Discover Catamarans, Charter Programs & Smarter Ownership at this Education-Driven Boat Show
Join Catamaran Gurus at the Signature Yachts Booth
Catamaran Gurus is heading to the Seattle Boat Show—and this year, we’ll be indoors, partnering with our new sales agent partners, Signature Yachts, at their booth.
Whether you’re actively exploring catamaran ownership or just beginning to ask the bigger questions, this is your chance to get clear, experience-based guidance—without sales pressure. Catamaran Gurus Founders Stephen Cockcroft and Estelle Cockcroft will be on site and available to answer your questions, share real-world insights, and help you understand what smart ownership truly looks like.
Live Q&A: Yacht Ownership as a Business
Saturday | 11:00 AM
Join Stephen & Estelle for a live Q&A session with Catamaran Gurus, where we’ll break down what it actually takes to run a boat as a business. We’ll cover:
- How yacht ownership can be structured as a legitimate business
- What charter management programs really involve
- Common mistakes buyers make—and how to avoid them
- What separates smart ownership strategies from risky ones
This session is ideal for future owners, charter-curious buyers, and anyone looking for clarity before making a major decision.
What You Can Explore With Us
Charter Management Programs
We offer curated, fully vetted charter management programs designed to fit your lifestyle, cruising goals, and financial objectives. Explore options for private use, income production, or a hybrid approach that keeps your yacht working for you.
Yacht as a Business Ownership Solutions
Considering putting your yacht into a true business structure?
We’ll help you understand:
- What qualifies as an active yacht business
- How to comply with IRS requirements
- How to structure operations, marketing, and record-keeping
- What’s realistic in terms of expenses and revenue
Tax Advantages & Bonus Depreciation
The right ownership structure may allow qualifying buyers to leverage powerful tools like:
- 100% Bonus Depreciation
- Section 179 Benefits
- Operational expense deductions
- Strategies to help offset ordinary income
We’ll walk you through how these programs work, what qualifies, and what pitfalls to avoid.
Meet Our Team and Learn
Bali Catamarans & Charter Management Q&A
- Chat with our Bali catamaran specialists and find out why we love these catamarans!
- Want to know about Boat as a Business OR Charter Management? Chat to our experts onsite!
Or simply chat about boats! We love “talking” boats!
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