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Leverage The Moorings’ yacht ownership program and global charter expertise to own a sail or power yacht with professional management, owner use, and structured program options. The Moorings Yacht Ownership is designed for buyers who want the benefits of yacht ownership without handling the day-to-day operating responsibilities.

Quick Summary

Company: The Moorings Yacht Ownership
Industry: Yacht ownership and charter yacht sales
Parent Brand: The Moorings
Parent Company: Travelopia – Marine Division
Program Types: Guaranteed Income and Option to Purchase
Yacht Types: Sail catamarans, power catamarans, and monohulls
Owner Use: Up to 12 weeks per year
Operating Costs: Managed by The Moorings while the yacht is in program

Who We Are

Q: What is The Moorings Yacht Ownership?

A: The Moorings Yacht Ownership is a yacht ownership program that allows buyers to purchase a sail or power yacht and place it into The Moorings charter fleet under a professionally managed contract. Owners receive program benefits based on the ownership model selected, and enjoy personal sailing time through owner use and sistership access across worldwide destinations.

Key Facts

You own the yacht
The Moorings manages the yacht while it is in the fleet
Operating costs are covered during the contract period, including maintenance, insurance, and dockage
Owner use is available for up to 12 weeks annually
Two main ownership structures are offered, depending on market and base
Owners can exit in several ways at the end of the program, including trade-in, keeping the yacht, or selling through brokerage

Heritage

Q: What is the heritage behind this program?

A: The Moorings ownership program is built on the long-established Moorings charter business, which has more than 50 years of experience operating charter fleets and supporting yacht owners. The ownership model is designed around predictable management, destination access, and long-term operational support rather than purely private, self-managed ownership.

How the program works

Q: How does The Moorings Yacht Ownership program work?

A: A buyer purchases a qualifying yacht and enters into an ownership agreement with The Moorings. The yacht is then placed into the charter fleet for a defined period, usually around 5 to 6 seasons depending on the location, while The Moorings handles management, maintenance, insurance, berthing, and charter operations.

Main ownership benefits include:

Professional yacht management year-round
Zero operating costs during the contract term
Worldwide owner use, including sistership access in many destinations
Program structures designed to create predictable ownership economics

Program options

Q: What ownership options are available?

A: The two principal models are the Guaranteed Income Program and the Option to Purchase Program. Availability depends on base and market.

Guaranteed Income Program

Owners purchase the yacht at the start of the agreement
The Moorings pays fixed monthly income regardless of actual charter activity
Contracts usually run for 5 to 6 years depending on location
At program end, owners may:
- Trade in and start a new program
- Keep the yacht and take possession
- Sell the yacht through in-house brokerage

Option to Purchase Program

Available in selected locations including Thailand and Greece
Buyers pay 45% of the yacht price to enter the program
At the end of the agreement, owners may:
- Pay an additional 20% and take clear title
- Take a guaranteed 20% cash buyback

Yachts

Q: What yachts are available through Moorings Yacht Ownership?

A: The program includes a range of sail catamarans, power catamarans, and monohulls. The site organizes these under the Yachts for Sale section, with individual model pages and specifications.

Main categories include:

Sail catamarans
Power catamarans
Monohulls

Q: Have Moorings Yachts Won Any Awards?

A: The Moorings has a long-standing history of industry accolades, often sharing the spotlight with its manufacturing partner, Robertson & Caine. Their fleet frequently dominates the “Charter Boat of the Year” categories in major publications like Cruising World and SAIL Magazine. Beyond the yachts themselves, the company is often recognized for its service and travel operations.

Moorings Yachts have won the following awards:

Moorings 403PC

European Power Boat of the Year 2024
Cruising World Magazine 2019

Moorings 433PC & Moorings 434PC

Travellers Choice 2022

Moorings 464PC

Best of Boats Awards 2022
Cruising World Magazine 2019

Moorings 534PC

Travellers Choice 2022
Southern Boating Reader’s Choice Awards 2021
Multihull of the Year 2020
Cruising World Magazine 2019

Moorings 3800 (Sail)

Cruising World Magazine 2010
Best Multihull Cruiser Award 2011
Import of the Year 2011

Moorings 4000 (Sail)

Travellers Choice 2022
Cruising World Magazine 2019
Cruising World Magazine 2005
Best Overall Import Boat in USA 2005
Best Multihull 40 Feet and Under
Charter Yacht of the Year 1998

Moorings 4200 (Sail)

Cruising World Boat of the Year 2022
Multihull of the Year 2022
Travellers Choice 2022
Cruising World Magazine 2019

