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BOAT TRADER ADVERTORIAL<br />
Your guide to<br />
ING A YACHT<br />
You want to live the dream, you want to feel<br />
the wind in your hair, you want the freedom<br />
of being able to just go anywhere in the world<br />
(within reason), you crave excitement, you like<br />
a challenge.<br />
Any of these sound familiar? Maybe you should<br />
take up the wonderful hobby of boating.<br />
Be that sail or motor it makes no difference,<br />
the thrill of traveling on the open water is<br />
something that once experienced you will never<br />
go back.<br />
Whether you want to sail the seven seas, motor<br />
slowly up and down the inland waterways,<br />
sail around the coastline looking <strong>for</strong> secluded<br />
beaches to anchor up and have some fun in the<br />
water, go fishing, do wakeboarding, or just to<br />
have somewhere to get away from it all, having<br />
a boat gives you a freedom like no other.<br />
It can be just an occasional weekend hobby or<br />
a place to live; it could be that you have always<br />
had the dream of buying a sailboat and sailing<br />
around the world <strong>for</strong> a couple of years – and<br />
why not? Boating gives you the opportunity to<br />
fulfil your dreams.<br />
There are many types and sizes of boat.<br />
Deciding which one to get that best suit your<br />
needs and budget can be a very daunting task,<br />
then there is the trying to find it.<br />
There are all the <strong>for</strong>malities to deal with (some<br />
or all may be needed) be<strong>for</strong>e you buy the<br />
boat: finance, survey, insurance, flagging, the<br />
legal aspects, VAT, regulations, maintenance,<br />
management, safety, certification to use the<br />
radio, etc. This will cover all the things you need<br />
to know to get you started, but this should<br />
only be used as a guide and we will always<br />
recommend that you seek professional advice<br />
and help with all aspects of buying and owning<br />
a boat.<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e you consider buying a motor boat or<br />
sailing yacht there are a few things you need<br />
to think about, carefully, be<strong>for</strong>e you make your<br />
final decision:<br />
● Firstly you need to decide what you want to<br />
use the vessel <strong>for</strong>; will it just be <strong>for</strong> pleasure; do<br />
you need or want to charter it.<br />
● What types of accommodation will you<br />
need? What is your budget?<br />
● What size do you want? Generally, vessels<br />
under 26’ (8m) are classed as boats; over 26’<br />
are considered as yachts. Yachts of 78’ (24m)<br />
or more are classed as superyachts.<br />
● Do you want to buy new? – this can be a<br />
great opportunity <strong>for</strong> you to have a vessel built<br />
which will suit your exacting needs and tastes.<br />
However, you need to be aware that building<br />
a vessel from scratch, depending on size,<br />
features and classification requirements, can<br />
take up to several years.<br />
Another option, if you just can’t wait, is to buy<br />
an existing vessel, there are always plenty <strong>for</strong><br />
sale throughout the world and finding one that<br />
will meet your needs is highly likely, and you will<br />
always have the option of having a refit done to<br />
bring it in line with your own personal taste.<br />
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