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Abstract: In 2026, the European used catamaran market was characterized by extreme volatility. This article is based on insights gained from on-site inspections and provides a breakdown of the actual sale prices for mainstream models ranging from 25 to 40 feet.
To be honest, when I saw the phrase “in excess yacht budget,” the first image that popped into my head wasn’t a sun-drenched beach or a champagne tower. It was a stack of bills. A thick stack of bills.
Summary: Planning to rent a car in Europe? Then you’ll want to read this article carefully first. As someone who has lived in the EU for over ten years, I’ve encountered countless challenges—whether it’s the mutual recognition of driver’s licenses or hidden fees.
I am an amateur sailor who has sailed the North Sea and the Mediterranean for ten years. I have also helped several friends with used boat transactions and provided advice on purchasing new boats. (Author’s note.) This article is based on my personal experiences with three boat purchases.
老实讲, 头一回前往大加那利岛（Gran Canaria）想要租用船只驶往海上, 绝大多数人脑海当中立刻浮现出来的景象全然就是Instagram上面的那般照片: 有阳光, 有香槟
To be honest, choosing a catamaran isn’t nearly as complicated as people make it out to be online. Don’t listen to the salespeople hyping it up with all sorts of nonsense—things like “a floating villa at sea” or “the ultimate sailing experience.” It’s all bullshit. I just want to talk about the Lagoon brand.
The sea breeze is a little salty. The sun is blinding. It’s July in Miami—so hot you just want to jump into the water to cool off. Seriously. I’m Old Chen. I’ve been hanging out in Miami for five years. I’ve driven yachts, rented small boats, and even patched up a leaky rubber dinghy. I’m not a captain.
I’m Old Chen. I’ve been in California for fifteen years. I specialize in helping people find used boats. Don’t trust those heavily edited photos. You can’t tell rotten wood underwater just by looking at it. Search for “catamaran for sale usa”—the results are full of brokers.
Abstract: Compared to monohulls, catamarans aren’t as stable, and beginners, lacking experience, are indeed very prone to capsizing. From the first time I got into catamarans and hit a snag until now—a span of three years—I’ve already gone through four different catamarans.
Abstract: If you find yourself in South Africa and are looking to sell a boat quickly, a service like “We Buy Boats” is likely the fastest option available. This article offers the firsthand perspective of an amateur boat owner from Europe or the United States.
I lived on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica for nearly five years. During that time, I took group after group of friends out to sea on more than thirty trips, starting with those monohull sailboats that had such a strong smell of diesel it could make you seasick…
Author’s Note: As a yacht enthusiast who sails throughout Europe, I have had the opportunity over the past five years to experience catamarans from various brands, such as Lagoon, Bali, and Leopard, and have chartered different models for extended periods in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
