by Marine Diesel Specialists | Dec 22, 2019 | Yacht Life, Yachting Travel
For the uninitiated, “boat slip” and “boat dock” may mean the same thing. While both slips and docks are places where a boat is tied to land, they share a few key differences. When you pull a yacht into a marina, you have the choice between a boat slip or boat dock. Depending on your vessel and docking needs, one option may be better for you than the other. Before you decide, know the differences between a boat slip versus a dock.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Dec 18, 2019 | Yacht Life, Yachting Travel
With environmental activist Greta Thunberg sailing across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness1 and bushfires in Australia endangering the koala population,2 global warming continues to be a hot button topic. With climate change looming large in the public consciousness, all industries are increasingly embracing sustainability and alternative power sources including the yachting industry.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Oct 30, 2019 | Yacht Life
The holiday season is almost here, which means it’s time to get those gifts together. At Marine Diesel Specialists, we know that yachters, boaters, fishing experts, captains, and everyone in between can use the best nautical themed gifts for the holidays. We’ve put together our yacht gift buying guide that includes top gifts for boat lovers, gifts for yacht owners, and any other boating or yachting lover in your life.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Oct 21, 2019 | Yacht Life, Yachting Travel
China seems to be the land for emerging markets. With more than a billion citizens, a growing middle class, and a rapidly forming elite class of super-rich billionaires, all kinds of international companies are working hard to make strides in the country. The world’s top yachting and superyacht industry players are some of the companies trying to crack into the Chinese market. Many predicted China would soon become a leading superyacht market.1
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Oct 11, 2019 | Boat Show, Yacht Life
With the 2019 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show right around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to delve into the various yacht industry trends owners and industry professionals can look forward to in the coming year. In a series of interviews by Robb Report and Worth Magazine, Azimut Benetti Group Vice President Giovanna Vitelli and Burgess Director Tim Wiltshire provided some unique insights into the industry.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Sep 26, 2019 | Yacht Life, Yacht Upkeep
Serenity. Freedom. Carpe Diem. No, these aren’t cologne names, they’re popular yacht names. Whether your yacht embodies luxury or you’re naming your fishing boat, there are certain rules to follow when it comes to yacht and boat naming. As leading marine diesel engine dealers, we’ve seen yachts and boats with all types of names. But what’s the ruling on the best practices for these names? We share our tips on picking the best names for a yacht or boat.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Sep 11, 2019 | Yacht Life, Yacht Upkeep
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.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Aug 9, 2019 | Yacht Life, Yacht Upkeep
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.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Aug 5, 2019 | Yacht Life, Yachting Travel
There are many costs associated with yacht ownership, and fuel is one of the biggest concerns for yacht owners and those who charter yachts as a source of business revenue. There are many different systems within your yacht that will require diesel fuel, and new versus used marine engines will bring different fuel efficiencies that are worth considering when trying to calculate your fuel costs. Everything from how many gallons are in a yacht’s tank to the specific mileage could come down to the quality of your engine and the size of your boat. This means that, without expert help, it could be hard to calculate. That’s why the team at Marine Diesel Specialists has created this quick overview that will explain yacht fuel capacity and yacht fuel cost through nautical miles, as well as how you can calculate these costs on your own.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Jul 25, 2019 | Yacht Life
You’ve got your 401k squared away but squandering your checks to live in a manufactured retirement community just isn’t for you. Once you’ve aged into that “senior discount” bracket, you might be eyeing your long-term retirement plan. A growing number of Baby Boomers are ditching the shuffleboard and mothballs for something much more exciting – retiring on a yacht.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Jun 11, 2019 | Blog, Yacht Life
Fitness is a big concern for many, with countless people wearing fitness trackers and participating in healthy meal planning, workout routines, or other lifestyle choices. But, how do you carry your love for fitness onto a boat, yacht, or cruise ship? Bringing free weights or other bulky exercise equipment onboard isn’t usually ideal, so you’ll need to be creative when it comes to exercising on a boat, yacht, or cruise ship. Our diesel specialists share tips for exercising at sea.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
by Marine Diesel Specialists | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Yacht Life
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th, so there’s still time to shop our favorite boating Father’s Day gift ideas. Whether you’re going the DIY route or you’d like to purchase a gift, these nautical gifts for dads are sure to make him smile. Explore our Father’s Day yachting gift ideas for the right gift for Dad.
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Our Marine Diesel Specialists offer a variety of products and services to provide marine diesel solutions in Fort Lauderdale and Punta Gorda. Our authorized MAN Engine dealers can offer expert maintenance, repair, and survey services, as well as complete engine, transmission, and generator overhauls. If you are seeking top-quality marine diesel solutions, products, or services, don’t wait to contact our Marine Diesel Specialists and Gulf Coast Diesel Service.
