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The Benefits of Marine Diesel Engines

The Benefits of Marine Diesel Engines

There may never be a definitive answer to the petrol vs. diesel marine engines debate. While a growing number of boats and yachts come with diesel engines already installed, some models still come with gasoline-powered engines. In fact, several yacht and boat manufacturers still offer the choice between a gasoline engine and a marine engine to customers for some of their medium to large-sized models. If you ever end up in a position where you are presented with such a choice, consider the advantages of a diesel engine over a petrol engine.

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What Spare Parts Should You Keep in a Boat?

What Spare Parts Should You Keep in a Boat?

No boat owner should take his or her vessel out without a few essential tools on board. Likewise, he or she should also carry some spare parts that can make the difference between simply being stalled or flat-out getting stranded. Some things may happen out on the water that will require repairs. You would never go on a long road trip without a spare tire in your trunk or access to roadside assistance. In the same way, you should never go on a boat trip without carrying a few essential spare parts for the boat. At Marine Diesel Specialists, we want to ensure you know the crucial spare parts you need to keep on your boat while at sea.

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Summer 2020 Sees Two More Acquisitions in The Yachting Industry

Summer 2020 Sees Two More Acquisitions in The Yachting Industry

Ever since the great recession in 2007, the yachting industry has seen a series of mergers and acquisitions with many smaller yacht businesses being incorporated into the world’s largest yachting corporations. Chinese conglomerates have bought ownership in many of well-known yacht builders, while industry leaders in America and Europe continue to diversify by acquiring other companies. The month of July saw two yacht business acquisitions.

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New Russian ‘La Datcha’ Yacht Launched & Available for Charter

New Russian ‘La Datcha’ Yacht Launched & Available for Charter

First announced in 2015, the highly anticipated SeaXplorer expedition yacht La Datcha was finally unveiled in the beginning of July. The stunning superyacht won’t be delivered to her Russian billionaire yacht owner, banking mogul Oleg Tinkov, until the end of the summer. However, Damen Yachting officially launched the luxury vessel and will be displaying the La Datcha yacht in its private viewing event in the Netherlands, scheduled for September.

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How Is COVID-19 Affecting The Yachting Industry?

How Is COVID-19 Affecting The Yachting Industry?

The coronavirus pandemic has affected the global economy and industries across the board. The yachting industry is no different. With travel restrictions in the Caribbean and Mediterranean putting a pause on the season, COVID-19 has had major effects on the industry and those working in it. A few industry professionals and leading influencers have talked about the changes they see happening in the industry due to the global health crisis as well as growing yachting industry concerns.

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European Countries Open for Tourism and Reopening Dates

European Countries Open for Tourism and Reopening Dates

Europe was hit hard by the coronavirus, with Italy being the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic at one point. Hundreds of thousands of cases and thousands of deaths. After the tireless work of healthcare workers, government officials, and citizens following social distancing guidelines, many of these countries are ready to reopen to international tourists.

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When Will Caribbean Islands Open for Travel? Important Dates to Know

When Will Caribbean Islands Open for Travel? Important Dates to Know

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, islands across the Caribbean restricted travel and closed their borders to tourism. It wasn’t just the cruise ships either, private vessels were also prevented from entering ports. This swift action helped keep the number of cases in these island nations low.

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Yachting Industry Events Cancelled or Postponed Due to COVID-19

Yachting Industry Events Cancelled or Postponed Due to COVID-19

All businesses and industries around the world have been affected by the global coronavirus pandemic and the yachting industry is no exception. Perhaps one of the most immediate effects of the COVID-19 outbreak is the number of yachting industry events that were either canceled or postponed in response to COVID-19 health and safety concerns.

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Social Distancing When Boating During COVID-19

Social Distancing When Boating During COVID-19

With many Americans stuck at home during quarantine, many are craving for safe ways to escape the confines of their houses. For those lucky enough to own a boat, that vessel can represent a sort of freedom. Nothing cures cabin fever better than going out on the water in your boat!

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What To Do With Your Yacht During The COVID-19 Pandemic

What To Do With Your Yacht During The COVID-19 Pandemic

The yachting world was gearing up for an incredibly busy year in 2020, but then the coronavirus outbreak reached American shores. 1 States all over the country went on lockdown including Florida which declared a public health emergency in March.2 The island nations of the Caribbean took drastic measures to protect their citizens by closing their borders, leaving many yacht owners stuck in U.S. waters.

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Marine Diesel Specialists Is Open For Business During The Pandemic

Marine Diesel Specialists Is Open For Business During The Pandemic

Our team at Marine Diesel Specialists is taking the COVID-19 outbreak seriously. We understand the importance of keeping our customers safe and doing our part to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Our marine diesel mechanics in Fort Lauderdale also understand that our customers still need our services even during this pandemic.

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Bill Gates Bought A Multimillion-Dollar, Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht?

Bill Gates Bought A Multimillion-Dollar, Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht?

Over the past week, the media has been in a frenzy investigating whether the Microsoft billionaire, Bill Gates, bought a multimillion-dollar, hydrogen-powered superyacht. Nicknamed “The Aqua,” the vessel was designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design [1] and costs a grand total of $644 million.

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