Full Displacement

Don't Wire Money to a Boat Seller Until You Hear This

Money protection in boat transactions is underserved, misunderstood, and skipped entirely more often than it should be. This episode of Full Displacement breaks down exactly how to protect yourself, whether you're buying or selling through a broker, privately, or on the FSBOAT platform. We sit down with Kelly Curtis of PayKeeper, a licensed escrow company, to walk through: the difference between a broker's trust account and true third-party escrow, when you actually need escrow (and when you don't), how deposits and holdbacks work in a brokered deal, and how FSBOAT has built PayKeeper's escrow directly into the private-sale process. Current Yachts brokers boats with a licensed trust account and PayKeeper as an optional third-party escrow solution. FSBOAT gives private buyers and sellers the same protection with no broker and no commission. Resource & Contacts 🔒 Learn more about PayKeeper's escrow services and fee schedule: https://currentyachts.com/resources/podcast and https://fsboat.com/buy/services/escrow ⬇️ Download our boat buying & selling spreadsheets, checklists, and guides: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/downloads 📅 Come find us at the boat shows: Annapolis, FLIBS, and TrawlerFest Baltimore. RSVP links are on the events page: https://currentyachts.com/events ⚓️ Work with Current Yachts: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/contact 🚤 Buying or selling privately? See how FSBOAT protects your transaction: fsboat.com Who is Current Yachts? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Our podcast Full Displacement helps educate yacht sellers and buyers, and shares what is happening in the yacht brokerage market: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcE3-wOQgN8C7VGybRHBjzf9uZsr6tPs We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ Follow Current Yachts Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | 📩 Contact Current Yachts | 🛥️ Browse our yacht inventory

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She's Sailing Solo Around the World on a 27-Foot Boat

She's halfway through a solo circumnavigation on a 27-foot Grinde, with no fridge, no radar, no autopilot, and a wind instrument that's been broken for most of the trip. In this episode we talk to Holly of Wind Hippie Sailing about how she bought her boat Gecko with a broken arm and no sailing budget, refit it herself in a Maine barn, and has been sailing solo since 2018 with little more than a phone, a Garmin inReach, and her parents' weather updates. We cover what she actually uses for navigation and communication at sea, how she manages sleep on long solo passages including a 41-day Panama to Marquesas crossing, what she's learned about sailing without a working engine, and the advice she'd give anyone waiting to feel "ready" before they go cruising. Resources & Contact: ⚓️ Subscribe to Wind Hippie Sailing: https://www.youtube.com/@WindHippieSailing 🗺️ Follow along Gecko's journey and support Holly on Patreon: patreon.com/windhippie ⏯️ Watch more Full Displacement episodes: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all ⛵️ Want to cast off the lines? We can help you find the perfect boat! Contact Current Yachts & learn more at: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Our podcast Full Displacement helps educate yacht sellers and buyers, and shares what is happening in the yacht brokerage market: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcE3-wOQgN8C7VGybRHBjzf9uZsr6tPs We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/ #solosailing #sailingaroundtheworld #fulldisplacement #liveaboard #offshoresailing #sailing #podcast #currentyachts #circumnavigation

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Seakeeper: Beyond the Gyro

Does a $17,000 gyroscope actually make sense on a 23-foot center console? I put that question straight to Seakeeper. I'm Maryline Bossar, co-founder of Current Yachts, and on this episode of Full Displacement I sat down with Kelsey Barrett, Seakeeper's Director of Brand and Creative, to get the real answers: how the gyro actually works, what it costs at every size, what it costs to refit and maintain, what to check before buying a used boat that has one, and the newer product most boaters haven't heard of yet: Seakeeper Ride. Stabilization used to be something only a 60-foot yacht had. Seakeeper built that market from a garage in Solomons, Maryland, starting in 2002, and now it's standard on more than 300 boat brands. We get into how they got there, what nearly killed the idea during the 2008 recession, and why the company's own advice is: don't buy the boat until you understand where it's going. Resources & Contacts: Seakeeper info from this episode at: https://currentyachts.com/resources/directory/seakeeper ⚓️ Work with Current Yachts: 🛥️ Want to sell a boat? Visit our Seller Calculator to understand the service-based approach of listing your boat while protecting your equity: https://currentyachts.com/sell/calculator 👏🏻 Choose a yacht broker who cares as your buyer's broker. Current Yachts will defend your interest. Read more: https://currentyachts.com/buy 📅 Come find us at the boat shows: Annapolis, FLIBS, and TrawlerFest in September. RSVP links are on the events page: https://currentyachts.com/events 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Our podcast Full Displacement helps educate yacht sellers and buyers, and shares what is happening in the yacht brokerage market: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcE3-wOQgN8C7VGybRHBjzf9uZsr6tPs We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/ #Seakeeper #BoatStabilizer #FullDisplacement #podcast #yachting #currentyachts #yachtbroker

