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Fractional Ownership of Luxurious Yachts

Own a luxurious private yacht, at a fraction of the cost, right-size your ownership.

If you only have time to enjoy your yacht part of the year, then why own it the whole year? Right-sizing your ownership to the portion you want to use dramatically reduces your purchase price, enables you to buy into a much bigger and more luxurious yacht, and eliminates wasted capital.

We have 1/4, 1/6 and 1/8th fractional ownership options available on magnificent yachts of varying sizes. You decide how much you want to own.

Only pay a down-payment

We offer financing of up to 80% of your share. Combine this with right-sized ownership and your purchase price could be as little as 2 ½ percent of the yacht’s value. Imagine the kind of yacht you suddenly can afford…

A ten million dollar yacht can be had for just a quarter million, and a million dollar yacht for just twenty-five thousand, while enjoying weeks on end at enchanting destinations.

Never pay anything else

Owning a yacht is expensive. Crew salaries, maintenance and mooring, insurance and repairs, it all adds up.

But yachts can be profitable too. By renting out your yacht—chartering as it’s called—you can generate a generous income. In fact, we make chartering your yacht so profitable it usually pays for all expenses, often even your loan payments. So other than your down-payment in most instances, you’ll never pay anything else to own your very own luxury yacht.

20% DOWN ON 1/8 OWNERSHIP = 2.5% OF THE YACHT'S VALUE AN $8M YACHT @ 2.5% = $200K A $1M YACHT @ 2.5% = $25K

In most instances your only expense is the down-payment all other expenses, including loan payments, are typically paid for by the charter revenue big yachts suddenly become very affordable, featured yachts.

Browse our selection of wow-worthy yachts in the most desirable destinations

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  2 shares left  , 2018 sunreef 60, 60ft | 4 staterooms | 3 crew.

Sunreef manufactures the most luxurious of sailing and motor catamarans, and this Sunreef 60 is no exception.

With four state rooms plus crew quarters for three, expect to set sail with the whole family in ultimate luxury. Your captain, chef and bosun are ready to welcome you onboard. 

$75,000 • 1/6 OWNERSHIP • INCLUDES 3 WKS ONBOARD PER YEAR

2016 leopard 58, 58ft | 4 staterooms | 2 crew.

Welcome aboard the tremendously spacious Leopard 58 sailing catamaran. She offers more living space than any other catamaran her size. Perfect for an extended adventure with friends and family.

$55,000 • 1/4 OWNERSHIP • INCLUDES 4 WKS ONBOARD PER YEAR

Sold - 2017 lagoon 620, 62ft | 4 staterooms | 2 crew.

This extravagant Lagoon 620 sailing catamaran has been fully optioned, plus custom additions such as underwater lighting and a tender lift.

Detailed with soft finishes throughout, she is one of a kind.

$55,000 • 1/6 OWNERSHIP • INCLUDES 3 WKS ONBOARD PER YEAR

Sold 2018 lagoon 560.

This very spacious Lagoon 560 sailing catamaran has been fully optioned, plus custom additions such as underwater lighting and a tender lift.

Finished in a beautiful dark wood, she oozes luxury.

$55,000 • 1/5 OWNERSHIP • INCLUDES 4 WKS ONBOARD PER YEAR

2024 sunreef 80, 80ft | 4 staterooms | 3 crew.

Sunreef manufactures the most luxurious of sailing and motor catamarans, and this Sunreef 80 is the most opulent yet.

With four state rooms including a massive master, plus crew quarters for three, expect to set sail with the whole family in ultimate luxury. Your captain, chef and bosun are ready to welcome you onboard.

$250,000 • 1/6 OWNERSHIP • INCLUDES 3 WKS ONBOARD PER YEAR

  sold  , 2019 sunreef 60, 60ft | 5 staterooms | 3 crew.

With five state rooms plus crew quarters for three, expect to set sail with the whole family in ultimate luxury. Your captain, chef and bosun are ready to welcome you onboard.

$85,000 • 1/6 OWNERSHIP • INCLUDES 3 WKS ONBOARD PER YEAR

You are buying a real asset. Your yacht gets titled to its own single-asset LLC, which you own, along with any other fractional owners. This means your investment is backed by a real asset, you can benefit from tax write-offs, and at the end of the management term when the yacht is sold, the proceeds are distributed to its owners.

We manage it

You own the yacht, not the headache. We take care of everything, from financing and insurance to crew training and trip planning. When you hear from us, it will be your concierge requesting your food and drink preferences to set the menu for your next trip.

Cheers to you, for buying a yacht the smart way.

Positively cash-flow positive

Owning the yacht without owning the expenses is only possible because of the income we generate on your behalf to pay for everything. Now…

Imagine you bought the whole yacht instead of a fraction, and yet you still only spend a few weeks a year on your private yacht. This opens up much more time to charter the yacht, making the revenue not only pay for all expenses, it becomes a cash-flowing asset.

Depending on the yacht, the cash-on-cash return can be as high as 70% annually.

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Fractional Yacht Ownership : Everything you Need to Know

Fractional yacht ownership is one of the way to own a yacht that might suit your needs.

For most people, owning a luxury yacht means the freedom to move whenever and wherever they want with maximum comfort. However, it is rare to be able to use it 100% of the time. There are options to counteract the time the boat is not is used, and one of the most profitable and comfortable is fractional ownership.

Shared yacht ownership may be for you. But do you know exactly what it means and entails?

Let’s review the pros and cons of this ownership method to assess whether this can suit you, or whether you should continue chartering yachts or owning one fully .

What is fractional yacht ownership?

