Buying A Pre-Owned Charter Boat

Why do we know this subject inside out?

• We have been owners of several charter boats, in several fleets. 
• Michel, Sailonline's owner, founded and presided for 10 years of the Moorings Owners' Group, the world largest charter yacht owners association. 
• Michel and his partners (all with equal unmatched experience on charter yachts) have implemented hundreds of transactions involving charter boat sales - new and pre-owned - all over the world.
• We operate independently of charter companies and so we are free to write and say anything we need/want to - good and bad - in order to help charter boat buyers. So we are totally unbiased.

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Active Yacht Ownership: FAQ and Common Misconceptions

We constantly receive questions about Active Yacht Ownership, so we decided to present a FAQ section for AYO. I am sure that many of your doubts will be assuaged by these answers but if not, please feel free to give us a call or email us. Also read the article explaining Active Yacht Ownership in more detail.

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Knots you must know

Like other articles in this section, this is not an in-depth knot encyclopedia. Just 5 knots that you should definitely know to handle almost any kind of situation or need during your charter. As a bonus, knot-making is a great past time for kids and it should keep them happily busy for quite a while—watch their ecstatic face when they nail their first bowline!

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What To Pack For A Charter

Have you ever seen charter newbies showing up at the dock with hard suitcases, only to find out there is nowhere to store them on the boat? Very often, simply because you did not know, or because you are a first timer, you really do not have the right stuff. Here is your guide of what to bring and not to bring on charter.

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