneson Drives and Jets. The article intends to give you a basic idea about these propulsion systems and what their advantages and disadvantages could be.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 2018) YATCO, the Official MLS of Yachting™, announced the launch of their new SaaS YATCO Back Office Software Solution (BOSS). YATCO BOSS is a cutting-edge, integrated software solution specially developed for the yachting industry. YATCO BOSS consolidates yachts for sale and yachts for charter into one state-of-the-art platform, providing brokers, builders, […]

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (April 10, 2018) – YATCO, the Official MLS of Yachting, has recently completed a major round of funding to accelerate its worldwide growth plans. “The increased capitalization to YATCO will allow us to better reach the worldwide consumer marketplace as well as accelerate the introduction of our all new BOSS platform which […]

In this article we will compare the two popular pod drive systems – Volvo IPS and Cummins Zeus. But first, what is a Pod Drive? What Is A Pod Drive? The Pod Drive was introduced in 2006. Since then the pod drive has been considered as one of the most successful propulsion systems at all […]