Seattle Yachts News

SAVE THE DATE! Seattle Yachts Anacortes is hosting a Caribbean-themed Rendezvous from June 9th through the 11th at Cap Sante...

One thing I’ve noticed about the sought-after lifestyle of the last decade is the personal quest for “experience.”...

You're invited to join the Seattle Yachts California team at the 2023 Long Beach Fred Hall Show from Wednesday, March 29th...

One of the newest boats to come onto the scene are Ocean Sport Boats from Burlington, Washington. The brainchild of RonMing...

The Seattle and Miami shows may be over, and Palm Beach is still on the horizon, but it is a good time to think about the...

Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team at the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 23rd through the 26th. The...

It is that time of year, when it is neither winter nor spring, but squarely between them, at least here in the MidAtlantic...

I spoke with one of our brokers last week and we got around to talking about couples looking for a trawler yacht to live...

One of the largest and most exciting boating events in the Pacific Northwest is back as the 2023 Seattle Boat Show kicks...

Join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team at the 2023 Chesapeake Bay Boat Show from January 20th through the 22nd. Boats of...

During all the years I have been sailing, especially as a small-boat sailor, one question invariably comes up. And depending...

We recently published the last update in the Last Item blog, where the couple unloaded personal gear from their Nimbus 405...

This is update #20 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

A broker friend shared a file with me he recently discovered. It is the journal of his parents, who did the Great Loop in...

We are thrilled to announce the sale of ELANDESS, a 2018 Abeking & Rasmussen 244' (74.5-meter) steel-hull superyacht,...

This is update #19 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

This is update #18 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

I really enjoyed the fall shows this year. With lots of positive energy about the possibilities of the future, the moodunderscored...

Seattle Yachts has been named the Hanse Yachts 2022 Dealer Of The Year for the Americas. This is the second time in...

This is update #17 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

As often happens, all sorts of factors and events bring unexpected elements into bright focus. The latest is the convergence...

This is update #16 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

The world's largest boating event is back this October 26th through the 30th! Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team for the...

This is update #15 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

This is update #14 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Fall is the favorite time of year for many people, and for boat owners, it comes with mixed feelings. True, it signals the...

You're invited to one of the most popular boat shows in the Northeast! The United States Powerboat Show is back and theSeattle...

The fan-favorite trawler yacht event is coming to the great state of Maryland! Join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team for...

This is update #13 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

It is a recurring question in our cruising niche. What makes a yacht a trawler? For many years, the answer was straightforward....

This is update #12 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

I will be the first to admit that social media has value and a place in our everyday lives. It is a fine way to stay intouch...

I recently watched a YouTube video from Ta Shing Yacht Building, one of the larger builders of the Nordhavn line of offshore...

This is update #11 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

The Boats Afloat Show 2022 begins September 15th and Seattle Yachts will have an impressive display of the best luxury...

It has been an interesting year. Everyone around me seems to be regrouping in some way, everyone shifting from one place...

This is update #10 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

This is update #9 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

This is update #8 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Many of us do our boating in areas where winter forces us to head south with the boat, or have it hauled, winterized, and...

This is update #7 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Spring is the traditional time to finish your boat’s regular maintenance before the start of your cruising season....

This is update #6 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Back in the day, and I mean back in the 1970s and 1980s, the cruising scene was relaxed and typical Margaritaville, whether...

This is update #5 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

I have been on a lot of boats, and I don't mean just a quick peak inside when walking the docks at boat shows. So I know...

This is update #4 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

My recent article on what is the right size sailboat to live on got me thinking. There are some other aspects of livingon...

This is update #3 as we cover Fred and Sidonia St. Germaine's trip along The Great Loop in their Nimbus 405 Coupe. Links...

Around the middle of May, Sidonia and Fred St. Germaine took their new Nimbus 405 Coupe, Last Item, out for a short shakedown...

I’ve been thinking how we’ve written recently about preparing one’s boat for extended offshore cruising...

I will spend the next seven months following the adventures of Sidonia and Fred St. Germaine. The couple is doing the Great...

Most sailors I know have wondered what it would be like to live on a sailboat. Like the tiny home craze of a few years ago,...

Unless you live in a warm climate or you enjoyed taking the boat south this past winter, your boat has spent the past number...

