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Berth and Marina Costs
Four published 2026 marina tariffs price the same fifteen-metre hull between €6,150 and €24,092 a year. Berthing is the largest fixed line in yacht ownership and the easiest one to establish before buying.
September 7, 2026
Yacht Insurance Costs
Fraser Yachts publishes comprehensive marine cover at 0.5 to 2 per cent of vessel value a year. That is a four-fold spread on an identical hull, and the deductible that sits underneath it is not published at all.
September 7, 2026
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HNW Yachting Trends
Analysis of high net worth yachting lifestyle trends, market preferences, and investment implications for luxury yacht investors.
December 18, 2024
Yacht Industry Economic Impact
Analysis of the yacht industry's economic impact, market contributions, and investment implications for stakeholders and investors.
January 6, 2025
Fractional ownership
Fraction or Fund
A structural comparison of fractional yacht ownership, syndication and pooled fund structures: governance, exit, valuation and who each one actually suits.
July 9, 2026
Democracy at Sea
Discover why fractional yacht ownership transforms luxury vessels into floating committee meetings that satisfy no one, and how professional fleet management provides superior operational outcomes.
January 15, 2026
Cost of ownership
Berth and Marina Costs
Four published 2026 marina tariffs price the same fifteen-metre hull between €6,150 and €24,092 a year. Berthing is the largest fixed line in yacht ownership and the easiest one to establish before buying.
September 7, 2026
Yacht Insurance Costs
Fraser Yachts publishes comprehensive marine cover at 0.5 to 2 per cent of vessel value a year. That is a four-fold spread on an identical hull, and the deductible that sits underneath it is not published at all.
September 7, 2026
Charter income and returns
Charter Return Bridge
A first-principles build of yacht charter investment returns: day rates, seasonality, utilisation, the operator split, costs and the negative capital leg.
July 23, 2026
Yacht as Investment
A yacht bought for personal use is a depreciating asset with heavy negative carry. The conditions under which it becomes an investment are narrow and specific.
June 25, 2026
Charter management
Manager Diligence
How to separate a competent yacht management company from an expensive one: incentives, fleet scale, accounting transparency and the clauses to demand.
May 14, 2026
Programme Economics
Fixed-payment, revenue-share and performance charter programmes compared on published operator terms, plus an honest look at what an owner actually nets.
April 23, 2026
Alternative assets
The Administered Curve
The US Treasury doubled its long-bond buybacks the same fortnight the Fed was priced for a hike. For allocators outside the dollar bloc, the benchmark itself is now a policy variable.
September 9, 2026
The Cash Discipline
Gold returned 1.3 percent real a year since 1900. Distribution is a governance mechanism as much as a return, and a headline yield can be manufactured.
August 19, 2026
Market intelligence
Marine Digital Transformation
CPP Investments and General Atlantic's $600M strategic growth investment in Boats Group signals institutional recognition of the marine industry's early-stage digital and AI-led evolution, transforming yacht brokerage and marketplace efficiency.
November 28, 2025
Strategic Yacht Acquisition 2026
Yatco's 2026 Global Yacht Market Landscape reveals a fundamental shift from emotional to strategic yacht purchasing, with buyers prioritizing operational efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value over luxury features.
November 21, 2025
Living with a yacht
Luxury Watches for Yachting
A comprehensive guide to selecting the perfect luxury watch for yachting, blending style, functionality, and durability for the discerning maritime enthusiast.
August 21, 2025
Luxurious Charter Yachts
Discover the unparalleled luxury and bespoke experiences offered by the world's most exclusive charter yachts, from superyachts to intimate sailing vessels.
January 20, 2025
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| Title | Description | Date | Reading Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Administered Curve | The US Treasury doubled its long-bond buybacks the same fortnight the Fed was priced for a hike. For allocators outside the dollar bloc, the benchmark itself is now a policy variable. | 9/9/2026 | 7min |
| Berth and Marina Costs | Four published 2026 marina tariffs price the same fifteen-metre hull between €6,150 and €24,092 a year. Berthing is the largest fixed line in yacht ownership and the easiest one to establish before buying. | 9/7/2026 | 7min |
| Yacht Insurance Costs | Fraser Yachts publishes comprehensive marine cover at 0.5 to 2 per cent of vessel value a year. That is a four-fold spread on an identical hull, and the deductible that sits underneath it is not published at all. | 9/7/2026 | 7min |
| Maintenance and Yard Costs | A published boatyard tariff prices a lift, wash, block and relaunch for a fifteen-metre yacht at £1,309, before storage, paint or labour. Every multiplier in the schedule pushes the same job upward. | 9/7/2026 | 7min |
| The Cash Discipline | Gold returned 1.3 percent real a year since 1900. Distribution is a governance mechanism as much as a return, and a headline yield can be manufactured. | 8/19/2026 | 16min |
 | The Cost Shock | The Hormuz disruption was the largest in oil market history. For operating real assets it arrived as a cost shock, not an inflation hedge. What that reveals. | 8/18/2026 | 16min |
 | The Illiquidity Premium | Every private markets pitch assumes investors are paid to give up liquidity. The academic and official-sector evidence says it is smaller than advertised. | 8/14/2026 | 16min |
 | What Access Means | Family offices hold 44 percent of portfolios in alternatives. What access to those structures actually buys, what it costs, and where the evidence runs out. | 8/11/2026 | 15min |
| The Income Hurdle | Gold is off its highs, the dollar's reserve share has risen and real yields sit at post-crisis peaks. What survives is the case for contracted cash flow. | 8/6/2026 | 17min |
| Charter Return Bridge | A first-principles build of yacht charter investment returns: day rates, seasonality, utilisation, the operator split, costs and the negative capital leg. | 7/23/2026 | 15min |