Looking for a Boat to Share in Sydney?

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!

A Hanse yacht is... quite simply... the perfect boat to share.

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

And here Brad and Kat McMaster tell us about sailing their Hanse 470 round the world.

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.

For example vinylester resin hulls are standard for all Hanse yachts.

Osmosis has become a foreign word!

Here's more information about the meticulous attention to detail in the building of Hanse yachts.

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.

For Space and Stability Seawind Catamarans are THE Boat to Share

If you prefer multihulls...

We honestly think you can't beat Seawind Catamarans for your yacht share.

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.

Here's some media reviews of Seawind Cats - you'll appreciate why we think they're perfect for your boat timeshare.

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.

Here's what our owners think of our first 1000XL Seawind Share - Stray Cat.

One of the most noticeable features of all Seawind Cats 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.

And if you want just a little more luxury...

... the Seawind 1160 will fit the bill perfectly.

Seawind's new catamaran is, quite simply, fantastic. You'll love the folding doors, the space and stability and the fabulous, high quality finishes.

From a sailing perspective, the a new self tacking headsail system means that all Seawind Cats are very easy to sail.

They both offer 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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