Last Chance to Step Aboard MAXIMUS III in Seattle: Private Access Before She Heads South
$20,995M | View Brochure Here’s an opportunity to experience what’s possible when design, range, and ease of ownership come together. MAXIMUS III, a freshly delivered 2025 Crescent 120’ is completing her Pacific Northwest chapter and preparing to cruise toward Southern California. Before she departs Seattle, we’re opening limited private boarding windows for qualified clients who want a true feel for...
Maximus III Sets Course for Alaska: A Rare Opportunity Aboard a Pristine 120' Crescent
The adventure begins for Maximus III. After a pleasant spring in Seattle, this 120’ Crescent is heading north to Alaska—where glacier-blue horizons, quiet anchorages, and breaching whales redefine what “cruising season” can mean. For the first time ever, Maximus III is offered for sale, presenting an unprecedented opportunity to step into a freshly delivered 2025 yacht that’s been curated for...
Your FIFA Watch Party in BC | 120' Crescent Yacht For Sale
Watch Your Favorite Team From the Water: Maximus III Is the World-Class 120’ Yacht Built for World Cup-Level Moments The biggest matches deserve a bigger stage. For FIFA fans, team owners, players, sponsors, and families looking for something far beyond the usual luxury box, Maximus III offers a rare chance to bring the energy of world football onto the water....
Sunlit Days in Alaska’s Hidden Bays | You're invitation to 2025 Crescent Yachts 120' Maximus III
Imagine your sun‑soaked days unfolding in Alaska’s beautiful bays, sounds, and rivers – glaciers on the horizon, eagles circling high, and the quiet punctuation of a whale’s breath alongside you. Freshly delivered, the 2025 Crescent 120’ Trideck, Maximus III, is writing her first chapters now – and there’s room in the story for you. Offered For Sale at $20,995,000 Private...
Quiet Luxury on the Water: 5 Design Moves Defining Next-Gen Yachts in 2026
Quiet Luxury on the Water: 5 Design Moves Defining Next-Gen Yachts Summer in the Pacific Northwest has a way of reminding us why we choose life on the water. From the evergreen-hemmed channels near Anacortes to the glacier-blue majesty of Alaska, every mile invites a different mood—quiet mornings at anchor, crisp afternoons under way, golden-hour dinners with a horizon that...
Rare 137' President Opportunity: Step In Now and Finish What Others Will Envy
Rare 137’ President Opportunity: Step In Now and Finish What Others Will Envy If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to move from plans to open water, this is it. We’re presenting a rare opportunity to assume and finish the build of a 137’ President—an elegant, long-range yacht cut from the same cloth as the showstopping vessel that turned...
[Video] Maximus III – 2025 Crescent Yacht – Custom Build for Sale
Coming Soon. Be the first to step aboard.Reply to request a private showing in Seattle, Anacortes or Alaska this summer. Exact location upon request Asking Price: $20,995,000 Tax Paid 120’ Aluminum Custom Yacht Seller Financing, Creative Financing, & Charter-Back To Be Considered There are yachts that photograph well, and then there are yachts that make you understand the lifestyle the...
Overheard at the Singapore Yachting Festival – Announcement of a 2025 36M – Built by Crescent Yachts
Live From The Singapore Yachting Festival There are moments at a yacht show when news does not arrive through a press release. It slips into conversation, moves from one table to the next, and suddenly everyone is talking. That was the feeling around Maximus III We leaked the news, and people were buzzing. From the first day, there was real...
Available for Preview | Van der Valk MY ONE
Delivered in 2024 by the prestigious Dutch shipyard Van der Valk, MY ONE is a fully custom 34-meter superyacht that blends cutting-edge design with proven Northern European craftsmanship. Built in aluminum with an impressive volume for her size, she offers the space, comfort, and presence of a much larger vessel—without the wait of a new build. Designed by Guido de...
Step Aboard Maximus III in Seattle May 9th: Join Us at Lake Union
Be the first to step aboard Maximus III in Lake Union. Reply to request a private showing in Seattle, or RSVP for our event Saturday May 9. South Lake Union. Entrance details provided Open House Saturday, May 9 12 Noon to 6PM Open House Private showings available earlier upon request. From The Yacht Owner & Baranof Yachts: The latest...
From Dockside Rattle to Offshore Confidence: How Addressing Root Causes Saved a 50-Foot Trawler
When something shakes, rattles, or hums underway, it’s tempting to throw parts at the problem. But on the water, symptoms can be deceiving—and costly. At Baranof Yachts, our approach is simple: address the cause, then the symptom. That’s exactly how we turned a white-knuckle offshore run into steady, confident cruising for a 50-foot fishing trawler based on a well-known American...
