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2005 LEOPARD SAILING CATAMARAN FOR SALE BY ONLINE BOAT AUCTION

This beautiful Annette for sale is a stunning 40-foot catamaran launched in the Singaporean waters in 2005. Every inch of its 40 feet is filled with style and elegance, making it suitable for private gatherings, and yet if you want a boat for other purposes, this boat is versatile enough to handle that. 

“ANNETTE” 2005 LEOPARD CATAMARAN: A CLOSE-UP OVERVIEW

This 2005 Leopard catamaran has a lot that will interest boat lovers in its specifications and design. Designed by Morelli & Melvin and built by Robertson & Caine, it is very spacious and contains way more amenities than is usual for its size.

These specifications and features are some of the reasons that has made Annette such a successful charter boat, registered in Singapore for up to 18 guests. And her regular monthly charter revenue could definitely help any new owner reduce their boat operating costs if they desire.

Key points of interest of this vessel: 1/ Annette was up-slipped in November 2018 and antifouled, as well as an updated RINA survey which is available on request. 2/ New equipment and engines fitted (see below). 3/ Affordable, well branded, well maintained catamaran. She has a sizeable monthly charter income, if this is desired, at no cost.

Apart from having a large outdoor deck and broad walkways along both sides, the boat had been designed to house four cabins. This means that it is able to accommodate four couples onboard. There are two large heads and separate shower stalls on the port side as well as on the starboard. The cockpit is large and spacious, and with the outside dining area, it is protected by a hard top Bimini. The galley is also open and back-facing, making it possible to install a bar overlooking the dining area and the saloon, which means you can enjoy the sea view while relaxing at the back of the boat.

In 2005, the Leopard 40 was the “Boat of the Year” on the Cruising World Magazine owing to two standout features – the first being the incredible speed on water and the second one being the ease of handling. Four cabins, two large heads, and separate shower stalls in a boat that sails excellently well – you really cannot ask for more!

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ENGINE OVERVIEW OF THE LEOPARD 40 CATAMARAN FOR SALE This 2005 Leopard catamaran is powered by two Kubota WM Diesel Marine Engines, and both have been replaced with brand new engines in 2016.

The two engines are located 4.5 metres apart, giving it an exceptional level of maneuverability even in confined spaces. There is also a 245 Traveller Aluminum tender without an outboard motor that has been mounted on davits.

The primary anchor is a 15kg Delta anchor with 12m of chain while the secondary anchor is a 15kg Bruce anchor with a 100m rope rode. The boat has also 200 liters of fuel capacity and 600 liters of water capacity in two tanks.

Cockpit Features

There are three standout features of the cockpit: a full canvas enclosure for the large cockpit, with drop-down side shades for the cockpit, a lovely C-shaped dining table and seating area, large enough to seat 6 people, which is a great seating spot under the hardtop. To top this off the cockpit has a magma gas barbeque grill for leisurely dining at sea or by the dockside.

Saloon Features

The saloon has a saloon table, a saloon sofa re-upholstered in 2018, and a CD/AM/FM radio with marine speakers (within the saloon and cockpit areas).

Galley Features

There is a stove, an oven and a stainless DC-powered side-by-side refrigerator and freezer that takes care of chilling your drinks during the day and night!

Cabins & Heads

The boat has 4 queen berths and the 2 heads come with electric flush seawater toilets.

Electronics

The Leopard catamaran for sale has a Raymarine E series P70 chart plotter, a Raymarine GPS Smart Pilot E12199, a Raymarine ST60+ Tridata instrument display and wind instrument Auto Helm, all of which were replaced in 2012. The chart plotter was designed to be viewable in bright sunlight with good colour contrasts and has a dual core processor and a separate graphics processor to produce those sharp images. Best of all, it has LED backlighting that consumes very little electricity. The instrument display provides information on speed and sea depth in a readable 3-line format. Sea temperature and speed over ground (SOG) are also captured. The VHF Marine IC-M200 Transreceiver which produces loud and clear audio over the noise typically found in maritime settings, was replaced in 2017.

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CONCLUSION

At just 40 feet, this catamaran for sale packs in a whole lot of amenities normally found on boats at least 10 feet larger. The space onboard has truly been optimised and yet, it is not as expensive as other similar boats on the market. The superb performance and the excellent load-carrying capacity of the boat is bound to attract the astute buyer.

Other points to note include the superb visibility, and a forward-facing galley that allows for a panoramic view and everything that is in place for a leisurely sail. The spaciousness adds comfort and the interiors are thoughtfully designed to ensure that there are ventilation and natural light in all areas of the boat. If you feel a certain affinity with this versatile catamaran, do note that the online auction starts soon and a viewing is highly recommended.

Please also feel free to contact us here at BASCO Boat Auction Services for more information on boating. We will be glad to answer your enquiries. Cheers to finding your dream boat!

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Everything You Should Know Before Buying a Cruiser Boat

Whether you would be buying a cruiser boat that has been used previously or one in its newly-manufactured state, you’ll want this to be everything you want in your perfect boat.

You probably have heard about the notoriety of used car salesmen. The marine industry is in many ways similar to that as well.

But, relax!

For first-time boat buyers, there needs to be an extra level of care and attention given to the buying process.

Those who have owned and sailed several boats often forget this reality.

With their experience, some still get ‘taken for a ride’ while trying to buy a boat.

We’ll be discussing those important things that would help you in making sense out of your cruiser boat purchase.

But before then, let’s have a brief look at this special class of boats.

What are Cruiser Boats?

Wikipedia described cruiser boats as a special type of powerboat with onboard accommodation for the owners as well as guests.

Cruiser boats are designed for overnight stays and are suitable for those planning to live aboard their craft.

These boats have almost all of the comforts of a modern home.

They come equipped with a galley, a head, and at the very least, a berth.

They come with heating and air conditioning systems, power generators, and a few other amenities you’ll find in a modern home.

Cruiser boats range in size mostly from 25ft to about 45ft. They have most of the amenities of larger yachts. Compared to yachts, they cost significantly less and are operable by the owner rather than a special crew.

(NOTE: Are you thinking of buying a cruiser boat? You can check out this 2008 Riviera 4400 Sports Boat for Sale here!)

The 3 Steps Involved In Buying a Boat

In our article on “How to Buy a Boat in 3 Stages”, we discussed in detail the processes that would make your boat purchase a trouble-free one.

These processes include the decision-making phase, the deciphering stage, and then the buying stage.

This became necessary due to the sheer number of boaters who were unable to find enough concise boating resources in one place, to shape their boat buying decisions for optimum boat buying experiences.

All of the things discussed in that article will still apply to buying a cruiser boat as well.

In the lines below, we’ll be discussing some of those things you’ll need to specifically consider if you’ll like to buy a cruiser boat anytime soon.

Things You Should Know Before Buying a Cruiser Boat

Buying a boat is a major decision.

It makes sense to plan everything carefully along the way from the decision-making phase to the actual buying stage.

If you’ll be buying a cruiser boat, check out these tips below to make your boat buying and boat owning experience a happy and satisfactory one.

1. First-time buyers should avoid fixer-uppers

It’s not uncommon to see boaters buying used boats that will need extensive repairs and reconstruction.

These boats come at a far lower price compared to brand new ones.

As it turns out, they may not be the best choice for you especially if this will be your first time buying a cruiser boat.

As a boat owner, you want to spend your time enjoying your purchase.

It doesn’t make sense if most of the time will have to be spent working on your boat.

New boats, on the other hand, are quite expensive.

You’ll also probably have to wait a long time to get your order delivered. The major advantage here is that you’ll expect to get your boat in an excellent working condition.

2. Consider boat type and size

Granted that you already know the type of boat you’ll be buying – which in this case is a cruiser boat, you’ll still have to consider a few other things that will determine the particular type of boat will mostly suit your lifestyle.

One important part of this is size. Your choice of size will have to depend on how many people you’ll mostly have onboard your boat.

And then, the features.  This too needs to be properly considered.

Fortunately, you’ll always find cruising boats with excellent features and specifications you’ll like. Some of these cruising boats can easily pass for a luxury yacht.

Check thoroughly to see if the boat of your choice has enough features and amenities you’ll need for your time onboard.

3. Consider your budget and financing options

You can’t just head over to the market without having a clear budget limit within which you’d operate.

If you won’t be paying cash, it’s also better to have a financing option in place.

The cost of your purchase will depend on a lot of things.

Some of these include the size as well as the features and specifications. The more you want, the more you’ll have to pay.

New boats have become more expensive due to the rising costs of production.

4. Running and maintenance costs

Aside from the purchase cost of your boat, you should also be prepared to handle the running and maintenance costs as well.

Mooring, fuel, and other maintenance costs will come with your regular use of the boat.

Don’t forget to factor in the costs of maintenance all through your decision-making process.

A rule of thumb is that maintenance will cost you an average of 10% of the whole amount it cost you to buy your boat, but you can calculate this more accurately without boat buying costs worksheet, just contact us for a copy of this.

Will there be room for this in your budget?

These are some of those things you’ll figure out when you’re at the point of buying a cruiser boat of your dream.

5. Conduct a survey or sea trial

Don’t forget some other important things.

You’ll need some or all of a survey, walk-around, and/or sea trial before you splash the cash.

It will only cost you a little to find a surveyor to ascertain the condition and value of the boat.

You may also need a sea trial to experience how the boat works as well.

All of these will help you to either bolster your confidence in the boat you’re about to buy or perhaps expose some of the flaws and issues you may have to otherwise deal with in the long run.

6. Close the deal

Once you’ve found the boat of your dreams and are sure it’s the right fit for you, you can then take the plunge and close the deal.

You’ll need to be at your best to negotiate a good price for your purchase.

Be sure to ask if there are outstanding liens or bills on the boat too, especially if it is kept at a marina.

You’ll also have to take care of all the legalities and then complete the paperwork

Conclusion

Buying a cruiser boat is a great way to enjoy the boating lifestyle.

You can sail with friends on your local waters.

If you want something more, you can even sail away and enjoy the weekend in your favorite spot, beyond your current waters.

The cockpit will usually have enough space and the passengers can easily get to enjoy amazing views of the sea while sailing away to the chosen destination.

It’s a whole lot of fun if you get a hold on a good one.

It just happens that many people end up with the wrong boat due to either being uninformed or misinformed.

It doesn’t hurt to talk with an expert to help with your boat decisions.

If you need to speak with a credible and reliable, independent professional, don’t hesitate to contact us at BASCO Boat Advisory Services.

At BASCO we provide independent and trusted advice that takes risk and uncertainty out of boat ownership.

We are well experienced to help you make sense of your boat purchasing process so you can end up a happy and fulfilled boater.

(NOTE: Are you thinking of buying a cruiser boat? You can check out this 2008 Riviera 4400 Sports Boat for Sale here!)

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You Should Know Before Buying a Trawler Boat

Trawler owners are seen as some of the most experienced boaters in the boating industry.

Truth is that there are no statistics to back this up. But over the years, we’ve been privileged to meet a lot of boaters living the trawler life.

It turned out that many of these boaters have quite impressive cruising experiences.

But does that now mean they are experts at buying a trawler boat?

I’m not going to call anyone a trawler boating expert.

