Buying a private yacht isn't exactly cheap, but that's not where the costs end. One of the most common owners will encounter ...

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For a boat to be a yacht, it has to carry certain features, and it's more expensive than other boats. Ongoing maintenance and other costs make boat ownership more expensive than many anticipate.