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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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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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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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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Survival at Sea on a Catamaran: Liferaft, Safety Gear & Ditch Bag Essentials

Sailing a catamaran is pure magic—comfort, speed, stability, and endless horizons. But let’s be real: the ocean plays by its own rules. Even the best-maintained yacht can run into trouble—whether from bad weather, a surprise collision, or an equipment meltdown. When things go sideways offshore, preparation is your superpower. That means understanding your liferaft, safety

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Essential Ocean Passage Strategies: Real Lessons from the Water

When it comes to safe and enjoyable ocean passagemaking, preparation is everything—and the Bali 5.8 Catamaran makes it easier than ever. In this behind-the-scenes look, we walk through how one experienced cruiser gets ready to depart, from reading weather patterns and choosing the ideal departure day to running systems checks and provisioning with care. Whether

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How 100% Bonus Depreciation Can Make Yacht Ownership More Affordable

As long‑time sailors and yacht‑ownership advisors, the Catamaran Guru team knows that combining passion with smart financial strategies is key to making yacht ownership truly attainable. One of the most powerful tools available today is 100% bonus depreciation, newly reinstated and retroactive to January 2025. Here’s how it works—and how our own team, including co-founders Stephen

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GranOcean W-60 Power Catamaran Owner Testimonial: “My Expectations Were Exceeded”

When you pour time, expertise, and passion into every detail of a yacht, there’s nothing more rewarding than hearing directly from a satisfied owner. That’s exactly what happened after the delivery of GranOcean W-60 hull #004—and this time, the spotlight shines on Jeremy Tutt, Catamaran Guru partner and power catamaran expert. After taking ownership, Scott

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Inside the Craftsmanship of GranOcean Power Catamarans: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Take a rare look inside the GranOcean shipyard as co-owner Eric walks us through the meticulous design and build process behind their W-Series power catamarans. From structural integrity to cutting-edge customization tools, discover what sets GranOcean apart in the world of semi-custom offshore cruising.

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Plan and Execute: One Couples Journey From Charter Owner to Live Aboard Cruisers

At Catamaran Guru, we believe yacht ownership can be both a dream and a smart financial decision—when done right. Chris and Heidy Carstens are a shining example of what’s possible with our Boat as a Business Program. From exploring charter ownership to becoming full-time liveaboard cruisers, their story is one of thoughtful planning, hands-on learning, and

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Two New GranOcean W-72 PowerCats Launching This Month!

GranOcean is shaking up the luxury power catamaran market with their cutting-edge W Series—a line of performance-driven, offshore-capable motor yachts built for serious cruisers. The GranOcean W-72, in particular, is designed for experienced yacht owners who demand exceptional build quality, long-range capability, and striking design—all at a very competitive price point.

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