Catamaran Gurus Open House | Tour 5 Luxury Catamarans Nov 29
OPEN HOUSE Hollywood, FL | Nov 29, 2025 RSVP An Invitation to Explore Five Extraordinary Yachts — All in One Place. Join Catamaran Gurus on
November 5, 2025
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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
October 27, 2025
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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
October 14, 2025
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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 3, 2025
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A New Look. Same Catamaran Gurus.
After more than 20 years of guiding sailors into their dream lifestyle at sea, we’re turning the page on an exciting new chapter. What began
October 2, 2025
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Yacht Insurance: Know The Pitfalls!
Yacht insurance policies are different for every yacht owner. There is no “one size fits all” solution like with home or car insurance. So buying
October 1, 2025
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Our Boutique Charter Management Partners
Catamaran Guru Forms Alliances with Boutique Charter Companies Worldwide 2022 was again a bumper year for Catamaran Guru in New Yacht Sales and we have
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Starlink: Affordable, Faster, Flexible Internet for Boats
Space travel has always brought amazing innovations for Earthly beings to use. SpaceX is no exception. The SpaceX endeavor has led to the creation of
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Mithril is coming home!
UPDATE 01/15/2022: Mithril is about 4 days out from Fort Lauderdale and has travelled 3100 NM so far since she left from the Canaries. The
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Boat Owner Tips from a Lagoon 52 Owner
Steve & Cindy Woods own a beautiful Lagoon 52, Wind Palace. We met them at our Catamaran Guru Rendezvous. Steve joins us for a discussion
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Catana Ocean Class 50 Review
We bought a Catana OC 50 – The review We have just acquired a Catana Ocean Class 50 and we will take possession of the
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RYA vs ASA Sailing School: What’s Best?
RYA or ASA Sailing School- Unsure about which is best for you? Unsure if RYA courses or ASA sailing instruction is right for you? Both
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The Top Ten Tips For Selling A Catamaran
Just like a house, a catamaran needs some “sprucing up” before putting her on the market to get the best possible price. As we all
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Buying a Yacht in Europe: Tax and Legal Considerations
We are often asked about applicable taxes in Europe for boat owners because there is a lot of confusion surrounding VAT Tax. While buying a
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Crewed Charter FAQ & Partner Focus
Have questions about putting a boat into crewed charter? Check out this informal chat with some of our crewed yacht owners, including Greg from Dream
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Thank you Sailing School Fans!
It’s the season to give thanks and you guys, we have so much to be thankful for! We officially opened the Catamaran Guru Sailing Academy
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Buying a new catamaran: easy to follow checklist
The yacht buying process often seems like a daunting task to first-time boat buyers. There are so many parties involved, documents to generate, and decisions to make. We have compiled an easy-to-follow checklist to help you make you charter yacht-buying experience a smooth transaction
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Marine Survey: Why Do You Need One?
We highly recommend that every prospective buyer of a pre-owned yacht get a marine survey done before any money changes hands! A marine survey is
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Luxury Charter Company Expanding Bali Fleet
Catamaran Guru and Dream Caribbean Blue (DCB), who specializes in crewed charter management, have collaborated in the last two years to provide our Bali Catamaran owners
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Performance Catamaran Comparisons
Performance cruising cats are becoming more popular and mainstream. A lot more brands have become available on the market over the last 10 years. Some
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Yacht Swapping Made Simple
Why We Created The Yacht Exchange There are about 15,000+ charter boats worldwide. These boats are scattered all over the world in Australia, Croatia, Thailand,
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Crewed Yacht Charter Business Success
Stephen and I met Nim and Fabiola a couple of years before we sold them a boat. We were neighbors in the Fort Lauderdale marina
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Metaflower: Mega Yacht NFT Breaks Record
To everyone’s surprise, even those immersed in these metaverses of blockchains and virtual coins, a mega yacht named Metaflower Super Mega Yacht released by Republic
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Stars and Stripes – Restoring America’s Yacht Racing Legacy
Recognizing a boat’s true value is a real talent and we feel fortunate to have such talent in our Yacht Broker Ian Martin. Ian has
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Catamaran Guru Sailing Academy
Book Now! Instructor Testimonials Courses & Pricing Sample Itinerary What to Expect Tour the Bali 4.4 Catamaran to See Why It’s an Ideal Vessel for
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2022 All-Catamaran Rendezvous Event
Dreaming of that refreshing coconut cocktail on a beautiful balmy island beach? The long wait is finally over. We have set a date for the
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Electrical Upgrades Every Liveaboard Couple Needs
Our friends are avid “green” focused liveaboards on their Bali 4.1 catamaran. After taking possession of her in June 2018, they have sailed thousands of
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Clients & Friends End A Sailing Chapter
We and many people worldwide will be a little sad to see our dear friends, Dara and David, leave the liveaboard community. We met Dara
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Tax Credit For Solar Hardtop Bimini
Dedicated Marine has been building hartop biminis for years. They offer beautiful ergonomic Bimini Hardtops for Leopard, Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, and Bali catamarans. These aftermarket products
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2021 Yacht Sales & Guide for Catamaran Buyers
Catamaran Guru was always just a very small, personalized boutique brokerage company, only selling the pre-owned boats of our existing clients. Our focus has primarily
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Annapolis Boat Show Wrap Up: Our Top Favorite Catamarans!