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The yacht commission lawsuit isn't over. It just got bigger.

Most boat sellers pay 10% to sell their boat and never ask where that number came from. Four sellers are now asking a federal court, and last month the case they brought came back from the brink twice the size it started. We are Maryline Bossar and Amanda Haley, the principals at Current Yachts, a licensed yacht brokerage in the state of Florida. In this episode we sit down with antitrust law expert Hannibal Travis, Professor of Law at FIU College of Law and a nearly 30 year antitrust lawyer and scholar, to read the amended complaint in the yacht brokerage commission class action and explain, in plain language: what it says and how industry practices are being challenged and what it means for buyers, sellers, and brokers. IMPORTANT: Everything discussed in this episode comes from public court filings. All allegations are unproven and none of them have been decided by a court. Nothing here is legal advice. Current Yachts is referenced in the latest filing. We are not a defendant. We collaborate with yacht brokers every day, we participate in the MLS platforms, and we built our firm specifically to move away from several of the practices this case is about. We use a set fee rather than a percentage commission, we let sellers decide what co broker compensation they offer instead of mandating it, and we use a buyer representation agreement so a buyer knows exactly who is working for them. So we are watching this closely, and so should you if you are buying or selling a boat. Resources & Contacts ⬇️ Download the original and amended complaints: https://currentyachts.com/resources/podcast/The-yacht-commission-lawsuit-isnt-over-it-just-got-bigger ⏯️ The warning from Bob Allen to the yacht brokerage industry: (2018) https://youtu.be/n68wS0Iweao?si=v4wDvudtVOnHPcTa&t=1875 Hire Current Yachts! 🛥️ Want to sell a boat? Visit our Seller Calculator to understand the service-based approach of listing your boat while protecting your equity: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/calculator 👏🏻 Choose a yacht broker who cares as your buyer's broker. Current Yachts will defend your interest. Read more: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/

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The best free resources for boat buyers and sellers

"Who do you use for yacht insurance? Who do you use for financing? How do I find a marine surveyor? What about a delivery captain?" We get asked these four questions more than almost anything else. While most brokers keep that list to themselves, because twenty years of relationships is the job, we share it all with you. For free. In this episode Maryline Bossar and Amanda Haley walk you through every free resource they've built for boat buyers and sellers, starting with a vetted, owner-reviewed Marine Directory of surveyors, insurance and finance contacts, delivery captains, riggers, canvas makers, divers, CPAs and charter managers, searchable by region. No charge, no obligation, and you don't have to work with us to use any of it. Resources ⬇️ Access our FREE Downloads: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/downloads 🔎 Browse the Marine Directory: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/directory 🛥️ Search Inventory on the Current Yachts website: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/boats 📅 Come find us at the boat shows: Annapolis, FLIBS, and TrawlerFest in September. RSVP links are on the events page: https://currentyachts.com/events ⚓️ Work with Current Yachts! Looking to buy a boat? https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy Wanting to sell a yacht? https://youtube.currentyachts.com/sell ⛵ Everything shown in this episode is free at currentyachts.com: Marine Directory, downloads, seller calculator, listing builder. No obligation to work with us. A NOTE ON CHOOSING A SURVEYOR: Because we're handing you a list of them: the standard advice (ours included) is that the buyer picks the surveyor, not the broker and not the seller. Look for SAMS or NAMS accreditation, ask for a sample report and references, ask whether they do both power and sail, and attend the survey yourself if you possibly can. Our directory exists so you have somewhere to start and can read what other owners said. It is not a substitute for choosing your own. 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ #yachtbroker #buyaboat #yachtsales #buyersbroker #luxury #yachting #currentyachts

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Everything boat buyers and sellers need to know (40 episodes in 1!)

