| The Luxury of Your Own Yacht | | | | verbal agreements since you're all friends. When it |
| Not many of us can afford to own a luxurious yacht. | | | | comes to money though disputes can arise abruptly. It |
| Most of us see it as a symbol that someone has | | | | would be far better to draw up a legally binding |
| made it big financially. If you are someone who | | | | contract that will state how much each party is paying, |
| expects to make millions of dollars, you've probably | | | | how the scheduling will be done, and any other legal |
| been planning on buying a yacht. | | | | issues that might come up. Once everyone has signed, |
| It is extremely expensive to buy most yachts. You can | | | | settling disputes will be much easier. |
| expect to pay thousands of dollars, if not millions, if you | | | | If a yacht isn't in your future, think about buying a |
| are looking for a brand new yacht. A luxury yacht can | | | | sailboat in its place. They can be a lot less costly and |
| cost more than what most people earn in a lifetime. It | | | | you can still take long sea excursions. Most of them |
| is probably far out of our reach to owning a yacht, | | | | have some type of sleeping quarters and kitchens. |
| such as the types that many famous celebrities and | | | | Luxury sailboats can also be very expensive, so again |
| socialites own. | | | | you may want to think of a sharing arrangement. |
| There are ways to buy a gorgeous yacht more | | | | Alternatively, you can always rent a yacht for a few |
| reasonably. It would mean going without the hot tub, | | | | days. You can rent yachts for anywhere from $300 |
| sauna, and bar. A truly workable idea is to buy a yacht | | | | to $1000 a day, although sometimes it can cost even |
| with friends, family, or business associates. By sharing | | | | more. Renting a yacht is a great idea for events such |
| the costs, you have a much better chance of attaining | | | | as a birthday party, anniversaries, big company events, |
| your goal. | | | | and even weddings. What a great way to turn an |
| If you intend on sharing the cost of a yacht with | | | | average party into an elegant, grand affair. |
| several other people be sure to establish how it will | | | | If you are interested in renting a yacht, take a walk |
| work when two people want to use the yacht at the | | | | around the marina in your area. There most likely be |
| same time. You may want to establish at the beginning | | | | signs indicating which yachts are for rent. You can |
| of each year, or even years in advance, what days, | | | | learn more about it by talking with other boat owners |
| weeks, or months each person can use the yacht. | | | | or people employed there. |
| This will give everyone a good chance to plan | | | | It would be wonderful to own a yacht, so if it's feasible |
| vacations around the schedule. | | | | for you, you should definitely buy one. You will love it |
| It probably sounds fine in the beginning to just make | | | | and have many exciting voyages over the years. |