The New Generation

Design It is a totally new class of sailing yacht with Mediterranean styling that boasts pure elegance and unique design with famous arts and designers. Technology The New Generation is fitted with the latest technology for ease of navigation, sailing and maneuvering. Comfort Close attention to the finishing details is paid throughout design benefitting from many ingenious solutions to make life easier on board while enjoying comfort and decor. Engineering & Labour  Throughout creation process, a wide-vision team is in progress leaded...

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Wood

The idea that a wooden boat has a higher maintenance requirement is no longer true. While rot, peeling paint, and worm damage once gave a small degree of credence to this argument, materials such as epoxy resins, urethane coatings, marine-grade plywood, and hi-tech caulks and glues have long since ended that concern. All boats require maintenance but a properly constructed wooden boat will require no additional effort over an equal boat of alternate construction. The many natural attributes of wood combined with modern materials offers the best...

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Winterize

How to Winterize a Gulet Winterizing a boat is a necessary task that comes along every year. Unfortunately, there are plenty of small mistakes one could make that might damage the boat. This article should help you think about how to prepare your boat for the frost. In case you live in an area with a harsh climate, it is likely that you will have to winterize your boat. How much time and effort this will require vastly depends on the size of Gulet we are talking about – it might be as short as a few hours dedicated to your small Gulet, or several...

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Rigging & Sails

The Mast and Balance of the Topsides At the mast have a close look at the limber hole in the base of the mast and make sure that it is clear; you would be amazed how much salt water gets inside the mast! Check all exit blocks and lubricate then slowly work your way up the mast checking the gooseneck, paying particular attention to the pin, the boom and all lines and fittings on it. At this point you will most likely find yourself at the spreader lights. Check they are working and that the lenses are clean and well sealed. Look closely at the...

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Machine & Machinery

Motor Your manual will set out the maintenance requirements here. Do not forget to check your motor anode and the impeller in the water pump.  Think of it is a good idea to replace your impeller each year and keep the old one as a backup. Also a simple filter on your water intake line between the gate valve and the pump will save a lot of hassles with potential blockages. Wingate" make a simple clear inline tube one and these are available from farm stores, marine shops and garden centre. All hoses should be double hose clamped for safety...

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Hull Fittings

These include skin fittings, sea cocks, cockpit drains, and instrument fittings. All skin fittings should be checked, no matter what material they are made from. Bronze can corrode and be affected by stray electrical currents which may originate from your boat, underwater cables, a marina berth or the boat next to you. Look for signs of pitting or Verde grease, (green corrosion). If found, be suspicious and take them out check them over and replace if necessary. Check for cracks or damage on composite plastic fittings and replace if necessary....

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Concept Yachts

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How to Manage Running Maintenance Work

Every yacht that is in use will deteriorate over time, the heavier the use, the faster. No boat owner will get around frequent repairs, and it is useful to manage these “running repairs” in an efficient manner. In this article, it is given some advice on how to achieve this. The maintenance of a yacht will require frequent repairs, since many parts of a boat are “consumables”: they wear off, they deteriorate, and eventually they break and need to be fixed. It is useful to have a checklist handy when it comes to managing running repairs. Since...

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Electric Maintaince

Battery Care When the weather gets messy and your yacht needs propeller assistance you want the engine to start. You can either crank start it (when did you last practice that?) or depend on your battery. So some battery care tips are not merely useful but essential for boating safety: Checking 1. Visual inspection: Check electrolyte level at least once a month. If the battery is fully charged and still charging, water loss may increase. It is advisable that a new regulator be installed to normally prevent over-charging of the battery. Overcharging...

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The Sales Agreement

Selling your boat can be a relaxed, positive experience, but don’t rely upon a handshake and a “gentlemen’s agreement” when it comes to finalizing the deal. First, write a sales agreement, outlining the terms of the sale and the obligations of the buyer and seller. Refer to “Sales Agreement” at for more details. Ask for cashiers or certified checks for both the deposit and the final payment. Stick to an agreed-upon closing date. Be prepared to renegotiate the sales price when it comes to items that need repair or when the boat has a less-than-satisfactory...

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The Seller's Obligations

A serious buyer will want to have your Gulet inspected by a marine surveyor and possibly have the engine looked over by a marine mechanic. This will involve haul-outs and sea trials. These expenses are normally borne by the buyer and any “destructive testing” — for example, scraping bottom paint to look for osmotic blisters — must be repaired by the buyer. Ordinarily, there is no obligation on the seller’s part to volunteer information the buyer doesn’t ask for, but this doesn’t give the seller carte blanche to withhold information about a known...

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What Can The Seller Do To Expedite The Sell

As noted above, the most important thing the seller can do is price the boat realistically. Beyond that, it's critical that the boat show well. You can't underestimate the importance of a sparkling boat! Purchasing a yacht is largely an emotional decision (who actually NEEDS a boat?!) and first impressions are important. Anything you can do to bolster this first impression will result in a faster sale at a better price. The most common reason boats are put up for sale is that they're not being used, and often it's been quite some time since...

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Advertising & Marketing Ideas

Getting your boat shipshape in terms of cosmetics and repairs is the first step towards getting her sold. • Getting the word out is the next step. To book ads in brokerage web-sites are an obvious choice, but don’t overlook international boating publications. Word of mouth, brochures and CDs are also effective. • Prepare a complete list of the accessories that will convey with the boat. • Be prepared to show prospects your original bill of sale, certificate of documentation as well as maintenance and repair records. Buyers may also be interested...

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Pricing & Asking Price

Pegging the right asking price is probably the single most important factor in selling the Gulet: price the boat too high and she won't sell, too low and you leave money on the table. Getting the price right based on age, condition and desirability is more an art than a science, and the broker you choose should add valuable insight here. He or she will usually begin by consulting Used Boat/Yacht Price Guide. Used Boat/Yacht “Gulet” Guide is an internet-based portal brokerage sites where broker-listed yachts are displayed, usually including full...

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When Is The Best Time to Sell Your Gulet

Unlike the small Gulets or sales of larger Gulets remain fairly stable throughout the year; there is very little seasonality in buying of boat/yachts. This makes sense, given that the weather in South West Turkey is fairly stable year-round and that there are usually larger issues driving the buying and selling of these Gulets than the season. Having said this, winter--specifically between late April and mid- October--is generally slower, in terms of numbers of people looking at boats, than other times of the year. Note that traffic might be...

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Centeral or Open Listing

If you elect to use a broker, the next choice you'll need to make is whether to sign a central or an open listing. A central listing means that the broker has right to advertise, market and show the Gulet and that all other brokers correspond with the central broker in terms of showing or making an offer. If another broker sells the boat, the commission is split with the central agent. This ensures that he will be compensated for advertising and marketing costs, as well as offering incentive for other brokers to sell the boat/yacht. Note the central...

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