Two shows, one location, and the Seattle Yachts team ready to talk boats! You're invited to the Anacortes Boat Show + Trawlerfest...

This is a popular question in boating circles, especially for new sailors dreaming of heading over the horizon. Lackingexperience,...

Friends of friends are on their way home on a new-to-them Downeast cruiser. The boat had been sitting on land for several...

You're invited to join the Seattle Yachts Annapolis team at the 2022 Bay Bridge Boat Show from April 21st through the 24th....

One of the comments that came out of my recent article on the couple cruising the Caribbean (Catching Up With White Pearl)...

Adventure is calling and Seattle Yachts at the Boats Afloat Show has the answer! You're invited to join our team at theNYBA...

You may recall I covered one couple’s provisioning their yacht for extended cruising in the Bahamas and Caribbeanback...

With spring almost upon us, I would like to share some information from an engine and generator service done on our boat...

You're invited to join the Seattle Yachts Florida team at the 2022 Palm Beach International Boat Show from March 24th through...

All sailors eventually reach a stage in life where they desire more amenities than their current sailboat provides. They...

I was thinking how so many of my friends have moved to the Dark Side in the last couple of years. While every situationis...

If you have ever spent a glorious afternoon on the water on a sailboat, you know what a thrill it is. Sailing represents...

My favorite kind of inquiry is something like the following post I read last week on the trawler forum in Facebook. A guy...

I follow the daily posts of the AGLCA, as well as social media forums about cruising, trawlers, and the Great Loop. I find...

It is sad news that I pass on that Charles “Chuck” Neville passed away earlier this month. His untimely passing...

Join Seattle Yachts for the 2022 Seattle Boat Show from February 4th through the 12th. Our exciting display this year...

On January 1st, 2022, Cap Sante Marine and Northwest Marine Center, both located in Anacortes, Washington, combined to become...

Buying and owning a boat is a wonderful experience. Walk the docks at any boat show and it is thrilling to see the manydiverse...

You're invited to the Seattle Yachts Florida display at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show. This year the Discover Boating...

We first published this story years ago, and it is still one of my all-time favorites. Sadly, Myles Anderberg passed away...

NOTE: SACAJEWA is going up for auction on June 23rd at 7:00pm Eastern. Details: https://boathouseauctions.com/auctions/sacajawea ...

Seattle Yachts is a proud dealer of Nordic Tugs and sponsor of our local Pacific Northwest Nordic Tug Owners Association...

A sampling of comments from some of my cruising friends: I have always wanted a leather-bound, dog-eared worn out logbook...

I recently did a piece to address the frequently asked questions about expedition yachts. One of the questions concerned...

We just finished two weeks of boat shows in Annapolis, and now it is Fort Lauderdale. Seattle is on the horizon. It is the...

I just had a most enlightening experience. I would almost call it an adventure, but my wife describes it as a horrible nightmare....

Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team for the 2021 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show from Thursday, October 27th to Sunday, thte31st....

Join the team from Seattle Yachts Annapolis at the upcoming United States Powerboat Show, also known as the Annapolis Powerboat...

I look forward to the boat shows, and all the new products. And after missing last year, I expect most companies will showcase...

Fall is approaching and it is boat show time once again. I say once again, but this year is unlike any other show season...

Seattle Yachts invites you to join us for the 2021 Boats Afloat Show on South Lake Union from Thursday, September 16th through...

I recently helped a couple sift through the brokerage market of cruising motorboats and trawlers. There is a remarkableshortage...

Northern Marine nears completion of its first yacht since re-opening post Covid and the acquisition by Seattle Yachts. Hull...

Over the years, I have watched the evolution of the cruising powerboat go from minimally equipped, slow trawlers that provided...

This article originally appeared on NorthernMarine.com. For anyone interested in passage making trawlers, the number of...

Tartan Yachts have been synonymous with innovation in sailing for decades, winning numerous awards from magazines like Cruising...

I always enjoy meeting cruising people and hearing of their experiences. Every couple is different and every adventure unique....

Over the weekend, we put our Hunt Harrier day cruiser back together. The shrink wrap came off a week or so ago, and thedetailing...

Join Seattle Yachts for the Anacortes Boat & Yacht Spring Sale Event happening Friday, May 21st and Saturday, May 22nd,...

