 | | | Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. | | | | | | 05-02-2017, 13:47 | | | | a cat, and I wanted to ask a few questions about putting a in the Moorings or Sunsail Fleet. I have the feeling I would use it less than I imagined (seems like a general sailing truth), and that it may not be worth it financially if I sail less than I expect. I've also been considering just focusing on owner's time swaps, which I have done once, rather than as I have a limited sailing year.
So, for owners who now have or have had in the Moorings fleet, do you actually use all your owner's time? Do you the time? What has your general experience been with the Moorings? | | | | | 07-02-2017, 21:27 | | Boat: Leopard 40 (new model)
| all of my owner's time. The latter was easier to do with old contracts. | | | | | 10-02-2017, 15:37 | | | | if we didn't/couldn't use all of the owners weeks. Seems like a great opportunity for a . Split the weeks, the cost and best of all the depreciation. As long as there was a with very specific terms regarding the phase out, I feel it could be a win/win for both parties. Much different than a private which I imagine could be riskier. What do you folks think? | | | | | 10-02-2017, 17:49 | | | | . If they're realistic, it's a matter of dollars and time on boats vs. cost of and loss on resale. It's a bit like a house in the mountains for skiing. Most people buy them, and only ski a few times a year. For the they spent, they could have stayed at the Ritz and eaten gold for breakfast lunch and dinner. I care a lot less about the pride of ownership compared to sailing time. Sometimes, it might be best to just and have no hassles. | | | | | 14-02-2017, 11:25 | | Boat: Leopard 46
| , as a former Moorings owner I would comment that there is hardly any logical ($) argument for owning a new charter boat. | | | | | 14-02-2017, 12:05 | | Boat: Leopard 40 (new model)
| contracts it is more difficult to sell owner's time.
If I was able to use 12 weeks outside peak season I would do it again. | | | | | 14-02-2017, 12:57 | | Boat: Lagoon 450, 45'10"
| 450 in TMM's fleet 2.5 years ago. Although I am taking the boat out of charter next week I have been exceedingly happy with the ownership program through TMM. The charter's are well vetted and the boat has been properly cared for. Their plan requires greater risk but the rewards are much better. If I had it to do over again I most definitely would!
Tim
SV Pura Vida | | | | | 20-07-2017, 09:53 | | Boat: Searching...
| through moorings. Our was amazing and let me with her when we were under sail explaining what we were doing, how to tack, how to use the winches, ect.. So i have little experience but want to gain more.
My plan is to use the owners program to gain experience and knowledge of sailing through the use of the boat (probably hiring a captain the next 3 or so trips). The ultimate plan is a goal 10-15 years from now to circumnavigate the world. I can't think of a better way to gain experience and to have some ownership of a boat at the end of the plan.
So, am i crazy to think that possibly doing this plan for 5 years would be a great idea to gain experience i need and to have ownership of a boat that i could possible sail for my "Grand plan" in the future?
Also, just curious how crazy of an idea it would be to convert one from a charter cat with two state rooms and two heads, to an owner's version? Is that just crazy talk? I know it's not like ripping a wall out at your house and sheet rocking it over.
Right now my biggest hurdles that i can see are two things, first and most importantly, what do i do with the boat after the 5 year plan is over? At that point, it's mine, either i own it outright or i have payments and i have to take over the , , ect.. of a boat that i'm not really planning on moving on for another 5 years? Secondly, what kind of shape will it be in after the charter? I assume it should be in good shape, but i am not sure i can guarantee that.
I would love to hear your opinions. | | | | | 20-07-2017, 22:47 | | Boat: Lagoon 400
| | | | | | 21-07-2017, 13:12 | | Boat: Searching...
| and found some great articles.
Now, i think i'm leaning more towards just doing a few more charters (with a captain) then some charters to gain experience. In the mean time i will just keep filling the boat fund up as fast as possible. who knows, maybe in my 10 year time frame we will have an economic downturn and i can pick up a great boat for a low and then take off. | | | | | 28-03-2018, 14:38 | | Boat: FP LUCIA 40, Hull #51
| and found some great articles.
Now, i think i'm leaning more towards just doing a few more charters (with a captain) then some charters to gain experience. In the mean time i will just keep filling the boat fund up as fast as possible. who knows, maybe in my 10 year time frame we will have an economic downturn and i can pick up a great boat for a low and then take off. | | Thread Tools | | | | Rate This Thread | :
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