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Thailand’s tropical climate is characterized by high humidity, heat, and occasional storms, so it can present unique challenges for yacht owners. Understanding and addressing these maintenance issues can help prolong your boat’s lifespan and ensure a smooth sailing experience.

Thailand’s tropical climate is characterized by high humidity, heat, and occasional storms, so it can present unique challenges for yacht owners. Understanding and addressing these maintenance issues can help prolong your boat’s lifespan and ensure a smooth sailing experience.

There are many types of boat registration but the primary category that is applied to yacht is that of Sports & Recreation. Yes, a foreign national can own 100% of their yacht and can register a yacht in Thailand in their own name.

There are many types of boat registration but the primary category that is applied to yacht is that of Sports & Recreation. Yes, a foreign national can own 100% of their yacht and can register a yacht in Thailand in their own name.

When you’re listing your yacht with Island Spirt, your Broker will help you gather all the information you need to make your “yacht-for-sale” listing look great, and we provide you with expert market analysis to make sure you set the right market price.

In this article, we take a look at selling a yacht step-by-step, explaining the processes involved and looking at the time-line. We also review the role of the Yacht Broker, how much they cost, what value they should add and why you should use one.

Thailand employs the traditional measure GRT or Gross Registered Tonnage when referring to the size of a vessel. GRT of a vessel is not a measure of displacement or the length or weight of the vessel, it is the volume of space within the hull and enclosed space above the deck which are available for cargo, stores, fuel, passengers and crew.