Did wisdom come to the ancient mariner? Or am I getting soft? A week ago, I helped move one of our three boats from Annapolis...

Join Seattle Yachts San Diego on Saturday, May 15th from 10am to 5pm for the Passport To The Island Event right on Shelter...

I am amazed how dialogues come and go from year to year, resurfacing regularly for a variety of reasons. Recently, thatwas...

You're invited to join Seattle Yachts Of Annapolis at the Bay Bridge Boat Show, April 15th through the 18th. Our team will...

There was a recent maritime event that serves as an excellent reminder of the fundamental problems with letting technology...

Let me say at the outset that today most American cruisers do not actively plan a circumnavigation of the world. Despite...

It was inevitable. In fact, I am surprised it took this long. It is 2021, after all, and while we’re not buzzing around...

Everyone I know found new avenues of entertainment this past year as we spent time on our laptops and computers watching...

Seattle Yachts of Florida is the Nimbus Boats dealer in the Florida market and will be attending the Palm Beach International...

The following are general guidelines to assist you in getting your Nordic Tug ready for another season of cruising in the...

During the off season, it is a good time to really inspect your dock lines. We use them regularly throughout the season,...

I have been looking at RVs this past year, which is the other booming business besides boating right now. They are bothhaving...

When I began sailing, the common belief was that seawater and electricity don’t mix. Every experienced sailor whowrote...

You bought the boat and are excited to go cruising. Your broker helped closed the deal and managed the process through survey...

Here I sit in the new Annapolis office of Seattle Yachts, as it quickly comes together, with new carpet, paint, furniture,...

You may think you've seen everything a virtual boat show has to offer, but the Seattle Boat Show Connected is going to break...

As a follow up to my last article about security while cruising, I want to address the question that started this conversation....

This is a subject that comes up with every new group of cruisers. How do I stay safe when we go cruising? And the inevitable...

I am thinking about a new boat. As life changes, so does the mission statement. I have been lucky enough to go cruisingin...

In this last piece of my four-part tool series, I want to share what I have in my bag dedicated to all things electric.These...

To start with Part 1 of our Boat Tools series, please visit: https://www.seattleyachts.com/news/boat-tools-how-do-you-keep-yours ...

To read Part 1 of our Boat Tools series, please visit: https://www.seattleyachts.com/news/boat-tools-how-do-you-keep-yours...

About this time every year, I go through a ritual of sorting through my tool bags to organize, remove, or replace tools,...

There is continued interest in recreational boating in this country, during these times as a way for people to expand their...

Since they cancelled the Annapolis boat shows, the fall migration has spread out, with cruisers putting together travelitineraries...

I recently wrote an article that documents Northern Marine’s approach to securing the deck to the hull of its new57-foot...

Join Seattle Yachts of Florida for an impressive selection of new day boats, overnighters, and cruising yachts at the 2020...

Traditional boat shows will not occur at most locations this year. It is unfortunate but clearly the best way to keep mass...

With most boat shows cancelled, except for the Ft Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October, there are safety concerns...

We had a lovely Labor Day weekend in Annapolis. The weather was marvelous, the temperatures finally cooled, and watching...

Come enjoy a safe boat show experience with the Seattle Yachts Broker Open House in conjunction with the Boats Afloat Open...

Speak to any yacht broker today, and you will hear a familiar story. Boats are selling big time, and everyone complainsabout...

It is exciting to hear that Seattle Yachts International now represents Nordic Tugs, which builds a popular fleet of tug...

Seattle Yachts is a new sponsor of the American Great Loop Cruisers Association (AGLCA), an organization that supports those...

It is a common life theme. The kids are grown, parents no longer require care, and the house is too big and full of a lifetime...

I have read many stories and blogs, and watched videos over the years from people who did the Great Loop, the connectedwaterways...

Marine industry veteran Phil Friedman recently wrote about his distaste for that saying about the two best days of boatownership...

We wrote many articles on this subject over the last 25 years, but when I look back at them, I realize many things havechanged…...

While it may be true that one can purchase a car or truck online, or search for the ideal home, finding the right cruising...

The 2020 Anacortes Boat & Yacht Show will go on virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Eventhough...

