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This summer that could change, because boat rental site Sailo just launched a new tool that makes planning your own boat party surprisingly simple, at a wide range of price points. SailoWay lets you create an event, choose the boat (or boats) you'd like to use, plan an itinerary and route, and invite and interact with guests. If you're charging for the event you can also set ticket prices, or if you're just splitting the cost with friends, you can track and manage their payments. [links]

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“I'm really excited to see what new events people will come up with, maybe ballet on the Hudson, or learn to sail date night, maybe a screening of a classic movie night with the New York skyline in the background,” Gradinaru said. more

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You don't have to be a millionaire (or an expert seafarer) to party on a yacht.

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But hosting said boat party is something that feels pretty unobtainable for the average landlubber – we're more accustomed to just waiting hopefully on shore for an invite. [links]

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You’re only as good as your last event. You have to stay humble, stay hungry, and don’t believe the PR. These are six-figure receptions. You have to make sure your Perrier-Jouët champagne is first class – cold and chilled – and that the caviar is ready upon arrival. We probably go through 200 bottles of £300 a bottle Perrier-Jouët champagne. We’ll go through Whispering Angel, and Garrus – their finest rose. We’ll go through three kilos of French organic caviar. We also have a live cooking station with caviar and truffles.

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**Get the right champagne and caviar **

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It’s not all about A-list guests and vintage Champagne. You need to think about technology if you want to host the ultimate superyacht party, writes Risa Merl.

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Owners and charter guests expect the latest of everything. Boat International columnist Eddie Jordan certainly had entertaining in mind when designing his yacht, 47 metre Sunseeker Blush (pictured). “A bar on each deck, the right lighting and customised sound are important, as is the positioning of the speakers,” he says, touching on just a few of the items on the long checklist of party yacht accoutrements. here

[benjamin1greer]

Planning for parties needs to begin as early as the GA stage so the owner can offer the very best entertaining experience. Winch Design incorporates the A/V room into the layout when developing the GA so it doesn’t have to go back and ask the owner for more space later.

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If you’re in the market for a used boat, follow advice from the experienced team at BoatUS.

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It's easy to think that after spending many thousands of dollars on a boat, another few hundred dollars spent on a condition and valuation (C&V) survey and sea trial seems like too much, especially if you're not required to have a survey for insurance or financing. But consider this: A majority of the complaints that BoatUS received from private-party used-boat buyers are from Members who didn't have a survey or sea trial. The engine is the most frequent problem with a used boat, and engines are usually the most expensive component, often making up half or more of its value. A survey is cheaper than a replacement engine — or making amends with an angry spouse. here

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The boat's title will list any liens on the vessel, such as a bank loan that will need to be paid off in order to transfer the title. If there's a loan, you'll want a statement in the purchase agreement that requires the seller to pay off the loan within a specified amount of time after the sale. Better yet, you may be able meet at a local bank that has the lien and have it released on the spot. If you're not completely comfortable with the seller's ability to sell the boat, walk away.