Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, filled with love, hope, and joy. What could possibly make it any better? Boats, of course! If you’ve never seen the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, you have to check it out this year. It’s sure to get you in the holiday mood, and beyond that, it’s simply beautiful.  Every year, yacht owners around the Bay illuminate their vessels with all...Read More

Once you’ve pulled the metaphorical trigger and purchased your yacht, what comes next? Before you get out on the water, you should stock up on all the nautical necessities, some of which are required by law, and some of which are creature comforts.  Everyone knows that you need to have lifejackets on board. But how many you need and where to store them differs greatly from boat to boat. Every...Read More

Two hulls or one? It’s a debate that’s existed since the Polynesians first started exploring the Pacific Ocean in catamarans. Nowadays, our catamarans are much more refined. They can be powered both by sails or by diesel, but in this article we’ll only be comparing motor cats to other monohulled motor yachts, as sailing a catamaran is a completely different game.  First, the obvious difference is in the shape. A...Read More

As the New Year approaches, many of us are planning events for our friends or family. Chances are that if you own a yacht, your vessel will be the preferred party space for your guests. After all, what’s classier or more luxurious than ringing in the New Year with a couple (or many) bottles of champagne while listening to the waves? However, many of your guests probably don’t know the...Read More

We all have lines on our boats. Sailboats tend to have many more than motor yachts by virtue of their need to control their sails, but it’s important for motor yacht owners to pay attention to the condition of their lines. The las thing any skipper wants is for a line towing a tender to snap, or for the lines rafting two vessels together to come undone. Not to mention,...Read More