Early in the new year, we announced the exciting news that Seattle Yachts International acquired Northern Marine, the high-end...

While I like to look at boats, they do not all tug at my heart. Among a fleet of cruising boats, there may be one that stands...

Before we jump into this, I want to pass on a suggestion from my last article (Preventative Boat Maintenance Part 1) about...

Some onboard equipment is all but invisible when we list what service to do during our annual maintenance. Surprisingly,...

We are happy to announce that the Seattle Yachts Washington offices - Seattle and Anacortes - will be open for businessas...

I really enjoy my virtual check ins with friends, as we used to meet at the yacht club. Thankfully, my world is coming back...

I am now in my 8th week of self-isolation and quarantine, and rather than climbing the walls at home, we have settled into...

A boatyard walkabout prior to the lockdown reminded me that some things always seem to be done wrong. I see it every spring,...

The COVID-19 pandemic carried sickness and hardship to the world on an unprecedented scale, and our way of life has come...

By now, most of the world is closed for the duration of this pandemic. As restrictions tighten, the general guidelines are...

Seattle Yachts has always been committed to delivering the best experience possible to our customers, no matter how difficult...

Breaking News: Seattle Yachts International Acquires 60-Year-Old Ohio Boat Manufacturer! Fairport Harbor, Ohio - PeterWhiting,...

We live in unprecedented times, which has all but changed our way of life for now. In only a matter of weeks the world had...

Hopefully, you are hunkered down in support of our national agenda to flatten the curve of coronavirus cases across thecountry....

There are many reasons people decide to go cruising. It is a wonderful lifestyle for those who like to travel, meet like-minded...

According to the dictionary, cruising is the lifestyle of living on a boat while traveling from place to place. Beyond that...

I enjoyed researching the recent articles on provisioning for extended cruising. It brought me up to date with the realities...

Join the team from Seattle Yachts Florida at the 2020 TrawlerFest Boat Show in Stuart, Florida at the Hutchinson Island...

**Update, March 12th, 2020: The Palm Beach International Boat Show has been postponed due to the Coronavirus. Here is Seattle...

I’ve conducted many seminars about finding the right boat, or perhaps more accurately, figuring out what one really...

Being on a self-sufficient cruise, sail or power, takes on different dimensions depending on the cruising ground. As I just...

Join Seattle Yachts at the upcoming Miami Yacht Show and tour two of the very best cruising vessels in the entire industry....

Join Seattle Yachts at the Miami International Boat Show from February 13th through the 17th at the Miami Marine Stadium....

One of the most important activities getting your boat ready to spend a winter in the Islands is provisioning. Unlike cruising...

Join the Seattle Yachts San Diego team at the San Diego Sunroad Boat Show from January 23rd through the 26th at the Sunroad...

Join the Seattle Yachts team at the Seattle Boat Show on South Lake Union (not to be confused with the location at Centurylink...

I wrote about this some years ago, so it is not a completely new subject. However, I continue to see people and marine companies...

Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team at the Portland Boat Show from January 8th through the 12th right at the Portland Expo...

Join the Seattle Yachts Florida team at the Stuart Boat Show from January 10th through the 12th right on NW Dixie Highway....

If you are considering buying a new cruising yacht (or one that’s new to you), you’ll likely soon be comparing...

Can We PLEASE Stop Debating Single vs Twin Engines!?! Over the past 25 years one of the most basic questions from would-be...

I look back on many years of exploring the proper yacht, and the ideal passagemaker for cruising under power. Are you planning...

Congratulations to the new owners, the sellers, Seattle Yachts broker Martin Snyder, and the team at NW Yacht Support on...

It is a claim that sets my teeth to grinding. “Heavy displacement sailing yachts are slower than light displacement...

Seattle Yachts welcomes Bill Parlatore to the Seattle Yachts Marketing Team! Bill is the original founder of Passagemaker...

If you want an Expedition Trawler, you need to take a look!   I was particularly excited to learn that Northern Marine,...

It has been a whirlwind of growth for Seattle Yachts over the last 24 months. Significant investments have been made opening...

Congratulations to the team at Nimbus Boats for their nomination of the T9 at the 2020 Motor Boat Awards. The Tender 9 (T9)...

Although not a large shipyard by world standards, Northern Marine has nevertheless been a major player on the custom yachtbuilding...