As it is said in the industry, not many people get to buy that many boats in their lifetime to make them become experts.

Even with decades of experience, you’ll still need to update yourself on the intricacies and risks of the boat buying process.

Not one person is immune to making mistakes but with the right knowledge and resources, you can get to buy the best trawler boat for the money.

This will guarantee your confidence in your boat purchase, something which will be needed for a happy boat ownership experience.

So, what’s it with Trawler Boats?

It’s often kind of difficult to define what makes a trawler a trawler.

However, it is generally accepted that they come designed with round displacement bottoms or hulls and are fitted with smaller fuel-efficient engines.

Trawlers are more of a leisure cruiser.

They average about 6 knots to 12 knots, although some more powerful displacement hull models can go as fast as 20 knots if you want more power.

If you’ll be buying a trawler boat, you won’t be in a hurry.

Rather, you’ll be getting ready to soak in the fun as you cruise leisurely en route your chosen destination.

Trawler boats are also loved because of their abundant space.

They’ll usually have spacious saloons on their main decks along with several staterooms or cabins below.

If you want to soak in the sunshine, the open aft deck will give you enough space for that.

Trawler boats can offer all the convenience of a modern home.

The 2011 Clipper 36 and the 2017 Azimut 43” Magellano trawler-style boat, for instance, has very comfortable sleeping accommodation as well as a nice galley and bathrooms.

Aside from making you comfortable all through your long distance cruises, you can also decide to live aboard your trawler. Many a boater will give anything for a thrilling and adventurous trawler life.

Buying the Perfect Trawler Boat

You’ve got a choice between choosing a new trawler boat and buying a good used trawler boat for sale.

Both of these instances come with a lot of benefits along with their downsides.

Ordering a new boat gives you greater flexibility of design and specifications.

You can also expect your boat to arrive brand new and in excellent condition.

However, this is quite expensive and you may have to wait a long while before your order gets manufactured, shipped and delivered.

Often this is longer than one year.

Used boats offer greater value but if you aren’t careful enough, a bad purchase will easily ruin your boating experience.

You can always try and find a trawler boat in excellent condition.

The 2017 Azimut 43” Magellano trawler-style boat cited as an example above is like a sweet spot between this two.

It has hardly been used, with less than 220 hours on her, and it’s still in excellent and nearly new condition. If you’ll be buying a trawler-style boat like this, you’ll be getting real value at a far lower price.

Defining Your Trawler Boat Cruising Goals

Buying a trawler boat to live the trawler life is a dream that excites many enthusiastic boaters.

However, there are a lot of things which when combined, will help to shape your boating experience.

As part of your decision-making phase, you’ll need to consider your trawler boating goals and objectives.

Answer important questions that will relate to what experience you want.

These include how much time you’ll have to be spending onboard and which places you’ll likely want to go.

Some other things include the number of people you’ll mostly have onboard which would greatly determine the perfect size of the trawler boat you’ll need.

You’ll need to also be clear on your budget for repairs and maintenance.

However, don’t over-analyze these to the extent where you’ll end up confused and not doing anything.

Common Trawler Buying Mistakes

In our article on “How to Buy a Boat – The 3 Stages of the Boat Buying Process”, we discussed the importance of getting up to speed with the correct ‘nautical know-how’ you’ll need, so you avoid costly boat buying mistakes.

A lot of people in the market to buy a trawler boat don’t know what exactly to expect, nor do they have people they can trust to turn to for advice on how to buy a boat.

This affects their boat buying confidence, and in fact, research has shown that 70% of first-time boat buyers feel they don’t know enough to buy a boat. Therefore, many go all in with so many unrealistic expectations. This is perhaps the easiest mistake to make.

As it is, this is an easy avenue for frustration to set in when reality begins to set in. If you want enough confidence in your trawler boat ownership, you’ll need to get real with your trawler boat buying research to avoid carrying unrealistic expectations.

Some other mistakes we see quite often include inadequate planning such as underestimating the costs of your trawler boat ownership.

Another is falling in love with and purchasing the wrong boat, probably from impulse buying or from information overwhelm and a lack of a clear focus and boat buying process for selecting the right boat.

Buying a boat is a big decision and you’ll also need your partner or significant other to be onboard with your decision.

Many people do not understand this and either fail to heed their mate’s advice or completely ignore them.

We’ve previously discussed some tips on How to Convince Your Significant Other to Buy a Boat. It will do you a whole lot of good to heed the advice in there to save you unnecessary stress and troubles.

Important Tips to Help You in Buying a Trawler Boat

Buy a boat suitable enough for the crew and passenger size as well as the cruising goals you have.

Good used trawler boats have the best value but you should be wary of fixer-uppers. Nearly new boats like the 2017 Azimut 43” Magellano trawler-style boat are great options. The  Excellent condition and performance of this boat at prices you won’t get for brand new boats.

Buy a boat that has an excellent maintenance record. The 2011 Clipper 36 is an example of one such a boat, lovingly maintained by her one-owner-since-new fishing enthusiast.

Have a definite budget and financing option before going into the market to buy a trawler boat.

Consider several options before finally settling for the most suitable one

Be wary of fixer-uppers, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

Be sensible with your negotiations and purchase. It doesn’t hurt to seek advice from boating experts and professionals.

Remember that buying a boat is just the first step; you’ll need to maintain it properly and arrange for small unexpected repairs and running costs.

Conclusion

Buying a trawler boat to live the trawler life is a fantasy most of us would like to experience.

Trawlers are great as liveaboards and are also perfect for holiday and weekend getaways. As beautiful as the idea seems, getting things wrong can make it become suddenly ugly and sad.

This happens all too often in our experience.

However, with the right knowledge, and nautical know-how your trawler boat purchasing experience will go smoothly.

If you buy the perfect boat for your cruising goals, you’ll be setting yourself up for relaxing and happy boating experiences.

Buying a trawler boat can easily get complicated.

That’s just how the marine industry is. You’ll need an experienced hand to guide you through the decision making phase right through to the buying phase.

If you ever need something like this, we’ll be glad here at BASCO Boat Advisory Services to help you from the wealth of our knowledge, expertise, connection, and experience.

Don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll always be there for you!

Cheers!

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3 Stages of the Boat Buying Process

Buying a boat comes with lots of fun and benefits, no doubt! It just happens that many people find the boat buying process scary and complicated.

If you ask, a lot of people would like to own a boat. It’s however unfortunate that many of these people don’t even understand where to begin.

The process appears quite complex and overwhelming but if you find yourself in this position, you’re not really alone.

A recent study conducted by the industry organisation Grow Boating, revealed some mindboggling facts.

As much as 64% of first-time boat buyers do not have enough confidence that they know enough about boats to buy one just yet.

Another 70% of the people willing to buy a boat just don’t have people they trust who can advise them on how to go with the process. You’re probably wondering why things are like this, aren’t you?

Why Most People Have Problems Buying a Boat

You see, it all comes down to these three things;

The overwhelming amount of information on their choices and options that boat buyers have to consider,

A lack of definite and comprehensive resources in one place, to help buyers navigate the buying process, and

The unavailability of boating experts they trust and can turn to, for valuable boating advice

But if that is just the problem, then what is the solution?

This article is meant to help aspiring boat owners get a better grasp and understanding of the boat buying process. This is what we shall be discussing in the remaining parts of this article.

3 Stages in Buying a Boat

There are three stages that will be involved in every boat purchase.

A clear understanding of these and undertaking the sub-steps in the right order will ensure you have enough confidence in your decision to move forward and to a subsequent purchase.

Not only that, but you’ll also be well-informed and on course for a much better boat ownership experience with less stress or frustration or wasted time!

Simply stated, these three stages are;

the Deciding Stage

Deciphering Stage, and

the Buying Stage

Now, let’s examine what each of these stages consists of.

The Decision-Making Stage

This is exactly where everything starts!

Your journey to boat ownership starts with your desire for the boating lifestyle and then the decision to make that a reality for yourself and your family.

There are also three sub-steps involved in the decision-making phase.

The first step has to do with getting the ‘nautical know-how’ you’ll need to be successful on your boating journey, including the nautical know-how you’ll definitely need before buying a boat.

This stage is about moving from unaware of the risks, to fully aware of the potential challenges of year 1 of boat ownership.

Also in this stage, you gain the clarity of the right way forward and ‘getting underway’ with your plan on the best possible foundation.

The second step involves critical considerations of your needs and wants and then to chart your boating goals and objectives.

At the initial stage of making their boating decisions, a lot of people would usually view several boats to get an idea of what they like.

However, it turns out that many people can get easily overwhelmed by the many options and choices before them, which is mentioned above, as one of the main problems people face when thinking about buying a boat.

So this stage, without critical thinking and examination of your needs, wants and goals, it’s easy to lose sight of those things that really matter.

Getting it wrong here will most likely impact your on-water experience and your wallet.

This why about 39% of first-time boat owners wished there were more valuable resources at their disposal during the process of buying a boat.

The third step in the decision-making phase is the stage where you get underway with your options.

After carefully considering your goals and objectives, this stage is where you begin real progress on your boat buying journey.

You aren’t stuck any longer. At this stage, you’ll begin to explore the best options to suit your personal boating lifestyle.

The “Deciphering” Stage of the Boat Buying Process

This step is where you find your way through the boating industry noise and talk.

Like the decision-making process, there are also three sub-steps involved.

The first sub-step has to do with filling the gaps in your onboard experience.

Here, you begin by doing some viewings and actually getting onboard to experience what boating really entails.

Here you identify what additional on-water experience you may need to take before you jump in and buy a boat.

This could be a costly mistake, and something you can and should avoid.

Here comes the next sub-step which basically has to do with getting a full grasp and in-depth knowledge of the costs that will be associated with your boat purchase and on-going costs.

You don’t want to be surprised with unexpected costs and fees that can threaten your family’s financial goals.

This second sub-step requires that you scratch deeper than the surface to get a full picture of boating costs.

This step is often overlooked by new boaters.

Not by any fault of their own though!  Research into new boat buyers has revealed this is what scares new boaters the most, the lack of upfront and honest information in a timely manner about what it really costs.

Being told at the last minute by a seller or dealer about the additional costs is what really has new boat buyers losing trust and confidence.

The third sub-step in the “deciphering” has to do with cutting through all of the information and overwhelm with a clear focus and understanding.

This will then help you in searching and finding the right options without distractions.

This process takes you from risk and uncertainty, and through focus, to safety and confidence. It will save you a great deal of time, energy, and money.

“Buying” Your Dream Boat

Everything leads to buying the right boat to suit your lifestyle.

The “buying” stage of this boat buying process is also composed of three sub-steps.

These are the process by which you’ll shortlist, negotiate, and then buy the boat of your choice.

This stage begins with the shortlist of boats for sale.

This has to be done effectively so as to identify that “one right option” that suits you best.

This will boil down to how good you are at comparing and evaluating your options with great focus and clarity.

You’ll also need to be on top of your skills to easily negotiate your way to real boat buying value.

You don’t want to overpay and you want to be sure you’re getting a great deal as well.

When all is clear, the only remaining thing will be to then settle the purchase price, take delivery and become the new owner of your very own boat.

Buying a boat should not be so much stress or uncertainty like it has become.

