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22 May 2026

Four Yachts, Countless Lessons: A Lifetime in Charter Ownership

There are some sailing stories that aren’t defined by a single passage, a single yacht, or even a single destination, but by a lifetime of returning to the water. This is one of them....

27 Nov 2025

Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Yacht Manufacturer for Yacht Ownership

Choosing the right yacht manufacturer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when stepping into yacht ownership. With so many world-class brands available, the options can feel overwhelmin...

26 Nov 2025

Why Yacht Owners Trust Horizon Yacht Charters – Maintenance Done Right

One of the key cornerstones of Horizon Yacht Charters’ business plan is providing meticulous maintenance. We protect the value of our owners’ yachts through our continued maintenance programs to provi...

24 Nov 2025

Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Yacht with Horizon Yacht Sales

Owning a yacht to sail and enjoy as part of a lifestyle investment is an exciting proposal. We know that yacht ownership – especially Caribbean yacht ownership – is one that takes new yacht owners tim...

16 Oct 2025

2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show | A Successful Show for Horizon!

The 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show in Maryland, USA marked Horizon’s 25th year of attendance at North America’s premier international gathering for sailing enthusiasts, builders, and industry leaders. T...

14 Jul 2026

From Bareboat to Crewed Yacht Ownership: a Q&A About What Changes, and What Matters Most

It’s Bob and Amanda Burke from Tennessee! Former owners of Detour, a Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 in the Horizon Yacht Charters Fleet and now proud owners of Stella Mare, a Lagoon 55 in the Horizon Luxury ...