Fractional boat ownership is exactly what it sounds like. It allows you to own a part of a yacht for usage time on board. You legally own a piece of it as an asset, and like a company share or a bond, you can sell or transfer it. 

People have been sharing boats through informal partnerships with friends or family members for eons. Fractional boat ownership is simply a formalization of these arrangements which offers you more legal protection in case of conflicts. 

Each owner pays an equity stake in the vessel depending on what percentage of the purchase they want. 

In return, each owner is allotted a set number of days they are allowed to use the boat each year proportionally to their investment. 

On top of the share, the owners have to pay an annual maintenance fee to the management company taking care of managing the calendar, crew, and maintenance of the boat throughout the year.

Fractional boat ownership is different from a time-share which only gives you the rights of property used for a certain amount of time. Once your time is over, your investment also is.

To help you to decide if fractional yacht ownership is right for you, here are the pros and cons you might consider.

The Pros of fractional yacht ownership

By sharing the purchase price, but also the operating and maintenance costs between the owners, fractional boat ownership lightens your investment considerably, allowing you to make serious savings. Financially, but not only.

Fractional boat ownership will also help you to save time on managing different aspects. Indeed, the management company will take care of it – from hiring a crew to coordinating maintenance, to managing the calendar among all owners, to deal with marinas. If you don’t use the yacht, the management company will help you to charter it.

When you use your time aboard, you are free to invite anyone you want. This kind of program is often located in an area, but with the majority of other owner’s agreements, you can cruise the boat in new locations.

If you no longer wish to own a fraction of the yacht, most fractional ownership agreements allow you to easily sell your fractional shares to someone else. Since this kind of program keeps the yachts well-maintained, the value of your share will not devalue so quickly and you’ll be able to more easily change boats than with full ownership.

Furthermore, some fractional ownership organizations maintain fleets that allow you to use a different yacht, enjoy another location, or make up for time lost because of weather or maintenance issues. 

The Cons of fractional yacht ownership

The main drawback of fractional yacht ownership is obviously that you have to share your boat with other owners

Some downsides include that even if you own a part of the yacht, you can’t do whatever you want with it. For example, You can’t personalize a fractionally owned yacht. In fact, you probably won’t have a say on the outfitting or the decoration at all.

You don’t have a lot of flexibility either to use your yacht whenever you want. The yacht isn’t at your disposal all the time and itineraries are planned in a way that you choose your slot in advance. Your last-minute getaways are therefore compromised. 

It also means that the boat might not be available for the particular dates you would like to use it. Read properly the agreement, as some of them allow first come – first served during the unscheduled time if no maintenance is required.

When it comes to moving the yacht, most of the owners have to agree on the destination, so you can be stuck with one area, which can be an issue if you are planning on moving a lot. To relocate your yacht for an extended period of time, you will usually need every owner’s approval. 

On the other hand, most owners may decide to move the boat to an area you don’t particularly like. If you were to charter a boat, you would simply pay a moving fee, but in this case, you are stuck!

Depending on the contract, it is possible that if the majority of the owners want to sell the ship, it can get sold out from under you. So read it carefully!

In fact, the main disadvantage of fractional yacht ownership lies in its name: you only own a portion of the yacht, which means you are not in full control of your property.

Is Fractional yacht ownership for you?

To know  if fractional boat ownership is for you or not, answer these different questions:

• Is it important for you to be in total control of your yacht?
• Do you have time and funds to deal with your yacht’s maintenance costs?
• Are you planning to sail in one area or to explore the world?
• Is having a customized yacht important to you?
• Are you flexible on dates?

Depending on your answers, fractional yacht ownership can be, or not a good option for you.  If you want to save on costs, if you are likely to use it several times throughout the year in one particular region, if you know which boat you want or if you want to invest in a yacht to charter it, then go for shared boat ownership.

For people who don’t want to deal with the hassles of single-ownership, it is also a solution to consider.

On the other hand, people who like changes, whether it’s to try out numerous yachts or to change regions often, are better off sticking with yacht chartering.

For those who don’t want to share and can’t stand the idea of being a co-owner, buying your boat is likely your best option if you can afford it. 

Keep in mind that most fractional yacht ownership programs concern large yachts, like superyachts and mega yachts which require crew. If you enjoy captaining your boat and your friends and family enjoy being the crew, you may lose that aspect of yachting in some way.

The costs of Fractional yacht ownership

You pay your share at the beginning to purchase your portion of the yacht. 

There are no traditional yacht ownership expenses in fractional ownership programs like dockage, moorings, insurance, or boat maintenance costs. But depending on the program you go for, either you will have to pay a certain amount every year to the management company or it will be covered by the charter revenues or a mix of both.

As an example, for a 63-foot yacht with four cabins, some programs offer the cost of the eighth share in the Mediterranean around $180,000 with annual costs for maintenance, crew, insurance, and anchorage around $24,000. Owners will be able to use the boat 4 weeks a year. Another management company offers a California program from $300,000 to $735,000 plus operating costs for quarter shares of vessels ranging from 52 to 82 feet. At this price, the four owners will each be able to use the boat 72 days a year.

The main regions in the world for fractional yacht ownership

Fractional yacht ownership can be done everywhere. 

Popular destinations include Europe, in particular, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, especially the Bahamas.

Among the main regions in the US for fractional boat ownership, you have Miami and Fort Lauderdale, but also Cape Cod and Nantucket.

Some programs also offer Asian destinations mostly in Hong Kong, Thailand, and the rest of South-East Asia.

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Fractional yacht ownership means that you legally own a portion of a yacht, along with co-owners. Therefore you are entitled to use the yacht based on your ownership agreement and must share revenues and costs with other owners.

