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TRY, Aug 5, 2006

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Online: YachtForums. Everyone seems to agree on that!
Hardcopy magazine: The Yacht Report and Yacht Design.
boatman82, Aug 10, 2006

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TRY said:

Online: YachtForums. Everyone seems to agree on that!
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I agree totally. Good mix of information in general and boats.
Roys Luciano, Aug 10, 2006

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Boat International (1), Its my number one magazine, verry nice photography, also Boote Exclusive (2)(german) verry good, Showboats (3)

P.s. If somebody in the Netherlands have old magazines that he want to trow away or don't want anymore, let me know I would like to have them
orion, Aug 10, 2006

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Vela e Motore
Outstanding Italian Magazine, dream boats editions smacks you off
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YachtForum, Oct 25, 2006

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Hmmm... only 26 responses? There must be more magazine subscribers than this?
Rene GER, Oct 25, 2006

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Another good magazine is: Meer & Yachten (german) is meaning: sea & yachts.
OutMyWindow, Oct 26, 2006

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The Nuts & Bolts of Boating...
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Brian, Oct 26, 2006

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I enjoy all of them but one that hasn't been mentioned is Professional Boatbuilder. It has interesting features of yacht construction, design and performance, as well as builder and designer histories. If your in the industry, it's free... give it a try!
kagraham, Oct 27, 2006

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I agree with Brian, although I do not have a subscription yet, Professional Boatbuilder is one of the magazines I have read and found very insightful. Much more information per issue than others such as Yachting (half brokerage listings). I did not know however, that it was free for those in the industry. I read Boating and Trailer Boating occassionally because my dad has subscriptions and passes them on to me, I enjoy them simply b/c they have a lot more to do with small craft, but they are not particularly critical or insightful.
-karl
Yacht News, Sep 5, 2009

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Just seen news yesterday that suggests that Boat International Media has acquired Show Boats International Magazine.

In a deal announced at 10.00 am (PDT) September 4th 2009, Boat International Media CEO Tony Harris confirmed the acquisition of the monthly magazine ShowBoats International and associated publications, events and websites from CurtCo Media LLC.

"This deal gives us the leading brand serving the US superyacht market and greatly enhances our position as the leading media company serving the global superyacht industry. ShowBoats International has an impressive 25 year history and will be a great addition to our global portfolio, enabling us to be the clear number one media choice in the US, the most important superyacht market in the world.

We will continue to invest in ShowBoats International and will merge our US magazine, Boat International USA with it from the next issue. Utilising our existing unrivalled global editorial and sales networks and the best circulation lists in the business, we will ensure that the ShowBoats brand goes from strength to strength. We expect to launch new events and web businesses for the US superyacht market without delay."

Tony Harris, CEO of Boat International Media

“We are so proud of our ShowBoats International staff. Through hard work and dedication, they have earned the respect and support from the industry and yacht owners alike. Now, with the addition of ShowBoats International to a world-wide network of powerful megayacht magazines, Boat International Media clearly has no equal. They are, in fact the industry’s international gallery and showplace,” said William Curtis, CEO of CurtCo Media.

Rebecca Cahilly, Editor of Boat International USA will become editor of the combined title ShowBoats International with immediate effect.

Gary De Sanctis, former Publisher of ShowBoats International will join CurtCo's Robb Report team and additionally act as a consultant to Boat International Media for a six month period to assist in a smooth and successful handover.

“We look forward to seeing all our customers over the upcoming boat show season and explaining these changes in more detail.”
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hat4349, Sep 11, 2009

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I still get Passagemaker and Practical Sailor, PS does some great equipment reviews.
Yacht News, Sep 16, 2009

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Camper Nicholson has out its new 2009 Charter E-mag for the 2009 season. All the lovely yachts within their jurisdiction there to see in that one production.

http://www.camperandnicholsons.com/cnimag/
CODOG, Sep 16, 2009

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I haven't felt the need to buy a yachting magazine since I found this site.
A true yet slightly sugar-sweet statement.
NYCAP123, Sep 16, 2009

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CODOG said:

I haven't felt the need to buy a yachting magazine since I found this site.
A true yet slightly sugar-sweet statement.
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I was about to wise off that all the YF shirts are gone so there's no need to kiss up when something occurred to me. I like P & My and have a subscription and I'm backed up about 9 months on my reading. As much as I hate to admit it, reading publications is beginning to feel like a bit of a chore. Not sure I'm the better for that.
CODOG, Sep 16, 2009

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YachtNews said:

Camper Nicholson has out its new 2009 Charter E-mag for the 2009 season. All the lovely yachts within their jurisdiction there to see in that one production.

http://www.camperandnicholsons.com/cnimag/
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That is an extremely well done brochure...great choice of images, very evocative.
*note to self...there is a beautiful world out there...get out and see it sometime*
LLC, Sep 16, 2009

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Big fan of Seahorse Magazine, dropping on the doormat each month.

YachtDesign, SuperYachtWorld or BoatInternational are the magazines I look at whilst traveling. Most magazines lack the technical content I look for so it is a once every so often purchase. The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) has some nice publications, Ship & Boat International usually covers the technical side of stuff involved with superyachts (this month got a nice piece on props as well as a 86' Riva).
Kevin, Sep 16, 2009

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Since I last posted in this thread 3 years ago nothing's changed. Yacht Design is still the only one that I find interesting enough to read, but unfortunately it's a hassle to find regularly so even that mag goes unread by me.

As YF.com continues to expand it's coverage the mags just become less and less relevant to me, and since my iPhone gives me portability anywhere the need for printed media just is not there for me any longer.
Yacht News, Sep 16, 2009

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Kevin said:

As YF.com continues to expand it's coverage the mags just become less and less relevant to me, and since my iPhone gives me portability anywhere the need for printed media just is not there for me any longer.
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Sounds like the direction the Yachting industry is going in in terms of publications. I do not think printed media will be come extinct, at least not just yet but Online publications once done right have distinct advantages. If done wrong, has a hoard of consequences!

I'm sure charter yachts use alot of Printed publictations from the various 'names' oboard to keep their guests occupied if they so choose to read a mag but can we say that the next time you are looking for a nice review on a yacht it will be on a TV? use your laptop and log on to YF.com!

Seriously though, I think each medium has its own advantages but from an economical stand point, personally I think electronic media in this industry is doing a very good job! Not just us here at YF.com but otherwise! (no names)
Kevin, Sep 16, 2009

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YachtNews said:

I'm sure charter yachts use alot of Printed publictations from the various 'names' oboard to keep their guests occupied if they so choose to read a mag
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But Ron, do you really think someone chartering a yacht would want to read a yacht magazine? Or any magazine? Personally I'd have a list of better ways to spend my time relaxing on a luxurious vessel at sea. And when I did choose to read, it would be something entertaining and diverting... not a magazine.
hat4349, Sep 16, 2009

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Kevin said:

Since I last posted in this thread 3 years ago nothing's changed. Yacht Design is still the only one that I find interesting enough to read, but unfortunately it's a hassle to find regularly so even that mag goes unread by me.

As YF.com continues to expand it's coverage the mags just become less and less relevant to me, and since my iPhone gives me portability anywhere the need for printed media just is not there for me any longer.
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You, me and millions of others get most of our information this way. This is why PM and others are doing webbased publications. I do enjoy this site but still like to sit with the mag or paper in my hands and my coffee on the table. Old fashioned but relaxing. The BB starts to hurt my eyes after awhile.

I still vote for PM and PS though.

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