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Pourquoi l’âge ne suffit pas et n’a jamais suffi Bateaux historiques… Dans le nautisme, le terme bateau historique est utilisé avec une facilité presque suspecte. Il suffit qu’une unité dépasse quelques décennies pour que l’étiquette apparaisse. Pourtant, dès que l’on gratte un peu, la question devient nettement plus complexe.Car contrairement à une idée largement répandue,…

The real comparison with a concrete case: Jeanneau Leader 8 (2010)At RivieraBroker, one question comes up again and again whenever fuel prices rise: diesel or petrol, is it still a real issue today?Instead of answering with clichés or ready-made statements, we chose a simple approach…

Volvo Penta IPS propulsion Principle, performance, technical constraints and real maintenance programVolvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System) propulsion is often presented as a revolution. In reality, it is even better than that… and also more demanding.IPS is neither a gadget nor a simple alternative to traditional shaft drives or sterndrives. It is a complete propulsion architecture…

Simply understanding the differences between Volvo Penta enginesWhen looking at a used boat, the engine is often the point that raises the most hesitation. At Volvo Penta, certain names come up again and again: KAD43, KAD300, D3, D4, D6. They all have a solid reputation… but they do not share the same philosophy at all.The aim of this overview is…

When buyer and seller (finally) have an interest in understanding each otherIn the boating world, buyers and sellers often feel like they are on opposite sides. One wants to buy “at the best price”, the other wants to sell “without giving it away”. In reality, winter is precisely the season when their interests can align… to…

Marine engine heat exchangers The discreet hero that keeps your engine from melting down In marine engineering, we often talk about engines, horsepower and fuel consumption... and much less about what enables the engine to survive. The heat exchanger is one of these invisible but essential parts. When it's in good working order, no one...

RivieraBroker analysis based on real-life use and field experience The choice of propulsion system is one of the most decisive criteria when buying a powerboat. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. There is no one-size-fits-all solution.

A boat's engine hours: understanding, analysing, making intelligent decisions What engine hours really represent With over 30 years on board motoryachts and the most twisted technical dossiers, I can assure you: engine hours are important, but they are never the decisive criterion for judging the quality...

Our experts have carried out a detailed analysis of current market trends to identify the most significant developments and future opportunities. A second-hand market that's staying afloat While the new-boat sector is going through some turbulent economic times, the second-hand boat market is holding up well, both in France and Italy.

Why choose a second-hand boat? Sailing is a promise of freedom, pleasure and time well spent, but before you cast off, there's an essential question: should you buy a new or used boat? For many yachtsmen, the choice of a used motorboat less than 20 years old is the obvious one...