Luxury Yachts For Sale

Empower your Assets by buying a Used or New yacht, there are different types of yachts you can invest in, sailing yachts, or power yachts, which all depend on your budget and needs. Yacht lengths can be as small as 15ft all the way up to 100ft, and if you read my post on the Octopus yacht you can see that some reach up to 414ft in length. When buying a yacht you need to ask your self a few questions, one being where will you be using the yacht? If you used it in the rough seas you need to have similar standards to the 65′ Bluewater Yachts Legacy 65, which features the following;

BOAT SPECIFICATIONS
Boat Type: Cruiser
Standard Power: 2/540-mhp Cummins MerCruiser QSC8.3 diesel inboards
Optional Power: 2/670-mhp Cummins MerCruiser QSM11 diesel inboards or 2/800-mhp MAN R6-800 diesel inboards
Length Overall: 66′10″
Beam: 17′10″
Draft: 3′0″
Weight: 66,000 lbs. (w/standard fuel load)
Fuel Capacity: 750 gal.
Water Capacity: 30 gal.
Standard Equipment: hardtop w/ windshield and wipers; Ritchie compass; SmartCraft instrumentation; Garmin GPS 5212; Side-Power bow and stern thrusters; Whirlpool convection/ microwave oven and double-door refrigerator; 2/Princess cooktops; 64,000-Btu Marine Air A/C; 17-kW Onan genset; 3/Raritan electric MSDs; 30-gal. Rheem water heater; Fireboy auto. fire-extinguishing system; Perko internal sea strainers; Lenco trim tabs
Test Engines: 2/670-mhp Cummins MerCruiser QSM11 diesel inboards
Transmissions / Ratio: ZF 325-1A/2:1
Props: 26×36 4-blade nibral
Steering: Teleflex Sea-Star hydraulic
Controls: Cummins MerCruiser Smartcraft electronic
Optional Equipment On Test Boat: Whirlpool dishwasher; flying-bridge furniture (built-in sofa, lounge chair, 3/barstools, and curved settee with custom table); Splendide stacked washer and dryer; TNT hydraulic swim platform w/ 15′ tender; anchor package (anchor, windlass, and 200′ of chain)

When you are opting for used yachts, you must be aware of certain parameters and their measuring units. Performance of a Yacht is measured in knots like Cruising speed 14.5 knots. Tank capacities become important if you sail for long. Accommodation mainly depends upon the size but the modern outlook blessed with technology marvels have always attempted to provide a larger room even in the smaller ones. Propulsion, measured in RPM become more pertinent in the mid of the sea. So look for yachts for sale or used yachts at a moderate price today in our online store here and find one perfetly suited to your needs.

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Today I’m going to write about Octopus, which is currently the seventh largest luxury yacht in the world, the owner of the monstrous yacht is the co-founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen. The ship measures a massive 414 feet, with many luxuries to go along with it including, two helicopters, a submarine which can stay under water for 2 weeks at a time, and holds eight people. The ship also has an additional seven boats, for activities and lifeboats, the ship can boast its Music hall, and Movie theatre along with many other desirable features. It was previously the worlds largest privately owned super yacht, and held this spot for over five years. Espen Oino Naval Architects one of the world leaders in designing luxury yachts designed this particular yacht, in which German shipbuilders then built the exterior. The interior designer was Jonathan Quinn Barnett and Christian Grevstad. Maintenance and salaries on the ship cost a reportedly 10% percent of the initial cost of the yacht which is 200 million dollars. The Octopus Yacht only hire the world leaders in their fields to work on the ship, and everything is done to perfection, Royal Family standards.

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If you own a luxury yacht, you need to insure it.

When insuring your yacht for the right insurance policy you need to ask your self, what type of yacht you own, and what your plans are for it, holiday, living etc.

Yacht insurance not only covers the boat but also passengers, damage to other yachts etc.

Policy types

1. Third Party Liability covers yacht owners for any damage they are not liable for. It also will cover injuries to others.
2. Comprehensive Cover usually covers all accidental damage, fire, theft and vandalism but is subject to policy conditions.
3. New-for-Old Cover means that any item damaged will be replaced with a new one. But be careful there may be an age limit clause.
4. Racing Risks Cover is for those wishing to enter their boat in races.
5. Laid Up Period refers to the policies where it is established that a vessel is laid up ashore at certain times of the year.

Homeowner’s policy

It’s possible to have a yacht insured under your home insurance policy, but this will rarely cover specific risks such as running aground or wreck removal.

Always check the country limits of any yacht cover before heading off on holiday. Many countries will ask for evidence of insurance cover.

Which insurance company to choose

You should always choose a familiar and reputable insurance company. Many regular high street insurers are able to offer yacht insurance, but may not have the expertise to offer the best advice. You should always try to get insurance from the UK (if you live here) as then you are subject to UK laws.

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Sailing environmentally friendly

Sailing is an extremely green pastime, but it can have some effect on the sea read our article below to find out how you can beome more environmentally friendly.

Hazardous Waste

Incorrect disposal of waste is unnecessary – by using recycling facilities and reducing our waste, we are all contributing to a more environmentally friendly environment, it doesn’t take much effort.

* Cigarettes can be a hazard to birds and other wild life, the ends last up to 5 years, so try and put them out in a small tin, where you can dispose of them at a later date.
* lean up your mess as and when you finish with it, a small gust of wind can blow cans, and paper overboard.

Fuel

Oil and fuel pollutants fro refuelling and oil leaks are very commonly reported throughout the UK, so try using these steps to cut back on this kind of pollution.

* Good check ups on your yachts fuel connections help avoid leaks
* A drip tray under the engine is a requirement on many waterways. If it starts getting oily, find and mend the leak!
* Use a funnel when pouring fuel or oil

Limit sound pollution

* Fit sound insulation around your engine can significantly reduce noise by up to 85% so life on board will be more comfortable

Protecting our wildlife and Sea
* Excessive wash from your yachts can damage vegetation, and erode banks, so if you see that your making too much wash, slow down a little.

* Buy environmentally friendly washing up equipment, soaps and detergents etc.

Reduce exhaust fumes

Exhaust emissions are made up of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrogen oxides and various pollutants. By 2011, the Government has specified that 5% of fuel must come from renewable sources like biodiesel.

* An unmaintained motor yacht engine wastes more fuel and sends out more emissions than a maintained engine, we suggest you take your yacht for a regular service.
* Electric powered crafts have no exhaust emissions and are also extremely quiet, we suggest these for inland waterways.

It’s vital that we all maintain a healthy respect for the sea and work together to protect our shores. If in doubt, remember the 3 R’s…Reduce, Reuse and Recycle!

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