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INSIDE VIEW INTO BUYING A CATAMARAN
YES! WE CAN HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE YACHT BUYING MAZE



SERVICES AT YOUR DI SPOSAL..

General Analysis
Read a general overview of buying a new or used yacht or catamaran

Performance Data
We have highlighted some performance data you need to consider for you new or used catamaran.

Insurance
Don't forget about the need for Insurance. Successful insurance applications will be dependent on a successful sea trial and survey. We have teamed up with the best Insurance specialists to protect you and your new yacht.

Financing
Talk to our one of our industry partners regarding this vital area in the buyer process. The more prepared you are, the quicker the buying cycle will progress.

Tax
We can help you pinpoint some ways to lessen the tax burden. Read about it here.

Dockage
We offer great dockage possibilities in River bend Marina, Fort Lauderdale and in Nanny Cay Tortola.

Deliveries
We can arrange delivery to anywhere in the world after you have bought a catamaran for private use or decide to switch it into Charter.

Maintenance
We have a dedicated service and commissioning team that can help keep your yacht or catamaran in peak condition.

Example Costs
We have prepared a sample cost summary after you take into account the various costs involved in buying a new or used catamaran or yacht.

Documentation
Details Details is our exclusive documentation department that handles re-registration issues.

Charter Use
Our Yacht Management Program offers both owner charter use and pure management possibilities. We have the dream ready for you...you just need to sign up




DON'T FORGET TO TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OUR FANTASTIC CATAMARANS AND YACHTS..



Search Used Yachts
We have a huge selection of quality catamarans, monohulls and power vessels.

Search New Yachts
Quality, quality and quality. These are the three watchwords of the yachts we sell take a look.

View New Lagoons
As Lagoon Dealer of the Year for two consecutive years, we are proud to be dealers of this exclusive range including the Lagoon 380 and Lagoon 440.

View New Privileges
The fine workmanship and luxurious interiors of Privilege catamarans will delight our discerning customers. Take a look.

LOVE FOR THE CATAMARAN
If you find the catamaran an intriguing concept, congratulations! "Sooner or later, most sailors even those steeped in monohull tradition, acknowledge a desire to have the catamaran experience. The space, the speed, the level ride, the redundancy, the comfort…all eventually work on their resolve, presenting an image of sailing that is almost too inviting to ignore…"





To those of you who have succumbed, we say welcome…and, what took you so long?

Of course, we are among the strongest advocates and most vocal proponents of the virtues of the catamaran. We are also, the most likely to sell you a new or pre-owned catamaran, broker a deal, charter a cat, or manage one for you. We are The Catamaran Company, a fully staffed financially stable group of companies whose sole focus has always been devoted to supplying the resources and people necessary to provide the highest level of service, greatest expertise and finest catamaran products to the yachting community.

If it's a catamaran you're interested in, congratulations! You have chosen your interests wisely and you have certainly come to the right place!

Sincerely,
The Catamaran Company
MEET SEVEN OF THE TOP BROKERS IN THE UNITED STATES

Christine

THE 7 STAGES TO YACHT OWNERSHIP

As the leading catamaran retailer in the United States we have fine-tuned our sales process into seven simple buying stages that reflect our many years of experience and leading reputation as the world's largest exclusive retailer of catamarans.

Within stage we indicate other services you will require or may wish to consider such as Insurance, Financing, Dockage and Delivery. This is the most useful guide on the web and is always being updated.

 

STAGE #1: AVAILABLE

At this point you are still undecided on your dream catamaran or yacht. Here is what you need to do:
  • Browse our new and used listings, static and database pages
  • View our industry sales report confirming our dominant position in United States
  • Select your dream catamaran or yacht
  • Or, contact one of our brokers directly and ask his advice. You can find out about our brokers here


  • Together analyze the performance data of the yacht
  • Lender? - do you require financing - we can refer industry partners
  • Tax We can help you understand certain tax advantages prior to placing an offer

 

STAGE #2: UNDER OFFER

With the help of one of our brokers you have selected your dream catamaran or yacht and now must submit an offer to the seller.
  • Ask Broker to make an offer on the yacht
  • Deposit 10% of purchase price into Escrow to take catamaran off the market. You can read about Escrow here


STAGE #3: UNDER NEGOTATION (OPTIONAL)

This stage will only take place if the seller does not accept your initial offer. Take a look:
  • Offer considered by seller. He either accepts your offer or submits a new counter-offer to you.
  • This process is continued until both of you come up with a mutually accepted offer or counter-offer
  • At each offer or counter offer, our broker will advise and direct you


STAGE #4: UNDER CONTRACT

Yes! The Seller has accepted your last offer, and you are now ready to sign on the dotted line and consider a few other items:
  • Select a surveyor from a list of surveyors we can provide you.
  • A Sea Trial and survey will be scheduled of the seller's yacht.
  • Our broker will accompany you on the yacht inspection
  • After inspection, buyer is handed a survey and sea trial report
  • You may request adjustments in price dependent on the report that can be negotiated with the seller
  • At this stage final financing arrangements can be made with one of our industry partners.
  • Please note that any yacht insurance is dependent on a successful survey


STAGE #5: ACCEPTED VESSEL

Congratulations! Sea Trial and Survey Report was positive and you sign the Purchase And Sale Agreement Form. If necessary, a price adjustment is requested from the buyer to the seller. Take special note of documentation issues listed in the next section and ways to make the process run smoothly.


Hi! My name is Gaida Cabral. Once you reach Stage #6 I will be available to complete re-registration of your dream yacht if you decide to use our service. I promise you speedy turnarounds and friendly service.

STAGE #6: DOCUMENTATION

This complex area requires the final transfer of the vessel into your name. I can help you through the process effortlessly if you decide to use our service- though, first take a look at these key areas:
  • Re-register the vessel, and..
  • ...Prepare transfer of ownership documents..
  • Complete federal registration of the vessel..
  • ...all this can be done via our in-house documentation department called Details Detail lead by Gaida Cabral
  • You may request adjustments in price dependent on the sea trial report that can be negotiated with the seller
  • Details Details will remove frustrating administrative issues and ensure this complex process is done correctly.


STAGE #7: FINAL CLOSING

Now make final payment by wire transfer or sends a cashiers check(s) to the Trust Account of the broker. When both elements are in place, the money will be transferred to the seller and the documents to the buyer.

Congratulations!! You now are the proud owner of a quality catamaran from The Catamaran Company.

You, the buyer, need to consider these final services that will help add value to your dream yacht:
  • We can help you arrange delivery of the yacht to your chosen destination
  • We can also provide you with dockage
  • Consider placing your yacht in charter via our Yacht Placement Program and live the dream lifestyle through charter use.
  • Consider our service and commissioning department to take care of long term catamaran needs
  • If you ever decide to sell remember you can leverage our marketing services to sell your yacht quickly and professionally