When Power Meets Practicality: A 2021 Case Study Every Buyer Should Hear
As 2026 planning gets underway, here’s a real-world lesson worth sharing across the dock: horsepower upgrades are exciting, but if serviceability is an afterthought, performance quickly becomes a liability. We recently delivered a 50-foot, 2021 model from San Diego to the Pacific Northwest—well-built, powerful, and impressively equipped. Yet a basic daily check became a contortion act: you couldn’t even see...
When Access Becomes the Enemy: A 65' Case Study Every New Build Should Learn From
On a recent delivery from Seattle to Newport Beach, I encountered a textbook example of how poor access quietly sabotages reliability. A US-built 65-footer had its port generator buried behind a crew closet, accessible only through a 2-by-3-foot door. Routine checks—fluids, belts, coolant, water pump—meant wedging into a locker, balancing on a 5-inch gap over wires and hoses, and pulling...
When Design Ignores Maintenance, Reliability Pays the Price
It’s a simple truth that’s easy to forget amid glossy renderings and show schedules: if a system is difficult to maintain, it will be improperly maintained. We were reminded of this during a recent delivery of a 65-foot yacht to a major show, when saltwater corrosion was discovered atop a notoriously cramped generator. The unit was tucked behind a small...
Eliminating Hull Slap at Anchor: Precision Engineering Through Experience
If you’ve ever tried to relax at anchor only to hear that relentless thump-thump from under the stern, you know hull slap can turn a bluewater dream into a reverberating headache. On Maximus II, a new 106-foot custom build now in sea trials in Taiwan, our team confronted a persistent problem with a precision fix—engineering a quiet, comfortable stern without...
Before Building Your Yacht
Thinking About Building a Semi-Custom Yacht? Here’s What It Really Looks Like For those of you considering a semi-custom yacht—something designed and built specifically for you—we’re here to make that process not only possible, but enjoyable. Because done right, it’s one of the most rewarding experiences in yachting. How Financing a New Yacht Actually Works A new yacht doesn’t start...
Timing, Technique, and Trust: How Our Project Management Delivers Better Yachts
Timing, Technique, and Trust: How Our Project Management Delivers Better Yachts If you’re planning for 2026 and want confidence in every decision, here’s the truth: a great yacht is the result of disciplined timing, practiced technique, and a conductor’s eye for how each system plays with the others. At Baranof Yachts, our project management turns complex parts into a cohesive...
Contact Us | Your Naval Architects
From Vision to Voyage in 2026: How Baranof Yachts Makes Custom Builds Simple, Smart, and Truly Yours This is your year to finally commission a yacht that reflects your taste and lifestyle. Consider this your invitation. At Baranof Yachts, we turn the process from idea to open water into an energizing, transparent, and deeply personal journey—one that starts with a...
From Yard to Open Water: How 2025 Projects Are Powering Better New Builds in 2026
From Yard to Open Water: How 2025 Projects Are Powering Better New Builds in 2026 The best new yachts aren’t dreamed up in a vacuum—they’re forged in the rhythm of real-world operations. This past year at Baranof Yachts, we completed a range of custom projects that blended design intent with hard-earned service insights. From coastal deliveries to complex yard periods,...
Yacht Appraisal Process: 5 Stages Owners and Buyers Can Prepare For
Learn how yacht appraisals move from scope and documents to inspection, sea trial, and a defensible value, with preparation that helps avoid costly delays....
Yacht Escrow Process: 7 Steps From Deposit to Closing
Follow yacht escrow from deposit through closing, including survey and sea trial deadlines, lien checks, fee considerations, failed sales, and final handoff....
Yacht Punch Lists: Don’t Sign Without a PDA Attachment for New Builds
See how yacht owners log new build defects, attach the punch list to the PDA, and pair it with form 1261 and sea trial records to protect delivery claims....
Yacht Helipad Requirements: What Owners Must Specify Before Build
Turn yacht helipad requirements into an engineering brief: size the deck, plan fire protection, assign crew duties, and map certification approvals....
Yacht Change Orders: 5 Checks Owners Should Run Before Yard Pricing
Learn how yacht owners screen change requests, track cost and schedule effects, and require signed variation orders before work starts to prevent disputes....
Yacht Closing Process: U.S. NVDC Filings That Prevent Delays
Follow a U.S. yacht closing from escrow and survey through title transfer, with key documents, broker roles, and NVDC and USCG filings to avoid delays....
Refit Yard Selection for Owners: 5 Tender Steps to Limit Scope Creep
Choose a refit yard with less schedule risk: screen capacity, compare bids fairly, and control scope, variations, contracts, and project oversight....
