h_corey
03.06.2021 9:33:53
It’s a mix of everything you need for cruising and what you want to feel for performance,” Loïck Peyron said… [links]
See full version: Yachting World
It’s a mix of everything you need for cruising and what you want to feel for performance,” Loïck Peyron said… [links]
To underscore the difference between these boats and the majority of catamarans in this size range a tiller has been incorporated in the logo. [links]
He reports that the joinery is all laminated in, there is plenty of opportunity for layout customisation (in three or four cabins) and, owing to the lower labour costs in South Africa, pricing is keen.
A 57-footer from the board of Marc Lombard will be the third design to join the stable. It shares the same hallmarks as the existing models, although a wheel steering option will also be offered. here
The direct tiller steering, which gives a responsive feel to the helm, is an example of the thinking that sets these boats apart from other multihulls and makes them sought after models. Yet they also have enough space both on deck and below to offer very comfortable living. here
Previously, Sabella had been listed at $1.35 million. The owner is now asking $999,999 and will consider trades. [links]
Zagorakis says Sabella has been constantly upgraded since her launch in 2008. She has twin 1,050-horsepower Caterpillar engines, each with 1,089 hours, that combine to deliver a top speed of 32 knots. [links]
Broker Yannis Zagorakis at Hargrave Yacht Brokerage and Charter says there has been a price reduction on the 68-foot Azimut Sabella, which he describes as "an owner-operator paradise."
That's the sales pitch on the 68-foot Azimut Sabella, now on the brokerage market. here
Features include upper and lower helm stations with Furuno, Maptech and Raymarine electronics, a joystick docking system, a full-beam master stateroom plus a queen-bed VIP and twin-bed guest cabin, crew quarters accessible from the swim platform and an 11-foot Novurania tender with a recently serviced, 30-horsepower Honda outboard. here
In planning the trip, there are many wonderful online cruising groups and forums on social media that are very helpful, as well as other resources such as cruising guides and annotated charts. You can find information about: [links]
Specific trip preparations will depend on where you go (and whether you will be crossing any borders, which will add some administrative arrangements), in what climate, for how long, whether you will be mostly in marinas or at anchor, whether you travel with pets (that need to go to shore, and that may need travel paperwork and vaccination certificates), and whether you will find local grocery stores to re-provision and restaurants to dine out at while underway. But most trip planning will share some common elements, including planning the trip route, getting the boat ready, provisioning for the trip, and taking care of the home front. [links]
In general, we will plan at least a Plan A and a Plan B itinerary for each trip, allowing for changes in weather conditions or any issues that may arise with the boat. Experienced boaters will tell you, it is dangerous to try to travel on a fixed schedule. Indeed, weather conditions may impose detours or delays. Disregarding these to stick to a schedule can lead to cruising in unsafe conditions.
All the fun starts with planning the trip itself: the itinerary, all the stops you would like to make, any spots you would like to visit, and any friends or family you can meet up with along the way, both on the water and on land. here
My previous blog talked about what it means to be a yacht owner-operator. This blog discusses the preparations involved in planning for a longer trip as an owner-operator. here
Over the last several years we have represented a number of buyers who have purchased large catamarans for personal use and who have placed their yachts into different charter programs.
Both options have their advantages and disadvantages and it is something the owner calculates and decides which would be best for them. We have helped several couples put this together. Hank & Michaele of catamaran “Feel the Magic“ and Kristiann & Graham of catamaran “Allende” are two such couples. According to Hank and Michaele, “…this experience has far exceeded anything we could ever have imagined.” Both these couples live-aboard on their beautiful catamarans. Chartering their boats allows them to enjoy a lifestyle rich in experience and they get to do what they love! more
It seems the current trend in catamaran ownership is to go bigger! Most of our owners of catamarans over 50ft, place these large catamarans into one of several crewed charter programs. The basic idea is that the boat is operated as a business, which enables the owner to reduce the cost of ownership through the use of available tax advantages and income from charter to pay for the boat.