Fractional Owners Have Bigger Boats

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Fractional Owners Have Bigger Boats: Part 5 in a series of Articles of the Advantages of Yacht Shares
By Matt Condon, President of Signature Yacht Shares
www.signatureyachtshares.com

All things are not equal when comparing fractional yachting to going solo. Fractional owners generally have bigger boats. But, does size really matter?

Many people think of fractional yacht share as a cost-saving alternative to buying and maintaining a boat exclusively. However, a key advantage of fractional is you can own a substantially larger boat for the same dollars. As an example; you can own a share of a 3-stateroom, 58’ Motoryacht worth more than $2,000,000 for about the same cost as a 35’ Express Cruiser. Signature Yacht Shares of Destin, Florida, offers unlimited use of a Viking Yacht for about the price of your typical Sea Ray runabout. The larger yacht has more amenities, is more comfortable to stay aboard, and offers a smoother ride in rough seas.

Larger boats may be safer boats too. For the price of a single engine center console, you can own a fraction of a twin engine boat like the 29’ Regulator or the 32’ Regulator. Twins are considered far safer than single engines when running offshore. And, for the price of a gasoline powered boat, you can own a share of a safer diesel powered 39’ Tiara Yacht. Bigger boats also have more robust machinery and advanced redundant safety features. As an example: on the 58’ Viking there is a manual engine control system that kicks-in should the electronic controls fail. This kind of peace of mind is priceless.

Not all mariners are old salts. You may discover more friends and family members willing to go boating with you on your larger fractional yacht because they feel safer and more comfortable.

Fractional yacht owners enjoy the benefits of a larger boat for the same or less cost than going solo on a much smaller boat. The additional safety, comfort and prestige are all benefits of owning a larger yacht fractionally. So, the next time you see the yacht of your dreams, don’t assume the owners are wealthier than you, because if it is a fractional yacht, they may be just a little bit smarter.