Captains
READY, SET, GO! Refits are Like Marathons
A successful refit requires that you hit the ground running and maintain a steady pace.
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Refit Paperwork: Sign here — but first, read it!
The importance of deciphering yard contracts and insurance policies cannot be overstated.
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Crew Share Horror Stories of Yard Work Gone Wrong
Have a story of your own? Send it to Crew@TritonNews.com.
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Tax Savings for Yacht Refits
Several states have tax exemptions, discounts or caps on yacht repairs and refits.
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Refit Etiquette for Contractors
Whether contractors get the next job may depend on how their workers conduct themselves on board.
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From the Bridge: Captains Talk About Refit Challenges
Refits have always been problematic, but the fallout from COVID has only made them more complicated than ever.
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Wi-Fi at Warp Speed
Starlink ups the ante on satellite connectivity at sea. No discussion about the future of yachting is complete without addressing the increasingly critical need for reliable, high-speed broadband service at sea. As technology evolves and the virtual world grows...
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Get a Doctor — STAT!
New medical platform transmits vital data in real time, no matter how remote the yacht’s location.
...GPS Week Number Rollover
Furuno units may need an update or replacement after this phenomenon that happens every 19.6 years.
...3G network shutdowns could affect your yacht
The 3G, or third generation, cellphone network will be shut down this year as a transition to 4G and 5G...Check the Rules Before the Refit
Modifications that don’t account for regulations can be disastrous on budget, time, future use and resale value.
...Shut Down and Stranded: Pandemic realities for those Who Work at Sea:
Delays, cancellations, restrictions, closures, quarantines, and last-minute changes have become the norm in the past 18 months. For crew, the fallout has been immense.
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