The Journal
A private reading room for owners, brokers and connoisseurs — on provenance, passage-making, and the quieter pleasures of a life lived at sea.
How to Buy Your First Yacht: The Step-by-Step Playbook
From defining the brief to signing the MOA — a disciplined path that first-time buyers routinely wish they had followed.
How to Sell Your Yacht Faster — Without Discounting Her
Presentation, pricing, and the seven-day launch window that determines whether the market chases you or waits you out.
Yacht Valuation Guide: What Your Vessel Is Actually Worth
Comparables, condition, refit history, and the intangible premium of provenance — how professional valuations are built.
The Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist Every Buyer Should Print
Sixty-eight items your surveyor should tick — from osmosis mapping to running-gear alignment and electronics currency.
Yacht Financing Explained: Marine Mortgages, Leases & Structures
Loan-to-values, tenors, jurisdiction of the mortgage, and when a corporate lease outperforms a personal loan.
Registering a Yacht: Choosing the Right Flag
Red Ensign, Malta, Marshall Islands, Cayman — the trade-offs in tax, crewing, mortgage recognition, and cruising access.
Choosing the Right Yacht Broker for Your Sale
Segment expertise, MLS reach, marketing spend, and reporting cadence — how sellers should shortlist and interview.