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Practical guides, market notes and checklists from the people who run Yachtxchange.
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Sep 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Hull and machinery, liability, crew, navigation limits, named-storm cover and the exclusions that catch owners out. A plain guide to choosing a yacht policy and making a claim that gets paid.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 min read
A new build gives you a yacht made for you, with a warranty. A pre-owned yacht gives you a proven boat you can use this season. Here is how timing, contracts, protections and depreciation really compare.
Jul 2, 2026 · 6 min read
A good lay-up protects the yacht through the quiet months and makes spring easy. How to choose between afloat and ashore, what to do to engines, watermakers and batteries, and how to plan the winter work.
Jun 5, 2026 · 6 min read
The crew decides how safe, well kept and enjoyable your yacht is. A practical guide to the main roles, how to recruit, what contracts must cover, and how to keep good people.
Jun 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Most yachts that sit on the market for years are overpriced or underprepared. How to set a realistic price, build a documentation pack buyers trust, and get from first viewing to closing without surprises.
May 12, 2026 · 5 min read
A pre-purchase survey is the best money you will spend on a boat. Here is how to choose an independent surveyor, what happens on survey day, and how to use the report in negotiation.
Apr 2, 2026 · 6 min read
How yacht finance really works: what lenders look at, how the yacht becomes security, the costs beyond interest, and how to fit a loan into the purchase timeline without putting your deposit at risk.
Mar 2, 2026 · 6 min read
The flag your yacht flies decides which rules she follows, how she can be used and financed, and how easy she will be to sell. A practical guide to registries, the process and the mistakes to avoid.
Jan 8, 2026 · 6 min read
The purchase price is only the start. A practical guide to what a yacht really costs each year, how those costs grow with size and complexity, and how to estimate them honestly before you buy.
Oct 29, 2025 · 6 min read
Charter can offset part of the cost of owning a yacht, but it brings wear, rules and less time aboard. An honest guide to how charter works, what the yacht needs and what to ask before you sign.