Yacht TBC

Sooner or later every yacht owner is confronted with selling his/her boat. You want to sell her as quickly as possible yet get the best rate you possibly can.

Below are some hints to make the sale go as designed.

Prepare the Yacht for Sale:

Make any obvious repairs. Damaged glass, rotten or discolored wood, torn canvas or zippers, discolored upholstery, are damaging attention getters. Bear in mind that $5,000.00 spent up front to correct issues may net you an additional $10,000.00. As a rule purchasers do not desire to buy a boat and have to put it in the yard. Turn-key boats go for top dollar.

Clean, clean, clean! Clean heads, vacuum carpets, scrub cushions, clean windows, blinds, mirrors and of course, the engine room.

Remove the clutter. Eliminate all excessive stuff, personal property, rubbish, tools, knick-knacks, magazines etc. both inside and out including lockers and cupboards. You want your yacht looking ship-shape and near showroom perfect.

Check for any water leaks around windows, sinks, plumbing, thru hulls, rudder posts. Fix as required.

Dock attractiveness. Be sure your yacht has a good look to her from the dock. First impressions decide the stage for the real showing:

buff and wax gel coat

touch up all exterior varnish

clean and organize dock lines

pump up and clean fenders inflate dingy

varnish bright work

clean metals to remove surface oxidation

clean any growth on hull at waterline

take and analyze oil samples to show purchaser the health of engines. Your buyer will do it in the survey. We know how to aid you with that.

Get ready for Yacht Showings:

Keep her clean by frequent washings

Make up bunks with sheets

Make sure lights work in cabin and engine room

Make certain air conditioning/heat operates. If a purchaser thinks air conditioning is not cooling, he’ll think about the thousands it will take to replace it.

Rid vessel of any odor sources. This is a huge turn off.

Keep all maintenance records in easy-to-read binders. This encompasses operating manuals, logbooks, etc.

Prepare for Survey/Sea Trial:

Inspect all hose clamps. Replace all corroded clamps; ensure hoses are double clamped.

Inspect hoses. Change any cracked or worn out hoses.

Inspect the engine instrumentation. Change broken gages or adjust as required.

Check all electronics. Make note on disclosure any item that will not operate.

Inspect all sea cocks for operation. Exercise as required.

Run yacht up to operating temperature. Any high reading must be investigated.

Have engine(s) tested for operating temperature, belts, fuel or oil leaks, mounts. Rectify deficiencies; add oil or coolant as necessary.

Have underside and props and shafts cleaned by diver.

Get running gear checked. Clean and replace zincs. Test all appliances, toilets, inverters, stereos for operational condition. Repair as required.

Inspect all strainers. Scrub as necessary.

Inspect batteries. Top off wet cells.

Start and run all engines. Any wavering in starting or strange performance should be investigated.

Inspect all bilge pumps and floats. Replace as necessary.

Inspect flares and other safety equipment. Replace as necessary.

Do you have the passion for yachting? Or plan to try yachting? Whether you want to try this for fun, vacations or purely to want to learn how its done, there are certain things you need to understand about the apparel you will need to wear. Yachting requires specific clothes that will serve as your protection during the trip. Choosing the right garments and yacht clothing can help you to be safe and have more fun at the same time.

Qualities of yacht clothing to look for:

Keeping moisture away from the body – Dry fit fabrics are your best source in eliminating moisture building up on the skin.
Keeping dry and warm air near the body – Yachting exposes your body to wind and water. Depending on the weather, it can get cold or hot. Your clothes should possess the ability to keep dry and warm air in its confines.
Waterproof – Make sure that your yacht clothes can sustain water and will protect your body from getting wet. Even though you will have a vest on, your clothes underneath can become seriously wet and cause illness.
Breathable – Breathable clothing can make your body feel fresh and properly aired. Breathable fabric will let your body release heat and sweat from inside.
Wind stopper – A jacket that is close fitting and has elastic cuffs and waist to prevent wind from seeping inside.
Durable – Your clothes should also be durable. Your exposure to the changing weather outside determines what kind of clothing you need to have during the trip.

