In an effort to promote the "pleasure" in pleasure yachting, industry veterans Buddy Haack and Doug Hoogs have teamed up once again to present Megayacht Wisdom II, an updated and expanded version of their original bestseller. Written for the yacht owner, the book presents an overview of building, purchasing, owning and selling a luxury yacht. Eighteen experts then go into more depth on subjects such as the MCA Code of Practice, classification societies, insurance and the roles of naval architects, surveyors and brokers.

Such a handbook couldn’t have come at a better time. The industry is experiencing an unprecedented expansion that has brought a slew of new concerns, including finding qualified crew and understanding the new laws relating to security. Essential for neophytes and handy for anyone, Megayacht Wisdom II arms readers with the information to ensure yacht ownership remains as it was intended — an enjoyable experience.

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