Replica yachts require special care and some level of expertise during maintenance. The UK Maritime Association has full time employees just for cleaning the model yachts. As a boat making enthusiast, you have to learn to take care of your own replica yachts. Model yacht kits come with comprehensive instructions on how to construct; however, [...]

Yachts have had an image of luxury for a long time now. However, little is known about their historical use as fierce vessels. Yachts were employed by the Dutch Navy to catch pirate ships in the shallow waters of the region. For collectors, replica yachts form an important part of their contemporary shipping vessel collections. [...]