Aside from the right clothes, you should also prepare other gear to make your yachting comfortable and fun. Here are some of them:

Footwear – Most yachting boots are made from high quality rubber that is waterproof to keep your feet from getting soaked.
Gloves – Gloves are necessary to protect yourself from blisters and as a protection against the changing weather conditions. Gloves can also help you to have a better grip on ropes and equipment.
Headwear – Something to protect yourself from heat or wind during the trip.
oNautical yachting cap – The bulk of the cap is commonly made from 100% cotton with a sweat resistant hem.
oBreton cap – A classic navy fishermans hat. This hat is made of wool and is accessorised by a rope braid in front.
Jackets and overalls – Your overalls are your protection from strong wind and moisture from the sea. They cover up most parts of the body and provides comfortable body protection.
Trousers – trousers are cut and designed to protect your lower body parts from water and wind.

Sailing for fun is the more simple word to describe yachting. You can do this to race or to just explore the vast expanse of the sea. While sailing groups organise active participants in yachting, the idea of taking to the sea for cruising is more appealing to many other people. Whatever your purpose is, make sure you follow guidelines and instructions before going on board. Do not make the mistake of wearing the wrong kind of apparel, as they are not designed for fashion only, but for your safety and a more convenient way to do the activity.

There are different types of yachts which can propel you over oceans and the sea. To travel over these passageways of water you will need to have a suitable vessel. For this reason the various mega yachts in the yacht market are the perfect choice. You will find these yachts to have many different facilities, living spaces and equipment which will help you on your travels.

To give you an idea of the different mega yachts that you will find help, there are different yachting magazines and the internet to provide this information. These sources of information will feature some of the newest mega yachts to grace the open seas. Of course while you could visit a yacht sale stores you can see what features are available on these different yachts.

Once you have gone through all of these ads you might want to see if there are any reviews given about the different types of mega yachts. By looking at these different yachts in full detail you will see what lies behind the glossy exterior and interesting advertising hype. These should provide you with details of any faults in these mega yachts.

Now when you have finished your shopping for yachting information you may want to see if the specifications for these different yachts will provide you with the facilities that you require for your holidays. This will allow you to choose the best mega yacht from all of the ones shown. You will also need to see about the speed, room, maneuverability and ease of handling that you will need in mega yachts.

You can find a variety of mega yachts for sale and display in showrooms of yacht sales. At these places you can get assistance from the sales personnel. These individuals should have all of the information that you need about the various mega yachts which are found in these places. This will help you to make a decision about the yacht that you want to buy. You should understand that before you buy any of the yachts you will need to have a yachting license.

You should also have some experience with handling a yacht. Once you have achieved this proficiency you can then look at the many mega yachts to find one that you will love sailing on. These mega yachts will need experienced crew to take care of the various details which are needed when you are at sea. There is only one more item to add. While these are yachts that most of us would like to go on, the price for these yachts is very steep.

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The Mediterranean offers a great range of yacht charter and this includes; bareboat yacht charter, luxury crewed yacht charter, skippered yacht charter, monohull and catamaran charter and both sail and motor yacht charter. Both Croatia and Turkey offer crewed Gulet charters

The Balearic Islands or Islas Baleares are to be found western Mediterranean several hundred kilometres of the eastern coast of Spain. This island group comprises Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Cabrera and Formentera. There are three airports in the islands making access extremely easy. At Palma de Mallorca on Mallorca, Ibiza on Ibiza and Mahon on Minorca. Access is also possible from the Spanish mainland via ferry from Barcelona, Denia and Valencia.

The Balearic Islands yacht charter season generally runs from April to the end of October. July and August are the hottest and tends to have lighter winds; it is also the most expensive time to charter a yacht. April-May and September-October have a lot of plus points, the temperatures are more comfortable, those sailing are likely to getter better winds, it is not as expensive and while ashore you will avoid crowds of July and August.

Corsica is a French island in the Mediterranean Sea. After Sicily, Sardinia and Cyprus, Corsica is the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean It is located southwest of Italy, southeast of France and to north of the island of Sardinia. Corsica is an exceptional place for a yacht charter holiday. Known for its rugged mountains and towering cliffs, Corsica contains many fishing villages and unspoiled places that make for ideal yacht anchorages.

With six hundred miles of coastline to discover, there is a lot to explore on Corsica. A two week charter is necessary if you aim to completely sail around Corsica, a trip of 330 NM. A popular alternative is to combine Corsica and Sardinia in their charter. The southern part of Corsica is separated form Sardinia by a short strait, only few miles long.

