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Practical writing on buying and selling yachts, ongoing management, detailing, and crew placement across South Florida and the Caribbean. Updated when we have something useful to share.
Crew · 2026-05-18
Yacht Crew Certifications Explained: STCW, ENG1, and Yachtmaster
What yacht crew certifications mean, which ones matter in South Florida, and how owners and crew should think about credentialing in the 2026 market.
Crew · 2026-05-18
How to Hire a Yacht Captain in South Florida: Licensing, Pay, and Vetting
Licensing requirements, current pay bands, vetting practices, and reference checks for hiring a yacht captain in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach in 2026.
Care · 2026-05-18
Florida Yacht Maintenance Calendar: Month by Month
A working calendar of yacht maintenance for Florida owners: hurricane preparation, off-season tasks, monthly minimums, annual haul-out, and insurance-driven inspections.
Care · 2026-05-18
What Yacht Management Actually Costs (And Why Owners Hire It)
A line-by-line breakdown of what yacht management costs in Florida in 2026: captain, crew, maintenance, dockage, insurance, fuel, and the management fee itself.
Care · 2026-05-18
Yacht Detailing in South Florida: Why Salt Air Doubles the Cost of Inattention
What South Florida salt air, UV, and pollen do to a hull, and the detailing cadence that protects value. Compounding, polishing, sealing, and the cost of skipping any of them.
Brokerage · 2026-05-18
Pre-Purchase Yacht Survey Checklist: What Buyers Routinely Miss
A working checklist for a pre-purchase yacht survey in Florida. Hull, mechanical, electrical, sea trial, and paperwork, with the items surveyors quietly skip.
Brokerage · 2026-05-18
How to Sell Your Yacht in Florida: Pricing, Listing, and Closing
Pricing your yacht honestly, listing it well, conducting showings, and closing in Florida. A field guide for owners selling a vessel in the 2026 market.
Brokerage · 2026-05-18
How to Buy a Yacht in Florida: A 2026 Owner's Guide
A practical walkthrough of buying a yacht in Florida in 2026: brief, brokerage, survey sequence, offer, escrow, closing, and tax. Written for owners, not browsers.