Yacht Buying Guide Part 1 – Beginning your search..

Do your homework ….

It is really important to never underestimate the real pleasure and emotion than can be created from owning a yacht.

Interesting Fact ….

When questioned most purchasers cite the layout and living arrangements as the most important influencing factors in their decision making, over and above sailing performance.

Top Tip ….

When looking around at various yachts make sure you take all the decision makers with you.It will save you a lot of time if you can gauge the reaction of anyone else involved straight away.

Look around as many boats as possible ……

Boat ShowsAttending a Boat Show is a great way to see a large range of the most popular boats all in one place. There are numerous Boat Shows throughout the year around the world.

Don’t pretend that you are just about to make a purchase if you are on a two year plan.

Yacht Brokers

Talk to a yacht broker, they are a great source of information and will happily show you the boats that they have for sale.

If you are just at the beginning of your search then make this clear at the outset.

A good broker will happily help you regardless and will appreciate your honesty.

Boat Reviews

There are plenty of great boat reviews available to read and videos to watch on line.

Equipment

There are an incredible amount equipment options to choose from, some of which are there to help short handed sailing become more manageable or that make a larger yacht easier to handle.

Build Quality & Reputation

It is important for you to decide what is important and whether you are prepared to pay a premium for one brand over another when in reality most will all do the same thing for you in their own way.

Budget / Price

Focus on which boat is right for you and then secure the best possible price.

It is time to talk contracts and everything else that involved in the next stage of the buying process.

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