First, it been a long time I read these articles and I just go search to find them again.
The first article, I believe they eventually give this free boat to someone else and the second article is a Trimaran they get.
Remember, nothing is free, but, we can get a free boat to spend our money on.
I hope the links work.
How to Get a Free Yacht
Free Yacht Chapter 7: Get an Even Better One and Fabulize it.