FYC Charter Yacht Ownership Program
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Great yachts
at really competitive prices ...
Florida Yacht
sells only quality Hunter sailboats and Mainship Trawlers into
our charter fleet - yachts especially built and outfitted for
chartering so they maintain their value through the years. Florida
Yacht  extends that value by keeping our new
boat pricing competitive. We do not inflate the purchase price
for charter fleet placement like some companies do. We offer
affordable financing and insurance programs, along with reliable
service. Your new yacht will be fully-commissioned and launched
by our service department, which will be happy to handle any
warranty paperwork or equipment modifications you may desire.
All Hunter and
Mainship yachts are backed by transferable "Best in the
Industry" warranties. Both have low maintenance requirements,
and are fun and easy to handle - ideal qualities for a popular
charter yacht.
| Earn
Charter Income |
Your yacht will
be aggressively marketed by our staff at boat shows, through
a network of international charter brokers and in national boating
magazines, at no expense to you. Constant, well-targeted advertising
and a choice of spectacular locations assures that your yacht
will be in high demand.
| No
Restrictions on Owner Use |
Yet it's yours
when you want to sail her! Unlike some charter management programs
that place numerous restrictions on owner use, we never forget
whose boat it is. You may use your yacht anytime, any day of
the year, for as long as you want - no strings attached. And
you'll love exploring the crystal clear waters of the Florida
Keys or exotic ports of the nearby Bahamas. (To maximize charter
revenues it's advisable to make the yacht available to charter
during the high season and holidays if possible).
| Maintenance |
One of the integral
features of FYC's ownership program is that your yacht will receive
excellent care. Our  service technicians are
especially diligent in maintaining your yacht. Before and after
each charter, your yacht is thoroughly inspected (including an
underwater dive inspection) and cleaned, at no charge to the
owner.
Reasonable routine
maintenance, (time and materials) are clearly itemized using
a computerized work order system and deducted from the monthly
charter income. A schedule of engine service, oil changes and
other routine maintenance is logged and Owners are consulted
on any additional maintenance items as they arise. Items lost
or damaged by charter guests are replaced or repaired at no cost
to owners.
| Flexible
One-Year Contract |
Our Charter Management
Contract is straight-forward and easy to understand. It is flexible
and can be renewed annually for up to five years. That means
if next year you want to take that long cruise in the islands,
no problem! If you want to take your boat "north" for
the summer, no problem! And if, in a few years, you decide to
sell your boat, our experienced yacht brokerage staff will be
happy to list it for you, or take it in trade on your next new
boat!
| No
Gimmicks |
Florida Yacht
Charters has been in business too long to even think about gimmicking
a sale. We have a  simple, clear, well-defined business
relationship with each of our owners.
We do not try
to cleverly disguise the expenses of yacht ownership, such as
insurance and maintenance by inflating the purchase price of
your yacht, requiring a huge down payment or increasing the management
fees.We split the net charter revenue 50\50 with each owner,
which is our primary source of income. FYC pays for all advertising;
administration; accounting; cleaning and inventorying of the
yacht; charter check-outs orientation; in addition to providing
year-round staff and office facilities at each charter base.
The owner pays
for dockage, insurance and routine maintenance, which may become
tax deductible depending on your personal financial situation.
| Free
Sailing Certification |
When you purchase
a new yacht for placement in our charter fleet, we'll teach you
to sail her or help you improve your sailing skills so you get
the most enjoyment from your time on board (and a nationally
recognized sailing certificate). Charter yacht owners are invited
to attend Florida Yacht's sailing school, certified by the American
Sailing Association and voted "The Best Sail Training Center
in the Southeast." Our U.S. Coast Guard licensed and ASA
qualified instructors teach students aboard the boats in our
charter fleet. Many of these students later charter the boats
they learned on. That means extra income to you and better qualified
charter guests!
| Choice
of Fleet Locations |
It's hard to
imagine a more desirable cruising grounds than the Florida keys
and Bahamas. Where else can one find palm-fringed beaches; turquoise
waters; romantic moonlit anchorage's and first class marina facilities;
all so close to home, yet so far from the hectic pace of modern
civilization? Florida Yacht offers a choice of three spectacular fleet locations in
South Beach (Miami Beach), Key West and Marsh Harbour, Abaco,
Bahamas.
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