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1- Which charter company is best (reputable)?
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Only the biggest ones. Lets see if we can make a list. They have the most boats and the infrastructure to let you
trade for most areas of the world.
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2- Can the charter company help me to buy the boat?
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The big companies only use new boats and they buy them for you. You can pick different types with limited set of options but they specify them. They want similar boats for the clients they expect to handle. They want a boat that can meet their ability to maintain the boats with
parts and technical people. They know what people want for charter. It may not be what you want so that is where it may or may stop you.
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3- Should the boat be new or second-hand. Boats prices are elected to sink in the coming months?
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The big companies only use new boats - period. As they age they rent them less and at some point in the
contract they terminate the
contract. After that you can get into the second tier companies that accept used boats, pay less and have less options for your use. There are also options for you to
trade up for a newer / bigger boat too. Basic idea is people don't want to charter old boats and pay top prices. Companies don't want the added hassle (expense) of maintaining boats that are older.
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4- Can the charter company provide some scenarios about the income?
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It's based on a contract. There can be many pages and it can be complex. Not so much in any bad way but the terms and conditions are complex. You hold the bank note for the boat if there is a loan. Any loan is all your liability no matter what. The company charters out the boat and takes a percentage and handles the
work involved and does everything required to keep it in good serviceable condition per the contract. You can use a loan and the income stream to finance the boat, but if anything happens you are always still on the hook for the
money. Should the company fold the note becomes due upon demand. The whole deal is based on the contract so
legal advice is required. When you finance this way you are taking the risk.
Lots of people do this. In good times I think they can prove it works. In these times it might not be true. I don't think any of us know what the market will be for charters in the
current economy. People that charter still want to have fun even if they don't have as much
money as before. Charter companies let other people buy the boat because it's better for their profits.