These steps above will no doubt make it easier for you to pull through and make the right decision and find a great deal in the process.

It will also ensure you have complete confidence in your boat ownership decision if you’re able to successfully follow every step outlined.

Talk to a Boating Expert You Can Trust

If you still don’t feel like you’re clear enough, it doesn’t hurt to speak with a professional you can trust.

Here at BASCO Boat Advisory Services, we are always available to help.  At BASCO we have no boat dealerships, no boat agencies, no inventory and we don’t list boats for sale.

We provide trusted and independent advice that takes risk and uncertainty out of boat ownership.

Should you need help with how to shortlist, negotiating boats for sale, handling boat sale documentation, clarifying boat ownership costs, or any of the other boat buying processes, we’ll be glad to help.

In fact, all of the above is covered in our 90-day Boating Lifestyle Accelerator Program.

We are just a call or message away,

Contact us today at BASCO for more boat buying training and tips.

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Convince Your Significant Other to Buy a Boat

Once again, we are approaching the tail end of the year.

The holiday season is almost here and for most aspiring boat owners, this season represents the best time to buy a boat.

It really is!

Apart from greatly contributing to the fun and anticipation in the atmosphere, it is the easiest time to get quality boats at lower prices during the holiday season, especially right from mid-December.

(NOTE: Are you thinking of buying a boat this holiday period? You can check out our ‘Nearly New Collection’ of Boats for Sale here!)

So, you’ve been dreaming and scheming about this all year long and now seems like the best time to take the plunge.

You feel very excited but then you remember you’re significant other.

You aren’t exactly sure if they’re feeling the same excitement about boating and without their consent, it’s a real possibility that the dream will just fizzle out.

Buying a boat is a big purchase and most people often over-think before embarking on such decisions.

What if your partner does not agree?

What if she or he cannot understand the beauty and tranquility of a boating lifestyle?

The onus is on you to help them see the possibilities, from your own point of view. If this seems such a big thing to do, that’s why we’re here to help you!

Here, the steps!

Real Life Case Study: Don’t Find Yourself in this Position!

The best thing is never to find yourself in a position where your significant other stands in the way of your boat purchase.

This means getting them aligned with the goals and vision prior to the point of purchase.

Well prior to the point of purchase!

You don’t want to do this the hard way like this couple we heard about recently.

The man, Ben, had finally found a perfect 50ft boat he’d so much love, but the wife is clearly not interested in the idea to a boat purchase, at least, for the moment.

We decided to share this with our boating community online and well, the comments were mostly hilarious and made in jest.

Some suggested leaving the wife and finding a new wife with the beautiful boat!

Truth is if Ben had known, things might have been a whole lot better and easier.

Understanding the Journey to Boat Ownership

The thing here is that there are six distinct stages that new boaters go through to boat ownership. The first step is usually the longest and a person may not progress from here for years, if at all.

While Ben is long gone into the latter stages of this journey, for some unknown reasons, the wife got left behind.

In a case like this, there is bound to be big misunderstandings.

And that is why we recommend not finding yourself in this situation. You should progress through the stages with your partner going along with you.

Understanding the Steps to Boat Ownership Confidence

We’ve thoroughly explained this in our article on “How to Buy a Boat – the 3 Stages to Boat Buying” and we’ll brief it here again.

Here are the three stages involved. It is strictly necessary to have your partner onboard with you (literally) and tagging along with the plan so you both can progress at a similar pace.

It all starts with the desire and decision-making phase.

This is the stage at which you desire to own a boat. Not only that; you go ahead and start to research and explore what you need to help you chart you and your partner’s boating goals, so you can get your plan underway.

This first stage with the three sub-steps is very important to help get your partner on board with your boat buying dreams.

Both of you will need to chart your goals and objectives with careful consideration of your needs, wants and expectations.

The second stage is the deciphering stage and then the final buying stage.

The first three steps in this first stage are very critical and will determine how far you will go with your partner on the boat buying journey.

You can read our previous article on this for a broader understanding, but this is basically what an ideal boat ownership journey should look like.

Getting Your Partner Onboard & Along with You

But the first thing you should do is assess yourself and discover what type of new boater you probably are.

It should interest you that there are about 6 types of new boaters;

The Gear Guys

Merry Mates

Luxurious Leisurers

Water Weekenders

Seclusion Seekers, and

Nautical Natives

Take a look at yourself and see which group you identify with the most.

And then, see what type of boater you think your partner will be if they were to be a boater?

Consider and understand just how critical these differences are and will impact your boating dreams along with your partner’s.

Secondly, evaluate exactly where you and your partner are, on the boat ownership journey.

This will also impact you and your partner’s boating dreams as well.

Once you have a broad knowledge of you and your partner’s place on the journey as well as the type of boaters both of you are likely to be, you should then concentrate your efforts on aligning those differences.

The last thing you can to do is to critically examine and understand how all of these things will impact your boat buying journey.

This understanding will get you prepared to handle future challenges and you’ll be right on track to successfully go through the next stages successfully and happily with your partner.

Conclusion

Understanding the six stages in the journey to boat ownership will basically take you and your partner from unaware to aware, from doubt to clarity of purpose, from being stuck to making actual progress, from being suspicious to being sure, from half-the picture to a full clear view, and, from fighting distractions to staying focused.

It seems all too simple but it actually isn’t.

Still, it’s a better way when you compare it with Ben’s case.

When you’re aligned with your partner from the outset, it’s a whole lot better than running around helplessly in the latter stages.

Perhaps you’ll need more info on how best to handle your specific situation. We are always available to help. You can drop us an email or schedule a call with us here at BASCO Boat Advisory Services.

We’ll be more than happy to help you with a boating strategy call.

We’ll help you get on track with the stages so your partner can be on the same page with you.

If you’ve got some other helpful tips or feedback, we’ll also be happy if you share these with us.

Cheers!

(NOTE: Are you thinking of buying a boat this holiday period? You can check out our ‘Nearly New Collection’ of Boats for Sale here!)

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Best Boating Destinations in Asia

You may have heard about how nice it is sailing through the Australian, Pacific or Atlantic waterways. No doubt there is a lot of diverse boating destinations in these places but how about a sailing holiday in Asia?

If you do, welcome to Asia!

With a coastline of about 62,800km, Asia promises a lot of beautiful beaches and picturesque boating hotspots for boaters, sailors and holiday goers alike.

Why not schedule your next vacation and come to the largest continent in the world?

As far as boating goes, you’ve got a whole lot of adventurous destinations to explore. Let’s see!

Thailand

You can begin your Asian sailing holiday from Thailand.

Thailand boasts friendly people an outstanding cuisine and even more than a handful of some of the best boating destinations in Asia.

You get to cruise and sail amid the beauty of limestone cliffs rising straight out of the sea.

You get to see white and sandy beaches that are very inviting and beautiful.

You can also hop off your boats into the lush forests and experience the beauty of nature.

Thailand has it all and can be your gateway to an unforgettable sailing and boating holiday in Asia

Exploring the Phang Nga Bay of Thailand promises you breathtaking views and an experience you’ll remember forever.

From the Koh Kudu Yai with its forested limestone cliff towering above the waters, you still get to see the clear blue sky above making it seem like you’re right in the middle of a paradise.

You can explore the Koh Phanak with a small boat. Here you’ll be welcomed by high limestone cliffs and overgrown lush vegetation.

The Railey Beach Krabi, the Koh Hong, and the entirety of the Phang Nga Bay will no doubt excite most boaters making a strong case for Thailand as one of the best boating destinations in Asia.

India

What is the first thing that comes to your mind at the mention of India?

Elephants, tigers, jungles, or religion?

You’re actually right but this diverse country is even more than these. India boasts a solid heritage as far as culture and ancient architecture is concerned.

But there’s even more. The Indian coastline offers much more and is a pretty nice destination for your next sailing holiday in Asia.

So, where do you start in India? Let’s go Kerala!

Kerala is blessed with a whole lot of tourist attractions. There is an abundance of ancient but splendid royal palaces on the sidelines and the wildlife itself is adventurous as well.

Here, you’ll find all sorts of houseboats with locals serving as guides.

There is the Bekal Beach too. Charming and pleasant can’t even do enough justice to the beauty of this place.

If you’ll like to explore Asia from India, Kerala is no doubt a nice spot to begin with.

Myanmar

Welcome to Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.

Situated north of Phuket, the Mergui Archipelago cluster of about 800 islands has carved a name for itself as one of the best destinations for a sailing holiday in Asia.

The jungle greens and dense wildlife, lots of natural harbors, and easy anchorage have earned Myanmar a spot on this list of the best boating destinations in Asia.

If you’ll love to go on a diving expedition, the sea life here is superb.

You get to see a bunch of uncommon tropical fish and a host of other opportunities to explore which will make your vacation worth the while.

Indonesia

Indonesia certainly deserves its place among the best boating destinations in Asia.

The Indonesia archipelago is no doubt a sailor’s delight. You get to enjoy over a vast number of cruising grounds.

The islands here, the waters, and the untouched coral reefs are teeming with life.

You can choose to sail around Flores or Lombok. Both of these spots are quite amazing if you’d like some surfing, diving, or snorkeling. You can also sail to Sumatra or head over to Komodo, home of the famous  Komodo dragons.

Vietnam

Vietnam is home to two iconic spots that can easily pass for the best boating destinations in Asia.

The Nha Trang is the most popular beach in Vietnam and a lot of holiday goers prefer to go sailing here.

From here, you can also wander out, visiting the islands Mun, Mieu, Tam, and Mot. You can snorkel and fish along the banks of the beautiful white sandy beaches here.

Halong Bay is another great boating destination if you’re all for a sailing or boating holiday in Asia.

This archipelago boasts of ethereal karst limestone islands.

If boating in Asia is on your bucket list, here you’ll get a breathtaking backdrop on your trip, great experiences and memories that you’ll want to relive again and again.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is slightly different from your average holiday destination.

These archipelagos lie in the remotest part of the Bay of Bengal.

Except for the presence of cruise ships passing by, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands remain largely untouched and undisturbed.

The islands are great for fishing and diving if these are part of your plans.

Malaysia

We are not about to end our review of the best boating destinations about a mention of one or two of the very impressive cruising grounds in Malaysia.

Langkawi is one of the best destinations if you’re planning a boating holiday in Asia.

The coastline here is characterised by beautiful scenery and sandy beaches and warm waters.

Still, in Malaysia, the city of Kota Kinabalu is another place you’ll want to see. KK is a coastal city partially surrounded by rainforest.

You get to enjoy beautiful scenery from beaches to a host of other landmarks.

You can visit the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque if you’d like to see what a waterfront mosque looks like.

From here, you can also go to the Kinabalu National Park to see the more than 4000-meter high Mount Kinabalu.

Either way, you’ve got a whole lot of fun on your hands.

The Asian and tropical waterways are in many ways comparable to their counterparts in Europe and the Americas with their beauty and diversity so there’s more than enough to excite and entertain you.

It’s safe to say you can’t get enough of these beautiful cruising and boating grounds in Asia and the tropics because there’s literally an immense area lot to explore.

The Asian and tropics of Asia promise enough fun and incredible memories for boating holidays of a lifetime.

So, how do you plan to sail through Asia for your next holiday?

