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  • Buying Yacht

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    A Budget and a Plan

    All the above sections are meant to help you arrive at a decision. But assuming that you already made that decision, what is it that you really need? A budget and a plan. Every major project nee...

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    A Financial Decision

    Buying a yacht is mostly a financial decision. Sure, you might like the idea of watching the hull of your very own boat cut a path in the sea foam waters, but before you get to that part, you have to ...

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    But what about the resale value?

    If you think that buying a yacht is an investment, then think again. If that is your reason for getting into this gig in the first place, then you might want to take a step back and reassess your moti...

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    Consider your option of new or used yacht carefully.

    New or used? There is always that question to consider when buying a yacht. Many first-time buyers are quick to decide on a new one while experienced boat buyers have long discovered that there is muc...

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    How much does it cost?

    The initial cost is one of the critical factors in keeping the total cost of your yacht within your financial means. As such, the initial cost of your purchase bears much consideration, and should be ...

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    How much does refurbishment cost?

    When it comes to planning a budget for refurbishment, always keep this in mind: the price is only part of the cost. That means, if you want to feel good about your recently purchased used boat, yo...

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    Is Old Right for You?

    Growing up, you dream of owning a car and zipping along the highway with music at full blast and the wind in your hair. As you grow older and start earning your own money, you spend months scrimping o...

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    It Figures

    Yes, refurbishing an old yacht will cost you some, and not just money but time and effort as well. It involves making a lot of important decisions, finding the right people and drawing up plans fo...

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    Quality first; quantity second.

    These days, many consumers opt for price and quantity rather than quality. This is most unfortunate since you can never tell a product’s quality by its price alone. And bigger doesn’t alwa...

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    Who do you turn to for refurbishment?

    The next factor to consider when buying a used boat is who should provide the refurbishing job. Most buyers would simply go with a typical boatyard, thinking that there is no other alternative. Ho...

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    Yacht Buying Guide Introduction

    Owning a yacht can be a costly affair. It’s not just about the initial purchase, which can be very expensive indeed, but also about maintaining your yacht in tip-top shape. Ask any long-term own...

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