Smart Boatshare Options

When you look into boatshare you can choose between equity (fractional) and boat timeshare schemes. If you're not clear about this here's some information to help you choose the right boat share system for you

You also need to decide whether sail or power is the right way to go. On cost grounds alone a sailing yacht syndicate makes huge sense - here we compare sail and power boat shares in Australia

And if you've made the Smart decision to go for a sailing yacht syndicate... then the only choice left is monohull or a catamaran.

Sailing Catamarans

The obvious advantage of choosing a catamaran syndicate is space.

You get acres of deck space, a huge covered cockpit with panoramic views and room to party or sunbake on the foredeck.

There's also heaps of sleeping space. A Seawind 1000XL has four private double cabins, and you can convert the saloon to a further double berth.

The two hulls give you the advantage of more privacy than on a monohull - you can go away with another family and have a hull each.

Or for unashamed luxury in a sailing catamaran take a look at the Seawind 1160

Of course sailing catamarans are beautifully stable. This is great if you have friends who are non-sailors since they don't have to worry about the boat heeling. And you get a really comfortable night's sleep when you're at anchor.

Some boatshare owners worry at first whether a multi-hull might be difficult to handle. And it does take a while to get used to the twin engines and dealing with a wider boat for marina berthing... but with a little help from us it doesn't take long for our boatshare owners to get the hang of it.

As far as sailing is concerned, our Seawinds are incredibly easy to manage thanks to the self-tacking headsail and thoughtful set-up of the cockpit.

And sailing catamarans are very quick - you'll be surprised how fast you shoot up Pittwater in a following breeze.

We find sailing catamaran shares are ideal for families and couples who like to use their yacht as their entertaining space away from home.

Here's what one Smart family think of their catamaran share

So why would you choose a monohull yacht for your boatshare?

For most monohull sailors... it's about the sailing experience.

Yachts are fun and exhilarating to sail. Our Hanse yachts perform really well and are fabulously responsive and light on the helm.

The self-tacking headsail means sailing short or single handed is a breeze.

Hanse yachts also incredibly stylish. The new Hanse 445 is a particularly stunning yacht and exceptional value.

The Hanse 400, Australia's best selling 40 foot yacht ever, offers incredible versatility - great performance and space for all the family while still being a breeze to sail single or short handed.

And at entry level, the Hanse 355 is great value and great fun.

You'll find the interiors of our monohull yachts are light, airy and beautifully designed.

Superyacht designers Design Unlimited and Birgit Schnasse have done a fabulous job... there's no two ways about it - these are luxury yachts.

We find owners who choose Hanse share are those who love their sailing... but also want a bit of luxury afloat.

Whichever yacht share you choose...

... we'll help you live the dream of hassle free boating.

Looking for a boatshare in Sydney? Here's what's launching soon.

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