Off Market Yachts for Affluent Buyers: Warranty of Title, 10% Escrow
Find off market yachts with a buyer representative. Learn Warranty of Title, the common 10% escrow norm, and a six point broker brief to speed…...
Investors: Run a 2–3 Hour Sea Trial Before a Preowned Yacht Evaluation
Investor checklist for preowned yacht evaluation: which documents to request, 2–3 hour sea-trial checks, and the high-leverage items that justify a…...
Measure First: Yacht Vibration Control for Owners and Engineers
Measure vibration first. Engineer focused guidance for owners on stabilizers, isolation, and structural fixes aligned with ABS and ISO....
30 Month Yacht Project Timeline: Deadlines, Design Freezes, Warranty
Owner-focused timeline for custom yacht builds: phase durations, decision deadlines, tiered design freezes, sea trials, and the 12-month warranty that…...
Avoid Turning a Two Week HVAC Refit Into Six Weeks for Yacht Owners
Owner and project manager focused refit guidance for yacht HVAC upgrades. Planning steps, realistic costs, commissioning checks, and actions to avoid…...
Book Slots 12 to 18 Months Early: Choosing a Shipyard That Fits Owners
Owner playbook for choosing a shipyard: prioritize fit, reserve slots 12 to 18 months early, require milestone contracts, and follow a tactical yard visit…...
Cut Interior Refit Cost: Owners’ Line Item Budgets, 10–20% PM
Owner focused guide to interior refit cost: line item budgets, real case examples, and a Baranof PM checklist to tighten quotes and reduce contingency....
U.S. Owners: Ensure CG-1261, Sea Trial Data, and a Signed Punch List
Use a project manager style yacht delivery checklist to leave with CG-1261, complete sea trial data, a signed punch list, and warranty records to avoid…...
Owners: 3 Yacht Electrical Upgrades to Do First for Safety & Compliance
Prioritize battery health, shore cord and ELCI protection, and terminations to cut fire and shock risk. Follow ABYC and USCG guidance....
Owners and Captains: 5 Phases to Budget a Beach Club Retrofit
Owners and captains: five phases to budget and manage a beach club retrofit, with ABS approval, 3D scanning, and on site oversight to avoid change orders....
Plan 6 Project Stages for a U.S. Yacht Hull Extension
U.S. focused how to plan a yacht hull extension: test methods, regulatory approvals, cost drivers, and six project stages owners must plan....
Avoid a Drydock Scramble: Fit First Tender Garage Retrofit for Owners
Measure clear internal height first, run a CAD overlay, then follow a five step retrofit checklist to avoid costly drydock surprises....
Yacht Sellers: Six Essential Listing Photos and Media That Sell
Seller focused checklist for yacht listing photos: six essential assets, staging, camera specs, drone and 360 tour tips, when hiring pros....
6–8 New Build Payment Milestones That Protect Owners’ Deposits
Owner’s playbook for new build payment milestones: sample 6–8 schedules, exact milestone wording, refund guarantees, escrow, and rep sign off....
U.S. Yacht Sales Escrow: Confirm NVDC Lien Checks, 10% Deposit
U.S. guide to yacht sales escrow: verify NVDC/USCG lien clearance, understand the 10% deposit rules, avoid wire fraud, and choose a proper fiduciary....
Sign with Confidence: Owner’s First 90 Days in a Custom Yacht Build
A roadmap for owners: appoint an independent Owner’s Representative before signing and use a first 90 days checklist to keep a custom yacht build on track....
October to April: Yacht Sellers’ 30 Day Launch Plan to Sell Faster
Yacht sellers: list October to April or late summer, then run a focused 30 day launch with price discipline, a current survey, and professional media to…...
Avoid a Delayed Sale: US 7 Day Timeline for Closing a Yacht Sale
US focused checklist for closing a yacht sale: required documents, escrow and wire timing, lien search windows, and a 7 day timeline to avoid costly delays....
Five Stages Owners Must Control in the Yacht Design Process
Follow the five owner facing stages from Book of Requirements to sea trials. Use project oversight to lock costs, protect schedule, and aim for a 1.5 to 2…...
Owners: Stop a $40,000 Diesel Electric Retrofit Becoming $70,000
A 2026 owner’s view of diesel electric yachts: real retrofit and new build costs, silent anchoring trade offs, and Baranof’s checklist to avoid costly…...
Ice Class Yachts: 4 Costs Buyers Must Budget for Polar Voyages
Buyer focused guide to ice class yachts. Decode class notations, match notation to your itinerary, and budget for the four main cost drivers of polar…...
Owners: Avoid Six-Figure Change Orders in Yacht Builds
A practical playbook for owners and project managers that pairs contract rules with engineering impact analysis and on-site oversight to prevent costly…...