It was this time last year that Seattle Yachts Managing Partner Peter Whiting flew to Karingon Island, Sweden for the 2018...

The Seattle Yachts Florida team will have an impressive line-up of day boats, overnighters, and cruising yachts from 30to...

Breaking news from Seattle Yachts! Below is a press release just sent out today. Seattle, WA (September 12th, 2019): Seattle...

***REGISTRATION FOR THE HAMPTON-ENDURANCE YACHTS OWNER'S RENDEZVOUS IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT SIGNED UP!...

In addition to our brokerage and new-yacht dealer activities, Seattle Yachts continues to be actively involved in developing...

With over 225 boats and yachts for sale on the shores of South Lake Union, the Boats Afloat Show is one of the premier boating...

Seattle Yachts, a new boat dealer and yacht brokerage firm with offices in the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, and...

Even for long-distance cruising, twin-engine propulsion packages often make more sense than single-screw installations......

How would you like to save $200,000 to $400,000 on your new Alaskan Yacht, Northwest Yacht, or Regency Pilothouse Motor...

Seattle Yachts New-Build Manager, Phil Friedman, continues to bust marine industry myths... Popular marine industry myth...

June 13th, 2019 Press Release: Seattle Yachts Becomes The Exclusive Dealer For American Tug Boats In the Southeastern U.S....

The Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show is coming to Cap Sante Marina for its second year and will feature over 300 new boats...

In its nearly 60 years of building world-class sailboats, Tartan Yachts has earned a reputation for constructing the best...

Seattle Yachts will be in attendance at the Pacific Sail and Power Boat Show from Thursday, April 4th through the 7th at...

When Seattle Northwest Yachts LLC made the decision to build two lines of new yachts, managing partner Peter Whiting knew...

Update on 4/20/2019: Elan has just released new photos of the Impression 45.1!    Elan Yachts embody the sailing...

The Seattle Yachts South Florida team will be at the upcoming Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 28th through the...

Palm Beach, FL (February 20th, 2019): Seattle Yachts, a premium new boat dealer and yacht brokerage firm with offices in...

Delicately secured on board her cargo ship, the Regency P65 headed from the New Ocean Yacht's shipyard in Taiwan with...

Coming to South Lake Union is the annual Seattle Boats Afloat Show, January 25th through February 2nd. The Seattle Yachts...

Understanding the difference between various kinds of yacht surveys will help you avoid a variety of headaches... When...

Legacy Yachts may look like your classic downeast-style boat with its signature bow flare and protected pilothouse,...

Update to our Nimbus WTC 11 Blog Post - 3/4/2019 Motorboat & Yachting Magazine was recently at the Dusseldorf BoatShow...

Much of the marine industry is a more than a decade behind in its approach to oil-change intervals... For as long as...

When I first got the email that the 2018 Nimbus Boats dealer meeting was happening, I couldn't wait to book my flight. The...

Oversizing a generator does not mean it will run better or last longer. In fact, oversizing may produce the opposite result......

Join Seattle Yachts at the upcoming Boats Afloat Show from September 13th through the 16th on South Lake Union. With over...

UNIFUSED™ CONSTRUCTION ... Seattle Yachts employs Unifused™ fully-stacked resin-infused laminate in both its...

Up Front, No Games You’ll notice that the new-build information we present on our website includes typical pricing...

A Realistic Look at Hand Lay-Up Versus Vacuum Infusion    A lot of marketing effort goes into discussing how...

For buyers, the anticipation and excitement experienced in acquiring a new yacht can be one of the pleasures of yacht ownership....

Swedish auto maker Volvo has been synonymous with top safety and quality since they first started building cars, so it should...

When it comes to new-builds and refits, there are two common but distinct types of project overseers, in-house managersand...

HEADED TO THE YARD FOR A REFIT? AVOID THE SHOALS OF UNANTICIPATED COSTS …   “Avoid grounding on thereef...

Using engines with higher HP-ratings sometimes makes more sense… Okay, so you’re having a new yacht or built...

The Quick Summary The one comprehensive galley reference needed aboard every cruising boat – more than 800 everyday...

Seattle Yachts is excited to announce a new relationship with the most reputable boat membership company in the country!...