Believe it or not, this is episode 40 of Full Displacement! (Not 30! That was a goof! Time flies when you're having fun!) Amanda and Maryline from Current Yachts are looking back at some of the best moments and most useful conversations from the Full Displacement podcast so far. If you're new here, this episode is your shortcut to the topics boat buyers and sellers ask about most. New here? Full Displacement publishes weekly on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. We are yacht brokers and co-founders of Current Yachts, a brokerage built to bring more education and transparency to how boats are bought and sold. ✍🏼 Work with us: https://currentyachts.com/ Thanks for spending part of your summer with us. If you're not already a member of the Full Displacement YouTube channel, join for a few dollars a month to support the show and unlock more content. Fair winds, and we'll see you next week on Full Displacement. 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Our podcast Full Displacement helps educate yacht sellers and buyers, and shares what is happening in the yacht brokerage market: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcE3-wOQgN8C7VGybRHBjzf9uZsr6tPs We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. We've set out to build a genuine community that offers exclusive insights and resources, empowering yacht owners and buyers alike. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/ #yachtbroker #yachtsales #boatingpodcast #podcasat #luxury #yachting #currentyachts

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Shaft vs Pod Drives and other Great Loop Lessons

In this episode, Captain Paul Bates from No Regrets Lifestyle shares his extensive experience in boating, from sailing to navigating the Great Loop, and offers valuable insights on boat handling, propulsion systems, and training for new boaters. Whether you're a seasoned boater or a first-time boat buyer, learn how to make informed decisions when choosing your propulsion and hull type, and improve your boating skills. Resource & Contacts ⚓️ No Regrets Lifestyle channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NoRegretsLifestyle Find Paul Bates in the Current Yachts marine directory: https://currentyachts.com/resources/directory ⬇️ Download the Checklist: How to choose the right propulsion and systems in your next boat https://currentyachts.com/resources/downloads 🛥️ Work with Current Yachts to buy your next boat: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Our podcast Full Displacement helps educate yacht sellers and buyers, and shares what is happening in the yacht brokerage market: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcE3-wOQgN8C7VGybRHBjzf9uZsr6tPs We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. We've set out to build a genuine community that offers exclusive insights and resources, empowering yacht owners and buyers alike. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/ #yachtbroker #poddrives #marinepropulsion #podcast #greatloop #yachting #currentyachts

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Latest Boat Market Report for Q2

In this episode, the co-founders of Current Yachts Maryline and Amanda analyze the latest Q2 yacht market report, discussing sales trends, co-brokerage practices, brand popularity, and the impact of market conditions on buying and selling boats. They provide valuable insights for brokers, buyers, and sellers to navigate the current industry landscape. Resources: 🔎 Download the slides - Q2 Market Report: https://currentyachts.com/resources/podcast/latest-boat-market-report-for-Q2 🎥 Understand how co-brokerage works: https://youtu.be/EEvsNv3nVH0 ⏯️ Watch our recent podcast episode with our guests from Lats & Atts Magazine: Is the boat market sinking? https://youtu.be/_5My-62H2y4 ⚓️ Work with Current Yachts! Read more about selling a yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/sell Or buying a yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Our podcast Full Displacement helps educate yacht sellers and buyers, and shares what is happening in the yacht brokerage market: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcE3-wOQgN8C7VGybRHBjzf9uZsr6tPs We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. We've set out to build a genuine community that offers exclusive insights and resources, empowering yacht owners and buyers alike. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/

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Are you ready for Lithium on your boat?