It depends on your desires and your personality. If you like changes, try out a different yacht model every year and change frequently of destination, then go for yacht chartering. If, on the contrary, you have a crush on a yacht, want to start owning it at a lower cost, and avoid the management requirements, fractional boat ownership is ideal. Unlike chartering, fractional ownership means you can invite as many guests as deemed safe and as long as you have proper safety equipment on board.

The costs include the purchase price of your ownership share and yearly exploitation and maintenance fees to pay to your management company.

Hard to tell. This depends on your availability if you have time or not to take care of your boat, and your budget. If you don’t want to worry about the management aspects and only have a small budget to invest, go for fractional ownership. If you want to have perfect freedom, use your boat anytime and wherever you want, go for full ownership.

Yes, you can. As long as the share belongs to you, you can sell it whenever you want as long as the agreement doesn’t stipulate anything against it. Be aware that the other owners can also do so.

The most popular regions for fractional ownership are the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. But also, the US and some Asian areas.

You can buy a fraction, or a share, of a yacht. You will be the co-owner, or the fractional owner of the yacht and its cost will be spread among all owners.

Yes, fractional ownership and yacht sharing or even co-ownership are all synonyms. You still become the co-owner of a yacht regardless of how you decide to call it.

A yacht sharing program allows you to co-own a yacht, so that you spread its maintenance cost among all owners. It is also known as fractional ownership or co-ownership programs.

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Fractional Yacht Ownership

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Fractional yacht ownership is becoming an increasingly popular option for those who want to experience the luxury of owning a yacht without the hefty price ta g and management responsibilities. This comprehensive guide will dive into the ins and outs of fractional yacht ownership, including the benefits, drawbacks, costs, and how it works. We’ll also provide insights and tips for those considering investing in this unique form of boat ownership.

The Cons of Fractional Yacht Ownership

What is fractional yacht ownership.

Fractional yacht ownership, also known as shared yacht ownership or yacht co-ownership, is a concept that allows multiple people to own a portion of a yacht, sharing the usage, costs, and responsibilities. This alternative to traditional yacht ownership and yacht chartering offers a more affordable and manageable way to enjoy the yachting lifestyle.

The Pros of Fractional Yacht Ownership

• Financial savings : By sharing the purchase price and ongoing expenses of a yacht, such as maintenance , insurance, and docking fees, fractional yacht ownership significantly reduces the financial burden.
• Reduced management responsibilities : A management company typically handles the day-to-day operations, including crew hiring, maintenance scheduling, and coordinating usage among co-owners.
• Flexibility in inviting guests : Fractional yacht ownership allows you to invite anyone you want aboard during your allocated usage time, provided the yacht has proper safety equipment.
• Easy resale of shares : Most fractional ownership agreements permit the easy sale of shares, allowing you to change yachts or exit the arrangement without difficulty.
• Limited customization and control : Since the yacht is shared among multiple owners, personalization options and control over certain aspects of the yacht are limited.
• Restricted usage schedule : Co-owners must adhere to a predetermined schedule, potentially limiting spontaneity and last-minute getaways.

Deciding if Fractional Yacht Ownership is Right for You

Before investing in fractional yacht ownership, ask yourself these questions:

• Is total control over the yacht important to me?
• Am I prepared to handle the maintenance costs and responsibilities of full yacht ownership?
• Do I plan to sail in one specific area or explore various locations?
• How important is a customized yacht to me?
• Am I flexible with my sailing dates?

Your answers to these questions will help you determine if fractional yacht ownership aligns with your preferences and priorities.

Costs of Fractional Yacht Ownership

The costs associated with fractional yacht ownership include:

• Initial investment: This is the cost of purchasing your share in the yacht.
• Annual fees and management costs: These fees cover maintenance, insurance, docking, and other operational expenses.

Popular Destinations for Fractional Yacht Ownership

Some of the most popular destinations for fractional yacht ownership include the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the US, and parts of Asia. When choosing a location, consider factors such as sailing conditions, marina availability, and local attractions.

Key Takeaways

• Fractional yacht ownership is an increasingly popular alternative to traditional yacht ownership and chartering, offering a more affordable and manageable way to enjoy the yachting lifestyle.
• Shared yacht ownership comes with both benefits and drawbacks, so it’s essential to weigh these factors carefully before deciding to invest.
• Costs associated with fractional yacht ownership include the initial investment and ongoing annual fees and management costs.
• Popular destinations for fractional yacht ownership include the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, the US, and parts of Asia.
• Before deciding on fractional yacht ownership, consider your priorities, preferences, and flexibility in terms of yacht customization, control, and scheduling.
• In conclusion, fractional yacht ownership provides a unique opportunity for those who want to experience the luxury of yacht ownership without the full financial commitment and responsibilities. By carefully considering your preferences and priorities, you can determine if this alternative to traditional yacht ownership aligns with your lifestyle and goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fractional yacht ownership involves purchasing a share of a yacht and sharing the costs and responsibilities, while yacht chartering allows you to rent a yacht for a specific period without any ownership or long-term commitments.

Yes, most fractional yacht ownership agreements allow you to sell your shares, provided there are no stipulations against it in the agreement.

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A New Concept: Fractional Yacht Ownership in the Mediterranean

Wednesday 1st August 2018

Discover fractional yacht ownership in the Mediterranean. Your own Princess yacht, the wide blue horizon, yet without the traditional complexities of owning a yacht.  YachtQuarters is a new way to live the Mediterranean dream at a fraction of the usual cost.  Now we’re offering interested parties the chance to understand this new concept during the Southampton Boat Show 2018.

