The Mark Ellis Legacy: Making Sailing Simple and Power Beautiful
The evolution of iconic yacht design can often be tracked by complexity, but the true legacy of Mark Ellis is that he made sailing simple and power beautiful. There is…
Gulf Coast State’s Title, Registration, Sales & Use Tax on Vessels
Florida Florida imposes a 6% state sales and use tax on vessel purchases, but caps the maximum total tax liability at $18,000. This means any vessel purchased for…
Cabo Rico Northeast 400: The Motorsailer That Refuses To Compromise
Two types of cruising boats inevitably capture the imagination of adventurous sailors. The first is the traditional bluewater sailboat, offering range and flexibility for long passages. The second is the…
The Yanmar 4LV Series: All Five Models, Every Drive Option, and Why It Belongs on Larger Sailing Yachts
The Yanmar 4LV series launched in 2017 and quickly became one of the most dominant engine platforms our industry has seen. At 2.755 liters of displacement from four cylinders, it…
The Volvo Penta TAMD71, TAMD72, TAMD73, TAMD74, and TAMD75: Complete Guide
The Volvo Penta TAMD family has powered some of the most capable motor yachts over the last four decades. TAMD71s in Fairline 43s, TAMD72s in Princess flybridge cruisers, TAMD74s in…
SOP – Create Blog Post or Page – Murray Yacht Sales
How To Create Blog Post Log into wordpress Click “Posts” Click “Add Post” The default blog post creation software is “Gutenberg” Create text, buttons, links, forms, in this Gutenberg format…
Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor – Boater’s Guide
There are marinas that simply provide dockage, and then there are marinas that become part of your entire boating lifestyle. Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor falls firmly into the second…
The Yanmar 3YM30, 3YM30C, and 3YM30AE: The Complete Boater’s Guide
The Yanmar 3YM30 has powered more production sailboats than almost any other engine in its class. It shows up under the companionway steps of Beneteau Oceanis cruisers, Jeanneau Sun Odysseys,…
The Volvo Penta D6-330: Engine Guide for Owners and Buyers
Twin Volvo Penta D6-330s on a 38 to 42-foot vessel is a pairing that shows up regularly in the brokerage market, and for good reason. This is a refined, purpose-built…
Tips, Hacks & Murray Yacht Sales’ Team Recommendations
“What should I use for this-that and the other thing” is on our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from Boat Owners who seek guidance and expertise. Our notes and…