While many people prefer to charter boats and yachts for their Asia boating adventures, a lot of others also prefer to buy their own boats for their holidays in Asia.

While some ship their new boat over to their home destinations after the holidays, some prefer to leave it behind at one of the many excellent marinas in Asia, so they can come back to it anytime and continue their boating adventures.

If you’re all for buying your own boat, why not hit us up at BASCO Boat Advisory Services to help make your dreams come true?

We love adventures too and will be glad to help with your plans.

Take a look at our ‘Nearly New Collection’ for sale by Online Boat Auction shortly.  This is a quite unique lineup of boats that still smell like new.

Due to factors such as their incredibly low engine hours, never been slept in, galley never been use or anchor only dropped twice, take a closer look at how you can make your boating holiday in Asia come true with these nearly new boats for sale now.

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Buying a New Boat vs. a Second-Hand Boat

Hi boat lover!

So, you’ve decided to finally get that boat of your dreams, so you can enjoy the boating lifestyle.

It’s so good and I understand there’s nothing quite like it.

So, would you be buying a new boat or getting a second hand, used boat for sale?

“Perhaps you’re still undecided about that dilemma”.

It’s quite a common situation with a lot of people. As Christmas and the year-end holiday season draws nearer, we feel this is something we should discuss.

Deciding between a new boat or buying a used boat for sale is often a tough call.

I guess you’ll be looking for your answers right here.

Well, I promise you’ll find your answer, but it may not be what you expect.

If you’re thinking of buying a boat, there are a lot of things you’ll need to consider.

And because circumstances vary with everyone, you’re not likely to get a straightforward answer in this regard.

But wait, is buying a new boat worth it?

As mentioned above, it’s not something you can easily answer “yes” or “no” to.

Whether a new boat would be your best option will depend on your needs as well as considering a few other things.

Regardless of whether you’d be buying a new boat or buying a used boat for sale, there are pros and cons on both sides.

Buying a new boat comes with a lot of options and benefits.

Likewise, there are cons and considerations you’ll need to carefully iron out.

If after considering your options you still find it worthwhile, then you’re good to go.

If not, maybe you can consider buying a good quality second-hand boat.  And let’s hope you may be lucky enough to find a ‘nearly new’ pre-owned boat at genuine boat buying value.

(NOTE: Are you thinking of buying a boat this holiday period? You can check out our ‘Nearly New Collection’ of Boats for Sale here!)

Pros and Cons of Buying a New Boat

Buying a new boat is somewhat like buying a new car!

You get to choose a lot of things by yourself

You can choose your choice of specs, the latest designs, features, equipment, etc. when you order a new boat.

You can expect everything to work as new, and without any sort of blemish or marks.

If you go for a new boat, you can often decide what layout you want.

You can decide the color of your upholstery and fabrics, your choice of optional extras, and even the hull color, in some cases.

Simply put, with a new boat, you won’t have to adapt to someone else’s specifications or tastes.

New boats come with a warranty

This is not forgetting that you’ll also get a warranty for your new boat, the installed equipment and engines.

For most people, this is usually a strong enough reason to go to the “brand new” way.

BUT…

As it turns out, there are also a few cons when it comes to buying a new boat.

While some of the pros of a new boat may not be present in a used boat, some of the cons that come with buying a new boat are often non-existent if you’d be buying a second-hand boat for sale.

New boats are more expensive than used boats

Compared to a used boat, a new boat will most often be way more expensive.

Exchange rates, shipping costs and commissioning costs can even contribute more to this especially for imported brands.

Although there are always a few exceptions, it’s true for most cases.

New boat orders usually have a long wait time before delivery

In most cases, you’ll also have to wait before your order for a new boat gets built, shipped, and then delivered to you.

Except if you’re buying a stock boat from a dealer, you may have to wait for as much as a year or even longer in some cases.

If you accept the stock boat from a dealer, you lose the benefit of being able to choose what you really want in your new boat.

You may need to make a deposit to secure your order

To buy a new boat, you’ll most likely be required to make a deposit to secure your order and then progress payments throughout the build.

While this may not be a problem if you’re buying from a credible dealer with a great record, it can be problematic should the unexpected happen to your dealer or manufacturer.

This is a risk that shouldn’t be lightly dismissed.

It’s usually difficult to test drive since your boat will be unavailable

Most people would also like to test drive or sail the boat they intend to buy.

If you’re buying a new boat, your boat will most likely be unavailable.

Though there may be a test model, slight differences in engine or setup, weight, and size, “may” mean that you will not get the “exact” feel of what you’ve ordered.

New boats depreciate faster than used boats

New boats, depending on the brand, model, and market will usually depreciate by at least 10 – 20% during the first year of purchase.

This is not usually the case if you’d be buying a used boat for sale.

You’ll spend time and effort on warranty issues

It’s true that while your boat is new, there will be numerous teething issues and defects that take your attention and time during the first year.

So, do expect to spend a certain amount of time and effort following up and working with your boat dealer for attention to your warranty issues.

So, should you buy a new boat or is a used boat the best option for you? Let’s see!

What to consider when buying a new boat

If you’re able to find a good-quality used boat for sale – which you can, it can be a really great way to get genuine boat buying value if you care about making your boat-buying budget stretch out.

On the contrary, there are those people who prefer new things and often the idea of less headaches from maintenance is often the driving reason.

For other people, whether it is a car, a home, a bike, or just about any other possession, they just have to buy a new one!

If you fall into this category and will be buying a new boat as Christmas approaches, here are a few things you may want to consider;

What do you intend to use the boat for?

Will it function as a leisure cruiser for the family, leisure fishing, or as a sports cruiser or for racing?

What boat type will you need?

Perhaps you want a sailboat, or a trawler, catamaran, trimaran, monohulled, cabin cruiser, dinghy, houseboat, or motor yachts? The choices can be confusing and overwhelming.

What size and construction material will you need? While the size will depend on how many people would usually be onboard as well as your intended use, you can choose boats made from aluminum or fiberglass or other construction.

How about the engine or sails option?

You’ll also have to consider the electronics package as well as the trailer and tow weight if you’re considering a trailer boat.

If you’ll be buying a new boat, you want to make sure you get excellent aftersales support along with a great warranty package.

While you won’t get so much freedom of choice like these if you’ll be buying a used boat for sale, these, along with the price you must pay will basically decide the value you get for your investment.

Buying a new boat checklist

We all want to get good value for your money with every significant purchase and buying a new boat is no different.

Aside from the basic things you must consider, here is a boat buying checklist you’ll want to check out before making your next new boat purchase.

✔   Brand                         ✔   People Capacity                                 ✔   Delivery Due Date ✔   Model                        ✔   Cost of the Boat & Engine                 ✔   Delivery Charges ✔   Dealer                       ✔   Commissioning & Shipping              ✔   Total/Overall Cost ✔   Beam                        ✔   Optional Extras                                   ✔   Required Deposit ✔   Power                       ✔   Optional Extras Cost                          ✔   Monthly Payment ✔   Seats                         ✔   Insurance & Berthing ✔   Weight Capacity

You can get the best of both worlds!

Most people have to choose between buying a new boat or getting a good quality used boat for sale.

This is usually a tough decision to make. However, there is a way to enjoy the best of both worlds!

If you’re wondering what this means, well, I’m saying you can get a “nearly new” boat at a price way below what you’d normally pay for a newly ordered boat.

That sounds like eating your cake and still having it, but this is how it works;

BASCO’s “Nearly New” Collection at Online Boat Auction

Christmas came early for us at BASCO Boat Advisory Services. Right now, we have a range of boats in our “nearly new” collection coming up for Online Boat Auction in December.

These boats are ready for sale and are in excellent, nearly new condition.

Most of these boats have hardly been used by their previous owners.

This collection includes boats like the 2017 Azimut 43’ Magellano and the Horizon E56 Boat.

These boats have low running hours in the range of 50-210.

The Horizon E56 Boat, for example, has never been slept in.

The boat has only ever been anchored twice and the galley has never been cooked in.

These boats are all well cared for and well maintained.

They look almost new, still have the new boat smell and may pass for brand new if you weren’t told.

Boats in this ‘nearly new’ boat for sale collection will go on sale in our December 2018 Online Boat Auction.

Your Christmas and year-end holidays can’t get better than this. If you’re smart and lucky, you can end up with one of these heading into the New Year.

Christmas and year-end holidays just got better!

The 2014 Horizon E56 is in Kota Kinabalu (KK), in Malaysia while the Azimut 43 Magellano is in Singapore.

You can have it shipped or driven to your destination, in Australia, or anywhere else to kickstart the Australian Christmas/summer holidays.

Even more, you can schedule a free holiday in KK or Singapore and enjoy endless fun in the Asian tropics.

After the holiday, you can easily ship to your destination, be it Australia, or elsewhere. Some people also decide to leave their vessels back in Asia where they can always return to have a good time whenever they please.

Whatever you decide to do with your “nearly new” boat, it’s going to be a great deal of fun and value for you.

Who says you can’t eat your cake and have it? Right here, you can get the best of both worlds.

Remember, this offer won’t last forever

You have to act fast and enquire today. Buy a nearly new boat at genuine boat buying value through our next Online Boat Auction. You don’t have to wait before you get your boat for the holidays; you can just buy and sail away!

Check out our ‘Nearly New Collection’ of Boats for Sale here!

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2014 Horizon E56 Boat for Sale

Christmas is around the corner.

Once again, it’s that time of the year when boat lovers get in a rush to buy their dream boats or lament that they have left it too late!

If you’re thinking of buying a new or nearly new boat this Christmas, perhaps you should consider this Horizon E56  that’s for sale by Online Boat Auction shortly.

This boat may be what you need as the ultimate Christmas gift. It’s in very good condition; nearly new because it’s hardly been used.

It’s never been slept in; the boat has only been anchored twice and the galley has never been cooked in.

Everything remains intact and almost brand new!

This boat for sale has a very low engine running hours, at less than 220 hours.

This is remarkable for a boat of this age, it’s nearly new!

Considering the reputation and quality of the Horizon E56, whoever becomes the lucky owner will be getting genuine boat buying value.

So, what’s it with this particular 2014 Horizon E56 Boat?

What makes it so interesting and such a good deal to invest your hard-earned money?

So how good is this boat that may be the perfect Christmas gift for enthusiastic boat lovers?

From the sporty and beautiful presentation and design to the quality engineering, and down to the excellent use of onboard space, makes this 2014 Horizon E56 boat one of the most luxurious boats, the truth is; the reasons are plenty because there are so many things you’ll love about the boat for sale.

Seeing is believing, so let’s see for ourselves!

The Horizon E56 Boat at a Glance

The Horizon Elegance range of boats contains several exquisite boat models.

The E56 is a worthy member of this collection and truly is in a class of its own.

Although it appears to have a small and compact outlook, this Horizon boat for sale is nothing short of striking, elegant and luxurious.

Horizon E56 Boat for Sale Exterior Outlook

The exterior has a kind of streamlined and refined profile.

It is beautifully presented and has a rather playful and sporty nature.

The E56 is a clear testimony of boat design excellence.

You could see this from the swept-back lines that run from the front windscreen and going across the flybridge.

This helps the boat make proper use of its vertical volume in a way that still doesn’t make it seem disproportionately high as can be seen in other similar high-volume vessels within this size range.

