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The working library of superyacht.pro — buying, selling, chartering and the calendar, written plainly.
Chartering: What the Week Really Costs
The weekly rate is only the opening bid — what a superyacht charter actually costs, and how to sign the contract without surprises.
December 2016What Counts as a Superyacht
Six thousand boats, one loose definition and some serious bills — what the word actually means, and what it costs to wear it.
December 2016How to Sell a Yacht
Parting with the boat is a deal like any other — except the asset floats, the buyer is a moving target, and sentiment is the most expensive thing aboa
December 2016How to Buy a Yacht
The market has swung to the buyer for the first time in years — here is how to press the advantage without buying someone else's mistake.
June 2021Buying a Superyacht: What It Actually Costs to Say Yes
The purchase price is the entrance fee. The arithmetic that matters starts the day after closing.
August 2022How to Buy a Superyacht: A Broker's Guide, Decoded
The seller pays your broker, the deposit sits in escrow, and the sea trial comes with a 24-hour fuse — how a brokerage deal actually works.
June 2021What Actually Makes a Superyacht a Superyacht
The technical definition is 24 metres and a paid crew. The real definition is the moment a boat stops being a possession and starts being a jurisdicti
June 2021Listing a Superyacht for Sale: What You Actually Need to Know
You bought her with your heart. You will sell her with your accountant — and how you handle the first ninety days decides whether it takes nine months
January 2018The Yachting Calendar
The shows that matter, with verified dates — and why each one earns its week.