In this episode, Rafael Escobar from Bluewater Yacht Tech shares insights on marine electrical systems, lithium batteries, solar power, and navigation technology, helping boat owners make smarter upgrades and maintenance decisions. Most cruisers still run the old playbook: a diesel generator that has to run whenever the batteries get low. Rafael's world is the shift away from that: lithium house banks, solar, and smart charging that turn a boat into a quiet, self-sufficient platform. But the same technology introduces new failure points and new things a buyer needs to check before writing a check. A boat's electrical and electronics package is now one of the biggest drivers of both its usability and its value. And one of the least understood at survey time. Rafael is the expert who can translate the systems so buyers, sellers, and owners make smart decisions. Resources and Contacts: ⚡️ Bluewater Yacht Tech: https://currentyachts.com/resources/directory/bluewater-yacht-tech-llc 🛥️ Work with Current Yachts to buy your next boat: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy 🚤 Sell your yacht with Current Yachts: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/sell Key Topics ✔️ Marine electrical systems and their impact on boat usability and resale value ✔️ Lithium batteries: chemistry, safety, and cost considerations ✔️ Solar power integration and the latest in solar panel technology ✔️ Navigation systems, NMEA 2000 networks, and choosing chart plotters ✔️ Starlink and AIS: enhancing connectivity and safety at sea 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/

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How Aspen power catamarans make the perfect Great Loop boats

Discover how Larry Graf, founder of Aspen Catamarans, is redefining boating with innovative hull designs, sustainable practices, and a customer-centric approach including with a growing population of Great Loop cruisers. Join us as we explore the future of power catamarans, the shift towards outboard power, and the vibrant community of Aspen owners. Resources & Contacts 🛥️ Follow Aspen Catamarans: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@AspenPowerCatamarans⁩ 🎥 Powercat vs Trawler: What makes the best liveaboard? https://youtu.be/7-dtD1QpT7U ⏯️ Watch the recent episode with InfoLink on trends in the boat market: https://currentyachts.com/resources/podcast/state-of-the-us-boating-market-in-numbers ⚓️ Work with Current Yachts to find and buy your next yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy In this episode: 🛥️ Larry's journey from Glacier Bay to founding Aspen Catamarans in 2007 ✍🏼 The unique asymmetrical hull design aimed at reducing fuel consumption by up to 50% ⚓️ How rigorous engineering and customer feedback shape Aspen's product lineup 🌊 The transition from traditional mono-hulls to durable, high-quality power catamarans 🗺️ The benefits and challenges of building U.S.-made boats in a competitive global market 🤝 Insights into Aspen's direct-to-consumer sales model and family-oriented company culture 🌎 The role of social media and adventure trips in marketing and building brand loyalty 🔋 The potential and hurdles of electrifying leisure boats 🚤 The dynamic market trends, including the rising dominance of outboard propulsion 🇺🇸 Perspectives on manufacturing, tariffs, and the future of boating industry marketing 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/

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Can the boating industry be saved?

In this episode, industry veterans Erik Kyle and David Levesque from the Three Sheets podcast share their journeys, industry challenges, and innovative solutions aiming to democratize boating access and sales. They also discuss with Current Yachts how to better support smaller boat owners to simplify how boats are bought and sold including FSBO (For Sale By Owner) options in a complex, fragmented market. Resources & Contacts: 📖 Latitudes & Attitudes Article: Boat Purchasing Options and Broker Challenges https://currentyachts.com/resources/news-blog/boat-purchasing-options-and-broker- challenges ⏯️ Watch the episode: State of the US Boat Market with Info-Link: https://youtu.be/mWAnpowq-x0 🔎 Discover FSBOAT, the new Boats for Sale by Owner Marketplace: www.fsboat.com 📞 Hire Current Yachts to represent your interests as a buyer: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy 🛥️ Sell your yacht with Current Yachts: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/sell Main Topics Covered: ⚓️ The evolution of boat industry media and its role in inspiring recreational boating ⚓️ Industry struggles: high advertising costs, industry fragmentation, and the diminishing presence of smaller boats ⚓️ The importance of community-building events like Share the Sail ⚓️ New platforms for boat sales including FSBO ⚓️ Impact of technology and AI in simplifying boat transactions and education ⚓️ Strategies for industry growth through outreach, education, and community engagement 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/

