Winterization, or winter lay up as it is sometimes known, doesn't have to be the chore it is often made out to be and instead should be looked at as a chance to give your prized boat a deep and thorough clean and to ensure that it will be well protected against the cold weather conditions it may face.   Many think that winterizing their boat isn't always necessary, ...

There are many positives of selling your boat in this way. Firstly, no one knows the boat better than the owner, so you can give a realistic and honest overview of the vessel. Secondly, by selling privately, there are far fewer costs involved. It's free to post an ad on Vivaboats and there are no middle men involved that need paying. Thirdly, and most importantly to some, the turn arou...

As we're sure you're already aware, buying a yacht at any point in your lifetime is a weighty decision, which often involves a vast sum of money and ongoing costs to also consider.   Exactly what type of yacht you buy will be entirely dependant on your budget and, of course, what you intend to use it for.   Before you buy a yacht, we strongly recommend that yo...

At around 9:30am on Saturday 5th July, a 40 year old distance swimmer was attacked by a great white shark in the waters off the Manhattan beach pier, Southern California.    The attack came just minutes after the shark took a fisherman's bait, who was casting from the pier with friends.    Reports indicate that the fisherman had to play the shark for over...

Whether you're looking for a modest 17' sports boat to cruise around in at the weekends, or even a 40' yacht for holidays and entertaining, Chaparral is certainly one manufacturer you should consider. Let us tell you why they're one of our favorites...           VALUE   Chaparral are undeniably a powerhouse in th...