Interior Outlook of the 2014 Horizon E56 Boat

The 15-foot and the 9-inch beam was put to good use.

The boat has an amidships master stateroom, a walk-around berth, and enough private room space.

Each time you find yourself hanging out onboard the E56, you’ll be more than thankful for the enviable and excellent use of space.

Modern boat and yacht designs often strive to make the most of available natural light. This Horizon E56 boat for sale didn’t fail in this regard and may have even lifted the bar a notch higher.

Worthy of note is the large overhead portlights. These large overhead light sources are architecturally designed as your windows to the world.

For accommodation, the boat has a three-cabin layout with a master, a VIP and a double berth. There are also 2 bathrooms and two heads.

Master Cabin of the Horizon E56 Boat for Sale

The E56 is like the baby of the Horizon Elegance fleet.

Fortunately, that is not enough reason for a compromise as regards space! We have in here a very appealing master cabin.

In here, we have a sprawling king-sized bed that has never been slept on, readily waiting to be put to use.

The space within here has a kind of warm and contemporary tone.

The oversized portlights here continue to provide natural light.

This is though augmented by artificial backlighting provided by the overhead pelmet.

The room has enough storage space and you’ll never have to leave any item lying around or on the floor.

The master ensuite runs up the starboard side wall with the spacious shower cubicle situated at the far end of the room.

Horizon E56 Boat Saloon Overview

You’ll most definitely like the saloon of the Horizon E56.

Most people who own the E56 often find this to be their favorite section among the various living spaces within the boat.

The saloon has a kind of flooded-light theme.

You’ll also love the inclusive use of colours among other things. There is an L-shaped lounger enough to sit four people, right in front of another two/three settee with coffee table.

You can as well enjoy games or movies on a large well-appointed Samsung TV.

Galley of the 2014 Horizon E56 Boat for Sale

The Horizon E56 boat has its galley forward of the saloon.

The galley space features wide windows along with overhead skylights that provide ample light into the room.

You have at your disposal a series of food preparation surfaces.

The galley is stocked with quality appliances from the likes of Siemens.

Along with a breakfast bar, the galley has multiple storage cabinets, a refrigerator, a stove and a multi-function oven that incorporates a microwave oven and an oven.

Entertainment area of the Horizon E56 Boat

The Horizon E56 boat for sale has an outdoor entertainment center.

The alfresco option of this boat is split between the aft cockpit situated on the living deck and then a dining and barbecue centre up on the flybridge.

The lower deck is simple, clean, and comfortable and has a neat layout.

There is a plush lounger and a large table. The entertainment area also has a large freezer for all your entertainment needs.

There is also a hydraulic swim platform which happens to be a great feature for launching your tender and lounging in the sun.

Engine & Power Specifications of the E56 Boat

Twin C9 Caterpillar engines provide power for the Horizon E56 boat.

The boat has an engine room which many have described as having a class-leading layout.

General Data & Technical Specifications of the Horizon E56

Builder:Horizon

Model:Horizon E56

Boat Type:Cruiser

Year:2014

LOA:55’6″

Draft:4’9″

Beam:15’9″

Standard Power:2/C9 Caterpillar

Cruise speed: approx. 23 knots

Top speed: approx. 28 knots

Buying the “Nearly New” 2014 Horizon E56 Boat for Sale

The Horizon E56 boat for sale is just one of the various nearly new or exceptionally low-hours boats we have up for grabs at the Online Boat Auction.

Our “nearly new” collection of boats contains boats that are presented in an almost brand-new condition.

These boats have hardly been used by their owners and still have their new boat smell!

This Horizon boat for sale, for example, has never been slept in, and the galley has never been cooked in.

The boat has only been anchored twice and the boats in this collection have low running hours. They offer good value for money.

The Horizon E56 boat for sale, along with other boats in our “nearly new” collection will be in the December 2018 Online Boat Auction which starts soon!

It could be yours if you act fast and enquire today.

2014 Horizon E56 is part of our ‘Nearly New Collection’ of boats for sale. You can check out our Nearly New Collection of Boats for Sale here!

You can contact us at BASCO Boat Advisory Services for more information.

Cheers to your success!

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2017 Azimut 43 Magellano Boat for Sale

You’d hardly think of a Trawler at the mention of Azimut Yachts, if you were looking for a boat for sale.

The manufacturer debuted its Magellano line in 2009 with mixed reactions.

This is because the manufacturer has always been known for their high-end luxury yachts and cruisers.

When word came that Azimut would be venturing into the Trawler market, a lot of us were not really sure what to expect.

As it turns out, the Magellano line of Azimut boats has proven quite successful.

The Magellano 43 joined the lineup in 2013, although the particular boat under review was manufactured as a 2017 Azimut Magellano 43 model.

It has all of that Italian style and flair you’ll expect from a typical Azimut boat, plus it is a versatile platform if you’re looking for a superb on-the-water experience.

We’ll be discussing this Azimut Magellano 43 for sale in detail but before that, let’s have a brief look at the whole of Azimut Yachts with emphasis on their history, style, and innovations.

Azimut Yachts: A Brief Overview

Paoli Vitelli founded Azimut Yachts in 1969 while he was still a university student.

The firm started as a boat chartering business known as Azimut Srl. Shortly after making great success as a boat charter and distribution firm, Azimut entered into a joint venture with Amerglass and designed the AZ 43 Bali, a mass-produced fiberglass boat.

That very first boat was an immediate success.

This was followed by a series of boats which also proved quite successful.

The Azimut 105 Falaika was a memorable one.  As of the time of its release, the Falaika was the largest mass-produced fiberglass yacht of the time.

Azimut acquired Benetti in 1985. Benetti was based in Viareggio and had been building boats since 1873.

This acquisition meant Azimut can now build its own boat solely in-house. Without this stride, maybe we wouldn’t be talking about this particular Azimut boat for sale today.

Now that Azimut was producing its own yachts, it was now much easier to choose and define its own style.

The manufacturer would usually build boats with large frameless windows, electric seats, and posh walnut interiors.

It’s safe to say Azimut has revolutionised the boat design and manufacturing industry.

It has carved a niche and has made such a great name for itself in a market where builders are constantly trying to outdo each other.

2017 Azimut 43 Magellano Boat for Sale

Over the years, Azimut has made a name for themselves and has been able to stand out for a number of reasons.

Much like it is with this particular Azimut Magellano boat for sale, most Azimut boats usually feature an elegant design along with an extensive use of fine leather finishing.

The Magellano line, among a host of other Azimut boat models, is made up of three V-drive and twin-engine boats.

The Magellano collection was introduced in 2009 with a 76-footer. This was followed by a 50-footer in 2010 and then the 43-footer in 2013.

The Magellano boat for sale under review here is the 43 footer.

It is available only as a flybridge version, but it still has two helm positions which are very useful, and it is the smallest of the three boats in the collection.

The Azimut Magellano 43 is small but, is still beamy for most of its length.

It allows for three roomy cabins and two heads while still having the same luxury you’ll see in the larger models.

Azimut claims it will comfortably accommodate five people on board.

If you’re thinking of buying a boat for you and a few of your friends or family, this boat will perfectly fit the bill.

You could set sail, speeding along at 20 knots or continue sedately at 9 knots over 500 miles.

Azimut 43 Magellano Boat for Sale: Construction & Design Overview

The Magellano 43, much like its two other siblings is distinctly different from some other boats in the Azimut family.

These Magellanos have a plumb bow, a high freeboard, ample beam, and vertical topsides that give them their trawler style look.

Still, the boat has an exterior whose concept and style is quite ultra-modern.

The boat’s underwater profile has also been described as innovative by a lot of experts in the boating industry.

The boat for sale has a hull described as a “dual mode hull”.

For a 43-footer, the Magellano 43 is quite heavy, which is intentional.

Although this means it would need more horsepower compared to boats of similar size, it will have a more solid and stable ride.

The boat’s hull was made from a vacuum/resin infusion. The process has a lot of advantages.

Two of these include maximizing resin and ultimately, increased hull strength.

The dual mode hull may seem like a fancy name for a semi-displacement hull but it isn’t.

The hull was designed by Dixon Yacht Design, the popular English designer. The design features a deep forefoot and concave forward hull section which is typical of conventional displacement trawlers.

This design makes for a soft and comfortable ride, with the broad bow adding buoyancy forward to reduce pitching motion. Below the waterline, the hull is quite solid.

The deck, house, and topsides are also foam cored to meet industry standards.

Interior Overview of the Azimut Magellano 43 Boat

The interior design of the Azimut 43 is posh and luxurious.

We couldn’t expect any less from a typical Azimut boat.

The designers have done an impressive job of staying true to Azimut’s Italian heritage.

The interior features high-quality leather furnishing.

It also features luxurious cabinetry and wall treatments along with a whole design that had been done with attention to detail.

The wall treatment is foam-backed doing an excellent job of reducing noise coming from the engine or other ambient sources.

There is a stainless-steel handrail which has been thoughtfully installed in strategic places.

The saloon has a primary socialising area that features a U-shaped settee and dining table.

There’s also low window sills that make for better visibility outside through the smoked glass windows.

This area is very comfortable with enough room to accommodate a stool by the table.

The galley is L-shaped, compact and well placed.

It features among others a convection microwave and a three-burner induction cooktop.

The Azimut Magellano 43 boat for sale has two cabins and two heads, all with separate shower compartments.

These areas are tastefully decorated with the same attention as the saloon.

The master has a beamy bow which has made it quite impressive and much wider than regular bow staterooms.

The ensuite has large hull windows and its shower compartment has a raised vanity sink. T

There is the guest stateroom with its twin berths, a hull window, along with decent headroom. You’ll hardly find boats of this size having three cabins.

By making excellent use of the available space, the designers have made the Azimut Magellano 43 a very impressive boat.

Engine & System Overview of the Azimut 43 Boat for Sale

The Magellano 43 is a quite powerful boat.

This boat for sale has an engine that is powered by a twin 355-hp Cummins QSB.

There is a thruster which is pretty much standard.

The engine room has a pretty clean layout that is well executed.

It is accessible through a hatch in the cockpit sole.

There is a 13kw Cummins Onan generator which is more than adequate to provide enough electricity for all the systems.

Azimut Magellano 43 General Data and Technical Specifications

Overall length is 13.35m / 43’ 10”

The Hull length is 12.96m / 42’ 6”

beam length is 4.40m / 14’ 5”

Draft (including props at full load) 1.20m

Displacement (at full load) 17.6t / 39.24lbs

2 x Cummins QSB 6.7 355 mHP V-Drive

Maximum speed (performance test mass) is 22kn

Cruising speed (performance test mass) is 17kn

Fuel capacity is 1680 litres (443 US Gal)

Water capacity is 600 litres (158 US Gal)

This Azimut Magellano for sale offers so much more than other boats in its category.

It doesn’t feel like your typical trawler boat.

Its creative styling and use of space are quite impressive. Whether you’d be doing short trips or going on long-distance cruises, this Magellano 43 boat for sale will make an excellent choice.

2017 Azimut 43′ Magellano is part of our ‘Nearly New Collection’ of boats for sale. You can check out our Nearly New Collection of Boats for Sale here!

