Join Catamaran Guru at the 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande-Motte The 2025 catamaran season sets sail at the International Multihull Show—and Catamaran Guru
The US Government announced comprehensive tariffs, which includes a 20 percent reciprocal tariff on exports to the US from the European Union (EU) and of
With our expanded crew, we’re committed to providing top-notch service, sharing our passion for sailing, and helping you embark on unforgettable adventures
Explore why Couples Choose Bali 4.6 to Cruise the World More of our boat owners are choosing Bali Catamarans as their world cruising catamaran and
Come aboard our Bali 5.8 and get a glimpse into our life on the water! In this video, we’re celebrating Stephen’s birthday with friends, but
Powercat Guru’s Visit to the GranOcean Factory Jeremy Tutt has headed over to China this week to oversee two of our recent orders to be
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
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
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
Steve & Cindy Woods own a beautiful Lagoon 52, Wind Palace. We met them at our Catamaran Guru Rendezvous. Steve joins us for a discussion
We bought a Catana OC 50 – The review We have just acquired a Catana Ocean Class 50 and we will take possession of the
RYA or ASA – Unsure about which is best for you? Unsure if RYA courses or ASA sailing instruction is right for you? Both Royal
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
South Florida Live-Aboard RYA Sailing School on a Bali 4.2 Our South Florida Catamaran Guru sailing school is one of a very small handful
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Before departure, our general rule is to check SIX items in our engine room: Engine oil, transmission fluid, belts & hoses, coolant level, raw water
Build Sailing Techniques & Prepare for the Sailing Lifestyle! ASA sailing school & Live-Aboard Instructors A catamaran sailing school was unheard of years ago. In
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”
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
Kent & Kathy Living Their Dream Kent and Kathy Meredith had long careers as music teachers, much longer than you would guess from their youthful
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dremel 8220 Rotary Tool is a Must for Cruisers Dremel 8200 12V MAX High-Performance Cordless Rotary Tool is a must-have for any man’s (or woman’s)
Magma Catalina BBQ Grill We celebrated Labor Day on our boat in Miami Beach by barbequeing some fresh Mahi Mahi, corn, and some veggies for
The Lagoon 42 has been an industry (and now a consumer) favorite since it was launched. It was awarded the 2017 “Boat of the Year” by
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