The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is an international event taking place in our own backyard. This event brings yachts, boats, trawlers, and vessels of all shapes and sizes to Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal Waterways. If you’re planning on attending the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, check out our guide for this international event.
While many yacht owners up north are looking into winterizing their yachts for the colder months of the year, there are still owners who are ready to hit the water. At Marine Diesel Specialists, we know how exciting the yacht winter season can be. With a little planning, yachting in the winter can still include sunny skies and warm waters. We’re sharing our favorite tips for yachting in the winter, including wintertime yacht maintenance tips and where to yacht in the winter.
Pirates, beads, drinks, and a pirate invasion that brings parades to the streets of Tampa Bay. Gasparilla is Tampa’s biggest annual party. Our Gulf Coast marine engine experts are planning ahead with how they’ll celebrate Gasparilla 2020. If you’re planning on participating in the flotilla, docking your boat and enjoying the parade, or hitting up the party by yacht or boat, check out our tips for boating to Gasparilla 2020.
Day trips are one of the best parts of yacht ownership. Nothing compares to hitting the water and exploring your own backyard of Punta Gorda by yacht or boat. There are destinations only accessible by water, and others that are best visited by boat. Skip the traffic and explore these popular day trips from Punta Gorda that are best enjoyed by yacht.
Though it’d be nice to always sail your yacht to its destinations, sometimes shipping a yacht is the only way to move it quickly and efficiently.