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Charter Yacht Ownership as a Tax Deduction

August 2, 2019

Tax Deductions for Charter Yacht Ownership Section 179 of the IRS code is a topic worth knowing about. While Nicholson Yachts is not a tax advisor, we do work with owners who benefit from tax deductions. As the original yacht charter company, Nicholson Yachts was founded in 1949. Due to our decades of experience, we […]

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Why is Fall the Best Time to Buy A Boat?

August 2, 2019

While everyone is carving pumpkins and decorating for Halloween, you should be deciding on your next (or first) boat. Here are a few great reasons to buy a boat in the fall… [one_half] Spring/summer delivery guaranteed– Don’t waste the beautiful spring and summer days searching for the perfect boat. Instead, find your dream boat now […]

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Crewed Charter Etiquette

August 1, 2019

Elaine Lembo’s charter briefing As communications director for Nicholson Yachts and editor at large for Cruising World magazine, I always pay attention to what my colleagues advise. Theirs is the voice of authority. Perfect case in point: Lynda Childress, who preceded me as the chartering editor at the magazine, weighs in on the dos and […]

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Rhode Island Yacht Ownership Tax Advantage

August 1, 2019

The Rhode Island Advantage: No Sales-Tax on Boats Whether it’s in the form of hundreds, thousands, or millions, every boater has a budget. Regardless of the figure, we all want to stretch our dollars as far as they will go. As a boater, one way to stretch your dollars as far as they go is […]

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Luxury Yacht Charter: Take the Family to Nassau for the Holidays

July 28, 2019

The Bahamas give a whole new meaning to the term “White Christmas.”  Trade in the snowy fields for gleaming white beaches, cool down with a tropical drink, and leave the holiday stress behind! Here are 5 reasons to book a family yacht charter vacation in NASSAU, Bahamas: 1. Less Stress, More Relaxation Instead of stressing […]

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Ida Lewis Distance Race

July 25, 2019

IDA LEWIS DISTANCE RACE August 16th Friday, August 16, 2019 will mark the fifteenth edition of the Ida Lewis Distance Race. This event is designed as the quintessential overnight race for IRC, PHRF, One Design, and Double-Handed boats of 28 feet or longer. Racers and cruising sailors alike embrace this race as a late-summer tradition. Beginning […]

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