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House Bill to End Tax Deductions for Boats Used as Second Homes

A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would end tax breaks on vessels qualifying as second homes. Typically, these are boats that have a galley, head, and berth and are 26 feet or longer.

Breaking News: S/V Quest Captured by Pirates with Four Americans Aboard

Breaking News: S/V Quest Captured by Pirates with Four Americans Aboard

The Old Salt Blog is reporting that S/V (Sailing Vessel) Quest has been captured by pirates with four Americans aboard. Four Americans on the S/V Quest were seized by pirates this afternoon 240 nautical miles off the coast of Oman in the Indian Ocean.   Jean and Scott Adam, owners of the S/V Quest, have been sailing around […]

Nordhavn 75 EYF Sinks in Cabo

Nordhavn 75 EYF Sinks in Cabo

Nordhavn Dreamers, a Nordhavn related discussion forum is reporting that a Nordhavn 75 expedition yacht fisher (also known as the Nordhavn N75 EYF) has sunk in Cabo San Lucas last night (3 Feb 2011). Possible cause: Tuna tubes recently installed. ===UPDATES BELOW=== Update: Sunken Nordhavn N75 Photos posted on Chinook’s Blog Updated 12 Feb 2011: […]