FLIBS 2026: Last-Minute Yacht Contractors in Fort Lauderdale
FLIBS 2026 runs 28 October to 1 November. Here is the honest week-by-week booking calendar for getting a yacht show-ready in Fort Lauderdale, which trades are still bookable late, which have already closed, and the vetted contractors to call for each.
Your Yacht Is an Asset. Chartering It Is How It Stops Being Only an Expense.
A yacht sitting idle only costs you money. Chartering it out with verified crew can help it carry its own weight. Here’s the honest case for putting your boat to work — and how to decide on real numbers, not habit.
Yacht Delivery Captains: What They Do and How to Hire the Right One
Moving a yacht hundreds of miles is its own skill. What a delivery captain actually does, what it costs, and how to hire one you can trust with your boat.
Yacht Marine Electronics: What to Know Before You Upgrade Your Helm
Radar, chartplotters, autopilot, comms — what actually matters when you upgrade a yacht’s marine electronics, and how to avoid a helm full of gear that won’t talk to itself.
Yacht Insurance 101: What Coverage Owners Actually Need
Boat insurance looks simple until you file a claim. Here’s what actually matters when you insure a yacht — hull, P&I, crew cover — and the gaps owners hit most.
Thinking About a Career on Deck? What Yacht Crew Life Actually Pays, Demands, and Delivers
Curious about working as yacht crew? Here’s an honest look at what the job pays, what it demands, and how to break in without the usual guesswork.
Yacht HVAC & Refrigeration: Keeping Marine Cooling Systems Running
Marine air conditioning and refrigeration fail hard in salt and heat. What yacht HVAC covers, why it fails, and how to pick a technician.
Yacht Metal Fabrication: What to Know Before You Hire a Marine Welding Shop
Stainless, aluminum, and custom marine metalwork — what yacht metal fabrication covers, why the shop matters, and how to choose.
Remote Yacht Provisioning: How to Stock a Yacht in Hard-to-Reach Places
What remote yacht provisioning demands — cold chain, lead times, clearance — and how to line up the right supplier before you need them.
Yacht Haul-Out: When to Do It, What It Costs, and How to Pick the Right Yard
When to haul out your yacht, what a haul-out costs, and how to choose the right yard by lift capacity and location.