If you’re thinking of buying a boat anytime soon, you can contact us at BASCO Boat Advisory Services for more information.

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Gulf Craft Silvercraft 40 Boat for Sale by Online Boat Auction

There are a lot of reasons that will endear you to the Gulf Craft Silvercraft 40.

Being the second largest in a long line of powerful boats from the reputable Gulf Craft, the Silvercraft fleet was designed to fill the market for fishing, family, and leisure cruising.

Looking at the performance of this fleet, the Silvercraft 40 particularly does justice to that effect.

It is one boat that has earned applause from various sections of the boating industry for its design, layout, and luxury features.

And now that we have a Silvercraft 40 boat for sale by Online Boat Auction, the opportunity is now within your reach should you desire to have one of these to yourself.

A Brief Overview of the Silvercraft fleet of Gulf Craft Boats

Gulf Crafts has created a name in the boating industry from years of manufacturing family-centered boats.

Within this range of family boats, the Silvercraft 40 is the second largest.

The layouts, as well as the design of the boat, are both tailored to offer the best of leisure cruising and family fishing without compromise.

There is a salon and galley under a hard top that provides easy access to the waters via a rear platform.

The boat stays true to its design and expectations as a sophisticated sports cruiser perfectly idea for fishing and leisure for the family.

The design is such that you still have ample space for fishing and sun on the open deck.

Silvercraft 40s also have optional canopy features. There is the main galley below the deck and a smaller kitchenette and sink situated in rear positions above the deck.

The boat has two cabins below the deck which can easily be expanded into 3.

The sophistication for a boat of this size is quite marvelous and awesome. The boat for sale measures 40 feet as overall length with a beam length of 3.8m and draft at 0.7m.

It has a fuel capacity of 950 litres as well along with 190 litres of water holding capacity.

The Silvercraft perfectly embodies comfort, luxury, and performance, all of which have become synonymous with this masterpiece from the reputable manufacturer.

An Overview of the Silvercraft Fleet of Gulf Craft

The Silvercraft fleet of boats has been able to leverage the innovation and superior quality of the Gulf Craft brand to design magnificent boats that have not only thrived but has done more than enough to exceed customer’s expectations.

Of the different models from this boat builder, the Silvercraft line particularly has excelled for a number of reasons. Most of these have to do with the advanced hull designs, to the superior performance output, and down to the evolving styles of the fleet.

It’s amazing how this Silvercraft boat for exemplifies everything you’ll basically need in a boat of its size range.

Building on their age-long powerboat racing heritage, Gulf Craft has developed over time to become one of the leaders among fiberglass powerboat builders the world over.

Each new boat model is not just carefully designed but also subjected to rigorous tests before their eventual introduction to a highly anticipating audience.

In meeting the needs of customers, Gulf Craft infuses latest technology advancements in a way that still meets international design standards.

As a valid proof, the Silvercraft 40 remains a testament to the excellence of this line of boats from a seasoned builder.

2016 Gulf Craft Silvercraft 40 Boat for Sale

We have a 2016 Silvercraft 40 boat for sale, available for Online Boat Auction.

To make bids and express your interest to buy this amazing family boat for yourself, you’ll need to register to tender your bids.

Auction commences on Friday, November 2nd through to Wednesday 7th. Ordinarily, the Silvercraft 40 would make a good buy for anyone but this particular boat has more than just the signature features, offering you even more value on an already excellent boat.

First off, the boat has not been put to so much use so it still has a lengthy number of useful and enjoyable cruising years ahead. This Silvercraft 40 boat for sale has only been used as a demo boat for a Malaysian boat dealer over a period of time.

It then implies that you should expect something of high quality, intact, and kept at an almost brand new condition. Aside from this, the boat also comes with Seakeeper Gyro 3 already fitted. It’s more than a bargain already.

Seakeeper Gyro 3: Fun Boating Without Sea Sickness

The Seakeeper is a computer-controlled gyroscope which has been known to effectively eliminate most boat roll, ultimately eliminating all of the anxiety, fatigue, seasickness that comes with this.

As a valuable advantage, the Seakeeper 3 costs quite a significant amount of money.

Although this has kind of increased the cost and value of this boat for sale, it still represents a great deal of advantages for the special lucky owner when it eventually gets sold.

Gulf Craft Silvercraft 40 – Seakeeper Gyro 3 Fitted

The Seakeeper is designed to help eliminate boat roll boats from 30 feet upward. The system requires just a modest electrical power and has now outside appendages.

Hence, it can be installed anywhere necessary. It is quite practical and modern in its design and operation.

With a computerized technology and vacuum technology, this anti-roll gyro ensures your boating periods remain as fun as they can possibly get.

Everything gets better with the Seakeeper Gyro 3.

The system has at its centre, a flywheel that spins at speeds up to about 9,700 rpm inside a vacuum encapsulation. When the boat rolls, the gyro precesses, tilting aft and fore.

A powerful gyroscopic torque is then produced that counteracts the boat roll. The Seakeeper Gyro 3 fitted on this particular Silvercraft boat for sale is a small thing, yet its advantages are quite huge and significant.

Silvercraft Boat for Sale: Other Technical Specifications

The Silvercraft 40 boat is carefully and masterfully designed.

With an LOA of 12.20m, it has a beam and draft length of 3.80m and 0.7m respectively. It has a displacement of 6800kgs and is powered by twin Yamaha 300hp engines.

It also has four stroke outboard engines, an 11kw Onan Genset, hydraulic steering, and a water and fuel capacity of 190, and 950 litres respectively.

Gulf Craft Silvercraft 40 – Powered by Twin Yamaha 300HP Engines

The boat features two cabins, open deck, rear fishing and diving deck, and a gallery with a stove, fridge, and double sink.

There’s also a 48,000 BTU air conditioning system, Raymarine dragonfly 4GPS/Fish Finder, a transom shower, and an electric bilge pump.

All of these make the Silvercraft 40 a highly esteemed boat among boating enthusiasts and industry experts.

Gulf Craft Silvercraft 40 – Cabin

Buying the Silvercraft Boat for Sale

With the boat in a very excellent interior and exterior condition, it will no doubt be a highly valuable investment for who gets to walk away with this beauty.

This excellent stack of features and technical specifications along with the excellent state of the vessel, and then the valuable installation of the Seakeeper Gyro 3 makes it even more appealing.

If you’d like to be the lucky owner of this Silvercraft 40 boat for sale, you can take your chance by registering and signing up so you can tender your bid.

The vessel goes on Online Boat Auction in the coming days. If you’d like to own this, right at this moment, the chance is all yours for the taking.

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A Comprehensive Guide & Introduction to Trimaran Yachts

Give it up for the multihull sector of the boating industry.

Any industry insider will easily see how fast growing that sector currently is. In fact, it is the fastest growing sector if the number of new cruising boat manufacture and sales is anything to go by.

Far from the prejudice of the earliest days, multihulls now seem to be the in-thing and you don’t have to look far away before you’ll see the next catamaran, trimaran yacht for sale.

Sales of catamarans are booming with each passing day. Trimarans, on the other hand, are like a niche within another niche.

Most trimarans are high performing vessels. These sailing yachts are usually designed for purposes ranging from racing to recreational use. This article will provide readers with a brief but comprehensive introduction into the world of trimarans.

So, what then is a trimaran boat in the first place?

What is a Trimaran Yacht?

According to Wikipedia, a trimaran is also known a double outrigger. Trimaran yachts are multihull yachts comprised of the main hull and two other smaller outrigger hulls (which may also be called floats).

These three parts are the basic components of every trimaran sailboat. Each of the outrigger hulls is connected to the main hull with lateral beams.

While most trimaran yachts are usually sailing yachts designed for recreational and racing purposes, some others are still designed to be used as ferries and warships.

(NOTE: Have you been looking for a Trimaran Yacht? Check out this 2006 Racing Trimaran Tantrum Too, a fun & fast competitive seaworthy racer & offshore cruiser. Winner of the ‘2018 Bintam Trophy’ and holder of ‘Around Bintam Record’. Learn more here!)

The name trimaran was coined from ‘tri’ and ‘maran’

The ‘trimaran’ name has its origin in two words. It was formed from ‘tri’ and ‘maran’. While ‘tri’ means three, the ‘maran’ part means wood or tree.

Trimarans have a kind of interesting design and architecture that makes them exceptionally fast and powerful. It is thus the preferred vessel for most lovers of speed and water adventure.

Trimarans have been around since 2000 BC

Although today’s popular sailing trimarans did not get mainstream acceptance until the 60’s and 70’s, these vessels have been in use and existence long before global acceptance, dating back to about 2000 BC.

In fact, the earliest trimarans are still very much in use today.

The development started with the Austronesia people.

Today, traditional fishermen of the maritime region of Southeast Asia, Micronesia, Madagascar, as well as, the Polynesia regions still use trimaran sailboat similar to the first trimarans.

Trimarans are composed of three main parts

We’ve mentioned this in our description of what a trimaran yacht is.

Every trimaran would have a main or center hull and then two other small outrigger hulls attached to the center hull with lateral beams.

These three components form the basic design for all trimarans and modern trimaran sailboat designs always take this trimaran base.

The center hull is the main hull and is also known as vaka. The two stabilizers on the sides are known as the outrigger hulls, or ama(s).

The main hull offers the most buoyancy

The amas are mainly there to offer more stability to the vessel. Most of a trimaran yacht’s buoyancy is provided by the center or main hull.

This arrangement no doubt offers more flexibility to the design.

Because there is usually a wide separation between the hulls, the trimaran yacht requires only a little buoyancy to keep the yacht stable. This reason is why you’d rarely find trimarans having their outrigger hulls or amas in the water.

Trimarans offer better stability and a super stellar performance

Trimarans, when compared to catamarans which are composed of only two hulls, are more stable.

They offer a better stability and a stellar performance which have even been improved with new technologies infused into the design of these boats.

Trimarans are lightweight and are the preferred choice for boat aficionados and connoisseurs.

The stellar performance advantage which is made possible by the design makes trimarans some of the fastest boats when it comes to yacht racing.

They are perfect for sports sailing and are often winners in water races and competitions.

Different types of trimarans

There are basically just two types of trimarans. These are the regular trimaran and the open trimaran.

Instead of plating, the open trimaran rather has a trampoline in between the hulls.

Trimaran yacht advantages over monohull yachts

When compared to single-hulled yachts, trimarans no doubt have some advantages. Some feature differences also exist.

A trimaran, when compared with a monohull of the same length would have a shallower draft. It would also have a wider beam and a less wetted area.

The trimaran though will be able to fly more sail area compared to the single-hulled yacht.

Because of the wider beam, the trimaran has a better straight-line performance when compared with a monohull.

The trimaran can sail in shallower waters and can still perform well while maintaining its stability in the face of stronger winds.

Trimarans are almost unsinkable

Trimarans have a kind of design that is considered almost unsinkable.

This is because even when it is filled with water, the buoyancy of a single outrigger hull or ama can easily keep the entire yacht afloat.

The ama offers greater resistance to the boats and unlike monohulls, trimarans rarely sink.

Because of the high level of safety and stability, sailors with restricted mobility often prefer some special types of trimarans.

