OWNERSHIP SEMINAR: Miami Boat Show, FL 2017

Wednesday, February 15TH, 2017

Buying a boat is a big decision, whether for live aboard, charter management or setting your boat up as a business. Buyers are often dazzled at boat shows and the image of the "dream" boat sometimes overwhelms good reasoning.

That is why we present you with this opportunity to get an in-depth look at the pros and cons of boat ownership. We try to take the drama out of ownership and make you an educated consumer!

Join our Yacht Ownership seminar in Fort Lauderdale, the day before the Miami Boat Show. Details below:

First Pictures Of The NEW 2016 Leopard 45 Catamaran

We first reported here on July 19th (2016), that a new Leopard model was launched in Cape Town, South Africa. We now we have confirmation! Leopard Catamarans announced today that the new model 45 will be unveiled at the Annapolis boat show in October 2016. As we have mentioned before, the new Leopard 45 is probably going to replace the Leopard 44 (not confirmed) and is no doubt a model to compete with the very popular Fountaine Pajot Helia 44. 

The exterior styling for this new model is more angular than the current line of Leopard catamarans. They have added a new sleek hardtop bimini, which extends all the way from the forward cockpit to the aft cockpit. Yes, they kept their signature forward cockpit with the opening door into the salon, one of the most popular features of the Leopard catamaran range. They also have kept the semi-raised helm station, another very popular feature for cruising couples.

Insist On Being A Valued Client, Not Just A Transcation!

While selling catamarans is our business and we obviously would like to sell as many catamarans as we can, we sometimes have to advise people against buying a boat. One thing we will NOT do, is tell a buyer what they want to hear to make a sale. If a boat is not a good fit for the buyer or their choice of boat does not fit their budget or sailing application, we will try to steer them right. It is quite simply the right thing to do, even if that means not selling the boat at all.

Last week we had a client who came to us for advice, expecting to be sold on one of the ownership solutions that we tout on the website. However, after Brian and his wife relayed their situation to us, we knew that they needed to go a different way. Brian will retire in 3-5 years and he and his wife want to buy a boat to liveaboard on and go cruising after retirement.

Read on by clicking "read more" at the left to hear exactly how serious we are about being buyers' brokers...on the catamaran buyers' side even when it means not making a sale.

Own A Luxury Crewed Charter Catamaran With Guaranteed Income

Dream Yacht, the world leader in yacht charter has made a limited number of large catamarans available to Catamaran Guru™ to be placed into luxury crewed charter management in the Caribbean.

We have 2016 Lagoon 620 catamarans & Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 catamarans available for luxury crewed charter management. The program GUARANTEES an 8.5% ANNUAL INCOME of the delivered price of the boat. The program runs for 72 months and all boats are professionally crewed. 

Exclusive: NEW 2016 Leopard 45 Catamaran Launched In Cape Town

We got our very first look at the new Leopard 45, recently launched in Cape Town, South Africa. This picture of the two Leopards in Cape Town harbor was posted on the cruisers forum yesterday amid much speculation. We unfortunately don’t know the source and cannot confirm that the 45 will definitely replace the 44, but that is the rumor. Looking at the similar size, I guess that goes without saying.

At first blush the Leopard 45 looks much like a Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 with the vertical wrap around windows in the salon. Upon closer inspection, one can see that the hull shape and size is very similar in both cats. The Leopard signature front “porch/lounge” with direct access from the salon through the opening front door is still a prominent feature and they kept the semi-raised helm station (a very popular option with cruisers), rather than a fly-bridge.

New Catamarans At 40% Discount: Really?

Through our relationship with Dream Yacht, we are pleased to announce that we have TWO Lagoon 450 catamarans and TWO Lagoon 52 catamarans available for service in the BVI and the Bahamas in the “Dream Easy” program. This program is unique to Dream Yacht and is perfect for the owner who does not want to have a mortgage after the five years in service, which is standard for most charter companies. It is one of Dream Yacht's most sought-after programs, and with good reason.

Unlike all the other programs that are available in the industry, which result in the owner having a mortgage payment to make well after the boat leaves service, this program is designed to allow the owner to walk away free and clear after five years of service at a 40% discount. It is the "Dream Easy" way to get into the yacht of your choice and enjoy significant priveleges.