Catamaran Buying Guide 2026: Beam, Survey, Brands for Buyers
How to buy a catamaran: beam and marina costs, bridge clearance, charter vs private use, Lagoon vs Leopard vs Fountaine Pajot, and two-hull survey focus.
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Expedition Yacht Buying Guide 2026: Range, Ice Class, Survey
How to buy an expedition yacht: range specs, ice class, builder shortlists, survey scope, MOA terms, and closing steps for polar and long-range buyers.
First Yacht Buyer Checklist: 30 Steps Before You Sign
First yacht buyer checklist: budget, broker, survey, escrow, flag, insurance, and berth, 30 steps before you wire a deposit or sign an MOA.
Marine Survey Types Explained: Which Survey Do You Need?
Marine survey types explained: pre-purchase, condition, insurance, damage, and engine surveys, scope, cost, and when each applies to yacht buyers.
Buy a Yacht in the Mediterranean: 2026 Process Guide
How to buy a yacht in the Mediterranean: Antibes, Monaco, Palma, and Viareggio process, EU VAT, surveys, MOA, flag, and closing steps.
Pre-Purchase Yacht Survey Guide: Order, Scope and Timing
Pre-purchase yacht survey guide: when to book, who pays, haul-out scope, sea trial tie-in, and how findings affect MOA acceptance.
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