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Captain Steve reflects on his career with Boattest.com

Join the Full Displacement Podcast as we explore 40 years of boat testing with Captain Steve, a seasoned expert in marine industry known for his decades of boat testing under Boattest.com. Discover insights on boat construction, market trends, and what to look for when buying a boat, all shared through captivating stories and expert advice. Contacts and Resources: ⚓️ Tune in to the Captain Steve channel: https://www.youtube.com/@captstevetests 🛥️ Work with Current Yachts to buy your next boat: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy Or to tell your yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/sell ⬇️ Download our boat buying spreadsheets and checklists: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/downloads 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Our podcast Full Displacement helps educate yacht sellers and buyers, and shares what is happening in the yacht brokerage market: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcE3-wOQgN8C7VGybRHBjzf9uZsr6tPs We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. We've set out to build a genuine community that offers exclusive insights and resources, empowering yacht owners and buyers alike. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/

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Why every cruiser needs a concierge doctor on speed dial

If you spend time offshore, medical preparedness and care are not a luxury: these tactics are part of staying safe, mobile, and confident on the water. In this episode, Maryline Bossar sits down with Dr. Rez, a board-certified emergency physician and founder of Modo MD in Maui, to discuss the hidden medical risks that boaters, cruisers, and remote travelers often overlook. From dehydration and seasickness to heart issues, pregnancy concerns, and emergency triage at sea, Dr. Rez explains how concierge medicine, telemedicine, and portable medical tools can make offshore travel safer and more manageable. Resources & Contacts: 📞 Contact Dr Rez and request your complimentary consult: https://currentyachts.com/resources/directory/modo-md 🩺 Get a quote for your own Medical Bag: https://modomd.com/modo-physician-medical-bag/ ▶️ Watch our episode on offshore safety: https://youtu.be/v5n8uWI62kw 🛥️ Work with Current Yachts: Buy a Yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy Sell a Yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/sell Key Topics 🩺 Why medical planning is essential before going offshore ⚓️ Common injuries and illnesses seen on boats ✔️ The role of concierge medicine for families, crews, and yacht owners 🗺️ How telemedicine supports care in remote locations 🆘 Portable tools that help diagnose and treat patients at sea ❤️‍🩹 Medical kit essentials for boats and private travel 🥼 Prevention, longevity, and personalized care for active travelers 🚁 When to use remote triage vs. evacuate to shore 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Our podcast Full Displacement helps educate yacht sellers and buyers, and shares what is happening in the yacht brokerage market: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXcE3-wOQgN8C7VGybRHBjzf9uZsr6tPs We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/

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Scammers, YachtWorld, and Other Disappointments

In this episode, the founders of Current Yachts delve into the challenges facing the yacht brokerage industry, including scam leads, data transparency issues, and the impact of private listings. They explore how these factors affect buyers, sellers, and brokers, and discuss innovative solutions to restore trust and integrity. Contacts & Resources: ⬇️ Download the White Paper: 7 Things Yacht Sellers Must Know in 2026 https://currentyachts.com/resources/downloads/7-things-yacht-sellers-must-know-in-2026 ⛵️ Discover the only platform for private boat sales where buyers and sellers can transact safely and receive guidance from offer to closing at: fsboat.com | Try FSBOAT for free, request trial code at hello@fsboat.com 🤝 Work with Current Yachts: https://currentyachts.com/buy 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. We've set out to build a genuine community that offers exclusive insights and resources, empowering yacht owners and buyers alike. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/ #yachtbroker #yachtworld #yachtsales #podcast #fsbo #yachting #currentyachts

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Are import taxes ruining the yacht market?