Trimarans are like the bridge between catamarans and monohulls

Catamarans, as well as monohulls, have their areas of excellence. Nevertheless, trimaran yachts have certain capabilities which have made them seem like the bridge between monohulls and catamarans at which there is little or no compromise.

Trimaran sailboats are excellent for high speed.

Trimarans generally have moderate weight carrying capability, moderate space below the main deck, and a larger deck area.

The cross deck design between the amas and the main deck is another advantage.

Catamarans usually have large empty gaps in their cross deck bridges.This complexity then necessitates the need for stronger structures, implying more weight, and higher costs. A trimaran yacht would usually have a much smaller cross deck.

There will be a shorter gap between the hulls and the empty space would not extend through the entire yacht’s length.Because of these, less structural weight is required and heavier loads can also be carried on the cross deck.

While catamaran and trimaran yachts are usually built for different purposes, the most obvious difference out of racing is usually the center hull.The center hull of a trimaran yacht will be much larger than the catamaran hulls.

Trimarans are easy to trail, they have a kind of superior handling and are easier to tack, compared to catamarans.

They are easy to manhandle ashore due to their lightweight design.

The lightweight design also makes it easier to use small and inexpensive engines when motoring. With a trimaran yacht, you’d be getting a stellar performance that will get you higher speeds.

If you want more excitement and thrill, perhaps a trimaran yacht such as the racing trimaran Tantrum Too will be very much suitable for you. Tantrum Too is a 12.7m trimaran yacht designed as a concept yacht for a fast ocean cruiser and cruising trimaran.

2006 Racing Trimaran “TANTRUM TOO”

If you’re in the market for a good buy, the trimaran yacht for sale is currently available on auction. You can register here so you can tender your bid for this cruising trimaran.

The purpose of this article is not to pick the better yacht between a trimaran yacht and a catamaran, or a trimaran and a single-hulled boat.

Each of these different watercraft has different areas where they excel. Your choice will most likely have to do with the purpose for which you’re buying.

If you’ve discussed with your sailing crew and have decided to choose a trimaran as your next yacht, all well and good, you’re in for a lot of thrills and fun.

(NOTE: Have you been looking for a Trimaran Yacht? Check out this 2006 Racing Trimaran Tantrum Too, a fun & fast competitive seaworthy racer & offshore cruiser. Winner of the ‘2018 Bintam Trophy’ and holder of ‘Around Bintam Record’.Learn more here!)

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Buying a Trimaran Yacht

Powerful, versatile, and exciting!

There are a lot of reasons why buying a trimaran yacht often excites boat lovers the world over.

Some are buoyed by the versatility of these vessels why for some, the secret lies in the performance. Whatever your reason for buying a trimaran sailboat or yacht, it’s no denying that these multihull watercraft come with lots of benefits and advantages.

If you’re in for the excitement that comes with superior performance and optimal space, the trimaran boat is definitely your thing.

These exceptional vessels are simply multihull boats with the main hull and two smaller outrigger hulls which are laterally attached to the main hull. Due to their exceptional design, most trimaran yachts excel as recreational, racing, and even as ferries.

Buying a Trimaran: the many benefits

Before we go into full details of those things you would need to consider before splashing the cash on a trimaran boat for sale, it would make much sense to detail the very many exciting benefits you stand to gain from these powerful boats. Below is a brief but comprehensive summary of some of the key benefits of buying a trimaran;

(NOTE: Have you been looking for a Trimaran Yacht? Check out this 2006 Racing Trimaran Tantrum Too, a fun & fast competitive seaworthy racer & offshore cruiser. Winner of the ‘2018 Bintam Trophy’ and holder of ‘Around Bintam Record’. Learn more here!)

Value and performance

Price and value seem to be a focal point for most people when planning to buy a boat regardless of whether that happens to be a trimaran yacht, or any other catamaran, or monohull boat.

The problem with most people when calculating trimaran cost has to do with a wrong estimation of value. Rather than compare in terms of unit length, true value resides in the cost per knot.

The trimaran cost aside, it will outperform a monohull boat of similar length.

Speed and stability

Buying a trimaran yacht comes with speed and stability advantages.

The superior performances enable higher speed levels which in turn increases your range. Thus, you are able to sail away to places that would otherwise have proven difficult to reach.

The buoyancy of the leeward float, as well as the double outriggers also offer some form of stability to the vessels. The principle hull of trimaran boats can be flared out easily without worries or fears of being toppled over.

Space and comfort

Modern yachts and boats are usually designed to optimize comfort and performance.

A multihull trimaran sailboat, as the ideal all-in-one small boat has the ideal space to offer a balance between comfort and performance without any compromise.

In contrast to a catamaran with only a single trampoline, a trimaran sailboat would usually have a principle hull which is not only spacious but also safe enough for comfortable use.

Also, when accommodated in a marina, a harbor, or even on land, a trimaran yacht would save you significant costs due to the reduced storage costs.

Easy trailing and superior handling

If you want something you can handle easily, then you should consider buying a trimaran sailboat.

Trimaran boats are relatively easy to trail and so sailing or cruising in new areas is as easy as it gets.

Their drafts are usually shallow and so they can easily access places where keelboats may not be able to reach. These boats are quite lightweight making it easier if you’ll need to manhandle them ashore.

Generally, trimarans can be handled better and are easier to tack when compared with catamarans.

Important Things You Should Know Before Buying a Trimaran Yacht

While we’ve discussed some of the most important benefits of why it would make sense to buy a trimaran sailboat, there are still a few things you’ll need to carefully understand and give proper consideration.

These are outlined briefly in the parts below.

You will be sailing, but with who?

Most people often tend to ignore this question. Still, it is perhaps one of the most important things that will define your experience after the thrill that comes with purchasing a used or new trimaran yacht is all gone.

Who will you be sailing with?

You can’t expect an inexperienced couple to enjoy a vessel that will otherwise have been ideal four five experienced people. In both of these cases, the experience will be very different from each other.

Where will you keep the boat?

Are you on the verge of purchasing a trimaran boat for sale?

Perhaps one of the things you should also consider is the place you’d be keeping the boat. Trimaran yachts and other multihull boats would usually have large beams.

These often limit berthing availability while also increasing marina costs by as much as 50 percent. If on the other hand, you’ll be mooring your multihull in shallow waters, this may be of advantage as it will mostly suit your needs.

Structural integrity and safety considerations

As far as weight is concerned, multihulls are usually lighter than similar monohull boats although the loadings do not appear necessarily less.

Ironically, amateur builders and designers are more often attracted to building multihull despite these vessels being less forgiving should the process have a design flaw.

If you’ll be building from scratch, it is therefore important that you go with expert builders and designers with enough experience and a proven track record.

You may as well request a structural survey to be carried out by an experienced professional familiar with the structural design and engineering of multihull yachts.

Safety advantage of trimarans

Whether you’d be buying new builds or used boats, you can always request prepurchase surveys to ascertain the structural condition of the boat of your choice.

Fortunately, a trimaran yacht, like most other multihull boats have significant advantages compared to monohulls when it comes to safety.

They come with twin rudders so you already have emergency steering installed. The presence of two motors implies a 100 percent redundancy in propulsion.

These safety advantages mean that a trimaran sailboat would rarely sink.

Performance considerations

Trimarans would perform excellently well off the wind. Although this excellent performance is no doubt a key marketing point for multihulls, trimaran yacht owners should still be wary of weight and windward work as important factors to consider.

While loading a monohull boat with plenty gear would still slow it down to an extent, loading up a multihull with very much gear would have a much greater effect on multihulls.

These boats will be slowed down a lot more and may even be made unseaworthy. Considering the fact that multihulls often have plenty of storage and deck space, it is important that the urge or tendency to fill up these spaces with equipment is kept in check.

The tendency of the yacht becoming overweight from excess equipment as well as low aspect ratio stub keels can result in a trimaran having a poor windward performance.

This is still considering the subjectivity of the “poor windward performance” itself.

Capsizing resistance abilities

Trimaran yachts and multihulls are not the only boats that can resist capsizing.

Many modern monohulls can achieve this feat too. However, some trimarans and other multihulls, because of their high-performance cruising made possible by increasing the beam to carry the sail, and piling on the sail area, are able to resist capsizing more efficiently.

The hull-lifting wind speed has been having been suggested as a measure to determine the tendency of a boat to capsize.

Though there has not been any generally accepted figure, it is assumed that the hull should only lift until no more than 25 knots of speed.

If you’d be buying a trimaran yacht, you can ask the seller what the hull lifting speed of your preferred boat is.

Although it’s possible they may not know, it would still be comforting to know there’s never been such an occurrence after several thousands of miles on the sea.

Still, you can ask them what particular wind speed they expect before they start reefing.

Motoring considerations

Trimaran boats, like other multihulls, often spend the most time on sea motoring to windward. Therefore, the choice of the motor would prove very consequential to your experience aboard.

Boats up to about 10m in length will find it attractive to fit lightweight and easy to maintain outboard motors.

For inboards, there are a lot of options but the choice and options should border on performance.

Comfort at anchor

This is a general advantage of both catamarans and trimarans.

Somehow, most people do not usually appreciate this until they are cruising. This advantage is attributed to two things.

The first has to do with their exceptional resistance to rolling. So, for multihulls, anchorages that would have been barely effective for monohulls would do perfectly fine for multihulls.

Another reason is the shallow draft that makes it possible for most multihull boats to work up creeks and inshore in a less crowded environment where you are more protected from waves and winds.

If you’re planning to buy a trimaran boat, other things such as bridge deck clearance and close quarters maneuvering should also be properly considered.

Although buying a trimaran yacht is a valuable investment decision, you’ll still want to ensure you tick the boxes at the right places to improve your post-purchase experience.

If you’ve worked things out with your crew or planning to buy a boat anytime soon, you can check out our boat collections at Basco Boats, to view the Tantrum Too trimaran sailboat for sale, as well as a host of other yachts we have in excellent conditions.

(NOTE: Have you been looking for a Trimaran Yacht? Check out this 2006 Racing Trimaran Tantrum Too, a fun & fast competitive seaworthy racer & offshore cruiser. Winner of the ‘2018 Bintam Trophy’ and holder of ‘Around Bintam Record’. Learn more here!)

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Racing Trimaran Yacht for Sale View Larger Image

It’s obvious that the boating industry is fast appreciating the direction of multihulls after years of being ignored and prejudiced.

Catamarans are selling today in their thousands as are trimarans. Despite the impressive performance of the catamarans, for some yacht enthusiasts, three hulls are still better than one, or two.

We’ll be discussing the 2006 Racing Trimaran currently known as Tantrum Too.

The yacht is available at the moment by online boat auction. For those actively searching for a trimaran yacht for sale, this particular yacht makes a truly compelling case as one of the best performing multihulls of the modern day.

Here, let’s see!

Tantrum Too Racing Trimaran Yacht for Sale: A Brief Background and Overview

The Tantrum Too is a competitive seaworthy racer designed to be an offshore cruiser.

Built as Krysalid in 2006 by the then Auriga Yachts in France, the frighteningly fast trimaran yacht was meant to be a concept fast ocean racer cum cruiser trimaran.

Auriga Yachts went into bankruptcy sometime after but Krysalid was not about to leave so soon.