YachtQuarters was launched back in January 2018.  It is a unique fractional yacht ownership in the Mediterranean, where every aspect of the yacht’s operation, maintenance and management is looked after by experienced permanent crew and the professional management team at Princess Motor Yacht Sales, the world’s largest Princess distributor and a leading European maritime service provider for over 50 years.

The programme features a stunning new Princess 75 Motor Yacht, Maltese-flagged and based at Port Adriano in Palma de Mallorca, just 30 minutes’ drive from the airport. She boasts eight berths in four luxurious en-suite cabins, and separate quarters for two or three crew members.

The YachtQuarters yacht manager will ensure that each owner enjoys a total of eight trouble-free weeks onboard during the year: two in summer, four in spring and autumn, and two off-season. This ensures that owners get maximum value from their investment.

Outgoings such as servicing, maintenance, repairs, storage etc. are predictable based on costs from the previous year and shared equally between all owners. Individual owners will be responsible only for their consumables such as food, drinks and fuel.

The crew can replace the owners’ personal effects and ensure food and drinks preferences are onboard prior to arrival to ensure that the owners feel at home as soon as they step aboard their yacht. YachtQuarters’ budgets include permanent crew for the Princess 75 and her toys (jet tender, water skis, banana boats, Seabobs, snorkling gear etc.), complete management and operation, as well as reserves for unexpected expenses. In comparison to charter, the total cost per week with YachtQuarters is approximately 65% of a corresponding charter.

The yacht will always be kept in superb condition through the meticulous management of the crew and Princess Motor Yacht Sales’ aftercare service, safeguarding the investment. This will ensure the yacht is in perfect condition on arrival, ready for a memorable experience in the perfect cruising area of the western Mediterranean. Investment in YachtQuarters creates a four-partner ownership structure that lasts for four years, after which the boat is sold and the structure dissolved. If, after a minimum of two years, an owner wishes to opt out, they can sell their share as a liquid asset.

So, if you’re interested in learning more about fractional yacht ownership in the Mediterranean…

See YachtQuarters at the Southampton Boat Show 14th – 23rd September 2018

At this year’s Southampton Boat Show, potential owners will have a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with the YachtQuarters team and take a moment to tour the beautiful Princess 75 which will be on display.

Whilst at the show, visitors can speak directly our programme manager, and understand from his long-standing experience, just what is different about this concept and how it works.

To arrange an appointment, simply email us at [email protected] or call the Princess Motor Yacht Sales Portals office on +34 971 676 439. 

Alternatively, you can find out more at our website www.yachtquarters.com

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SailTime Launches Fractional Yacht Ownership Program, Sea Style Yacht Partners

• August 29, 2022

SailTime Launches Fractional Yacht Ownership Program,

Sea Style Yacht Partners 

Innovative Own ership Program Offers New Option for Yacht Enthusiasts to Purchase a Share of a Yacht

SailTime announces the launch of Sea Style Yacht Partners, the first fractional yacht ownership program that offers multi-hull power and sailing yachts. The Annapolis, Maryland-based company is part of the Sea Style Acquisitions (SSA), a leader in fractional yachting for the past 20 years and is the innovator of well-known boat sharing programs such as SailTime, PowerTime and Embark Scheduling Software.

Seas Style Yacht Partners offers a sensible path to yacht ownership by offering their clients the option to buy a 25% or 50% share in a fully crewed yacht or a large luxury catamaran, focusing on the market between 60′ and 150′.

“We recognize many potential yacht buyers are seeking a higher level of service and a turnkey yachting experience from the moment of purchase to the time they are underway in the most desirable boating destinations,” says Mathias Chouraki, president of Sea Style Yacht Partners and veteran yacht broker and licensed commercial captain. “Our company is capitalizing on the clear trend of the past decade that shows exponential growth in luxury shared goods, from private aviation to extravagant villas and yachts.

How it works:

• Owners Purchase a 25% or 50% share of a luxury yacht that is fully equipped and outfitted with top end amenities.
• Sea Style Yacht Partners shares can be financed through an exclusive loan program that provides clients a simple cash investment.

Operational costs are shared by each client based on percentage of ownership. Sea Style manages the accounts for the vessel and provides the owners with an easy-to-read monthly expense statement.

Sea Style Yacht Partners handles all operations from crew management, insurance, and dockage to regular maintenance and repairs.

• Depending on the level of ownership, owners are guaranteed a minimum of 7 to 14 weeks a year.
• Owners plan their vacation well in advance or last-minute (48-hour notice) if no other owners are on board.
• Sea Style Yachts may be in locations from the Mediterranean Sea to the Caribbean and East Coast USA (Florida, Hamptons, Rhode Island, etc…). Yacht relocations are planned before each season with the input of the owners.

“Yacht owners typically use their boats 5 to 8 weeks a year, and ownership in the Sea Style program allows owners the same level of usage while having their yacht fully managed so they can enjoy a luxury vacation while significantly reducing their cost of ownership,” adds Chouraki.

Sea Style Yacht Partners will exhibit at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France (Sept. 6-11), the Annapolis Boat Show (Oct. 6-9), the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (Oct. 26-30), and the Miami International Boat Show (Feb. 15-19, 2023). Visit the shows or visit the company online at  www.seastyle.net .

About  Sea Style Yacht Partners:  Sea Style Partners is an Annapolis, Maryland-based fractional yachting company. It’s part of the Sea Style Acquisitions a leader in fractional yachting for the past 20 years and has brought to market well-known brands such as SailTime, PowerTime, and Embark scheduling software. With more than 500 boats under management since its inception, the SSA group and its teams have unparalleled experience in yacht fractional management. For more information, visit  www.seastyle.net .

