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INSIDE VIEW INTO BUYING A CATAMARAN
YES! WE CAN HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE YACHT BUYING MAZE
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SERVICES AT YOUR DISPOSAL...
GENERAL ANALYSIS
Read a general overview of buying a new or used yacht or catamaran.
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PERFORMANCE DATA
We have highlighted some performance data you need to consider for you new or used catamaran.
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INSURANCE
Don't forget about the need for insurance. Successful insurance applications will be dependent on a successful sea trial and survey. We have teamed up with the best insurance specialists to protect you and your new yacht.
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FINANCING
Talk to one of our industry partners regarding this vital area in the buyer process. The more prepared you are, the quicker the buying cycle will progress.
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TAX
We can help you pinpoint some ways to lessen the tax burden. Read about it here.
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DOCKAGE
We offer great dockage possibilities in Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale and in Nanny Cay Tortola.
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DELIVERY
We can arrange delivery to anywhere in the world after you have bought a catamaran for private use or decide to place it into Charter.
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MAINTENANCE
We have a dedicated service and commissioning team that can help keep your yacht or catamaran in peak condition.
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FINAL COST
We have prepared a sample cost summary after you take into account the various costs involved in buying a new or used catamaran or yacht.
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DOCUMENTATION
Details Details is our exclusive documentation department that handles re-registration issues.
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CHARTER USE
Our Yacht Management Program offers both owner charter use and pure management possibilities. We have the dream ready for you...you just need to sign up.
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DON'T FORGET TO TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF OUR FANTASTIC CATAMARANS AND YACHTS...
SEARCH NEW AND USED YACHTS
Quality, quality and quality. These are the three watchwords of the yachts we sell... take a look.
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VIEW NEW LAGOON CATAMARANS
As Lagoon Dealer of the Year for four consecutive years, we are proud to be dealers of this exclusive range including the Lagoon 380 and Lagoon 440.
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VIEW NEW TOMCAT CATAMARANS
Catamarans.com also represents Tomcat Catamarans, designing and building quality catamarans.
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THE SEVEN STAGES TO YACHT OWNERSHIP
As the leading catamaran retailer in the United States we have fine-tuned our sales process into seven simple buying stages that reflect our many years of experience and leading reputation as the world's largest exclusive retailer of catamarans.

Within each stage we indicate other services you will require or may wish to consider such as Insurance, Financing, Dockage and Delivery. This is the most useful guide on the web and is always being updated.
STAGE#1: Available

At this point you are still undecided on your dream catamaran or yacht. Here is what you need to do:

  • We have put together a General Analysis of buying a yacht for you. Read through this section below before going any further.
  • Browse our new and used listings, static and database pages below.
  • View our industry Sales Report below, confirming our dominant position in the United States.
  • Select your dream catamaran or yacht at the link below.
  • Or, contact one of our brokers directly and ask his or her advice. You can find out about our brokers below.
  • Together analyze the Performance Data of the yacht below.
  • Financing - do you require financing - we can refer industry partners below.
  • Tax We can help you understand certain tax advantages prior to placing an offer below.
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STAGE #2: Under Offer
With the help of one of our brokers you have selected your dream catamaran or yacht and now must submit an offer to the seller.
  • Fill out the Purchase and Sale Agreement with your proposed offer below.
  • Deposit 10% of purchase price into Escrow to take the catamaran off the market. You can read about ESCROW below.
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STAGE#3: Under Negotiation (Optional)
This stage will only take place if the seller does not accept your initial offer. Take a look:
  • Offer considered by seller. He either accepts your offer or submits a new counter-offer to you.
  • This process is continued until both of you come up with a mutually acceptable offer or counter-offer.
  • At each offer or counter offer, our broker will advise and direct you.
STAGE#4: Under Contract
Yes! The Seller has accepted your last offer, and you are now ready to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement Form and consider a few other items:
  • Select a Surveyor below. Please note: it is entirely your decision which surveyor you select from a list of surveyors we can provide you.
  • A Sea Trial and Survey of the seller's yacht will be scheduled.
  • Our broker will accompany you on the yacht inspection
  • After inspection, buyer is handed a survey and sea trial report.
  • You may request adjustments in price - dependent on the report - that can be negotiated with the seller..
  • At this stage final Financing arrangements can be made with one of our industry partners below.
  • Please note that any yacht Insurance is dependent on a successful survey. Click below for more information.
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STAGE#5: Accepted Vessel

Congratulations! Sea Trial and Survey Report was positive and you sign the Acceptance of Vessel Form below . Take special note of final closing and documentation issues listed in the next sections and ways to make the process run smoothly.

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STAGE#6 Final Closing

Now make your final payment by wire transfer or send a cashiers check(s) to the Trust Account of the broker. When both elements are in place, the money will be transferred to the seller and the documents to the buyer.

Congratulations!! You now are the proud owner of a quality yacht from The Catamaran Company.

You, the buyer, need to consider these final services that will help add value to your dream yacht:

  • We can help you arrange Delivery of the yacht to your chosen destination. We can also provide you with Dockage below.

    Consider placing your yacht in charter via our Yacht Placement Program and live the dream lifestyle. through charter use. Consider our Service Department to take care of long term catamaran needs below.
  • If you ever decide to sell, remember you can leverage our marketing services to sell your yacht quickly and professionally.
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STAGE#7: Documentation

Hi! My name is Gaida Cabral. If you decide to use our service, once you reach Stage #6 I will be available to complete the closing of your dream yacht. I promise you speedy turnarounds and friendly service.

This complex area requires the final transfer of the vessel into your name. I can help you through the process effortlessly if you decide to use our service. But, first take a look at key areas:

  • Prepare transfer of ownership documents.
  • Complete federal registration of the vessel..
  • ...all this can be done via our in-house Documentation department called Details Details lead by Gaida Cabral. Click below for more information.
  • Details Details will remove frustrating administrative issues and ensure this complex process is done correctly.
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LOVE FOR THE CATAMARAN
If you find the catamaran an intriguing concept, congratulations! "Sooner or later, most sailors even those steeped in monohull tradition, acknowledge a desire to have the catamaran experience. The space, the speed, the level ride, the comfort, all eventually work on their resolve, presenting an image of sailing that is almost too inviting to ignore."

To those of you who have succumbed, we say welcome, and, what took you so long?

Of course, we are among the strongest advocates and most vocal proponents of the virtues of the catamaran. We are also the most likely to sell you a new or pre-owned catamaran, broker a deal, charter a cat, or manage one for you. We are The Catamaran Company, a fully-staffed, financially stable group of companies whose sole focus has always been devoted to supplying the resources and people necessary to provide the highest level of service, greatest expertise and finest catamaran products to the yachting community.

If it's a catamaran you're interested in, congratulations! You have chosen your interests wisely and you have certainly come to the right place!

Sincerely,
The Catamaran Company
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Sales: (954) 727-0016
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Phone: (410) 280-8690
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