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Friday’s BASCO Blurb: Azimut Introduces the Magellano 27M, 3 Main Challenges First Time Boat Buyers Face and offer for boat owners

Aziza | BASCO Team

Sep 12, 2025

If you're interested and want to learn about the latest news, advice, and opportunities for buying boats, just keep reading this week's newsletter.

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Regular engine servicing, detailed cleaning, and a clear record of upgrades can protect your investment. Whether you’re planning to keep your boat or sell it down the line, smart maintenance keeps the value afloat.


Inside this newsletter, you’ll find:


  • Azimut Introduces the Magellano 27M Before the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025

  • Heesen Yachts Welcomes Jeroen van der Meer as CEO

  • Fountaine Pajot Expands Fleet with Five New Catamarans by 2026

  • 3 Main Challenges First Time Boat Buyers Face and How to Overcome Them

  • Best Boats for Fishing and Cruising

  • 6 Common Hurdles That Can Stop You to Sell your Boat

  • The Sealine F42 is waiting at the dock… will you take the wheel?

  • The Monte Carlo MC5 is ready for her close-up. All she needs is you.

  • Boat Owners: Get your personalised roadmap to sell your boat


If you're interested and want to learn about the latest news, advice, and opportunities for buying boats, just keep reading this week's newsletter.


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Azimut Introduces the Magellano 27M Before the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025


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Azimut has unveiled the Magellano 27M, the latest addition to its crossover Magellano series, ahead of the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival. This model represents a new design philosophy, balancing modern architecture with timeless style to create a yacht that blends long-range performance with comfort and elegance.


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Heesen Yachts Welcomes Jeroen van der Meer as CEO

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Heesen Yachts has entered a new chapter in leadership. In September 2025, Jeroen van der Meer officially stepped in as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, taking the helm to guide the shipyard into its next era of growth and innovation.


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Fountaine Pajot Expands Fleet with Five New Catamarans by 2026


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Fountaine Pajot has revealed plans for an ambitious expansion, with five new catamarans scheduled to join its range between late 2025 and 2026. The announcement highlights the shipyard’s commitment to combining innovative design with sustainable practices, ensuring sailing remains both exciting and environmentally responsible.


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ADVISE


3 Main Challenges First Time Boat Buyers Face and How to Overcome Them


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Buying a boat is exciting but it can also be overwhelming, especially when you’re buying your first boat. You may not know where to start or what questions to ask. It’s hard to know if the boat you want is right for you. The size of the boat and how much money you want to spend are important considerations as well. This article will help you to discover 3 main challenges first-time boat buyers face and how to overcome them.


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Best Boats for Fishing and Cruising


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Fishing and cruising are two popular activities that can be enjoyed on the water. To have the best experience, you need to have the right boat. The ideal boat should be durable, spacious, and have fishing features that meet your needs. There are many different types of boats on the market, each with it’s unique features that make them suitable for fishing and cruising. In this article, we will discuss the best boats for fishing and cruising and the features that make them ideal for both activities.


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6 Common Hurdles That Can Stop You to Sell your Boat


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Whether you’re planning to sell your boat or just want to make sure it’s priced right, I’m willing to bet you’re looking for the best way to do so. But, selling boats is never easy. There are very, very few boat sales that any party to the transaction would say that was easy. There are a lot of details and complexities to be worked through in all but the smallest boat sale or purchase. It’s a complicated process that gets more complex when boats are in far-flung locations in Asia.


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TRADE


The Sealine F42 is waiting at the dock… will you take the wheel?


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Step aboard a charter-licensed beauty based in Singapore, built for family cruising, fishing trips, or a weekend escape on the water. With two private cabins, generous interiors, and a flybridge made for panoramic views, the Sealine F42 isn’t just about getting from A to B. She’s about the journey. Viewings are now open ahead of the Online Boat Auction on 30th September, 11:00 AM. Don’t just imagine it… come see it for yourself.


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The Monte Carlo MC5 is ready for her close-up. All she needs is you.


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She’s elegant. She’s versatile. And she’s built to turn heads. Step into the Monte Carlo MC5 and you’ll find a flybridge designed for open-air living, an airy saloon that feels like a waterfront apartment, and two cabins that wrap you in comfort. Her reimagined engine bay gives you freedom, add batteries for speed and range, or rely on the generator for longer escapes. Whether it’s weekend cruising or a marina lifestyle, she’s ready to play the leading role in your story.


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Stop chasing buyers. Let them chase your boat.

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Selling a boat isn’t about waiting months for the right call. It’s about putting your boat in front of serious buyers who can’t afford to miss out. That’s what we do. We don’t just list your boat. We showcase it PROFESSIONALLY, STRATEGICALLY, and in places where buyers compete for attention. The result? Instead of lowering your price, you watch the offers rise.


Make Buyers Compete for Your Boat

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