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
Is Now The Best Time To Buy a Boat? Read More »
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 »
Captain Jeff Is On The Catamaran Guru Team Captain Jeff Riecks is an associate broker on our Catamaran Guru team. He’s quite an accomplished guy. After acquiring a Mechanical Engineering degree from West Virginia University, he entered the corporate world. After discovering sailing, he was hooked and left the office life behind. He holds an
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Charter Boat Owners Win IRS Challenge The number one objection from CPAs is that our business yacht management program is a passive activity and will not be deemed active participation. They contend that it can be very difficult for a boat owner to prove active participation in a boat business and qualify for small business
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Mike “Hank” Hampton is originally from San Diego, California. and was referred to us by our very good sailing friends of many years, Tony and Cleo from Cape Town, South Africa. They once owned one of the most famous and successful houseboat businesses in Langebaan, South Africa. Plus, they have sailed and chartered their own
He Quit Corporate Life To Become Major Crewed Catamaran Success Read More »
The key to worry-free energy generation on a catamaran is to have multiple sources of power. Keep reading to see our video. One of the things many of us love about sailing is the idea of getting off the grid. But that has often led to great sacrifice. Those of us who have been cruisers
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Captain Nim and Chef Fabiola Hirschhorn are in their second season of operating crewed charters in the BVI aboard their catamaran LUNA, a Lagoon 450S. According to them, quitting corporate life a year ago has been the best decision ever! They both had successful careers and have sailed extensively, but they were looking for a
Crewed Yacht Business Success Story Read More »
Offset the Cost of the Yacht by Using the New CARRY BACK tax rules! Recover taxes paid in past years to offset the cost of the yacht purchase. Cover all the costs of ownership including the mortgage payments with income and tax advantages – the boat pays for itself! Enhance your lifestyle with owner use
Crewed Charter Business Opportunity! Read More »
Tips for Buying a Catamaran In this video, Stephen and yacht broker, Terry Singh, discuss some of the most important considerations when choosing a catamaran. They are not only experienced boat brokers, but also, boat owners and long-time cruisers themselves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnshyy_lc7Y Used Catamaran Inventory: Despite all the doom and gloom, sales are strong in our
Used Boats are Selling & Tips for Buying a Catamaran! Read More »
Take a quick video tour of our Bali 5.4 catamaran, Zuri 3. We have now lived aboard for about six months, have sailed just over 7,000NM and have acted as “mother ship” and party central for our fans, family and friends! The consensus among everyone who sailed with us or even just visited for a
Bali 5.4 Catamaran: Unrivaled Space & Comfort Read More »
Check out this super cool 2017 Lagoon 42 Catamaran for sale right now in Fort Lauderdale! Terry previewed this excellent find and in his video, points out some of the great features of this catamaran. We have sold many of these Lagoon 42s to live-aboard couples. Their feedback on this boat is fantastic, like this
Terry’s Favorite Cat For Sale: 2017 Lagoon 42 Read More »
As many of you know, we sailed off to Key Largo when the COVID-19 issue became real just over 30+ days ago. Two of our brokers, Terry Singh and Thea Koshman decided to take off with us along with a group of seven of our clients in tow, each couple in their own catamarans. The
Boating & Charter Industry Review Post COVID-19 Read More »
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