Bali 5.4 Catamaran: Our New Cruising Catamaran We chose the Bali 5.4 as our new home, office, charter boat business, and educational tool after much evaluation. We are terribly excited as you might imagine and will be sharing this stunning catamaran with anyone interested in a tour. She and Catamaran Guru will be at several […]
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/y8UxDhy4Kcs We Investigate The CONTROVERSIAL Bali Design Concepts We bought a new Bali 5.4 Catamaran and will take possession in October 2019! Exciting news, right? Some people are a little perplexed, especially since everybody knows that we love our current catamaran, a Lagoon 450S. It is, in our opinion one of the best sailing catamarans
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If you choose to be your own yacht trader without a buyer’s broker, this checklist links to handy tools that will help you avoid common mistakes. We have worked with thousands of boat buyers and they always are very anxious about all the paperwork and documents required to complete the sale of a yacht. So
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Narrow your choices to a short list of boat categories and make a short list of features that you require, features that you would like, and features that you want to stay away from. Once you narrow your category choices down, it’s time to go shopping. Visit a local boat show and board as many
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Kent & Kathy Living Their Dream Kent and Kathy Meredith had long careers as music teachers, much longer than you would guess from their youthful appearance and can-do energy. For 10 years, they diligently planned the purchase of their boat and transition to living aboard. And, they did it! From a life in Washington state
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Lagoon Inside Features Cat Guru Lagoon Inside features Catamaran Guru’s advice on choosing a catamaran
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Crewed Charter Business FP Saba 50 For Sale Want to get into a charter business in the Virgin Islands? This might be the perfect opportunity! This Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 has a proven track record operating in the Virgin Islands with a fantastic crew and is in great condition. The Saba 50 is a Maestro
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When Estelle and I arrived in the USA in 2000 from South Africa, we immediately fell in love with the open spaces and freedoms of America. We have lived and worked in America for the last 15 years. Taking advantage of the freedoms that enable us to open a small business, we have been able
Before Sailing, Prevent & Prepare for Rescue at Sea Before setting sail, most of us have a detailed checklist for safety, provisions, etc. and you are likely faithfully avoiding maritime superstitions, LOL!. But seriously, so many sailors do not give enough thought to being ready for a rescue at sea. Sure, the odds are low
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIQJVebHPIkWe have received so many questions about operating a yacht as a business, so we interviewed one of our catamaran owners in this program currently. Chris gives us a first hand account of his experience as a boat owner in a charter fleet, how the program works for him, why he chose this program over
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Save Money at West Marine As most boaters (in the US) know, West Marine carries the variety and quality products that make it a top go-to place for all things boating. From parts to recreational equipment to clothing, if you love being on or near the water, West Marine can help you make the most
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Hugo Hanham-Gross founded Hanham Insurance Agency with the aim of providing yacht owners tailored yacht insurance coverage and exceptional client service. He has since built a reputation among cruisers for personal customer service, the best coverage, and competitive premiums. Hugo is Catamaran Guru’s yacht insurance broker. He has done a great job for us and
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We have worked with all of these awesome companies! They are strong supporters of the catamaran community and are Catamaran Guru Rendezvous Sponsors with NO STRINGS ATTACHED and no kickbacks to ourselves! We have no involvement in their companies and we do not take referral fees for any client referrals. Check them out and please
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Creating Sales Documents For Catamaran Sales Whether you buy a brand new catamaran or a used catamaran directly from the owner, the best way to protect both parties is to put the terms of the sale in writing. This eliminates problems that could later turn a seemingly simple deal into a nightmare. A legal document
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Solar Power Catamarans…Ingenious And Real Imagine leaving no footprint except those in the sand on faraway beaches as you silently cruise. With these solar catamarans, it’s possible! We covered these amazing solar-electric yachts back when they were mere concepts. The Austrian-based solar catamaran producer drew stronger interest after the Silent 55 earned the Best of
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Supporting Youth Sailing Programs We recently received a letter from a Mom of a teenage boy who seemed to struggle to find a hobby or activity that interests him. It was trough doing a project about the British Navy that he discovered sailing and ultimately landed on our website where he browsed through various articles
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May 26-29, 2019 | The Abacos If you missed the inaugural All-Catamaran Rendezvous last year, you won’t want to miss this one! All catamaran sailors (owners and experienced charterers) are welcome to celebrate our shared passion for the unique lifestyle. Last year’s event drew 30 catamarans and more than 100 people and a lot of
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Large Luxury Catamarans In Crewed Charter Business Imagine anchoring your very own large luxury catamaran in an idyllic lagoon of a tropical island. Even better, turn this daydream into a reality with less financial prowess than you think possible. For those of us who long for the lifestyle sailing brings, optimizing the ownership of a large
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