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Celebrating with the new owner of the Iguana Commuter on our brokerage listings 🎊 The high-tech, amphibious luxury tender built by @iguana.yachts will be leaving the tropical islands of the Caribbean when the owner moves her from the BVI to the Great Lakes of Michigan 🚤 Fielding queries from boating enthusiasts from all over the world, Giles Starkey successfully closed the deal and handed the boat over to be enjoyed in the USA. Interested in more used yachts for sale? 🔗visit link in bio for full listing. To buy or list a pre-owned yacht, contact @bvibroker 📧 giles@horizonyachtcharters.com ☎️ +1 844 494 8787 📲 +1 (284) 340-5013 #iguancommuter #iguanayachts #brokerageboats #usedboatsforsale #horizonyachtsales There’s nothing quite as valuable as a shared experience when considering yacht ownership and charter management ⛵️ Jamie Brown is currently on his fourth yacht bought through Horizon Yacht Sales and placed into charter management in the @horizonyachtcharters BVI fleet. He reflects on the last 24 years of Caribbean yacht ownership and the lessons learned in a recent blog post. Jamie’s top 3 takeaways are: 1. Professional management is essential. 2. Guaranteed income contracts rarely result in better-maintained boats than those in the Maximum Income or Active Management charter programmes. 3. Above all, ownership should come from a love of sailing. 🔗 Link in bio to read full experience. #yachtownershipexperience #caribbeanyachtownership #yachtownership #chartermanagement #horizonyachtsales ‼️PRICE DROP‼️ SEAS’D UP NAUTITECH 46 FLY MARK II (2022) 4 CABINS / 4 HEADS $625,000 TARIFF & TAX FREE (WAS $685,000) LOCATION: BVI Luxury, performance, and exceptional outdoor living come together aboard Seas’d Up. Featuring the largest flybridge in her class, this late-model Nautitech 46 Fly comfortably entertains up to 10 guests while delivering the sailing performance Nautitech is known for. The Mark II upgrade brings enhanced natural light, larger hull windows, improved salon visibility, a flybridge refrigerator, and a stiffer hull design for an even better onboard experience. ⚓ Key Features: ✔ 1,200W solar system with custom arch ✔ Upgraded Bluewater watermaker, electric winches & gennaker ✔ Under-bridge and underwater lighting ✔ Full flybridge bimini with LED lighting ✔ Bowsprit with 98 sqm gennaker, including sheets and blocks ✔ 10’ AB Tender & Yamaha 15HP outboard included ✔ Proven charter success with complete inventory ✔ Ready for immediate cruising or charter operations An outstanding opportunity to own a late-model, well-equipped, turnkey cruising catamaran that’s equally at home generating charter income or exploring the world in comfort. Request a virtual tour or in-person appointment with Giles Starkey to view Wanderlust 📧giles@horizonyachtcharters.com 📲+1 (284) 340 5013 ☎️: 1 844 494 8787 Link in bio for full details, gallery and specs #Nautitech46Fly #Nautitechforsale #CatamaranForSale #Brokerageyachts #HorizonYachtSales When you’re looking for the best gift ever for Dad … 🎁 And you land on an idea that’s the best gift ever for everyone to enjoy for years to come ⛵️ Dad doesn’t sail? Add a sailing certification course and discover endless horizons for ever 🌅 Yacht listings, info on tax free yacht ownership, and charter management in link in bio 🔗 #buydadaboat #giftideasfordad #brokerageyachts #usedboats #horizonyachtsales 🚨 NEW LISTING – LEOPARD 45 (2019) SNOW CAT 🚨 4 CABINS / 4 HEADS $545,000 TARIFF & TAX FREE LOCATION: GRENADA Priced for a Quick Sale – Snow Cat is a beautifully maintained 2019 Leopard 45 that has never been bareboat chartered and has had only two captains since new. Originally outfitted as a premium crewed yacht, she combines luxury, reliability, and serious bluewater capability in one turnkey package. Built without the flybridge, Snow Cat offers improved sailing performance, easier sail handling, a sleeker profile, and more usable deck space. Designed for extended off-grid cruising, she comes exceptionally equipped with a massive lithium and solar power system, watermaker, generator, air conditioning, Starlink connectivity, and countless owner upgrades throughout. ⚓ Key Features: • 2550W Solar Array • 2300Ah LiFePO4 Lithium Battery Bank • Victron 5000W Inverter/Charger • Sea Recovery Watermaker (110L/hr) • Northern Lights 9kW Generator • Dual Smart Air Conditioning Units • Starlink with Full DC Conversion • Electric Winches & Fully Battened Mainsail • Upgraded Galley with Induction Cooktop, • Dishwasher & Side-by-Side Refrigeration • Turnkey Bluewater Cruising Setup Whether you’re dreaming of Caribbean adventures, offshore passages, or full-time liveaboard life, Snow Cat is ready to cast off today. Request a virtual tour or in-person appointment with @bvibroker to view Snow Cat 📧giles@horizonyachtcharters.com 📲+1 (284) 340 5013 ☎️: 1 844 494 8787 Link in bio for full details, gallery and specs #Leopard45 #LeopardCatamarans #CatamaranForSale #Brokerageyachts #HorizonYachtSales 💥PRICE DROP 💥 2020 NAUTITECH 46 FLY “LUNA” 4 CABINS /4 HEADS 🏷️Now $499,000 (was $549,000) 📍BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Contact Giles Starkey to schedule a private or virtual showing 📧: giles@horizonyachtcharters.com 📲: +1 (284) 340-5013 Own Luna, a Nautitech 46 Fly Mark 2 version with one of the largest flybridges in her class and a performance hull that proves a catamaran can actually sail! Highlights ✨ • Mark 2 Design: Strengthened hull, larger hull windows, redesigned interior/saloon + flybridge refrigerator • Large flybridge: generous seating, lighting, refrigeration, elevated helm + full-size bimini + 360° views • All-electric winches for easy sail handling + furling main (Selden) • Gennaker Reacher (98sqm) for extra downwind performance • Off-grid ready: 950W solar array + upgraded Victron lithium bank (960Ah) + Victron 3000W inverter • ONAN generator (9kVA) + reversible A/C (5 units) + Rainman watermaker • Electronics: B&G Zeus3 12” displays (dual station), radar, AIS, autopilot • Tender package: 10’ AB VS + 15hp Yamaha + stainless swing davit system 🔔Recent upgrades include new mainsail (2025), new jib (2024), new bimini fabric (2025), new trampolines (2025), antifouling + saildrive service (2025), new through-hull fittings (2025) Perfect for private cruising, liveaboard life or charter management 🔗 link in bio for full information and gallery. 