Explorer Yacht News

What It Actually Costs to Live Aboard a Solar Powered Yacht

The honest numbers behind off-grid boat life, from panel output to the diesel generator nobody puts in the brochure

Jul 25 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

What Does It Really Cost to Sell Up and Live Aboard a Nordhavn? The Honest Guide

The dream is easy to construct. The numbers take a little longer.

Jun 21 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

The Outer Reef Adventure 780: A New Explorer for a New Era

What happens when one of America's most respected explorer-yacht builders sets up shop in the Netherlands and why the 780 Adventure matters

Apr 14 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

The 2026 Insurance Trap: Why Your "Bargain" Cruiser Might Be Uninsurable

Underwriters are quietly changing the rules on boats over ten years old. Here is why a standard survey may no longer protect you.

Mar 4 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

The New Benchmark? Redefining What an Explorer Yacht Should Be

Forget the gold taps. I’m looking at the tank deck tunnel and the 'Belt and Braces' stabilization. Here is why this hull is a masterpiece.

Feb 11 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

Explorer Yacht Briefing: Bering 110 Breakthrough, RJ Interior Unveiled, and More

A focused roundup of the latest builds, launches, and design reveals in the explorer yacht sector.

Oct 9, 2025 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

Bering 165: The Steel-Built Statement for a New Era of Explorer Yachts

A steel-hulled, 499GT explorer yacht with global range, refined design, and serious charter potential, the Bering 165 aims to redefine what it means to…

Aug 20, 2025 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

Bold in Form, Proven in Function: The New Darwin 102 Steel Explorer Yacht ‘Haze2’

Customised for Range and Resilience, This 31-Metre Steel Explorer Embodies the Evolution of the Darwin Class

Jun 30, 2025 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

Steeler Yachts Unveils the Ocean Explorer 85: A New Benchmark in Steel Trawler Yacht Excellence

Combining Dutch Craftsmanship with True Bluewater Capability, the Steeler Ocean Explorer 85 Defines a New Standard for Luxury Long-Range Cruising

Jun 25, 2025 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

The Bering 88 Sea Trials: A New Chapter for Steel Explorer Yachts

Bering Yachts Completes Sea Trials for Their Latest Steel Explorer, Proving the Bering 88’s Long-Range, Ocean-Ready Credentials

Apr 29, 2025 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

WATCH | Maiden Voyage Magic – A First Look at the Steeler Ocean Explorer 22M, 'Two Bubbles'

A rugged 22-metre steel explorer, built for real-world adventure and finished with Dutch precision—meet the go-anywhere yacht designed by a sailor who’s…

Apr 15, 2025 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

Steeler’s Ocean Explorer 26M Moves In: A New Chapter Begins in Meppel

The first yacht to enter Steeler’s state-of-the-art facility is shaping up to be a serious long-range contender—here’s why this steel-and-aluminium…

Mar 23, 2025 • John Johnson - Yacht Buoy

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