"Local grass roots sailing... is alive and kicking." In this clip from episode 18 of the Berthon International podcast, Ben Cooper and Alan McIlroy discuss the strength of local sailing markets, particularly in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, and why quality offshore cruising yachts continue to perform well. While some parts of the market remain cautious, other territories are performing strongly. Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBg6lRxti3w Supporting Article: https://www.berthoninternational.com/berthon-blog/top-7-yacht-sales-insights-for-april-2026-2/ Host/s: Alan McIlroy, alan.mcilroy@berthon.co.uk & Ben Cooper, ben.cooper@berthon.co.uk; Tel: +44 (0)1590 679 222 #shorts #yachtbrokerage #yachtsales #yachtingindustry #yachtmarket #marineindustry #berthoninternational

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We did a major refit on our sailboat, and one of the key jobs was replacing the cutlass bearings — the parts that support the propeller shafts and keep vibrations low when the props spin. To do this, we hauled the boat out of the water, dropped the rudders, pulled the shafts, and used a heat gun to loosen the glue holding the old bearings in place. Once they slid out, we pressed in brand-new bearings, reinstalled everything, and got ready to launch again! It’s one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that makes a huge difference in how smooth and reliable the boat feels underway. Follow along for more sailboat refit projects, cruising life, and ocean adventures!

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SW108#02 Kiboko 4: Mast is on! This 49-meter carbon mast is a masterpiece of technology, masterfully crafted by Hall Spars to optimize performance, reliability, and elegance-attributes that are at the core of Kiboko 4's DNA.

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From my "The Viking Route" trilogy on my YouTube channel

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