Boater Weekly #5
Yachting in St. Barts, Fenders, a Zeelander Profile, a Motivated Seller of a Beneteau and other Weekly Highlights from the Boater Team
Welcome to the latest edition of Boater Weekly! Boater Weekly is published by a global crew of boat enthusiasts who also happen to be data scientists. We use data and analytics to curate the best opportunities, the most popular destinations and the most important terms from across the web for our subscribers. Let’s get to it!
"There is witchery in the sea, its songs and stories, and in the mere sight of a ship, and the sailor’s dress…the very creaking of a block…and many are the boys, in every seaport, who are drawn away, as by an almost irresistible attraction, from their work and schools, and hang about the decks and yards of vessels, with a fondness which, it is plain, will have its way."
- Richard Henry Dana, Jr. in Two Years Before the Mast, 1840
Weekly Highlights
Motivated Seller: 2019 Boston Whaler 420 Outrage
Keywords: “Motivated seller!”
Price Drop: -$70,000 (-7%) on Nov 14th
New Asking Price: $895,000
Location: Marco Island, Florida
Broker: SYC Yachts
Motivated Seller: 2018 Beneteau Gran Turismo 46
Keywords: “OBO (Seller Motivated)”
Price Drop: -$40,000 (-7%) on Jan 27th
New Asking Price: $515,000
Location: Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
Broker: Xisle Charters
Boater Term - Fenders
Fenders are cushions that protect the hull of a boat from being damaged when coming into contact with docks, piers or other boats. Inflatable fenders are air bags surrounded by vinyl shells, and can be made as softer or harder by adjusting a fender’s air pressure. Non-inflatable fenders are usually constructed of closed-cell foam or molded plastic, and are available in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Fenders
In general, a boat should have one fender for each 10 feet of waterline, and a minimum of three fenders. As such, a 20 foot boat should have three fenders, while a 40 foot boat should have four fenders. Bumpers are similar to fenders, in that they’re also cushions that protect a boat from damage when it’s tied to the dock. The difference is that fenders are on a boat, while bumpers are on a dock.
Featured Manufacturer - Zeelander
Zeelander is one of the Boater Weekly’s favorite boat manufacturers. From its branding to its design, Zeelander’s style and attention to detail is noteworthy. We view Zeelander as a world class operator, one we track closely.
Zeelander is a high-end Dutch yacht manufacturer operating from its shipyard in Groot-Ammers, a small town in the Netherlands along the Lek River that’s roughly an hour drive south of Amsterdam. Zeelander got its start in 2002 with its visionary founder Sietse Koopmans, who set out to design the perfect day boat. The first Zeelander, the Z44, was introduced to the world and drew enormous praise at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2008.
Zeelander Yachts are known for their stylish living space, curved exterior and extremely smooth ride. Zeelander’s yachts range in length from 48 feet (Zeelander 5) to 66 feet (Zeelander 7). Zeelander limits its annual production to ensure that each vessel received by an owner is manufactured to the highest standard. This limited supply also helps Zeelanders retain value better than most on the secondary market.
Zeelander For Sale Today
Vessel: 2016 Zeelander 55
Price: $2,365,000
Location: Dania Beach, Florida
Broker: Atlantic Yacht & Ship
Material Price Drops!
Boater Weekly’s team has curated a list of boats that had material price drops in the last month. Asking prices here are below $100,000.
Featured Price Drop #1
Vessel: 2007 Beneteau 343
Keywords: “Motivated Sellers!”
Price Drop: -$10,000 (-13%)
New Asking Price: $68,500
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Featured Price Drop #2
Vessel: 2013 Novurania 600
Keywords: “Priced to sell QUICK bring all offers.”
Price Drop: -$10,500 (-21%)
New Asking Price: $38,500
Location: San Diego, California
Featured Price Drop #3
Vessel: 1994 Freedom 41
Price Drop: -$8,000 (-14%)
New Asking Price: $49,000
Location: San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico
Boater’s team identified a price drop in a Lagoon Catamaran in Saint Barthélemy, more commonly referred to as St. Barts. Let’s start with some background on St. Barts, before exploring this beautiful sailboat!
St. Barts
Coordinates: 17.9000° N, 62.8333° W
Body of Water: Eastern Caribbean Sea
Largest Marina: Gustavia Harbor
St. Barts is one of the most popular and luxurious yachting destinations in the Caribbean. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus, who named it for his brother Bartolomeo, and the island was later settled by the French in 1648. The island today is a French overseas collectivity, and is a part of the Lesser Antilles island group. Located in the northern Caribbean, St. Barts is approximately 150 miles east of Puerto Rico.
Gustavia Harbor
Located on the northern coast of St. Barts, St. Jean Bay is home to the historic Eden Rock - St. Barths, a luxury destination for celebrities and VIPs ever since Rémy de Haenen constructed the hotel in the early 1950s. St. Barts hosts a variety of regattas throughout the year, with the Bucket Regatta in mid-March approaching quickly. Gustavia, the island’s capital, is known for its charming downtown offering high-end restaurants and luxury duty-free shopping experiences, from Prada to Cartier.
A Lagoon Catamaran in St. Barts
Vessel: 2012 Lagoon 620
Price Drop: -$40,000 (-3%) on Jan 20th
New Asking Price: $1,150,000
Location: Gustavia, Saint Barthélemy
Broker: Harel Yachts
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