📩 DM us for the full specs + to schedule a showing. #HorizonYachtSales #Nautitech46Fly #CatamaranForSale #YachtListing #usedboats NEW LISTING LAGOON 42 (2023) WANDERLUST 3 CABINS / 3 HEADS $525,000 TARIFF & TAX FREE LOCATION: BVI Wanderlust, an exceptionally maintained Owner’s Version 2023 Lagoon 42, is now available to own tax free in the British Virgin Islands. This highly sought-after three-cabin owner’s layout delivers the perfect blend of comfort, performance, and blue-water capability for Caribbean cruising, liveaboard life, or generating income through Horizon Yacht Charters’ charter management programs. Highlights Include: ✔️ Upgraded twin Yanmar 57HP engines ✔️ Northern Lights generator ✔️ Air conditioning throughout ✔️ Water maker for off-grid cruising ✔️ Spinnaker-ready package ✔️ Premium B&G electronics Step aboard to discover expansive indoor-outdoor living, panoramic sea views, a bright open-plan saloon, and a luxurious private owner’s suite occupying the entire starboard hull. Designed for effortless short-handed sailing and unforgettable adventures, Wanderlust is fully equipped and presents a turn key yacht ownership opportunity. Buy for private use or keep in charter service with Horizon Yacht Charters and benefit from forward charter income to offset ownership costs. Request a virtual tour or in-person appointment with Giles Starkey to view Wanderlust 📧giles@horizonyachtcharters.com 📲+1 (284) 340 5013 ☎️: 1 844 494 8787 Link in bio for full details, gallery and specs: https://horizon-yacht-sales.com/62/139/wanderlust/10174589 #lagoon42 #lagoonforsale #borkerageyacht #usedboatforsale #horizonyachtsales Another Lagoon 50 SOLD!💥 The new owners of Kowi Kai - a Lagoon 50 (2020) - will keep her in charter with @horizongrenadines to fulfill her current bookings and take advantage of the charter income for a quick return on their investment before taking her down to La Paz, Mexico. Interested in more used yachts for sale? 🔗visit link in bio for full listing. To buy or list a pre-owned yacht, contact @bvibroker 📧 giles@horizonyachtcharters.com ☎️ +1 844 494 8787 📲 +1 (284) 340-5013 #lagooncatamarans #lagoon50sold #boatsforsale #horizonyachtsales #horizonyachtcharters ❗️REDUCED PRICE❗️ LAGOON 46 (2024) SOUTHERN ISLE 4 + 1 CABINS /4 + 1 HEADS $849,000 (was $899,000) TARIFF & TAX FREE LOCATION: BVI Skip the line to own a like-new Lagoon 46 with the 2024 built Southern Isle. Meticulously outfitted and lightly used, this fully loaded catamaran represents outstanding value and an opportunity for buyers looking to step straight into turnkey ownership. Designed for comfort and easy living, Southern Isle features expansive outdoor spaces including wide aft transoms for easy water access, a spacious cockpit for dining and entertaining, and the Lagoon 46’s signature flybridge with ample seating, excellent visibility, and a composite hardtop. Wide side decks and flush hatches ensure safe, effortless movement onboard. Powered by twin 57 HP Yanmar engines, she offers smooth performance under power and sail, with a reinforced mainsail, self-tacking jib, and electric winches for easy handling. Below deck, the four-cabin, four-head layout provides exceptional comfort and privacy, with queen berths and en-suite heads in every cabin. This yacht also features a bow cabin and separate bow head and shower. The fully equipped galley includes modern appliances, additional refrigeration, a freezer, ice maker, and generous storage — ideal for extended cruising or charter use. ✨ Highlight Features: • Expansive flybridge with panoramic views and composite hardtop • Dual aft and foredeck social spaces with built-in gas BBQ • Fully air-conditioned with multi-zone climate control • Water maker for extended off-grid cruising • Upgraded Northern Lights generator • Lithium battery system for enhanced onboard power • Self-tacking jib and electric winches for effortless sailing • Wide transoms for easy sea access • Spacious galley with additional refrigeration, freezer, and ice maker Request a virtual tour or in-person appointment with Giles Starkey to view Southern Isle 📧giles@horizonyachtcharters.com 📲+1 (284) 340 5013 ☎️: 1 844 494 8787 Link in bio for full details, gallery and specs: https://horizon-yacht-sales.com/62/139/southern-isle/10056013 #lagoon46 #lagoonforsale #borkerageyacht #usedboatforsale #horizonyachtsales If you’re in the market for a new or used catamaran and looking at charter placement to help offset costs, consider these 4 yacht features: 1️⃣Flybridge and bow seating - optimize the areas on the yacht available for lounging and socializing. 2️⃣In-mast furling vs standard rig - consider the convenience of easier sail handling especially, for short-handed sailing. 3️⃣Tender lift and swim platform - avoid towing a dinghy and the risk of wrapping a prop. Offer easy sea access for swimming or stepping on and off a dinghy. 4️⃣Cabin & head configuration- discuss which layout works best for your personal needs and also meets charter demands to maximize utilization during the charter season. Speak with our team of tax free yacht ownership experts today: 📧 yachtsales@horizonyachtcharters.com ☎️+1 844 494 8787 📲+1 (284) 340-5013 🔗visit link in bio to learn more #catamaranownership #yachtownership #chartermanagement #catamaranlife #horizonyachtsales

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