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22 May 2026

Four Yachts, Countless Lessons: A Lifetime in Charter Ownership

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16 Oct 2025

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💥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 Another one SOLD! 🎊 We’ve just closed on the sale of Echo - a Lagoon 50 2023 in the @horizonyachtcharters fleet in the BVI 🇻🇬 The 6 cabin / 6 head catamaran was originally ordered and bought with custom upgrades through Horizon for placement in our Maximum Income Management charter program. Carefully maintained and sold with forward bookings, Echo - a popular choice for larger parties - remains available for charter in the BVI. 🔗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 Have you considered charter management? ⛵️ If buying a yacht tax free in the Caribbean is part of your fiscal planning process when looking at the viability of yacht ownership, whether to own for private use or place into a charter management program is another big consideration. Charter management helps make yacht ownership sustainable as charter income is applied to offset year round dockage, maintenance and insurance costs while giving yacht owners opportunities to sail. At Horizon, we offer Maximum Income or Active Management charter programs with unlimited Caribbean-wide sailing throughout the year on YOUR yacht (rather than aboard a sister yacht or similar boat in the fleet) and worldwide sailing through our points system. Learn more about each program in the link in bio 🔗 or contact our sales team to discuss charter ownership options for new or brokerage yachts: 📧 yachtsales@horizonyachtcharters.com ☎️ +1 844 494 8787 📥 or send us a DM #yachtownership #chartermanagement #yachtsales #horizonyachtcharters #horizonyachtsales ❗️PRICE DROP ALERT❗️ AVALON SUNSET - 2016 HANSE 505 3 CABINS / 3 HEADS NOW $349,000 (was $389,000) SAVE $40,000 LOCATION: BVI Request a virtual tour or in-person appointment with Giles Starkey to view Avalon Sunset 📧giles@horizonyachtcharters.com 📲+1 (284) 340 5013 ☎️:1 844 494 8787 Lovingly maintained by her original owner, this 3-cabin, owners’ layout Hanse 505 has been kept in outstanding condition with low engine hours and an impressive list of upgrades. Every detail reflects pride of ownership, making this yacht a true standout in her class. 🔧UPGRADES New mainsail and jib (replaced 2022) New service batteries (replaced 2025) New bow thruster batteries (replaced 2024) 📈PERFORMANCE Her 7’ rudder and 8’ keel provide remarkable balance, responsiveness, and control in all conditions. The sleek hull form and powerful sail plan deliver exhilarating performance: •7.5 knots in 13 knots of apparent wind •9 knots in 16–19 knots apparent wind •Sustained speeds of 9.8–10.6 knots with ease •Points as close as 28–32° to the wind and tacks effortlessly 📋SPECIFICATIONS: Length: 50’5” (15.37m) Beam: 15’58” (4.54m) Draft: 7’83” (2.19m) Displacement: 30,900lb Engine: Yanmar 72HP diesel Fresh water: 171.71 gallons Fuel:79.25 gallons This stunning sailing yacht is ready for her next adventure! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own a premium Hanse 505 at an unbeatable price ⛵️ Link in bio for full specs and details. 📥DM before she’s gone! #PriceDrop #Hanse505 #hanseforsale #BoatForSale #HorizonYachtSales As lifetime sailors we know what makes us happy: dependable performance ⛵️ As Caribbean charter and tax free yacht sales specialists since 1998, we know what owners & guests want: dependable performance + comfort + value for money ✨ That’s why we’ve curated a comprehensive range of Jeanneau yachts available for tax free ownership in our charter management prohrammes in the BVI and St Vincent & the Grenadines 🏝️ We’ve highlighted some of the standout features of the Jeanneaus in our fleets that deliver everything to make everyone happy! 🫶 Ready to buy and sail this season? See what’s still available to own now for private use or for continued charter management with forward charter income to help offset costs: • SO349 (2024) $174,995 • SO380 (2024) $309,995 • SO410 (2024) $419,995 • SO440 (2024) $543,009 • SO490 (2020) $349,000 Looking for a new build direct from the yard? Take advantage of one of the remaining prime build slots and secure your yacht now with Horizon Yacht Sales ahead of the upcoming charter season 🤝 For yacht sales contact: 📧 yachtsales@horizonyachtcharters.com ☎️+ 1 844 494 8787 📲+ 1 (284) 340-5013 For yacht charters in the BVI and SVG starting at $475 per day, contact: 📧res@horizonyachtcharters.com ☎️+ 1 877 877 1888 🔗 Link in bio for tax free ownership and yacht charters #jeanneau #jeanneauyachts #taxfreeyachtownership #horizonyachtsales #horizonyachtcharters JUST SOLD - NAUTITECH 46 FLY MARK 2💥 Cadenza, a 2023 top-of-the-range performance cat with 4 cabins +2 crew / 4 heads in the @horizonyachtcharters fleet in the BVI, is now owned by Terry and Matthew 🇻🇬 Deciding between another Nautitech 46 Fly and Cadenza, the buyers preferred the MARK 2 version featuring larger hull windows, a flybridge refrigerator, and a reimagined salon layout after an in-person viewing. They also appreciated the condition in which she was kept.✨ As the dealers for Nautitech Catamarans in the English speaking Caribbean, Horizon ordered the fully-specced yacht and sold her as new to the first owners to keep in charter management. Terry and Matthew benefit from the forward charter income, which will help them offset yacht ownership costs.🤝 The 46 Fly, with the open concept saloon-cockpit layout and expansive flybridge, is a pleasure to sail - specifically designed for open-water passage making and comfortable family cruising. 🔗 Link in bio for information on tax-free yacht ownership on new and brokerage yachts. For information on • Brokerage listings, contact Giles Starkey 📧 giles@horizonyachtcharters.com • Charter enquiries: 📧 res@horizonyachtcharters.com #nautitechcatamarans #nautitech46fly #brokerageservices #yachtownership #horizonyachtsales

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