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 Purchase a Luxury Yacht: The Complete Buying Guide
An end-to-end guide to purchasing a luxury yacht — vetting brokers, surveying the hull, sea trials, marine finance and closing the deal.
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.
Catamaran vs Monohull: Which Hull Is Right for You?
Stability, space, performance, cost and resale — a comprehensive comparison for buyers choosing between catamarans and monohulls.