Looking for a Boat to Share?

Choosing the right boat to share is a big decision for you...

• You want reliability combined with space and comfort for your family and guests.
• You want a solid investment with good re-sale value.
• And of course good looks and performance are also important!

Here at SmartBoating we've got decades of experience sailing different boats all over the world.

We've done extensive research into the Australian and International Markets.

And we're confident we've found with the right blend of reliability, performance and looks for your yacht share.

Here's a our choices...

Let's start with our yacht syndicates...

After much thought we selected Hanse Yachts for our yacht share program.

Handcraftsmanship mixed with modern production methods make Hanse Yachts one of the biggest sailboat manufacturers in Europe.

Designed by Judel/Vrolijk Co, famous for America's Cup winner 'Alinghi', the elegant hull design, excellent sailing performance and superior interiors will appeal to you if you are a cruising or racing sailor.

High speed potential, great sailing characteristics, a generous list of standard equipment, and easy handling makes Hanse yachts just plain fun for you to sail!

The self-tacking jib, fully battened mainsail, and ingenious single-line reefing system make safe manoeuvring in all weather conditions child's play.

It's easy for you to take the family out sailing even if you are the only one with any experience!

Yacht Syndicate owner and experienced sailor Frank Milner talks about what it's like to sail a Hanse Yacht here.

Hanse yachts have always been built to the highest quality standards and only premium equipment from leading manufacturers of sailboat hardware and accessories are used: North Sails, Lewmar, Sparcraft, Jefa, Bamar, Harken, Corian, Simrad, Yanmar, King Composit, and Spinlock to name a few.

Features that competitors offer as options are standard at Hanse.

Epoxy hulls are standard too for all our boats producing significantly greater stiffness with 20% less weight.

Osmosis has become a foreign word!

All Hanse yachts carry the GL (Germanischer Lloyd) Yacht Plus Certificate.

Independently verified quality and safety standards of the highest level characterise our entire fleet.

Here's what racing sailor and yacht importer Peter Hrones has to say about Hanse Yachts.

Seawind Catamarans

And if you prefer multihulls...

We honestly think you can't beat Seawind Catamarans.

In 2007, Seawind celebrated 25 years of non-stop multihull construction.

This wealth of experience in an industry where few survive is your guarantee that all Seawinds are built to world-class standards

A share in a Seawind and will bring you and your family a wonderful cruising catamaran and a great lifestyle investment.

We took a chance to visit the Seawind factory in 2010 - and talk to Richard Ward about his passion for building boats. Here's the Seawind Catamaran Story.

The 33ft Seawind 1000 is Australia's most popular cruising and charter catamaran with over 160 sold in Australia and around the globe.

The pure versatility of this production yacht means you can happily entertain up to 22 guests on sheltered waters.

And if the mood takes you your Seawind can easily handle coastal or serious offshore cruising in challenging conditions.

The Seawind 1000XL (released in 2007) has an extended transom increasing the overall length to 35ft

This brings you increased performance, a smoother ride and easier boarding.

One of the most noticeable features is the superb combined saloon and cockpit that creates a huge living space where at least a dozen guests can enjoy 360 degree visibility.

Entertaining your guests and living is easy with a large table, ample seating and BBQ within arms reach, while all under complete protection from the elements with a strong hardtop, drop curtain and an extended bimini over the cockpit.

Accommodation aboard is superior with four separate double cabins and a large head.

The galley in the starboard hull offers ample work-surfaces, refrigeration plus a double burner galley and oven.

From a sailing perspective, with a new self tacking headsail system the Seawind 1000XL is very easy to sail.

It offers you dual helm positions, single line reefing, a lazy jack mainsail and all controls are lead back to the cockpit.

Head here to see which boat shares are launching soon.

We are happy to be associated with Windcraft Australia Australia's sole distributor for Hanse Yachts and Seawind Catamarans.

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