In this episode, Trey Reeder from Howard Reeder Inc. shares insights on yacht importation, customs regulations, tariffs, and the complexities of the marine industry. Learn from his extensive experience helping clients navigate the legal and logistical challenges of importing yachts. Contacts & Resources: 📲 Contact Trey Reeder: https://currentyachts.com/resources/directory/howard-s-reeder 🎧 Full Displacement Episode 6: Michelle Terorotua https://youtu.be/XNHz_o5ZCZs ⬇️ Download our boat buyer's checklist & spreadsheets: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/downloads 🤝 Work with Current Yachts: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy Key Topics: 🗺️ Yacht importation process and regulations 💰 Impact of tariffs and tariffs changes on yacht imports 🔎 Common mistakes in yacht importing and how to avoid them 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/

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Boat maintenance will never be the same again

Learn how ElectroSea is transforming yacht maintenance with innovative systems that prevent marine growth, reduce downtime, and improve efficiency; features already adopted by major OEMs like Viking, Princess, Azimut, and more. Resources & Contacts Get in touch with ElectroSea: https://currentyachts.com/resources/directory/electrosea ElectroStrainer Product Selection Tool: https://www.electrosea.com/electrostrainer-selection-tool/ SeaStrong Silver Bullet RDP Selection Tool: https://www.electrosea.com/seastrong-pump-selection-tool/ Work with Current Yachts: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy In this episode: ✔️ The story behind ElectroSea’s inception and rapid adoption by leading yacht manufacturers ✔️How electro-chlorination works to prevent biofouling in seawater cooling systems ✔️ The technical advantages of the ElectroStrainer system and retrofit options ✔️ The benefits of proactive maintenance and reduced system downtime ✔️ Latest innovations including RDP pumps and a marine-specific dehumidifier Who is Current Yachts We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | 📩 Contact Current Yachts | 🛥️ Browse our yacht inventory

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Do not buy a yacht before asking this

Navigating the buyer journey from offer acceptance to closing involves several key steps. The yacht brokers of Current Yachts discuss the process of closing a yacht deal, including signing, deposit, survey, negotiation, and closing. Learn about the essential actions and questions to ask during a sea trial to assess the vessel, and the importance of following the surveyor during this process. We also discuss avenues for boat buyers and sellers who choose the FSBO route without a yacht broker. Resources & Links: 📞 Find marine contractors in the Current Yachts Marine Directory: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/directory 🎥 Everything you should know before signing a purchase and sale agreement for a yacht: https://youtu.be/EcQ_fHgt6ng ⏯️ Understand the requirement of foreign-built boats & CBP Form 7501: https://youtu.be/4OHvf2Cq7XY 🧮 Access the seller calculator & see the impact of co-brokerage: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/calculator 🛥️ Hire Current Yachts to help you buy your next yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy Key Topics ✔️ How to make the best of your yacht survey and trial run ✔️ Escrow deposits explained ✔️ Survey negotiation: spreadsheets, repair vs. price adjustment decisions, and real deal breakers ✔️ Broker's role in managing emotions and getting deals across the finish line ✔️ Out-of-state purchases: taxes, registration, affidavits of removal, and proof of exit ✔️ Pricing strategy leveraging listed vs. sold comps to price right, and sell fast ✔️ The true cost of overpricing: slip fees, insurance, and maintenance add up fast ✔️ Pre-listing preparation & guidance on co-brokerage ✔️ FSBOAT introduction: escrow, ID verification, scam safeguards, and AI-powered negotiation tools for private sellers 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/

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Does every sailor need a bluewater boat?

In this episode, Dick Beaumont, founder of Kraken Yachts, discusses the critical differences between modern production yachts and purpose-built blue water cruising boats. He emphasizes safety, design integrity, and the importance of understanding your sailing goals to choose the right vessel for offshore adventures. Contacts & Resources ⚓️ Discover the Kraken Yachts Difference: https://krakenyachts.com/ Follow Kraken Yachts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KrakenYachts 📲 Choose Current Yachts to represent your interests when buying a yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy 📞 Access our Marine Directory: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/directory What we cover: ✔️ Differences between modern production yachts and purpose-built blue water boats ✔️ Critical safety features for offshore sailing ✔️ Design principles for safe ocean cruising ✔️ How to evaluate a yacht's suitability for long-distance offshore passages 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. We've set out to build a genuine community that offers exclusive insights and resources, empowering yacht owners and buyers alike. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/ Follow Current Yachts: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/currentyachts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currentyachts/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/currentyachts/