We want to thank everyone that took the time to visit us at the Annapolis boat show. The excitement and interest in catamarans reached unprecedented
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Fire Crackers
Oh, so addictive! And easy to make. This recipe scales well…more coming aboard? No problem. This Southern snack is a favorite with everyone who likes a
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Easy Sangria
Fast, easy and your guests will be impressed because it looks complicated…and it is refreshing! This fruity concoction is perfect to match with a quick
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Seazone Yacht Charter Business Management App
In the yachting world there’s an old saying – Use the best tool for the job and this APP definitely rates as one of the
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Boat as a Business Seminar Series 2021
Wow! We had a great turn out at our Boat as a Business seminar series. Folks from all around the world joined our online events
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McConaghy 52 Catamaran Review
Performance Sailing Catamaran: why we like it! This is one of the first performance sailing catamaran designs that we feel excited about. While we admire
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Catamaran Sailing School in The Abacos
ASA sailing school & Unique Yacht Charters Our seaschool partner, Cruise Abaco, is owner-operated with 20+ years of sailing experience in The Abacos of The
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Resources COVID Testing for Travel
COVID testing for travel has been a topic on our boat lately. Stephen and I will be at the Annapolis boat show in October then
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CBP ONE App Streamlines Entry into US Ports
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is replacing its CBP ROAM™ app with the new CBP One™ mobile application to further streamline entry into the United
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Travel & Medical Insurance for Cruisers & Liveaboards
We are excited to bring our fellow sailors some great news about travel and global medical insurance designed from the bottom up for wanderers. From
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What to Consider When Switching Your Yacht to Marine Lithium Batteries
Marine lithium batteries have a lot of advantages and can be well worth the initial cost for many sailors, but there is a lot to
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Top 6 Characteristics of a Good Catamaran
What Makes a Good Catamaran? As we (Stephen and Estelle) self-isolate during this pandemic aboard Zuri, our Bali 5.4, we thought we would share some
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How To Clean An Outboard Motor Carburetor
Can we agree that the dinghy and properly functioning outboard is simply one of our most important, if not THE most important “accessory” for sailboat
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Yacht Insurance: Know The Pitfalls!
Yacht insurance policies are different for every yacht owner. There is no “one size fits all” solution like with home or car insurance. So buying
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Marine Diesel Engine Checklist Before You Start Up
Before departure, our general rule is to check SIX items in our engine room: Engine oil, transmission fluid, belts & hoses, coolant level, raw water
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ASA Sailing School for Catamaran Cruisers & Liveaboards
Build Sailing Techniques & Prepare for the Sailing Lifestyle! ASA sailing school & Live-Aboard Instructors A catamaran sailing school was unheard of years ago. In
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Fractional Catamaran Ownership: We are sold out!
The Fractional Yacht: Bali 4.6 catamaran This year we chose the Bali 4.6 as our first fractional catamaran of the season. It is the “hot”
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It’s A Catamaran Seller’s Market: List Your Cat Now!
It’s A Catamaran Seller’s Market! We cannot stress this enough. Catamaran sales are ON FIRE! There have never been so many factors that all at
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Crewed Yacht Charter Seminar #2: An Informal Chat with Our Owners and Crews
We had so much fun chatting with some of our crewed charter yacht owners at our second crewed charter webinar of the year. Since our
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Crewed Yacht Charter Webinar Recap
We had a great time talking about Crewed Yacht Charter Programs in last week’s webinar. Our crewed charter expert Casey joined us and shared her
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America’s Cup: Design & Technology in Sailing
Stephen and I were lucky enough to attend the America’s Cup in San Francisco in 2013. It was one of the most thrilling sailing events
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How the Pandemic is Affecting the Crewed Yacht Industry
We spoke to Yachting International about the trend in the boating industry and how the pandemic is affecting the crewed yacht industry. According to Reportlinker.com,
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Electric Catamarans: Is Carbon-Free Safe & Successful?
When thinking about electric catamarans over the years, I have often wondered how green a sailor can be without compromising safety and requisite redundancy on
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Catamaran Showcase Highlights
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
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46-47ft Catamaran Models Comparisons
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,
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48-50ft Catamaran Models Comparisons
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,
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Selling Your Boat: FSBO vs Yacht Broker
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
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Brand New BALI 4.2 Catamaran Model on the Horizon!
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
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Compiling a Spares Inventory List for a Cruising Catamaran
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
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42ft Catamaran Models Comparisons
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,
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40ft Catamaran Models Comparisons
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
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Catamaran vs. Monohull: We Changed, Should You?
There are two schools of thought when it comes to monohull versus catamaran. We have done extensive cruising and lived aboard two monohulls and four
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Buying a New Boat in Foreign Country…Navigating Pitfalls
There are a many benefits and challenges to buying a new boat anywhere. But one has to accept that it will be a little (a
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Living Aboard After a Music Teaching Career
Kent & Kathy Living Their Dream Kent and Kathy Meredith had long careers as music teachers, much longer than you would guess from their youthful
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PROUDLY AMERICAN
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
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Yacht Charter Management Programs In A Nutshell
Owning and sailing a catamaran in an exotic part of the world is a dream for most people. However, paying for maintenance, insurance, dockage, new
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Tips For The Best Catamaran Galley Design
Tips For The Best Catamaran Galley Design “Galley up or galley down?” I have been asked this question more often than any other about catamaran
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Top Ten Tips for Ocean Passage Making
Stephen and I have made numerous ocean passages, some lasting only a few days and others several weeks at a time. The longest passage that
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Choosing Your Catamaran Galley
Important Things To Consider Galleys traditionally have always taken a back seat on sailing vessels and were viewed mainly as a necessity rather than an
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Top Ten Tips For Buying A Catamaran
We have been attending boatshows for more than 14 years, representing a variety of boat builders, from South Africa, South America, Thailand, China and the
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Tips To Help Make Your Catamaran Sell Fast
Just like a house, a catamaran needs some “sprucing up” before putting her on the market to get the best possible price. As we all
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Yacht Brokers: What Do They Do, Exactly and Why Do We Need Them?
There has been a lot of chatter lately on blogs and forums about yacht brokers and we thought that we should address some of the
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