How to buy Yacht - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of buying a new yacht?
What are the disadvantages of buying a new yacht?
What are the advantages of buying a second-hand yacht?
What are the disadvantages of buying a second-hand yacht?
What additional costs are there when buying a new yacht?
Which is better - diesel yacht or gasoline yacht?
Which propulsion type is better: S-drive or shaft drive?
What is the importance of proper maintenance?

What are the advantages of buying a new yacht?

1. That "new feel" - for some customers, this is all they need to make the call. They wish to sense the pristine scent of a new vessel, remove the wrapping themselves and know they are the first to use the yacht and its accommodations.
2. Yacht design - assuming the shipyard allows it, it is possible to design the yacht and its accommodations according to the client\'s demands.
3. Malfunctions - a new yacht comes with a warranty covering most malfunctions and mishaps. However, it is important to remember:

The warranty period for a yacht and its accommodations, excluding the body itself, is usually rather short - about a year.
New yachts suffer from many "childhood diseases".

4. New technologies - most new yachts are equipped with the latest electronics and yacht design technologies.
5. The purchase and build process - the process of designing, purchasing and building a new yacht can be an enjoyable and integral part of acquiring a new yacht.

What are the disadvantages of buying a new yacht?

1. Yacht design - most shipyards manufacture yachts through mass production and do not allow for any major changes. The client is forced to buy his yacht "off the shelf", with almost no possibility to be involved with the interior design process or to accompany the building process.
2. Malfunctions - during their first year, most yachts encounter many "childhood diseases". This is especially true for new yacht models.
3. The manufacturing method - mass production and automation lead to reduced production quality and occasional serial malfunctions. Purchasing a yacht from manufacturers of the highest quality will minimize this risk.
4. The purchase and build process - most manufacturers that mass produce yachts do not allow clients to accompany and supervise production.
5. Financial disadvantage - the moment a new yacht touches water, it immediately loses about 15 percent of its value. It continues to lose about 10 percent of its value with each year, up to its fourth year.

What are the advantages of buying a second-hand yacht?

1. Yacht design - it is possible, within a reasonable budget, to make changes and adjustments to the yacht and to fit it to the customer\'s needs.
2. Malfunctions - buying a one- to two-years old yacht will allow you to enjoy a vessel that is still young, yet experienced enough to have outgrown its "childhood diseases".
3. Budget restrictions - it is possible to buy a yacht from a first-rate shipyard within a reasonable budget.
4. Technology - surprisingly, the old, classic manufacturing methods hold a technological advantage within the field of yacht manufacture.
5. Yacht value - yachts between the ages of 5 and 8 years, and even more (depends on the manufacturer), hardly devalue at all.

What are the disadvantages of buying a second-hand yacht?

1. History - the process of yacht inspection for old traumas is complicated and requires the services of professionals. Inspection costs are relatively high, even if you found the yacht by yourself.
2. Supply - the supply of used yachts is limited in comparison to that of new yachts.
3. Malfunctions - the older the yacht, the greater the chance of a malfunction.

What additional costs are there when buying a new yacht?

Unlike an older yacht, buying a new yacht carries with it additional costs, such as complete accessorizing for sailing, spare parts, tools, additional sails and more. Remember that when comparing yacht prices, these costs should be added to the base yacht prices, as they are usually not included in the bids.

Which is better - diesel yacht or gasoline yacht?

This question is particularly relevant to small-engine yachts. The main guiding considerations when choosing the type of yacht are safety, number of planned sailings and sailing destinations.
Choose a diesel yacht when planning long sailings, such as sailing abroad or long duration, low RPM sailings (fishing trips, for example). Since safety is the top concern, sailing to a faraway destination, or for a longer duration, with several hundred liters of gasoline is ill-advised.
Choose a gasoline yacht when planning shorter trips, such as sailing along the beach or ski trips, where you will be sailing for a shorter time and in a higher speed.

Which propulsion type is better: S-drive or shaft drive?

Although the solution to this dilemma may become rather complex, we can still characterize several advantages to each of the propulsion types.

The advantages of the S-drive:
1. Compliance with modern manufacturing methods.
2. Simple assembly process.
3. Speed.
4. Ability to sail in shallower depths.

The advantages of the shaft drive:
1. Simple maintenance services (as opposed to S-drive which require a shipyard for maintenance).
2. Flexibility in setting engine location, which allows for optimal positioning with regard to center of gravity and other engineering parameters.

What is the importance of proper maintenance?

Many professionals claim that for every dollar you save on routine maintenance expenses, you will eventually lose a hundred dollars off the yacht value.
Routine yacht maintenance and cleaning will guarantee the owner longer satisfaction from the yacht, less total malfunctions, early malfunction detection and will steer the owner clear of any unpleasant technical malfunctions, which tend to occur at the most critical times.

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