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Looking to offset the cost of boat ownership? Southwest Florida Yachts is actively recruiting late-model, diesel-powered sail and power boats in the 30- to-50-foot range for its charter fleet based out of the Westin Resort Marina in Cape Coral, Florida.
“The pandemic has significantly enhanced the interest in cruising and boat ownership,” says Southwest Florida Yachts Co-Owner Barb Hansen. “That interest has put major demands on our charter fleet leading to a need for fleet expansion.”
Chartering your vessel is a great way to add some extra income and fund upgrades on your boat while also allowing you time to get to know your vessel or prepare for long-term cruising plans.
“Charter revenue is a great way to help offset the cost of boat ownership,” says Hansen. “If you are in the market to purchase a vessel, we can find a boat for you that meets both your needs and our charter requirements. We may also accept a well-maintained late-model (from approximately 2000 to present) vessel that you already own if it meets our standards for condition and equipment.”
Popular boats in the Charter Management Program include monohulls such as Catalina and Island Packet, sailing cats like Fountaine-Pajot and Leopard, power yachts such as Mainship, Grand Banks, Sabreline, Beneteau and certain power cats.
“Our charter yacht management program is much like a condominium rental management program,” Hansen adds. “Most of our vessel owners use their charter revenue to maintain and upgrade their yachts, expenses they would have anyway plus assistance in offsetting the costs of dockage and insurance.”
For more information on the Southwest Florida Yachts Charter Management Program, visit swfyachts.com, email: info@swfyachts.com or call: 239-257-2788 or 800-262-7939.