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Yacht Fractional Ownership

Acquiring a yacht is one of the most special investments one can make. Yachts unlock dreams made of holidays in exclusive creeks worldwide, distant from the hustle and bustle of crowded resorts and close to secluded and exclusive beaches and rivieras. Yachts are also a tool to signify one’s social position. Notwithstanding this, like any other investment, it requires careful planning to minimise inefficiencies and consequently reduce costs. Contrary to other assets, such as immovables, whose value increases with time, yachts tend to depreciate quickly and are subject to high maintenance costs. For this reason, yacht owners aim to mitigate this financial burden. To mitigate such risks and offset, even partially, the investment made, owners tend to opt for mixed-use of the yacht by chartering her to third parties. Although this is a possible solution, there are also some negative aspects connected with yacht chartering:

• Impossibility of using her during peak season
• Use of yacht by third parties who might not treat her as their own to the detriment of her value
• Yachts would generally need to be stationed in the same part of the world to minimise relocation costs
• Engagement of third-party advisors and fiscal representatives to assist with VAT and other related tax compliance matters
• Increase in insurance costs related to the commercial use of yachts
• Increase maintenance and refit costs to ensure the yacht could be registered as commercial and be compliant with the commercial yacht code

Chartering, however, is not the only option to recover costs related to acquiring the yacht. In fact, over the last few years, fractional ownership has proven to be a valid alternative to chartering.

How does fractional ownership work?

Yacht fractional owners own a share or portion of a yacht jointly with other persons who can use the same depending on the terms and conditions of the ownership agreement between all parties. Contrary to a time-sharing arrangement, which grants a right of use only for a limited period, fractional ownership gives a title of ownership (although in common with other persons) and a return of price in case of sale to third parties.  Fractional owners could either acquire a share in the yacht directly or indirectly through the setting up, together with other persons, of a company that will be the yacht’s registered owner. The latter option could provide direct and indirect tax efficiencies if adequately structured. Fractional ownership allows owners to use the yacht for a maximum period, which generally varies between 3 and 6 weeks. Fractional owners are also entitled to charter or sub-lease the yacht to third parties during the period assigned to them or sell their share should they not be interested in the continued enjoyment of the asset. Maltese law also allows the possibility of setting up shipping cell companies where the patrimony of each cell is separate and distinct from other cells, thus giving the shareholder an additional layer of protection and flexibility in structuring their ownership as the fractional right would be assigned to the cell.

Who should opt for fractional ownership?

People who know from the outset they will only be using the yacht for a few weeks a year and want to avoid dealing with third-party operators such brokers, marina agents, seafarers, and tax advisors would do well to consider opting for a  fractional ownership arrangement. These functions would be delegated to a yacht manager by paying a yacht management fee. Such a manager would be in charge of dealing with third parties concerning all of the above matters.

Fractional ownership is a formal arrangement meant to regulate the fractional use of yachts amongst more people by giving certainty on the rules to be adopted and avoided or at least reducing conflicts with service providers and between the fractional owners.

How is the amount of time used decided?

This depends on and is usually proportionate to, the investment made in the yacht.

What are the benefits of fractional ownership?

• Financial: one significantly saves the total purchase price by acquiring a portion of the yacht.
• Saving Time: time spent coordinating the yacht’s management, maintenance, crew employment-related matters, berthing, insurance, and fiscal issues, amongst others.
• It is easier to dispose of the interest in the asset.
• Possibility to change yachts should the fractional owner not be interested in that model. Some fractional ownership organisations even maintain fleets based in different geographical locations.

What are the disadvantages of fractional ownership?

• Sharing the yacht with other people, the impossibility to personalise the yacht and choose particular crew members.
• Use of the yacht is possible during specific periods only and restricted to particular geographical locations. Suppose the yacht is always based in the Mediterranean. In that case, a user cannot decide unilaterally to move her to the Caribbean to return to the Med region again unless most owners (based on a contract of use) choose otherwise.
• The yacht might be unavailable during certain parts of the year if already booked by other fractional owners or under maintenance.

What are the VAT implications, if any, for fractional ownership?

Regarding the EU VAT legislation, supplies of goods or of services made by a taxable person acting as such in return for consideration within the territory of a Member State are subject to VAT unless specifically exempted. As such, transactions that cumulatively meet these conditions are said to fall within the scope of EU VAT, whilst transactions that fail to meet any of the requirements are classified as falling outside the scope of EU VAT, which is to be disregarded for VAT purposes. A transaction deemed to fall within the scope of VAT has then to be methodically analysed to determine its correct VAT treatment, most significant, where it is to be taxed, whether an exemption applies and if not, who would be the person liable to pay the VAT to the tax authority. It is in the background of these concepts, that the numerous transactions contained in fractional ownership, from ownership to management, need to be assessed to establish the appropriate VAT treatment and resulting implications.

As a point of departure, ownership, per se, even if partial and undivided, does not render the owner a taxable person for VAT purposes unless he carries out an economic activity. In the fractional ownership set-up, the owners would not be carrying out an economic activity since each would be using the asset (the yacht) privately. Selling a fractional share would likewise fall outside the scope of EU VAT since the seller (the fractional owner) is not a taxable person for VAT purposes in that he is not in the business of selling or trading in shares in yacht ownership, that is, not carrying out an economic activity. The yacht’s purchase, management fees, operational and maintenance services necessary for the functionality and upkeep of the yacht all appear to be supplies of services subject to VAT. As a rule, the VAT incurred by the management company will be deductible to the extent that it is attributable to its taxable supplies, namely the management fees and recharges claimed from the owners in proportion to their fractional share. The owners, however, have no right of deduction, and the VAT incurred should constitute an irrecoverable cost. Given that in the fractional ownership model, expenses are shared; the VAT cost would thus be less burdensome when compared to full ownership of a yacht.

