Estelle Cockcroft

Estelle Cockcroft is a seasoned sailor, catamaran expert, and co-founder of Catamaran Guru. With over 70,000 NM sailed and 30+ years aboard, she empowers new cruisers with expert advice on liveaboard life, yacht ownership, and ocean adventures.

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Palm Beach Boat Show – 2026

RSVP Explore Modern Power Catamarans & Smarter Ownership Strategies Meet the Experts. Experience the Power. Elevate Your Ownership. Join Catamaran Gurus at the Palm Beach Boat Show for an exclusive opportunity to experience today’s most compelling power catamarans, including the W72 and the YOT 36 & 41. Whether you’re exploring modern power cat design, comparing […]

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Miami International Boat Show – 2026

RSVP The Glamour of Miami Awaits—Come See the Hottest Cats on the Water. Experience the Ultimate Boaters Destination with The Most Trusted Catamaran Advisors There’s no place like the Miami Boat Show—where world-class yachts and South Florida energy come together. This year, we’re bringing our independent expertise to help you compare models, explore charter management,

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Inside the W-72 & W-60 Engine Rooms: Thoughtful Design, Better Access, and Smarter Systems

One of the most overlooked indicators of yacht quality isn’t visible from the helm, the salon, or the flybridge—it’s below deck, in the engine room. On both the GrandOcean W-72 Power Catamaran and W-60 Power Catamaran, the engineering and layout tell a clear story: these yachts were designed by people who understand real-world maintenance, reliability,

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Bali Catamarans’ Solid Foredeck: A Game-Changing Innovation, Not a Compromise

Few design features in modern catamarans have sparked as much discussion as Bali Catamarans’ solid forward deck. When Bali first replaced the traditional trampoline with a rigid foredeck, it challenged decades of accepted multihull design. The result? Strong opinions, lively debate — and ultimately, a fundamental shift in how cruising catamarans are conceived. So is

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Introducing the Catana OC²: A Refined, Evolved, Owner-Led Ocean Class

Catana has unveiled the OC² (Ocean Class²) — the next evolution of its acclaimed Ocean Class performance catamaran line. While the original OC set a benchmark for offshore capability, balance, and comfort, the OC² represents the natural continuation of that heritage: a thoughtfully evolved, owner-informed edition shaped by thousands of real sailing miles and continuous

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What Actually Sold: 2025 Used Sail & Power Catamaran Market Insights

Catamaran Guru is very active in the sale of both power and sailing catamarans. While our team specializes in larger yachts, including transactions involving tax-advantaged charter programs, the data clearly illustrates where the strongest market demand and transaction volume truly reside. An analysis of 2025 used catamaran sales across the U.S. and Caribbean—covering both sail and power

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Catana OC50 Shines in the Rallye des Îles du Soleil

The Catana OC50 catamaran delivered an impressive showing in the most recent edition of the Rallye des Îles du Soleil, a trans-Atlantic event that brings together a diverse fleet of performance and cruising boats. This year’s rally highlighted exceptional results across the Catana Group brands and once again showcased the OC50’s capability as a true

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2025 Yacht Tax Shake-Up: New Rules and Costs for Global Cruisers

As international boating regulations evolve, yacht owners, buyers, and charter-management operators are facing a new wave of tax changes, fee adjustments, and compliance updates across some of the world’s most popular cruising and registration regions. From the Bahamas and Canada to Europe, the British Virgin Islands, and Turkey, 2025 is shaping up to be a

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Catamaran Gurus Private Viewing | Tour 5 Luxury Catamarans

PRIVATE VIEWING Hollywood, FL | Now Through December RSVP An Invitation to Explore Five Extraordinary Yachts — All in One Place. Join Catamaran Gurus now through the end of December at Loggerhead Marina and step aboard five beautiful yachts — the industry’s most exciting sailing and power catamarans. Whether you’re exploring ownership, comparing models, or

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The Truth About the Guaranteed Income “Boat as a Business” Pitch: Passive or Active?

The Rise of the “Yacht as a Business” Concept In recent years, Yacht Business Ownership and Yacht as a Business programs have surged in popularity — especially those promising tax advantages through Guaranteed Income Programs. Yacht management companies traditionally focused on charter operations are now marketing “hybrid” business models that combine guaranteed income with supposed

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That’s A Wrap! Thank You for Joining Us at the 2025 Annapolis Boat Show

What an incredible week at the Annapolis Boat Show! We were thrilled to reconnect with friends, clients, and fellow sailors who stopped by the Bali Catamarans display to tour the latest models, learn about ownership opportunities, and chat with our expert Catamaran Gurus brokers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catamaran Gurus

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Sail Into Luxury Power Catamarans: GranOcean W-Series VIP Showcase

We’re thrilled to announce that Catamaran Gurus, the official U.S. dealers of GranOcean Yachts, are hosting an exclusive GranOcean Popup Event in Tampa on Saturday, October 18th—and you’re invited! This is a rare opportunity to step aboard two of GranOcean’s most extraordinary yachts: the W-72 and the W-60. From 10 AM to 6 PM, enjoy

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Muxen Systems: Simplifying and Modernizing Your Boat’s Electrical Controls

Boating enthusiasts often face a tangle of wires, switches, and electronic devices onboard. Managing lights, pumps, alarms, winches, and other systems through traditional wiring can be overwhelming, especially as boats get more complex. Modern marine technology offers a solution: Muxen systems, a term likely referring to multiplexing or digital switching systems, which streamline electrical control

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Bali Catamaran Owners Share Real-World Luxury Yacht Charter Insights

Owning and operating your own charter yacht is one thing in theory, but seeing the numbers and real-life results is another. We’ve had the unique opportunity to test this firsthand with our two Bali Catamarans: Zuri 3 (Bali 5.4) and Snapdragon (Bali 5.8). We lived aboard Zuri 3 for three years and put Snapdragon through

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