100% Bonus Depreciation Back!
Big News for Yacht Owners & Business Buyers: The Tax Law Has Passed Congress has officially passed legislation restoring 100% bonus depreciation and Section 179—retroactive
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Crewed Yacht Charter Business Success
January 27, 2022
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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 where our Bali 5.4, Z3, is
Multihull World Features Cat Guru’s New Bali 5.4
October 9, 2019
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Multihull World Features Cat Guru’s New Bali 5.4 Multihull World Australia features Catamaran Guru’s new home and office, the Bali 5.4
Lagoon Inside Gets Scoop from Cat Guru
July 23, 2019
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Lagoon Inside Features Cat Guru Lagoon Inside features Catamaran Guru’s advice on choosing a catamaran
AllAtSea.com Features Catamaran Guru Clients
February 11, 2019
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Cat Guru Clients in AllAtSea.com AllAtSea.com features the Erdmans, liveaboards and charter company
Blue Water Sailing Interviews Catamaran Guru
February 21, 2018
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Blue Water Sailing Magazine Interview Blue Water Sailing Jan/Feb 2018 – Interview with Catamaran Guru
CATAMARAN GURU TEAM INTERVIEWED ON OVERSEAS RADIO NETWORK
June 7, 2016
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Estelle and Stephen were interviewed on ORN (Overseas Radio Network) for the show called “Yachts: The Perfect Escape Vehicle”. The show is aimed primarily at those who wish to cruise internationally
History of the Abacos in the Northern Bahamas
April 29, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – History of the Abacos Islands Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 1, Segment 1: Abacos secede Turmoil of secession Abacos Independence Movement matures Hi, this is Gary
Catamarans Are Cruiser Favorites & Visiting Foreign Countries
April 29, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Why Catamarans Are Cruiser Favorites & Visiting Foreign Countries In the Overseas Radio Network Show 2, Segment 1, Stephen and Estelle talk about: Favorite type of yacht
Adventures Cruising on a Yacht, Costs of Cruising
April 29, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Adventures Cruising on a Yacht, Costs of Cruising In the Overseas Radio Network Show 2, Segment 2, Stephen and Estelle talk about: How much experience is required
Tips on Living and Working on a Yacht, Costs of Cruising
April 29, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Tips on Living and Working on a Yacht, Costs of Cruising In the Overseas Radio Network Show 2, Segment 3, Stephen and Estelle talk about: More on
Novice Sailors, Offset Yacht Costs, & Essential Yacht Equipment
April 28, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Inexperienced Cruisers, Offset Yacht Costs, & Essential Yacht Equipment In the Overseas Radio Network Show 2, Segment 4, Stephen and Estelle talk about: Inexperienced cruisers Cruising with
Foreign Ports & Sailing in Bad Weather
April 28, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Foreign Ports & Sailing in Bad Weather Topics in Overseas Radio Network Show 3, Segment 1: Entering foreign ports Costs of port entry Ports where we wish
Cruising Tips & Myths, Interview with Catamaran Cruisers
April 28, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Cruising Tips & Myths, Interview with Catamaran Cruisers In the Overseas Radio Network Show 3, Segment 2, Stephen and Estelle share some Cruising tips and myths ,
A Couple New to Catamaran Cruising Lifestyle
April 28, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Interview with Couple New to Catamaran Cruising Lifestyle In the Overseas Radio Network Show 3, Segment 3, we will talk with new cruisers, Don and Lynda: How
Yacht in Charter Business & Section 179 Business Deduction
April 27, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Lower Costs of Yacht Ownership: Yacht in Charter Business & Section 179 In the Overseas Radio Network Show 4, Segment 1, we will talk about how liveaboard
Tips on Charter Yacht Ownership From A Yacht Expert
April 27, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Tips on Charter Yacht Ownership from Founder of Largest Charter Yacht Forum In the Overseas Radio Network Show 4, Segment 2, we will talk with the founder
Yacht Ownership Programs: Guaranteed, Variable, & Performance
April 27, 2016
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Overseas Radio Network – Charter Yacht Ownership Programs In the Overseas Radio Network Show 4, Segment 3, we talk about various types of charter yacht ownership programs: Guaranteed income program Variable
Prepare to Charter a Yacht to Get Experience for Ownership
April 27, 2016
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In the Overseas Radio Network Show 4, Segment 4, we will talk about a variety of topics for chartering a yacht and preparing for yacht ownership: Yacht sizes placed in
