Bradford Marine Bahamas: Yacht Refit Hub in Paradise
Discover the journey of Bradford Marine from the 1960s to becoming a premier yacht refit and repair facility in the Bahamas, catering to yachts of all sizes.
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2015 Boatyard Round-Up. What’s New?
Business at Caribbean boatyards booms during hurricane season. Here’s what’s new at a sampling of yards in both the Eastern and Western Caribbean. IMM, Guadeloupe People power is making this full-service yard in Pointe-A-Pitre an even bigger draw to owners needing yacht repairs. “We now have certified welders (ABS, BV, Lloyds),†says partner Norina Edelman. “We…
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Eleven TOP Yacht Shipyards
The Atlantic southeast coastline and the Gulf coast of the United States have noted steadily increasing growth in megayacht traffic over the last decade. Established businesses and new facilities have risen to meet the maintenance and repair challenges of these large boats “bow on.” For captains and owners of 150-ton vessels or greater, we present…
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Top Paint Facilities at the Yacht Shipyards
You’ve started a search for a well-located shipyard, one with an experienced team capable of delivering a superlative paint job for a yacht of your size. What will it take for both captain and owner to leave the yard satisfied? Clear, continuous communication from day one is critical, according to people who oversee world-class paint…
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Whats NEW at the Caribbean Boatyards
Boatyards throughout the Caribbean offer everything from routine maintenance to extensive haul-out facilities and services for sail and power boaters. Here’s a sample of ‘What’s New’ in yards on a number of islands.
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The Horrible Truth About Hauling Malaysia Style
I often have to scold my wife Carolyn for being too distrustful. “Gee, honey, isn’t it swell the local shipyard is having a super-duper special on hauling this month?”
