by Marine Diesel Specialists | Aug 29, 2020 | Marine Events, Yacht Life
Yachting enthusiasts often look forward to the optimal times of the year to set sail. Still, it’s crucial to understand that the yachting season in South Florida and the Caribbean does experience breaks. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a newcomer to the yachting world, knowing when these pauses occur can help you plan your voyages more effectively. The Marine Diesel Specialists delves into the yachting calendar, highlighting peak periods, off-season breaks, and the factors influencing these fluctuations. By understanding the seasonal rhythms of yachting, you can make the most of your time on the water, ensuring safe and enjoyable sailing experiences.
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by Marine Diesel Specialists | Aug 17, 2020 | MAN Engines, Yacht 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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by Marine Diesel Specialists | Aug 3, 2020 | MAN Engines, Yacht Engines, Yacht Upkeep
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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by Marine Diesel Specialists | Jul 30, 2020 | Marine Events, Yachting Events
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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by Marine Diesel Specialists | Jul 15, 2020 | Yacht Life, Yachting Travel
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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