Abstract: This article was written by an amateur boater who spent a full seven years in Florida and the Caribbean. I’m not in the boat-selling business, nor do I teach classes; I’m simply an ordinary user who has bought the wrong boat three times.
Abstract: Unlike buying a car, the price of a catamaran ranges from $30,000 to $3 million. The key factors to consider are whether you want a new or used boat, and whether you’re looking for a cruising vessel or a luxury yacht. Over the course of three years at boat shows, I’ve tested more than a dozen boats—and along the way, I’ve made some mistakes and learned the hard way.
I'm Mike, an amateur sailor and boat enthusiast living in Florida. Over the past seven years, I've owned three catamarans—a Leopard, a Lagoon, and an Aquila 44—and I now run a small charter fleet full-time.
Abstract: This article was written by an amateur boat owner—neither a dealer nor a professional instructor—who has spent eight years navigating the boating scene in Europe and the United States. Its content consists of hard-won insights, gained through blood, sweat, and tears, drawn from years of buying and sailing boats, as well as overcoming setbacks.
Author's Note: My name is Mark, and I'm an amateur sailing blogger who has spent seven years sailing the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. I'm not a captain, nor am I an expert; I'm just an ordinary foreigner who saves up money every year to rent a boat and take my family on a trip.
Abstract: If you're planning to dock your catamaran at The Catamaran Company's marina in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, then this is exactly what you need to read. This is not an official price guide.
An amateur sailing blogger from Miami—that is, myself—has purchased two catamarans over the past five years: a 42-foot Lave and a 46-foot Fountaine Pajot.
Abstract: Are you thinking about buying a luxury yacht but confused by the prices listed at marinas? A foreign blogger shares their personal experience…
This is a recap that’s three years overdue. I’m neither a captain nor a dealer; I’m simply someone who bought, repaired, refitted, and sold a boat out of my own pocket—and regretted it. I’m an amateur sailing blogger who drifts back and forth between Florida and the Caribbean. Back in 2019,
Author's Note: My name is Jeff. I am a licensed boat broker in Florida, licensed from 2019 to 2023. During the pandemic, I handled transactions for 27 used sailboats. I am now retired.
Abstract: The Dart 15 is an entry-level catamaran. Many people believe it “requires little maintenance.” I’ve been sailing it for four years and have replaced the rudder blade, patched the hull, and repaired the rigging. Over the course of a year, excluding towing and storage costs,
Abstract: Are you planning to buy a catamaran for charter? This isn’t an official guide, but rather a Western blogger who has spent years sailing the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, sharing firsthand insights on how boat prices are actually calculated.
