How much does yacht ownership really cost? It’s not just the purchase price. From down payments and financing to monthly cash flow and covered expenses, charter yacht ownership works very differently than most buyers expect.

For frequent charterers, the better question is not whether yacht ownership “makes money,” but whether it costs less over time than continuing to charter at retail rates. This article uses a real BVI example to compare ownership, guaranteed income, owner use, and remaining yacht value over five years.

Guaranteed Income Yacht Ownership provides predictable, contract-based income while removing the day-to-day responsibilities of managing a yacht, creating a more structured and stable approach to ownership.

Charter yacht ownership is not a traditional investment, but for the right buyer, it can reduce long-term costs while providing predictable income and structured access to sailing over time

When buyers research power catamaran ownership, they tend to circle back to the same core questions: Is the boat comfortable enough for real, extended use? Can it be run confidently without a crew? And does ownership actually make sense once you move past the initial excitement? The Moorings 403PC is a 40‑foot power catamaran designed […]

La Paz, is one of the most unique sailing destinations in Mexico. For those considering yacht ownership, La Paz offers something even more compelling. With a base for The Moorings Yacht Ownership Program, La Paz combines world‑class cruising in the Sea of Cortez with the flexibility of professionally managed yacht ownership, guaranteed charter income, and […]

Uncovering the hidden artistry of building a catamaran was the experience of a lifetime, and too good not to share.  

There’s more than one way to live the boat life, and for many people, charter ownership is the way to go. Just ask Jeff Monuszko, a (nearly) life-long participant in The Moorings charter program.If you’re curious about charter ownership, we invite you to tune into our previously recorded live stream presentation. It’s a chance to gain unique insights from someone who grew up sailing on Moorings charters and has owned two charter boats.

At first through owning and chartering a Moorings 4500 in the BVI, and now through private ownership, Jeff and Adrienne Cone have learned a lot from cruising on their Moorings 4800 and now Moorings 4500/ Leopard 45, named Wind Therapy.Tune into the recording of their live stream, "Ask a Moorings and Leopard Owner", to learn about their unusual journey as yacht owners and what they’ve learned along the way. These veteran cruisers will offer a ton of valuable insights based on their experience, including and the pros and cons of purchasing their catamaran new through The Moorings Yacht Ownership and how they converted a charter boat into a liveaboard boat. The couple took questions and share their thoughts on life as full-time cruisers.

Tony Rainold and his wife, Sherryl, along with Charlie and Ginnie Cary, the founders of The Moorings, met as you would expect -- through sailing. And the idea to open a charter company in the Caribbean came as all great ideas do, under the influence of rum.