How do you understand if fractional ownership is the right solution for you?

Fractional owners need to understand if they want the yacht exclusively for themselves or not and whether they are willing to share it with strangers and be able to use it only for specific parts of the year.

On the other hand, all those aspects concerning her maintenance would be delegated to third parties, thus rendering matters easier for the end user. Lastly, fractional ownership would permit the benefit of a yacht at a reduced price, and if one uses a yacht for a few weeks a year, savings would be much higher than the ones made under a charter option.

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FRACTIONAL YACHT / SHARED CATAMARAN OWNERSHIP

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Ownership Redefined For The Sharing Community: Sharing Is The New Owning!

Our current ideal of owning as much “stuff” as we can and of over consumption is being replaced with a new ideal of shared use and ownership. It gives people access to a lifestyle that they otherwise might not be able to afford, and it reduces waste. Imagine owning and sailing your own luxury catamaran for less than 20% of what conventional yacht ownership or bareboat charter would usually cost you! Not only does it save you money but it eliminates the waste of an asset sitting idle for months, collecting dust AND problems. 

That is exactly what this program is designed to do! Fractional or Shared Yacht Ownership gives you the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of yacht ownership for a fraction of the cost of conventional ownership or even charter! Shared yacht ownership is exactly what it sounds like—you buy a share or fraction of a yacht. It is not a timeshare where you only purchase the rights of usage for a certain amount of time and end up with nothing when the term expires. With shared ownership you legally own the fraction of the asset and hold the title to the yacht.

It holds the answer to hassle-free and financially smart boat ownership. It’s a simple concept— up to five co-owners can enjoy the benefits of owning a yacht while splitting the cost of the vessel and its management. It is the simplest way to realize your sailing dreams sooner than you otherwise could and with the least hassle. You can use the yacht as you like and your preferred holidays are always available for you.

Shared Catamaran Ownership is Appealing But…

People have been forming partnerships to co-own expensive assets for a long time, but until now they have had to figure out the logistics themselves. The benefits of shared ownership are very appealing, but it’s been too cumbersome for most to set up. Finding the right partners, setting up partnerships, and managing the logistics of owning a shared asset can be time consuming and difficult. We have created a program that makes the entire process easier and makes shared ownership available to everyone.

Fractional / Shared Yacht Ownership Structure

Number of owners.

Up to five owners each buys a share in a luxury yacht at a fraction of the cost. Unlike timeshare programs where you do not own the yacht and end up with nothing at the end, this program ensures that you have an equity stake in the yacht and hold title of the vessel. We limit the shares to only five owners per boat or less. That way all owners are guaranteed to get equal time. Because owners of fractional shares involve direct ownership, each user has greater control over how the boat is used and maintained and where it is located.

Duration Of The Program

Duration of the program is 7 years. The boat will be sold at the end of the program. Upon the sale of the asset, the owners recover a percentage of their initial cost and will be proportionally refunded from the net proceeds. The owner is free to sell their ownership interest at any time. Since fractional yachts are well maintained and serviced, the value of each owner’s share may not devalue as rapidly as an average yacht’s value.

Owner Weeks & Cost Per Share

Partners own 20% of the boat in an LLC, boat is financed, and chartered through a charter company based in the British Virgin Islands or Bahamas. Partners get to use it two weeks a year plus anytime it’s not booked within 30 days out for a total of 10-15 weeks for the duration of the program.  Each week retails for $12K which is waived. Partners only pay cleaning and insurance and variable weekly costs.

Fractional Yacht Owner Use

Owner use is shared equally between the owners according to the number of members. Owner access is allocated fairly to ensure that all owners can optimize the use of the yacht and that all the owners get quality time on the yacht to meet their needs or desires.

• Owner Use Reservations: Owners will reserve time on a reservation system on first come basis (Member A, Member B etc.) with limitations. Dates are decided upon via an equal reservation system well in advance. The first co-owner who signs up becomes “A” in the rotation, the second person “B,” and so on during the first year. The next year, the co-owner who was “A” and had first choice becomes “E”
• Owner Use Limitations: It is envisaged that the maximum continuous owner use will be two weeks per year per owner
• Owner Competency: A competency check will be done with each owner after which owners will operate the vessel as their private yacht. No captain or further supervision will be required once competency is established (training is available should the owner wish to improve skills). If owners wish to hire captains for their use, they may do so at their own cost.
• Reciprocal Use: The plan is to develop co-ownership bases in other locations that will create a reciprocal owner use option. Potential locations currently being investigated –Bahamas (Marsh Harbor), Puerto Rico, Annapolis, USVI (St Thomas). To start, the only location will be Fort Lauderdale, which has easy access to the Bahamas and the Florida Keys cruising grounds.

Operating Costs Are Covered By Charter Revenue

The annual operating costs such as insurance, dockage, annual haul out and scheduled maintenance will be offset by income from chartering the yacht. With traditional yacht ownership, the owner spends around 10 percent of the total value of the yacht annually but with our model based on seven years, one can save up to 90 percent of the cost of traditional yacht ownership. That is a huge advantage for the owners of a fractional yacht.

Fractional Yacht Models

The latest catamaran models from the world’s top manufacturers like Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Nautitech and Bali are available for these programs, fully equipped with air-conditioning, generator, full electronics, dingy, outboard and sun awnings. 