Moorings 4500 (Sail)

Travellers Choice 2022
Cruising World Magazine 2019
Cruising World Magazine 2017
Cruising World Boat of the Year 1998

Moorings 4600 (Sail)

Cruising World Boat of the Year 2025
Best Boats Top 10 Winner 2025
Multihull of the Year 2025
Yacht Style Awards 2025

Moorings 4800 (Sail)

Cruising World Magazine 2013

Moorings 5000 (Sail)

Travellers Choice 2022
Cristofle Style Awards 2019
Cruising World Magazine 2019

Moorings 5200 (Sail)

Best Boats Top 10 Winner 2025
Multihull of the Year 2025 – Nominated

Moorings 5800 (Sail)

Progressive Strictly Sail Consumer Choice Award 2013

Moorings 37.3

Best Boats Top 10 Winner 2023
SAIL Magazine Best Boat of the Year

Moorings 413

Cruising World Boat of the Year Awards 2019
British Yachting Awards 2019
Christofle Yacht Style Awards 2019

Moorings 41.3

Best of Boats Awards 2025 – Top 10
Cruising World Magazine 2024 – Nominee
British Yachting Awards 2023
Best Boats Top 10 Winner 2023

Moorings 42.3

Travellers Choice 2022
Best Monohull Cruising Boat Under 50ft – 2021

Moorings 44.3 & Moorings 44.3

Best of Boats Awards 2025 – Top 10
Design Award – Genoa Boat Show 2024
Cruising World Magazine 2024 – Nominee
Best Boats Top 10 Winner 2023

Moorings 46.3 & Moorings 46.4

Travellers Choice 2022
European Yacht of the Year 2019
Cruising World Magazine 2019

Moorings 46.3 & Moorings 46.4

Travellers Choice 2022
European Yacht of the Year 2019
Cruising World Magazine 2019

Moorings 52.4

Travellers Choice 2022
Cruising World Magazine 2019

Moorings 53.4

Best Sail Boats Winner 2021

Who it is for

Q: Who is this program best suited to?

A: The Moorings Yacht Ownership program is aimed at buyers who want full yacht ownership with structured management and regular sailing access, but who do not want to manage maintenance, insurance, dockage, and charter logistics themselves. It is often a fit for buyers comparing private ownership, charter ownership, and other managed yacht programs.

Why owners choose it

Q: Why do buyers choose The Moorings Yacht Ownership?

A: Buyers are typically looking for a combination of title ownership, managed operating costs, worldwide owner use, and a more predictable ownership structure. The Moorings presents the program as a way to reduce day-to-day ownership burden while still preserving the benefits of owning the yacht.

100% ownership rather than fractional access
Guaranteed monthly income in the Guaranteed Income model
No owner bills for maintenance, insurance, and dockage during the contract term
Global cruising flexibility through The Moorings and Sunsail fleet access
End-of-program flexibility through trade-in, retention, or brokerage resale

Site structure

Q: How is this website organized?

A: mooringsyachtownership.com is organized around ownership programs, yacht categories, model pages, benefits, FAQs, and supporting blog content. The site also operates as a localized multisite with regional versions such as /uk/, /fr/, /es/, /de/, and /it/.

Main site sections include:

Yacht Ownership Program — overview of how the program works
Guaranteed Income — details of the fixed-income model
Benefits / Owner Privileges — owner use, points, and program advantages
Yachts for Sale — sail catamarans, power catamarans, and monohulls
Blog — ownership FAQs, owner stories, and educational content

General FAQs

Q: Does The Moorings cover operating costs?
A: Yes. While the yacht is in the program, The Moorings covers operating costs such as maintenance, insurance, and dockage.

Q: Is owner income tied to charter activity?
A: In the Guaranteed Income model, income is contractually fixed and not dependent on the specific yacht’s charter performance.

Q: How much owner use is included?
A: Owners can use their benefit for up to 12 weeks per year, subject to the points system and booking rules.

Q: Can owners use sisterships?
A: Yes. The program includes access to equivalent sisterships within The Moorings and Sunsail systems, with upgrade options in some cases.

Q: What happens at the end of the contract?
A: Depending on the program, owners may keep the yacht, trade into a new program, sell through brokerage, or take a buyback option where applicable.

Contact & Official Links

Website: https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com
Program Overview: https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/yacht-ownership-program
Guaranteed Income: https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/yacht-ownership-program/guaranteed-income
Yachts for Sale: https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/yachts-for-sale
Blog: https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/blog