The yacht was bought out of bankruptcy by the very first owner, after which it was then sold to the chairman of the multihull association of France. It was after this time that Tantrum Too, known then as Krysalid became available for a bout of competitive racing along the west coast of Brittany.

Trophy-laden past and a promising future

If you would be buying a trimaran, especially if it is a used, or pre-owned trimaran, it is important that you get detailed information about the history of such yachts.

The Tantrum Too was refitted in 2016 and today, it is still maintained at an excellent condition.

It’s had a past filled with glitz and glories, trophies, and prizes won from a host of competitive races around the world. As a testament to its superb speed and high-level performance, the Tantrum Too emerged just recently, as the Winner of 2018 Bintam Trophy, while also breaking the Around Bintam Record of 118 miles under 10 hours and 26 minutes.

The Tantrum Too averages a speed of 11kn with a maximum of 24.7kn.

With one gybe, two tacks, and lots of saltwater spray, the versatile and powerful racing trimaran is well-behaved even under the most challenging conditions.

Tantrum Too Trimaran Yacht: Design & Construction Overview

A powerful trimaran yacht, especially one with the pedigree of this 2006 Tantrum Too trimaran yacht for sale will be expected to have excellent design and construction brilliance.

As expected, the Tantrum Too ticked the boxes in the right places, the reason for which it has excelled, and won or placed in almost all the competitive races it has ever entered.

The design and construction level at launch were quite superb considering it was a concept yacht for a cruiser trimaran as well as a fast ocean cruiser.

The yacht built by Auriga Yacht, France had Naval Architect Bat Kare as the main behind its architectural brilliance. Tantrum Too features a main carbon epoxy construction. She has an LOA of about 12.7m as well as a beam and draft length of 10m and 0.5m respectively.

The yacht is powered by a Yanmar 3GM29HP Engine and features a sail drive with Gori 2 blade foldable propeller. With a 60-litre fuel capacity, the yacht has a range of 250NM. It has 2 bunks with headroom of 1.90m and comes fitted with a manual toilet.

2006 Racing Trimaran “TANTRUM TOO”

2016 Refitting and Rebranding

She was launched in 2006 despite having no interior built up preceding the events that marked her earliest days after production.

The yacht saw a total refitting in 2016 after her present owner shipped her to Asia.

It was at this point that Krysalid became Tantrum Too, refitted and rebranded for a life in cruising and racing in many long distance races from which it has come out a winner on many occasions.

In 2016, the yacht got a new dynema rig, carbon rudder, several carbon deck fittings, B & G racing instruments, Karverfurlers, and a new racing sail inventory from North, among a host of other things.

The hull at this point was also repainted to sport a beautiful orange and grey appearance.

2006 Racing Trimaran Yacht: Brief Engine & Mechanical Equipment Overview

Here are some important engine and mechanical equipment details that may interest you about the Tantrum Too;

60-litre fuel capacity

Sails; Main sail, Genoa 108%, Stay sail, Gennaker G-0, Asymmetric SPI, Delivery sail

Simrad Autopilot

B&G 3 in 1 Sounder, Speed, and Depth

B&G Zeus Plotter

B&G Wind Instruments

B&G H-5000 Racing Software

Harken Deck ware with Electric Winch

2006 Racing Trimaran “TANTRUM TOO”

Tantrum Too Racing Trimaran Yacht Marine Online Auction

The Tantrum Too is currently available by online auction and would soon become the prized possession of another lucky owner.

If you’ll like to be that special person who will find a new home for this amazing boat, you can easily register to make your bid at the online boat auction. This superb yacht has had a rich and amazing history.

More fortunately, it’s still in a superb condition and so it still guarantees the potential new owner lots of years of thrill and fun cruising the globe, ready to go anywhere the next voyage leads.

Tantrum Too Race Wins & Trophy Collections

Recall that this 2006 Racing Trimaran yacht for sale was intended to be a fast ocean racer and cruiser trimaran even from the initial stages?

A lot went into the design and construction to set an excellent foundation for this competitive racing trimaran.  This was even bolstered by a further refitting in 2016 which has further enhanced the integrity as well as the performance of this amazing yacht.

2006 Racing Trimaran “TANTRUM TOO”

Before the 2016 refitting, while she was still in the ownership of the previous buyer, Krysalid entered the Route due Rhum regatta to cruise the Atlantic. Unfortunately, a broken auto-pilot meant she had to retire, unable to compete in the single-handed yacht race.

Despite this, Tantrum Too has gone one to replicate the success and wins it has always been known to in many keenly contested races. Some of these include;

MULTI 2000 Class in the Tour de Belle-Ile à la Trinité sur Mer – Came out 1ST in the competition on May 2011.

MULTI 2000 Class in the Armen Race à la Trinité sur Mer –Came out 2ND in the June 2011 competition.

MULTI 2000 Class in the Record SNSM Saint Nazaire –Came out 2ND in the June 2011 competition

MULTI 2000 Class in the l’Estuaire Challenge Multi Port Médoc – Came out 2ND in the August 2011 competition.

Multi 2000 Challenge – Emerged joint 1ST in the October 2014 competition.

Route du Rhum 2014 – Started but unable to compete to finish due to broken autopilot

Moved to Asia and refitted in 2016. Since then, she has competed in;

Royal Langkawi International Regatta Multihull racing class 2017 – Emerged 1ST position

Royal Langkawi International Regatta Multihull racing class 2018 –Emerged 1ST position

Neptune regatta multihull racing class in 2018 – Emerged 1ST position

Winner of 2018 Bintam Trophy, and

Record holder of the Around Bintam Finished under 10 hours and 26 minutes

Over the past years, the Tantrum Too has performed excellently well to the admiration of most boat lovers who have made contact with it. What’s more?

The yacht excels and produces competitive performance in relatively light wind conditions, say under 6kn. As powerful and awesome as it looks and works, the trimaran yacht for sale is still very easy to handle especially when you’re sailing in a perfect weather.

Will you like to be the special person who would captain the Tantrum Too on some of her next future race and voyages?

Here is your opportunity! Register now, to find out more or how you can bid at the online auctions for this trimaran yacht for sale.

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2012 GRAND BANKS 53 ALEUTIAN RP METEORITE

The 2012 Grand Banks 53 symbolizes everything we have come to know about the giant yacht builder. The legendary build and quality, the signature modern and classic look, along with every other thing and a reputation that has kept the resale value intact over the years. The yacht was built in 2012 talking about speed and space, you’ll certainly get the best of both worlds. The design had been based on the same principle and decades-long ideology of the master builder. These still remain the timelessness of its nautical spirit along with a time-tested cruising capability. This trawler boat is strong and would easily perform against all the elements.

The design and construction, just like you’d expect had been carefully crafted with utmost attention to detail. You’ve known by now the great level of reliability, durability, and quality you expect from Grand Banks and this Grand Banks for sale ticks all the boxes in the right place and we aren’t even sure if it has not surpassed previous standards. It is normal! It is Grand Banks and this is the result of so many decades of excellence and experience at building some of the world’s most iconic boats.

This Grand Banks for sale screams of elegance and sheer luxury. It features the expertise of skilled craftsmen with skills and creativity to create this perfectly luxurious interior. The boat has this breathtakingly open visibility and an incredible power for this size we have on our hands. The Grand Banks 53 promises an onboard experience that promises to be both peaceful and awe-inspiring.

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2009 SUN HING SHING 66 LIVEABOARD 'OMM' Boats for Sale Singapore

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Ten Tips to Make Your Boat Sell Faster

1. Make Her Shine.

2. Make Her Smell Good.

3. De-Junkify.

4. De-Personalize.

5. Fix Her Up.

6. Share Her History.

7. Get A Survey.

8. Price Her Right.

9. Set Up Some Props.

10. Enjoy.

Available Boats for Sale in Singapore:  https://basco.asia/boats-for-sale-singapore/

This is a boat you’ve enjoyed, and now it’s time for her to go to a new owner. This shouldn’t feel like arm wrestling Arnold Schwarzenegger. It should be a good time when you can start thinking seriously about your next boat.

Saying goodbye to an old friend is always tough, but that’s offset by getting top dollar that you can put toward a new dreamboat. Remember: There is someone out there who wants your boat.

Read The Full Details Here:  https://www.passagemaker.com/technical/ten-tips-to-make-your-boat-sell-faster

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Safe Boating Tips

No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. Below you will find 10 basic boating safety tips to help you stay safe:

Be Weather-WiseAlways check local weather conditions before departure; TV and radio forecasts can be a good source of information. If you notice darkening clouds, volatile and rough changing winds or sudden drops in temperature, play it safe by getting off the water.

Follow a Pre-Departure ChecklistProper boating safety includes being prepared for any possibility on the water. Following a pre-departure checklist is the best way to make sure no boating safety rules or precautions have been overlooked or forgotten.

Use Common SenseOne of the most important parts of boating safety is to use your common sense. This means operating at a safe speed at all times (especially in crowded areas), staying alert at all times and steering clear of large vessels and watercraft that can be restricted in their ability to stop or turn. Also, be respectful of buoys and other navigational aids, all of which have been placed there to ensure your own safety.

Designate an Assistant SkipperMake sure more than one person on board is familiar with all aspects of your boat’s handling, operations, and general boating safety. If the primary navigator is injured or incapacitated in any way, it’s important to make sure someone else can follow the proper boating safety rules to get everyone else back to shore.

Develop a Float PlanWhether you choose to inform a family member or staff at your local marina, always be sure to let someone else know your float plan. This should include where you’re going and how long you’re going to be gone.

Make Proper Use of LifejacketsDid you know that the majority of drowning victims are the result of boaters not wearing their lifejackets? Make sure that your family and friends aren’t part of this statistic by assigning and fitting each member of your onboard team with a life jacket prior to departure. Wear it!

Avoid AlcoholPractice boating safety at all times by saving the alcohol for later. The probability of being involved in a boating accident doubles when alcohol is involved and studies have shown that the effects of alcohol are exacerbated by sun and wind.

Learn to SwimIf you’re going to be in and around the water, proper boating safety includes knowing how to swim. Local organizations, such as the American Red Cross and others, offer training for all ages and abilities. Check to see what classes are offered in your area.

Take a Boating CourseBeginning boaters and experienced experts alike need to be familiar with the boating safety rules of operation. Boater education requirements vary by state; however, some require validated completion of at least one boating safety course. Regardless of your individual state’s requirements, it’s always important to be educated and prepared for every circumstance that might arise. You can learn boating safety rules by taking a local community course or online course to help educate yourself.

Consider a Free Vessel Safety CheckTake advantage of a free vessel safety check from the US Coast Guard. They offer complimentary boat examinations to verify the presence and condition of certain safety equipment required by state and federal regulations. Free of charge, they’ll provide a specialist to check out your boat and make helpful boating safety tips and recommendations. They also offer virtual online safety checks as well.

A float plan can include the following information:

name, address, and phone number of trip leader

name and phone number of all passengers

boat type and registration information

trip itinerary

types of communication and signal equipment onboard, such as an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

Online Boat Auctions are a useful and smart resource when you’re looking for Boats for Sale in Singapore or any others country.  Genuine value and Quality Boats are Available Every Month.

Boat owners who are genuine and serious about selling their boats register their interest to sell with us.

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