Luxury Owners: Pick a Yacht Designer Who Protects Budget and Schedule
Practical, decision-first advice for luxury yacht owners: prioritize engineering deliverability and shipyard fit, verify built projects and references,…...
4,000–5,000 nm: Make a Transatlantic Motor Yacht Self Sufficient
Technical, safety first checklist to make a transatlantic motor yacht self sufficient: plan 4,000–5,000 nm range, specify redundancy, train crew, and…...
Yacht HVAC Systems: 3 Specs Owners and Project Managers Must Require
A technical, practitioner-focused brief for owners and project managers: specify modular capacity, EER and acoustic targets, redundancy, and commissioning…...
How Hodor Stores Nine Jet Skis: Yacht Toy Garage Lessons for Owners
Case studies and hands on design steps to plan a yacht toy garage that fits your fleet, avoids costly refits, and improves daily operations....
Recover 5 dB: Yacht Noise Reduction for Owners Without Adding Weight
For owners, engineering fixes to cut yacht noise: seal leaks, isolate engines, and tune damping. Recover 5 dB without adding weight....
Cut Fuel Bills: Eco Friendly Yacht Design and RFP Brief for Owners
Design first eco friendly yacht planning for owners. Turn hybrid and renewable systems into measurable targets and an RFP ready brief....
Reserve a Shipyard Slot 12–18 Months Ahead, Owners’ Contract Playbook
Owners and project teams: start 12–18 months early (6–12 for refits), present a detailed tender and proof of funds, and insist on milestone-based…...
Prioritize Automatic Flush and TDS Monitoring for Yacht Watermakers
Plan a watermaker upgrade that works: exact power and hose limits, automation and TDS safeguards, commissioning checklist, and staging tips to avoid refit…...
Yacht Range Planning: Specify Cruise Speed, Hotel Load, and Reserve
Turn yacht range from a brochure number into a measurable design requirement. Define cruise speed, hotel loads, and reserve, and require CFD, tank…...
Owners: 6 Phases of Chef Led Yacht Galley Design That Work at Sea
Chef driven yacht galley design for owners: six phases, secure underway layouts, 20–30° gimbaled stove specs, plus a concise owner checklist....
Sell Your Yacht in 3–8 Months: U.S. Aware Process and Seller Checklist
Follow a U.S. aware, seller ready process to sell your yacht in 3–8 months. Get timeline steps, paperwork checklist, pricing guidance, and brokerage options....
Expect 12–15%: 2026 Superyacht Operating Costs and Bottom Up Budget
Get a 2026 practitioner backed update to the 10% rule with 12–15% ranges, size cost bands, and a bottom up operating budget worksheet....
5 Shipyard Contract Clauses Owners Must Nail in Negotiation
Clause checklist for owners negotiating newbuilds, refits, and repairs. Five contract pillars that protect schedule, cash, and limit liability....
Stop Duty Surprises: U.S. Yacht Import Duty, HTS Rates & Forms
A U.S.-focused compliance playbook for yacht import duty: HTS base rates and overlays, CBP rulings, required CBP/EPA/NHTSA forms, and a six-item…...
Watch Smarter: Yacht Video Walkthroughs That Reveal What Brokers Hide
Watch yacht video walkthroughs the right way. Use a buyer’s checklist to spot red flags, request targeted clips, and know when to book a sea trial....
U.S. Yacht Buyers: Florida’s $18,000 Cap Cuts Yacht Sales Tax to 0.9%
Plan a tax-aware closing. See which U.S. states cap yacht sales tax, how Florida’s $18,000 cap lowers effective rates, and invoice steps brokers use....
Boat Owners: Why Substrate and Oversight Drive Teak Deck Costs
Boat owners: learn the real cost of teak deck replacement. Hidden substrate repairs and poor oversight often create the biggest bills....
Get 6–50 kWh/day: Yacht Solar Options, Sizing, and Refit Costs
Compare flexible, rigid, and integrated yacht solar options, follow a numbers-based sizing workflow, and learn how professional refits change cost and…...
Beach Club Design for Owners: Main Deck Cascading Cuts Maintenance
Owner focused beach club design for yachts: favor main deck cascading under 60 meters, cut maintenance, and learn how to brief your naval architect....
Zero Speed Stabilizers: What an 88.4% Sea Trial Means for Yacht Owners
Translate stabilizer marketing into realistic expectations. Read retrofit case studies, power and structural checklists, and Baranof Yachts’ project…...
Yacht Valuation Methods: How Professionals Set a Defensible Price
Discover how yacht valuation methods can help you set a fair price, whether buying, selling, or insuring. Learn the best strategies today....