The Wire
Stories from across the boating world.
Yacht walkthroughs, boat show coverage, debuts, and industry news, reported by the Nautical Network team.
August 17, 2026
How Long Can You Finance a Boat?
Boat loans commonly run 10 to 20 years. Here's what decides your term, how term length changes your payment and total cost, and how to pick the right one.
Read moreAugust 16, 2026
What Credit Score Do You Need for a Boat Loan?
Most marine lenders want a 680 or better, and the best rates go to borrowers above 740. Here's how the tiers work and what can offset a middling score.
Read moreAugust 15, 2026
How Much Boat Can You Afford?
Work backward from a comfortable monthly payment to a realistic boat budget, with the debt-to-income math lenders actually use.
Read moreAugust 14, 2026
Can You Finance a Used Boat?
Yes, and most boat loans are written on pre-owned vessels. Here's how used-boat financing differs from new, from age limits to the survey requirement.
Read moreAugust 13, 2026
What Is a Marine Survey, and Do You Need One?
The inspection lenders require on most used boats, what it covers, what it costs, and why it protects you even when it isn't required.
Read moreAugust 12, 2026
Should You Refinance Your Boat Loan?
When a lower rate actually pays off, what a refinance costs, and the break-even math to run before you move your boat loan.
Read moreAugust 11, 2026
Boat Loan Pre-Qualification vs. Application: What's the Difference?
One is a two-minute soft inquiry that sets your budget. The other is the full underwrite that funds the boat. Here's how each stage works and what to prepare.
Read moreAugust 10, 2026
How Much Down Payment Do You Need for a Boat?
Plan on 10 to 20 percent down for most boat loans. Here's what moves the number, what more money down buys you, and when zero-down is realistic.
Read moreAugust 9, 2026
How Much Does a Boat Loan Cost per Month?
Real monthly numbers at today's rates: what $100k, $175k, and $250k boats cost per month at 10, 15, and 20-year terms, and what moves the payment.
Read moreAugust 8, 2026
Should You Pay Cash or Finance Your Boat?
The honest case for each: when writing the check makes sense, when financing is the smarter play, and the liquidity question most buyers skip.
Read moreAugust 7, 2026
How Long Does It Take to Get a Boat Loan?
Pre-qualification in minutes, approval within a day, and a closing timeline that depends mostly on the survey. The full boat loan timeline, stage by stage.
Read moreAugust 6, 2026
Can You Charter a Boat You Financed?
Recreational boat loans are written for personal use. Here's what changes, on the loan and the insurance, if you want your boat to earn charter income.
Read moreFebruary 16, 2026
Nautical Network Awarded “Marketing Team of the Year” at 2025 Neptune Awards
Nautical Network, the marine-focused division of Surroundings Group, was named Marketing Team of the Year at the 2025 Neptune Awards presented by Marine Marketers of America.
Read moreNovember 1, 2024
FLIBS Recap — Day 1 & 2
A recap of Nautical Network’s first two days at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, covering client projects with Flexjet, Galati, Mystic and more.
Read moreOctober 29, 2024
Anna — Walkthrough of 360' Feadship Superyacht
Nautical Network takes you aboard the 360-foot Feadship superyacht Anna. We explore her exterior, her interior, specifications and costs.
Read moreOctober 15, 2024
Flying Fox Returns to the Global Charter Market
The 446-foot Lürssen-built Flying Fox has re-entered the global charter market after U.S. sanctions tied to Imperial Yachts were lifted in October 2024.
Read moreOctober 11, 2024
The 5 Most Anticipated Debuts at FLIBS 2024
Nautical Network’s guide to five of the most anticipated yacht debuts at the 2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, from King Benji to the Viking 82.
Read moreOctober 7, 2024
Mystic Powerboats at Lake of the Ozarks Shootout 2024
Nautical Network joined Mystic Powerboats at the 36th Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, capturing the speed runs and social gatherings of the performance boating event.
Read moreSeptember 25, 2024
KAOS — Review of the 360' Oceanco Superyacht
Nautical Network invites you to explore KAOS, her design, and dives deeper into her sales history and maintenance costs.
Read moreSeptember 20, 2024
Pearl 82 — World Launch at Cannes Yachting Festival 2024
We invite you aboard the all-new Pearl 82 at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Join us as we tour the debut model, review its layout options, specifications and pricing.
Read moreSeptember 18, 2024
Spotlight: 316' Feadship 'Faith'
Nautical Network invites you to explore Faith, her design, and dives deeper into her previous charter and sales costs.
Read moreAugust 9, 2024
Our Top 5 Yachts in Film and TV
From edge-of-your-seat actions to mysterious comedies, these are our top 5 most spectacular yachts in film and TV!
Read moreAugust 2, 2024
Explore the HCB 48 Campeón — The Ideal Center Console
Join Nautical Network as we take you aboard the new HCB 48 Campeón! This article unveils all the details of the award-winning center console.
Read moreJuly 30, 2024
Aquila 47 Molokai: Explore The Ultimate Fishing Boat
Ever tried to picture the ideal fishing boat? Well, we have the answer. In this article, Nautical Network takes you aboard the Aquila 47 Molokai.
Read moreJuly 19, 2024
Exclusive look at the Ocean Alexander 35 Puro Yacht
Nautical Network takes you aboard the brand-new Ocean Alexander 35 Puro, the Taiwanese shipyard's latest 113-foot model, and reports on the sale of hull No.1.
Read moreJuly 3, 2024
Inside the $354 Million Lürssen Superyacht—AHPO
Join Nautical Network as we explore the $354 million Lürssen superyacht AHPO, from her breathtaking exterior to her nature-inspired interior and amenities.
Read moreJune 26, 2024
BRABUS Shadow 1200 Black Ops Edition — Excellence at Sea
This article brought to you by Nautical Network takes you aboard the BRABUS Shadow 1200 Black Ops Signature Edition!
Read moreJune 23, 2024
Exclusive Look Inside Benetti Yachts Motopanfilo 37 'Legend'
Join Nautical Network as we take you aboard Benetti Yachts sixth unit of the new model, Motopanfilo 37m—MY 'Legend'.
Read moreJune 19, 2024
Explore The Extraordinary Lamborghini Yacht 63 by Tecnomar
Join Nautical Network as we take a closer look and unveil the vision behind the Lamborghini Yacht, also known as 'Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63'.
Read moreJune 12, 2024
Iconic Yacht Group Announces the Sale of Heesen ‘Amare II’
Iconic Yacht Group has announced the sale and delivery of the 164-foot 2020 Heesen superyacht Amare II, previously listed at €31,500,000.
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