The Insider's Guide to Choosing & Buying a Yacht

This book offers practical advice to ensure you choose the right yacht for your sailing needs and budget.

Potential buyers are guided through every stage of the process, from deciding on hull design and accommodation to deck layout and keel shape. There is information on construction materials and help in deciding what sort of craft would best suit your needs, including clever ways to 'try before you buy'.

Expert guidance will help you decide whether to buy a new or used yacht, and both buying processes are carefully explained to ensure your investment is protected. Hidden costs are revealed and there are tips on conducting your own boat test and initial survey. Sections on registration, VAT and insurance will help you cut through the red tape.

Don't buy a yacht without reading this first!

Auteur

Duncan Kent is a highly experienced yachtsman and a widely respected yachting journalist who has been writing for a wide selection of UK and International sailing magazines over the past 20 years. During his career as an accomplished sailor, author and photographer, Duncan has been Editor of Sailing Today magazine, Sail Editor for Boat International and Technical Editor for Yachting Monthly. In addition he has researched and written a wealth of technical reports and boat reviews for Yachting World, Sail Magazine, Practical Boat Owner and a wide range of other publications and websites. Duncan is one of the most experienced boat testers in the world, having sailed literally hundreds of new and used yachts over four decades of sailing, during which time he has amassed a wealth of practical and technical knowledge on yachts of all types and sizes, from 14ft to 250ft.

Résumé
Practical advice on finding and buying a yacht?new or used?that's ideal for your budget and sailing ambitions As important a buying decision as purchasing a house, buying a yacht can be fraught with pitfalls. The Insider's Guide to Choosing and Buying a Yacht gives prospective boat owners everything they must know before they step into a showroom or answer an ad on the Web. Covering such essentials as establishing what you want from a yacht and setting a budget, the book offers tips on inspecting a yacht both in and out of water, testing sail like a pro, and finally, how to pay the right price and negotiate the sale.

• Guides buyers on the legal aspects of purchasing both new and used boats
• Includes surveys on what you should pay for
• Offers a buyer's shortlist of magazines, Web sites, recommendations, boat shows, and charters
• Tips on extras and options
• Advice on protecting your paymentWith photos that illustrate what to avoid and checklists to help you stay in control during the choosing and buying process, this informative buyer's guide is essential for finding the perfect yacht at the perfect price.

Contenu
Introduction. CHAPTER 1 What Type of Sailing Do You Want To Do?

CHAPTER 2 What Type of Boat Should You Buy?

CHAPTER 3 Choosing the Right Hull Material.

CHAPTER 4 Hull Design.

CHAPTER 5 Stability.

CHAPTER 6 Sails and Rigging.

CHAPTER 7 The Decks.

CHAPTER 8 Accommodation.

CHAPTER 9 New or Used?

CHAPTER 10 Additional Costs.

CHAPTER 11 Inspection and Survey.

CHAPTER 12 Trial Sailing.

CHAPTER 13 Taking Possession of Your New Yacht.

CHAPTER 14 Can I Share a Boat?

CHAPTER 15 Documentation.

CHAPTER 16 Buying Abroad.

CHAPTER 17 Training and Qualifications.

Glossary.