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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.
With 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.
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.
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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 ...