Fractional Yacht Management & Maintenance

The vessel will be professionally managed and maintained by a management company to ensure that you enjoy your use of the boat with minimum hassle – boats are maintained in turn key condition and ready for you to step aboard.

Fractional Yacht Shares Figures: Cost Of Yacht Share Ownership

We have made up a sample of cost per share using a 46ft catamaran plus full financials. Please contact us for more details.

Catamaran Guru Making Fractional Yacht Ownership Work!

Some of the early fractional yacht business models were guilty of taking advantage of the shareholders, and plenty have failed along the way. They would take a boat with a market price of say $2 million and divide it into 10 shares of $400,000, thereby doubling their investment by selling it for a total of $4 million. The Management / brokerage companies were trying to make a killing on one boat. It did not sit well with many potential buyers. Savvy boat owners might be willing to pay a small premium, but they’re not willing to get taken to the cleaners. 

Catamaran Guru’s innovative fractional shared yacht ownership programs provide you with a financially savvy solution to yacht ownership that is ideal for your active lifestyle. You can experience all the benefits of yacht ownership without the hassles of staffing, maintaining, or servicing your yacht.

Contact us for full details today!  OR Call: 804.815.5054

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Hi could you add my name for the next available round of fractional ownership.

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Matt we have you on the list!

Will do! It looks like we will have another Bali 4.6 available in the coming weeks.

We lost our Leopard catamaran in Hurricane Irma and have been looking to buy again.

We are interested in fractional ownership. Can you let me know if this is currently available?

Hi there My wife and I are in Australia We are just about to buy our second vessel We are trying to decide on buying into a syndicate of private owners for private use or whether to buy into a charter program in the Whitsundays and attach a business loan to it including our deposit Wondering if you guys may have something that would suit our needs Ideally We would be looking at a cat around 45 foot in length with preferably four cabins

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Fractional Yacht Ownership in the Western Med

The Western Mediterranean is famed for its glamorous ports where the nightlife often surpasses the rock-star styled fun filled days at anchor.

This region is very much about active lifestyle yachting, where coming back into port at night to enjoy some land based gastronomic delights and a cool vibe in the bars and clubs, is very much the norm for yacht owners.

Fractional yacht owners in the western Med tend to use their yachts more as a floating holiday home than a passage-maker. Fractional ownership therefore works particularly well in these waters as berthing costs tend to be among the highest in the world, and an idle yacht can become restrictively expensive. Through shared ownership, the mooring is in constant use, balancing-out the value proposition.

Yachts in these waters tend to fall into two primary categories: •    Sleek flybridge yachts designed to offer high occupancy levels of accommodation coupled with ample living space. Sub 60ft yachts often boasting 3 spacious cabins, and over 60ft yachts offering 4 cabins or more. These make ideal holiday-home type fractional yachts, as they are perfectly configured to blend the mix of style and comfort desired. •    Rapid and purposeful looking open yachts to offer extensive outdoor entertaining areas, very much with day boating in mind. These yachts are ideally suited to fractional ownership when combined with a land based holiday home and often bought by villa owners who would like some time at sea but wish to avoid the costs and hassle of outright yacht ownership.

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The Sunreef 80 is an all-around sailing leisure yacht ideal for exclusive getaways for transoceanic adventures. She boasts a combination of exterior and interior areas easily flowing into one another. A clever bridge deck and superstructure design allow for a superior level of comfort onboard whereas the generous teak use, high bulwarks and classy lines underscore her modern style with a classic edge.With a completely fresh superstructure concept, the Sunreef 80 gains a vast, central lounging space in the saloon with a panoramic view and endless possibilities opening both onto the bow terrace and cockpit.

The inboard areas are akin to those of a 120ft plus superyacht, and the external areas are even more impressive. Her foredeck exceeds the space found on some superyachts twice her length, however, the breathtakingly expansive flybridge and the huge entertaining cockpit on the stern set this very beamy yacht apart from her larger monohull sisterships. Her saloon is modelled on an open plan modern home offering a collective space but also different cosy corners depending on where your mood takes you. Naturally, the cabins and all the different external shady or sunny spaces offer a choice of options for total privacy as and when desired. The bow benefits from a cosy lounge, well shielded from sun and wind. To the aft, the saloon merges with the generous cockpit extended with a large aft platform. All the areas combined form a universal, open environment where flexibility and freedom reign. While housing the main helm, the flybridge is definitely dedicated to leisure with more than enough space for movable furniture, a fully-equipped wet bar, a barbecue and large sunpads. The hulls provide impressive volume creating airy, luxurious guest cabins and an opulent master suite with a walk-in dressing, desk, sofa, retractable TV and an immense bathroom. A perfect setting to unwind and relax after a long day in the sun. Her 3 additional and equally superb double en-suite cabins, ensure that party sizes of up to 8 family or friends are all spaciously and stylishly accommodated. Her 3 further crew cabins ensure that her 4 live-aboard crew are always able to comfortably feel at home while aboard. Her layout creates genuine space and privacy for co-owners and their crew alike. The galley is neatly tucked down a few steps off the saloon, meaning the crew are not working in your family space, however, helping yourself to a snack is still very much in your domain.

This exclusive syndicate has a specialist purpose. To sail the world in a private superyacht environment, by covering one region at a time and adding the necessary real lifetime restraints into the mix.

In essence, the 4 co-owners choose a general cruising region each year, and then allocate their respective time on board her in anything from 2-week to 8-week visits on board. They then return to their real-world life while another co-owner continues on her passage making.

The somewhat unique aspect of this yacht is that she will follow the better weather across varying territories and thus offer year-round cruising capabilities. Every year the co-owners plan her forthcoming itinerary and schedule their suitable time slots on board well in advance, so they can plan around their sabbatical breaks on their ongoing round the world experience.