The climate of Corsica is typically Mediterranean and provides sunny warm and dry summers. In the height of summer, the coast of Corsica sees average temperature of 25C but it can rise to 35. As a general rule the north is hotter than the south. The sun shines for an average of 280 days per year, concentrated from April to October, making the Mediterranean summer, the perfect time for a yacht charter in Corsica.

Crete is the largest island in the Aegean Sea and marks the boundary between Europe and Africa. It is 140 miles long (E – W) and around 20 miles wide (N – S). The centre of the island is mountainous and it is rocky and barren in the main. The exceptions being the plains on the north coast and Lasithi Plateau in the mountains.

In the summer the prevailing wind is the infamous Meltemi from the NW – WNW. July and August sees the winds at their strongest, force 5 – 6 on the northern coast but more often a more gentle force 3 to 4. The spring and autumn sees winds form the south, force 2 – 4. The southern coast is notorious for strong squalls the blow down from the mountains. There is little in the way of warning and they can be violent close inshore. It gets very hot on the island during the summer months with the average daily temperature reaching 35 deg C in July and August and temperatures as high as 40 deg C are not uncommon.

Croatia’s beautiful coastline with more than one thousand stunning islands only a short distance from the mainland offers safe easy navigation in clear blue waters. The mainland coast consists of Istria, the Croatian Riviera and Dalmatia and in addition there are an incredible 1,187 islands of which only 67 are inhabited.

Croatia is situated on the Adriatic Sea, opposite Italy, in the Northern Mediterranean Sea. With a history going back over a thousand years, it first appeared on the political map of Europe in 1992, following the break up of Yugoslavia after a bloody civil war.

The climate is typical of the Mediterranean and provides for pleasant holidays throughout the year. The best season for sailing in Croatia is early summer with good winds in May and June mainly from the S/SE. Mornings tend to be calm with the wind increasing later in the afternoon to around 15 – 20 knots. The months of July and August see calmer conditions which is OK for those who don’t mind motoring. Summer temperatures average between 26 to 30C and the sea temperature in summer is about 25C.

The Cyclades is the central group of islands in the Aegean Sea but is still considerd part of the Mediterranean Sea. They can be split into three groups, Northern Cyclades, Central Cyclades and Southern Cyclades. The areas prevailing wind during the summer months is the infamous Meltemi blowing from the N-NW. It is first felt in June and becomes stronger through July, August and September when it can reach force 8. It dies down in October. In the spring and autumn gales are common from the N and the SE. The summer months are hot, average temperatures are 25 deg C and temperatures often reach 35 deg C.

The Dodecanese is a complex of over 163 islands and islets of which only 26 are inhabited. The islands form part of Greece’s eastern border with Turkey. In the summer the prevailing wind is the Meltemi that blows from the N and NW. It blows from June through to October and at its peak may reach a force 7. The spring and autumn sees winds from the SE, usually with strengths between 2 and 4. Summer temperatures can rise to 35 deg C. The winters are mild.

Sardinia is the second largest island in the Mediterranean being only slightly smaller the Sicily, the largest. It lies in the western Mediterranean off the western coast of the Italian peninsula and just to the south of the French island of Corsica, separated by the narrow Strait of Bonifacio. Mountains dominate much Sardinia’s interior; the highest point is Monti del Gennargentu at 1,834 metres. The coast boasts some of the most wonderful beaches in the Mediterranean.

The yacht charter season in Sardinia generally runs from April to the end of October. High season is July and August, when the temperatures (around 35C) and prices are at their highest. May and June, September and October are well worth considering. Prices are lower, the temperature more comfortable and for those wanting to sail rather than motor round Sardinia the winds are likely to be more suitable.Turkey is well known for its Gulets. Traditional motor sailors that carry holiday makers around the Turkish coast. The boats are wide beamed and roomy compared with the conventional charter yacht. The Gulets are crewed and hands on sailing will be limited. For those wanting a little more independence there plenty of yacht charter companies in the area offering the more normal bareboat deals.

