Benefits
SailTime Ownership Vs. Traditional Ownership
Better than Traditional Ownership
There are very few reasons for owning a boat in a traditional manner any more. The fact is, even owners with the best intentions only use their boat a fraction of the time. The costs don’t go down when you are not using the boat.
We Take Care of the Dirty Work
Instead, when you buy a boat with SailTime, you have a professional partner who will take care of your precious asset for you. In fact, many of the month to month costs associated with traditional ownership are not found in the SailTime boat ownership plan. The only stipulation is that you have to be willing to share. We take care of everything else. Many Owners tell us, we take care of their boat for them better than they would for themselves!
Consider the Benefits
There are several exciting options for you to consider at the end of your management term with SailTime.
Make an appointment with your local base to learn all about our Owner Member Program where you live.
- Monthly revenue for using your boat in the shared membership program
- Slip fees, insurance and winter storage costs are paid by SailTime on owner’s behalf from membership income.
- Regular maintenance costs are covered.
- Regular access with guaranteed monthly “sailtime”, plus unlimited last minute reservations booked online 24/7
- Professional yacht management so when you step on board it’s ready and waiting to go
- SailTime Marine Financing helps you get the best possible boat loan
- Insurance coverage is provided and designed specifically for SailTime
- Orientation and training is performed by staff from within our network of award winning ASA schools and instructors
- World-wide access through the SailTime Plus program
SailTime Owner-Membership
vs
Traditional Ownership
Does The Owner Pay? | SailTime Ownership | Traditional Ownership |
|---|---|---|
Down Payment | 20% of boat cost | 20% of boat cost |
Boat Loan Payments | Yes | Yes |
Slip Fees*** | No* | Yes |
Insurance*** | No | Yes |
Fuel* | No | Yes |
Scheduled Maintenance | No | Yes |
Topside Waxing | No | Yes |
Winterization/Haul Out | No | Yes |
Bottom Painting | No | Yes |
Winter Storage | Yes | Yes |
Other Advantages | SailTime Ownership | Traditional Ownership |
|---|---|---|
Full ownership of the boat | Yes | Yes |
Receive Monthly Checks to Help Pay Boat Loan | Yes | No |
Professional Boat Management | Yes | No |
Tax Advantages** | Yes | No |
Access to Crew Connection | Yes | No |
Access to ASA-Certified Instructors | Yes | No |
Access to 160+ Boats at 50+ Bases Around the World | Yes | No |
** Seek the advice of your tax professional
Opportunities
Take a look at our available ownership opportunities and our FAQs for more info
or find out more about your next boat.