Over a 5-year period, each co-owner will have enjoyed visits to the varying cruising grounds of the Mediterranean, USA & Caribbean, Pacific, as well as the many other global yachting hotspots around the globe.

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10 below deck charter guests who will never return to the franchise.

While the charter guests who appear on Below Deck have a great time while filming the show, many aren't invited back for a number of reasons.

• Some charter guests on Below Deck have caused unnecessary drama and won't likely return due to bad behavior.
• Captain Glenn Shephard from Below Deck Sailing Yacht faced backlash from Barrie, who called him two-faced.
• Former guest Dr. Francis Martinis will not return to Below Deck after he was arrested for faking prescriptions.

The Below Deck franchise has featured many charter guests since 2013, many of whom will never return . The Bravo series focuses on expensive charters with wealthy guests who have attitude problems and over-the-top demands. That includes Charter guest Alexis Bellino, who boarded Captain Lee Rosbach’s yacht with her boyfriend at the time, Andy Bohn. She was disrespectful and made everyone uncomfortable with her and Andy's PDA. She even insulted crew members after featuring on the show.

Like Alexis, Delores Flora from Below Deck season 8 was a terrible guest. Not only did she misbehave, but she also got drunk and s wam while intoxicated, which is not only not allowed, it frightened the crew members. Delores got kicked out of the yacht the next day. These guests created unnecessary drama on the boat and will likely never return like a few others from the franchise.

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8 barrie & tony, below deck sailing yacht.

Barrie and Tony Drewitt Barlow had a decent time in the Below Deck Sailing Yacht seasons 2 and 3. Despite that, they left with a bitter taste because of Captain Glenn Shephard. In 2021, Barrie participated in a podcast, Pita Party: The Podcast , where he claimed that Captain Glenn bothered him while using his phone .

Barrie said, “he (Captain Glenn) was a two-face b*stard,” adding that he just didn’t like his presence.

7 Frank Fay

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In Below Deck Mediterranean season 7, Charter guest Frank Fay had a thing for second stew Kyle Viljoen. He pursued him on the yacht, but unfortunately, their relationship didn’t last. Frank will likely never return to the series as long as Captain Sandy Yawn allows Kyle to work for her. Even if Kyle quits, Frank wouldn’t want to be in an environment that would remind him of his failed relationship.

6 Erica Rose

Erica Rose appeared on Below Deck Sailing Yacht two seasons in a row. Erica was highly offensive toward the crew member, as well as her husband, Charles Sanders, and to make things worse, she left the crew with a measly tip , leading fans to slam her on social media. Ultimately, Erica had to apologize for her bad attitude but never returned to give the crew the tip they deserved. Nobody on Below Deck Sailing Yacht would ever want to return.

5 Justin Guarini

Justin Guarini’s time on Below Deck Sailing Yacht was not dramatic at all; however, he’ll probably never return to the series. Justin wouldn’t return because he wasn't the primary guest. He joined his friend, Kim, who wanted to enjoy a luxury yacht trip. It was more of a one-and-done deal. Secondly, nobody recognized him at all. Viewers later realized who he was and how he was the runner-up on American Idol season 1. Justin is a theatre artist and has made a name for himself. However, it was embarrassing that so many fans had no clue who he was .

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4 johnny damon.

Johnny Damon’s time at Below Deck Med was full of explosive moments. Once, he sent the food back, citing that the experience wasn’t “five stars.” On another occasion, his wife, Michelle, created drama by yelling at the owner of another yacht . Overall, the experience was simply terrible on both sides. Crew members didn’t love Johnny and his wife, and the couple didn’t respect the crew members. It is unlikely that Captain Sandy would want to host the couple again as long as she’s in charge.

3 Krystal Murphy

Former charter guest Krystal Murphy boarded Captain Lee’s yacht with her friends. She immediately began showing red flags, drinking, and just being a menace. Krystal fought with her friend, Chelsea, creating unnecessary drama. She even passed out and punched a friend in the face. Former Chief Stew Kate Chastain disliked serving Krystal and called her a “spoiled brat;” she wanted to throw her off the yacht. Nowadays, Krystal has seemingly become a more private person. It doesn’t seem like Krystal would want to be on TV again.

2 Steve Bradley

Below Deck fans should remember Steve Bradley as he made many appearances on the show. In Below Deck season 3, he wanted a foam party and demanded the crew to figure it out and follow his commands, acting like a king. In Below Deck season 6, Steve made more outrageous requests. Apart from being a wild guest, Steve was entitled and acted inappropriately at times . No Below Deck captain would want to host him again as he didn't come off as very likable.

1 Dr. Francis Martinis

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Dr. Francis Martinis from Below Deck Med and Below Deck Sailing Yacht has a zero chance of returning. While the former charter guest didn’t have too many issues on the show, his personal life issues will stop him from appearing on Bravo again. According to TMZ , Dr. Francis and his wife, Jessica, were arrested for filling out fake prescriptions in December 2023 . The couple used the names of Below Deck stars and got caught red-handed. The Below Deck franchise would never want to welcome felons, especially when their mugshots are all over the internet.

Below Deck airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EDT on Bravo.

Sources: Pita Party: The Podcast , Krystal Murphy /Instagram

Below Deck is a popular reality TV franchise that focuses on a group of crew members as they work on luxurious yachts and cater to their client's needs. After the original series proved to be a success, Bravo developed a handful of spinoff shows including Below Deck Selling Yacht, Below Deck Adventure, Below Deck Down Under, and Below Deck Mediterranean.