Author: Jimmy Rogers

MAN Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance Plan- updated June 2025

MAN Marine Diesel Engine Maintenance Plan- there is a lot of confusion out there on these motors and I wanted to set the record straight. The MAN common rail engine started appearing in recreational marine applications in 2005 and is widely used today in horsepower applications from 600hp to 2000hp.  It comes in inline 6, […]

Why Buy “Mystic Adventure” a 2015 Sabre 48 Salon Express

MYSTIC ADVENTURE is Ready for Boating!

HCB Center Console Yachts- OWYG’s Newest Brand

My thoughts on the HCB Center Console Yachts brand based on 17 years of industry experience- how they are built, concept behind them and the HCB’s trajectory. Like why a 56ft center console?? What are you nuts!? One thing that I learned early on in my experience with yachting is that the market is always […]

Why Buy a 58 Sabre? 2023 Sabre LUCY BELLE For Sale- Vessel Walkthrough

The Sabre 58 Salon Express is the ultimate couples cruising yacht. The flagship of the Sabre fleet, the 58 Salon Express offers the most interior volume of any Sabre model while still retaining the easy functionality and handling of the smaller models. Her exterior lines are classically understated, purveying a feel of elegance and class […]

The Different Types of Yacht Propulsion: Benefits and Drawbacks

In this article I will review the different types of propulsion found in yachts and the benefits of each.  This will help to understand why certain yachts have the powertrain they do. 1. Straight Shaft Inboard 2. V-Drive Inboard 3. Jet Drive 4. Surface Drive 5. Pod Drive 1. Straight Shaft Inboard Illustration of a Straight […]

Different Types of Yachts Explained

In this article, I hope to dispel the confusion surrounding the categories of yachts that exist and explain what each means.  There is definitely a lot of overlap in the categories or “types” out there… The types below are put into these categories: 1. Express, Express Cruiser, Cruiser, Sports Cruiser 2. Flybridge, Sedan, Sedan Bridge, […]

Buying A Pre-Owned Yacht

In this article you will learn the steps involved when purchasing a Yacht available for sale as a brokered (pre-owned) boat. This is a basic guide and cannot act as a substitute for a trained and knowledgeable broker, but will give you an understanding of the process. Step 1. Finding the Right Type, Make and […]

Why Use a Professional Yacht Broker?

Boat transactions usually involve large financial investments. Transactions today usually exceed $500,000, and in some instances can exceed $5,000,000. If you had a $500,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to handle it without the help of a CPA? If you had a $500,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of […]

Preparing Your Yacht For Sale- How to Maximize Value and Minimize Time on Market

I hope that this article will give it’s readers a clear action plan to get their yacht ready for sale.  With the classic adage “Begin with the End in Mind” the end goal is to get the yacht sold as quickly as possible for the most money possible.  Below is how I best know to […]

Selling an Older Classic Yacht

Tom George and I were approached a little while back by a long time friend of the family who had a client with a special situation. Bottom line there was a classic 1983 55′ Rybovich that needed to be sold quickly, cost effectively and to bring the absolute top value possible. The first thing I […]