What questions should you ask when buying a yacht?
An ideal process would be to consult a marine surveyor to share and discuss initial ideas. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
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Yacht Consultancy and Project Management
Less hassle, more choice
Our Service
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Whether you’re planning to buy your first yacht or have years of boat-owning under your belt, we HIGHLY recommend consulting one of our experts before you take the plunge. Having been instructed by the Maritime Training Academy to survey superyachts, yachts and small crafts, we offer the technical support and industry experience to help you narrow your search, find the right fit, avoid expensive mistakes, and get a good return on your investment. We offer bespoke project management for your yacht either an interior refit, a new mast with new riggs or giving a new coating. We can help you – your yacht in save hands.
Our Approach
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Once we have an idea of your requirements and budget, we search internationally and get back to you with competitive quotations. The process is streamline and hassle-free because we’ve clocked up years in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Häufig gestellte Fragen (FAQ)
Can I try a boat before I buy it?
A sea trial would be part of the agreement for a purchase. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
Is a yacht a good investment?
A yacht well maintained would keep the value.
What is the best time to buy a yacht?
A yacht purchase usually can be done throughout the year, but commonly more vessels are on the market for sale at the end of the season.
What do you look for when buying a yacht?
It is recommended to invest in a pre-purchase and sea trial survey to receive an independent detailed report.
How do you buy a yacht overseas?
A yacht purchase overseas is possible either direct through the owner or the broker. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
How do you buy a yacht for a beginner?
A yacht purchase is an investment, to decide for the right type of yacht for beginners Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
How much does a superyacht cost – really?
A superyacht will cost several millions, depending on the length and specifications of the yacht.
How do I buy a yacht?
A yacht purchase would usually go through a yacht broker but can be done directly through the owner.
What is a sailing yacht?
A sailing yacht has a mast and rigging with sails to use the wind to sail through the water.
What is a motor yacht?
A motor yacht has one or several engines to generate the propeller with speed through the water.
What is a superyacht?
A superyacht is a larger version of a sailing yacht or motor yacht with special mast, rigging, sails or special high speed diesel engines.
What does it cost to run a yacht?
A yacht usually has running costs for berth and maintenance per annum.
Where do you keep a yacht?
A yacht would be kept during the season at berth and at end of the season lifted – dry docked for maintenance.
What type of yacht is right for me?
To decide on a yacht type it is better to consult a specialist to help. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
Why should you use a yacht consultant?
A yacht consultant specialist would be able to discuss your individual requirements and find the right yacht for the price, of your dreams. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
When is the best time to buy a yacht?
A yacht can be purchased throughout the season, but more yachts are on offer at the end of a season.
Would I have to pay VAT?
On a new yacht purchase, VAT must be paid. On a second-hand yacht purchase it depends, if the purchase yacht remains with in the same country then no VAT needs to be paid, but if the yacht will be transfered to another country, then VAT must be paid.