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Guides & research on charter deposits

We publish two kinds of thing. Research is where we are the source of a number nobody else publishes — with the method and its limits attached. Guides are practical: what to do at the dock, what to do when a charge lands. Everything here is free to read and free to use without our app.

Everything we have published

Newest first. Written by the team building HandoverBoat, so we have an interest in the subject — which is a reason to check the method rather than take the figures on trust.

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Charter Kept Your Deposit? The 120-Day Playbook

What to do, in what order, with what deadlines: written demand first, then escalation, then the card. Includes the fee most people trigger by going to the bank too early.

14 Aug 2026 · 9 min read→
Research

How Often Are Charter Deposits Withheld? 2026 Estimate

Nobody in the yacht charter industry publishes deposit withholding rates. We triangulated four independent signals. Estimate: 15–25%, typically €200–800.

13 Aug 2026 · 11 min read→
Guide

The 27-Zone Bareboat Handover Checklist

Every charter checklist says what to look at. This one says what each photo proves if the operator charges you six weeks later. 27 zones, 30–45 minutes.

13 Aug 2026 · 12 min read→
Guide

Damage Waiver vs Deposit Insurance: 2026 Costs

Real prices, side by side: operator waivers €200–560/week, third-party insurance €135–430/trip, annual cover ~€330. What each covers, and when to skip all three.

13 Aug 2026 · 10 min read→