Marine Surveyor from the Bahamas Tells All

Our conversation with marine surveyor Edvardo Humes covers a range of topics related to boat ownership and maintenance, including the cost of ownership, engine maintenance, and the importance of preventative maintenance. Edvardo shares insights on the impact of saltwater conditions and the cost of boat maintenance. We also cover the costs of engine overhaul and replacement, as well as the importance of regular maintenance for boat engines. We touch on engine surveys when evaluating a boat prior to purchase, the simplicity of outboard engine maintenance, the impact of brand reputation and maintenance on vessel quality, the process of pre-purchase surveys, and the role of surveyors in providing unbiased assessments and mediating between buyers and sellers during survey inspections. Contacts and Resources Contact Edvardo: https://currentyachts.com/resources/directory/archipelago-marine-solutions Download our boat buying checklist and budget at: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/downloads 📺 Watch: Boat building standards decoded - ABYC vs CE: https://youtu.be/_hLL5lTgrRI 🎧 Tune in to the episode with Infolink: Stats of the US boat market: ⚓️ Work with Current Yachts to buy a yacht: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy 💻 Browse our yacht listings & more: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/boats Key Takeaways 💰 Boat ownership costs can be higher than expected, well above the "10%" rule in the Caribbean 📋 The cost of a marine survey is well worth the investment compared to the purchase price of a boat ⚙️ Preventative maintenance in boat engines is of vital importance 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. How? 1️⃣ Our flat-rate selling expense replaces inflated yacht brokerage commissions. And the buyer-side commission (called co-brokerage) only gets paid if a co-broker is present. 2️⃣ Our buyer-broker representation agreement means our yacht buyers receive the unbiased guidance they need to protect their interests. 3️⃣ Our modern platform streamlines the listing intake process including an listing agreement you can generate and signed digitally within minutes. Our platform ensures real-time communication with a dedicated team and provides analytics for all parties. 🏁 The result? More transparent yacht sales, and faster, more efficient transactions. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/

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The Reality of Being Owner-Operators on a Leopard 48

Discover the inspiring journey of Mark and Sharon, who transitioned from land-based careers to becoming owner-operators living full-time on their sailboat, Calypso. This episode delves into their sailing experiences, business ventures, and unique approach to teaching others to sail in exotic locations. Contacts & Resources 📲 Connect with Mark and Sharon from Calypso Sailing Life: https://currentyachts.com/resources/d... 🗾 Follow Sailing Vessel Calypso: https://www.calypsosailing.life/whatw... 🛥️ Buy a Yacht with Current Yachts: https://youtube.currentyachts.com/buy ⬇️ Download our boat buyers spreadsheets & checklists In this episode: ⛵️ How Mark and Sharon started sailing and shifted to full-time life on Calypso ⚓️ Their process of buying and upgrading boats—from a Leopard 39 to a Leopard 48 🎣 The day-to-day life aboard a cruising catamaran, including routines and hobbies 🪢 Teaching sailing in various international locations and offering experiential programs 🗺️ Tips for aspiring sailors: trying before buying and navigating insurance requirements 🌴 Favorite spots in the Caribbean and what makes certain anchorages unforgettable 🐈‍⬛ Insights on handling pets, living aboard for years, and managing relationships at sea 📆 The flexibility of planning training courses around global locations and personal schedules 🎥 Watch The Full Displacement Podcast where we share guidance with yacht sellers and buyers, and news from the yacht brokerage market: https://podcast.currentyachts.com/all 💭 WHO IS CURRENT YACHTS? We are a full service yacht brokerage company located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Annapolis, Maryland. Our licensed and bonded professional brokers assist yacht sellers and buyers every step of the way. We are revolutionizing yacht sales by offering a transparent, service-based pricing model that puts yacht buyers and sellers first. ⚓️ Discover the Current Yachts difference at https://currentyachts.com/ 🛥️ Browse our inventory: https://currentyachts.com/boats/

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