We “re-imagined” boat shows that is community focussed and buyer friendly! We just finished our private Catamaran Showcase this weekend from Oct.28th – Nov 1st and it was a great success! We gathered 14 catamarans in our marina in Hollywood, FL and we were thrilled to see so many future catamaran sailors come to get an education and […]
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The new Bali 4.8 has just arrived in the US. The delivery crew was impressed with the performance of the boat and the punch list of issues that arose during the delivery was short and minor. We did a quick walk through video of Belle Vie. Like with the 5.4, we are impressed with the
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Happy “Thirsty Thursday”! We feel like these past few months since the lockdown and our timeout in Key Largo in March really flew by! In a nutshell, since our return in April, we have launched a new website, prepped our boat for yet another VERY active hurricane season, welcomed several new members to our team
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We have gotten a lot of questions about masts, so we wanted to give you a walk through of a mast while it’s down. Let us know if you have any questions about this video or masts in general. Also, what else would you like us to go over? Let us know in the comments.https://youtu.be/7LPkJ9zHexc
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We got to know Tanya & Kevin first when they signed up for a live-aboard sailing course with us in the Bahamas several years ago. They are a super enthusiastic couple who teaches underwater photography but is more famous for leading exotic diving expeditions all over the world. We were so excited when in 2019, Tanya was
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We were delighted to see our new custom boat mattress delivered from the Handcraft Mattress Company (HMC) today! After having the same mattress custom-made for our Lagoon 450 SporTop three years ago, we loved it so much that we had the exact same mattress made for our Bali 5.4 catamaran. These made-to-measure boat mattresses are
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Our friends at Learning the Lines toured the unique & luxurious Xquisite X5 Catamaran recently. We love seeing young couples out there doing what we have been doing for more than 25 years, encouraging & educating aspiring sailors. The Learning the Lines couple started a YouTube channel about their adventures sailing the world on the
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Here’s our latest 46-47 foot catamaran comparison. We compare the 2020 catamaran models so you can see side-by-side specifications, dimensions, deck plans, cabin layouts, sailplans, and pricing on the most popular 46-ft catamarans in 2020. The Bali 4.6, Lagoon 46, and FP Saona 47 sport similar price range and dimensions, but each offers major differences
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Kathy and Jim bought a Leopard 48 from us in 2018 and have lived and worked aboard ever since. (FYI: A pre-owned Leopard 48 is a good live-aboard catamaran and is usually great value for money). Kathy and Jim are both attorneys and have successfully conducted business remotely since they have moved aboard in 2018.
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We compare the specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 48-50ft catamarans in 2020. The Lagoon 50, Bali 4.8, FP Saba 50, and Leopard 50 are within a similar price range and dimensions, but there are major differences. Let’s compare apples to apples to see how the match up. 48-50 Ft Catamaran
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Catamaran Guru Presents a Catamaran Showcase in Florida Join Us for a Private Catamaran Showcase in Florida! Schedule an appointment to step aboard the latest NEW Sailing & Power Catamaran models from four different manufacturers, including several Pre-Owned Catamarans. BALI | FOUNTAINE PAJOT | LAGOON | NAUTITEC Location: Hollywood Marina, 1400 Marina Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019Date: Thursday, October 29th – Sunday, Nov 1st, 2020 The showcase has
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Thinking about selling your boat? Wondering if it is prudent for you to save paying a commission to a yacht broker and go the “for sale by owner” route? If you have experience with boats and really know the market where your boat is located, you might feel confident to sell your own boat and
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The brand new Bali 4.2 catamaran is available for delivery from February 2021 at only €365,000 base price! This announcement was made at the Bali Rendez-Vous 2020, which took place at their headquarters in Canet en Roussillon, France, along with the world premieres of the Bali 4.8 and Bali 4.6. In just a few short
Brand New BALI 4.2 Catamaran Model on the Horizon! Read More »
So many boat buyers have in the last few months come to us looking for a deal. Smart, right? Of course! Nobody wants to pay more than they should. Trouble is, we have NO bargain boats for sale! Why? We have NO inventory! How can that possibly be? According to NMMA, first-time boat buyers are
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Are we adequately prepared for our sailing adventures? Do we have all the gear and spares that we might need while cruising? These are complex questions to which there is no correct answer. How many times have we disposed of an item only to find that a week or so later we needed that exact item.
Compiling a Spares Inventory List for a Cruising Catamaran Read More »
We compare the specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 42ft catamarans in 2020. The Lagoon 42, Bali 4.2, FP Astrea 42, and Leopard 42 are within a similar price range and dimensions, but there are major differences. Let’s compare apples to apples to see how the match up. 42Ft Catamaran Model
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We compare specifications, dimensions, sail area, and pricing on the most popular 40ft catamarans in 2020. Since 2016, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, Leopard, Bali, and Nautitech all rolled out new 40 ft catamaran models in a similar price range that are innovative, spacious, well-built, and comfortable. The latest model to be added to this 40ft array
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After 16 days and 17 hours at sea and sailing 3,106 Nautical miles, we arrived in St Lucia from Las Palmas in the Canary Islands onboard Zuri 3 (Z3, for short), our new Bali 5.4 catamaran. We joined the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) on November 24, 2019, mainly for the camaraderie and a little
ARC Rally & Atlantic Crossing on the Bali 5.4 Read More »
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