Turkey is well known for its Gulets. Traditional motor sailors that carry holiday makers around the Turkish coast. The boats are wide beamed and roomy compared with the conventional charter yacht. The Gulets are crewed and hands on sailing will be limited. For those wanting a little more independence there plenty of yacht charter companies in the area offering the more normal bareboat deals.

Mid July through to mid September are the busiest and most expensive months to cruise the Turkish coast. Temperature can exceed 40 deg C. May and late September are a little cooler and cheaper. April and October see some rain but it is still pleasantly warm. From May to October this area experiences the Meltemi wind. It blows from the N and NW and can make sailing in that direction hard work. There is more detailed information on weather for the Aegean Coast of Turkey yacht and gulet charter area.

Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye are the chief yacht charter ports.

Greece is a country chosen by the Gods Offering its visitors spectacular beaches, interesting villages, an abundance of history, as well as flowing green country sides, Greece is an ideal destination for a wide variety of groups. Greece boasts one of the world largest and most beautiful coastlines and over 2000 islands to choose from. Therefore, chartering your own private, crewed yacht is quite simply one of the best ways to visit this exciting destination. With numerous luxury yachts adorning the perfectly blue, crystal-clear waters off the coastline of Greece, Yacht Charter trips in Greece has turned out to be one of the favorite past times of the country and an awaiting adventure for its many visitors. As you island hop your way through the islands of Greece, a wide variety of available activities and land base excursions are at your disposal. Drop anchor for a while and wander the winding cobbled streets, experience a Greek coffee or a taste of sizzling grilled octopus at one of the many small island taverns, visit one of the many beautiful beaches, or take a cooling swim in the sparkling sea. A Yacht Charter in Greece is not your ordinary vacation it a trip of a life time and an experience that is sure to be filled with adventure, history and fun.

For our clients interested in Yachting Vacations in Greece, we offer quality yachts, professional crews, friendly service, and 12 years of hands on experience owning and operating our own charter yachts, at no additional cost to our clients. We make it our business to know the yachts, the crews, and our destinations we recommend first-hand. Therefore, we recently attended the charter yacht show in Poros, Greece where we had the opportunity to step aboard classic Sailing Yachts, stunning Motor Sailers and sleek Power Yachts galore. In addition, we took the opportunity to explore the most popular grouping of islands in Greece, the Cyclades, which include well-known Mykonos and Santorini. These are the islands that typify Greece with their white washed villages, beautiful beaches, and cosmopolitan nightlife. Other popular island groupings in Greece include the Ionian, the Argo-Saronic and the Dedoconese. The Argo-Saronic Islands, with their close proximity to Athens have a rich history. The picturesque harbors and cobbled streets of Aegina, Poros and car-free Ydra are still lined with Neo-Classical mansions of a time gone by. The Ionian Islands, which lie off the west coast of mainland Greece, are the greenest of the island groups, less visited than the popular Cyclades islands, and therefore a “crew favorite” among the yachts of Greece. These islands, which include Corfu and Ithaca, enjoy crystal-clear seas, superb beaches and inviting towns and villages. The Dodecanese Islands are situated at the most eastern part of Greece, along the West coast of Turkey. These islands, including Rhodes and Kos, offer their visitors a wonderful blend of architectural styles with both eastern and western influences. Discover traditional villages, crystal clear waters, splendid beaches, historical sights, and an exciting nightlife.

In addition to destination choices in Greece, there are various types of yachts available for Yacht Charters in Greece, including Monohulls, Motor Sailers and Power Yachts. Monohulls are the perfect choice for the traditionalist as these yachts provides a classic sailing experience. Guests aboard this style of yacht will experience the exhilarating thrill of sailing as well as the traditional features of these yachts. Motor Sailers are a traditional yacht style found in Greece. These yachts typically use their engines in tandem with their sails. This would be an excellent choice for those wishing to explore the islands of Greece in luxury while enjoying the character and exhilaration found onboard a sailing yacht. Power Yachts are a suitable choice for those interested in greater mobility in the islands. This type of yacht is a popular choice in Greece as the distances between many islands are greater than those found in the Caribbean. This category additionally features yachts of over 100 feet in length, which could be individually classified as “Mega Yachts”. This type of yacht is suited to the high-end customer interested in world-class amenities, cuisine and service while traveling the islands of Greece aboard a private, luxury yacht.