Catamaran Guru™ Endorsed Sailing School & Special Discount

Catamaran Guru™ introduces Captain Jeff Riecks and his boat, Mira Mar, a 2006 Fountaine Pajot Lavezzi 40, as one of our preferred sailing schools in Florida! We toured his boat, checked out the location in Tavernier, Florida, enjoyed some quality time with him, then decided to recommend him as a first rate school!

He operates in the Florida Keys / Bahamas from November through May, and the Chesapeake Bay from June through October, with passage-making opportunities in between.

FOUNTAINE PAJOT CATAMARAN SPECIAL OFFERS

Own An FP IPANEMA 58 OR FP SAONA 47 At A 60.5% DISCOUNT

Own one of these luxury catamarans for only 39.5% of the list price with forward sale management agreement! ACT FAST! 

Buy Now To Take Advantage Of Huge Savings! It almost sounds too goo to be true but we have checked out the details and numbers and it all checks out.

* Includes : Airconditioning throughout, generator, dinghy & outboard, sound system, full navigation and electronics pack, safety and mooring gear, complete equipped charter package

The offer is real! The Details For This Fountaine Pajot Catamaran Offer

• Both catamarans must be based in FWI
• Duration of Program is 84 months
• Initial payment secures the vessel, no mortgage payments, insurance, operating costs etc.
• NO ADDITIONAL COSTS for the duration of the program
• Up to 8 weeks of WORLDWIDE owner exchange
• IPANEMA 58 Professionally crewed and managed 
• SAONA 47 Professionally managed in bareboat program
• Phase out at end of program
• Available December 2017
   
  **ONLY One of each Available For This Program. Don't Miss The Boat!

Email STEPHEN or Call:1-804.815.5054

Tour The Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 Catamaran

We had a chance to tour the Ipanema 58 at the Strictly Sail Miami Boat Show in February. It is a very nice and luxurious catamaran and the flagship of the Fountaine Pajot catamaran range. 

The Ipanema 58 is a boat designed to enjoy sailing and the lifestyle in great comfort and style. The exterior entertainment areas are spacious and comfortable including a 225 ft² cockpit, a forward deck for sunbathing, and a plush flybridge with two entrances.

Interior living spaces are luxurious and available in two options with a galley up or down. Spacious and bright cabins with very modern styling. The Maestro version offers 5 cabins with an owner’s suite or 6 spacious and identical cabins. The Lounge version, offers 4 cabins with a spacious owner’s suite. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Why Does Bridgedeck Clearance Matter In A Catamaran?

Bridgedeck clearance on a catamaran invites a wide difference of opinion among sailors. But what we all agree on is that good clearance is very important for the seaworthiness and comfort of a catamaran. See what Stephen has to say in the video at right. 

Avoiding slamming or pounding of waves against the underside of the bridgedeck, can make all the difference for the comfort of the crew and safety of the vessel. The slamming phenomenon can both be nerve wracking for the crew and damaging to the boat.

As a rule of thumb, we believe that clearance of between 5 and 6% of the LOA of the catamaran is good. 

According to Sackville Currie, bridgedeck clearance (the height of the bridgedeck above the water) is crucial. Read his article that explains why the bridgedeck clearance is so important. 

Want To Know How A Boat Business Can Benefit You?

If so, check in with us to get an independent and unbiased look at this boat business program. Not only do we advise clients on the “Boat as a Business” program/concept, but have personally benefitted from it with our own catamaran businesses. In our experience, yacht charter management, together with active participation by the owner, is a great way to reduce the cost of yacht ownership.

It is the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to buy a new yacht at a substantial “discount”! We happily share our personal experience, as well as that of our clients, with potential yacht buyes! 

Stephen Cockcroft is an expert in both operating a boat business and setting up a yacht charter business so that you can take advantage of substantial tax advantages and generate income from operations. 

Sea Voyager 223 Concept Catamaran

The concept superyacht, Sea Voyager 223, is the continuity of Sea Voyager's adventure into its concept of "Born to Be a Wave" embodying the marriage of sailors, the sea, and the ship. The SV223 continues the evolution of concept, contributing to the industry trend to build the “ultimate boat size”. The designers and engineers utilized a new approach to the use of technology, with a desire to create a very large catamaran able of navigate under sail with performance of 18/20nds with the necessary comfort.

The 2-deck SV223 is a daring and immense concept that embraces the pleasure of living in sea, without fear or worry, setting a home for a free spirit with room for plenty of guests.

Lagoon Seventy7 Catamaran Walk-Through & Sea-Trial Video

Lagoon Catamarans graciously invited our team and our clients for a private viewing of the Lagoon Seventy7 in Miami this week. The Seventy7 is everything and more that one would expect on a mega yacht. My video may not do it complete justice, so do take a moment at the Strictly Sail Miami Boat Show to view this magnificent yacht! (By appointment only).

In designing the Lagoon Seventy7, Lagoon managed to assemble a great team for its flagship: VPLP, Patrick Le Quément and Nauta Design. Together they have produced a luxuriously elegant and innovative sailing catamaran.

The main deck is on one level and flows from the aft cockpit, through the salon onto the forward cockpit and trampolines. The fly-bridge is huge with twin steering stations and entertainment areas, including wet bar, grill and fridges and they have a Jacuzzi as an option. The owner suite with opening balcony on the side hull is a very neat feature and is sure to draw attention! Engine upgrades, different sail plans and furniture are but a few of the specifications that are available to change to the owner’s specifications. They also offer various layout options, customized to owner’s specifications. 

See the Lagoon Seventy7 specifications & layouts and also check out our Large Catamarans section.