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Cash or Finance a Yacht? What the Fed's September Rate Hike Changes
The Fed raised rates on September 16, 2026, and the 10-year Treasury crossed 5%. What that means for paying cash for a yacht versus financing her, with the numbers on a $1 million purchase.
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Bahamas Cruising Permit Fees 2026: What It Costs to Take Your Boat Across
The Bahamas added cheaper 30-day and 6-month cruising permits on April 1, 2026. Current fees by boat length, the fishing permit, anchorage fees, the FDCC, the AIS rule for boats over 50 ft, and how to clear in.
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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2026: Know Before You Go
FLIBS 2026 runs October 28 to November 1. Dates, hours, tickets, the show sites, parking and water taxis, plus a Fort Lauderdale broker's advice on seeing the boats that matter.
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FLIBS 2026 Visitor Guide: Where to Stay, Eat and Get Around in Fort Lauderdale
Coming to the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show? Hotels closest to the show, waterfront restaurants, water taxis, Brightline and the airport, and what to do between days on the docks.
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Why Americans Keep Choosing Life on the Water, and Why Florida Leads
Boating is a $230 billion American pastime, and Florida leads every measure of it. The latest numbers, why people keep choosing time on the water, and how to find the boat that fits.
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Yacht Reviews
Top 5 Luxury Yachts Under $1.5 Million in Fort Lauderdale Right Now
Fort Lauderdale’s yacht market is perpetually active. Yachts come, yachts go, inventory shifts weekly. But right now, if you’re hunting for a yacht of 75 to 85 feet under $1.5 million, there are some genuinely compelling options.
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Yacht Reviews
2024 Tiara Sport 34 LX for Sale in Cape Coral: Premium Center Console Yacht
If you've been searching for a center console that blurs the line between sport fishing boat and luxury yacht, the 2024 Tiara Sport 34 LX currently…
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Yacht Reviews
Bella’s 2022 Refit: What Was Upgraded on This 82′ Sunseeker and Why It Matters
When a 17-year-old yacht receives a thoughtful, professional interior refit, it doesn’t just look newer. It feels newer, performs better, and…
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Yacht Reviews
2020 Crownline E305 XS: Premium Day Boating with Twin Mercury Power & Joystick Docking
If you're in the market for a premium 30-foot bowrider that handles like a dream, entertains like a much larger boat, and won't break the bank to own…
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Buying
What to Look for When Buying a Pre-Owned Sunseeker
Sunseeker yachts hold their value better than most production brands, and for good reason. They’re built solid, they perform reliably, and they age well.
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