Special needs and considerations needed for the delivery of a charter catamaran
Reliance Yacht Management has over the years delivered new
and brokerage catamarans into nearly all the major charter fleet companies in the
Caribbean and Mediterranean plus others worldwide. We have a particularly
unique view of what the charter companies are looking for in their delivery
service.
More and more people are buying catamarans and placing them
into charter programs all over the globe. Placing a yacht into charter
management is a popular way to reduce the cost of the boat and to offset the on-going
costs of ownership. There are numerous types of Management programs offered by
the industry, each with its own unique features and benefits. Some charter
management companies will be rigid in the programmes they offer with no
flexibility. Others can be less rigid and able to create a bespoke programme to
reflect more the Owners objectives and priorities. Often we have been able to
guide Catamaran Owners and potential Owners towards management programmes that
may suit their needs.
More often than not it is the charter company and not the
Owner that commissions the catamaran and appoints the Delivery Company. And
quite rightly the Charter Company will want the best service possible for their
clients. They are businesses, with the responsibly for expecting cost effective
service solutions. This should not be confused with cost cutting and trying to
get the cheapest delivery possible. All our clients understand that the safety
of the boat and the crew is a priority above all else. Safety equipment on board needs to be in good
order. and meet the legal requirements of the intended cruising area. Captains
will undertake safety briefings with the crew including the use and stowage of
equipment. All on board need to know how to launch a liferaft, operate the man
overboard buoy or where to find the flares in the dark. Reliance Yacht Management
works closely with the Charter companies to source and supply the equipment
that suits the size of the catamaran and the cruising area. This service
extends beyond safety equipment. We are able to the supply spares, tenders, and
all the toys. In fact, everything that a well-equipped and professionally run
catamaran requires. To have these supplied and on board when the boat is
delivered means the minimum preparation time required by the base staff. This helps
to reduce operating costs and increase charter availability. The sooner a
catamaran is available, the sooner it can start earning.
All our catamarans on long haul deliveries are supplied with
satellite tracking and locator beacons. They are primarily there for safety but
they also provide an essential management tool. The ability to monitor the
catamaran’s progress across the Atlantic and receive more accurate ETAs enables
again to maximise the charter income. Good communications are essential for a charter
boat on delivery. The captain is able to advise before arrival of any spares
required, remedial work or warranty issues that will need attention. After
sailing 4000 miles the captain will know more about the boat that anyone. Any
issues that need attention will have been identified and fixed before the first
charter.
The yacht delivery company is there to supply a smooth and
safe transition from the factory or place of purchase into the charter fleet.
This requires understanding the methods and priorities of the base staff and
making their busy jobs a little easier. To get a catamaran up and running as
quickly as possible means the delivery company must share the charter company’s
objectives and work closely at all levels to achieve them.
Follow the links to some of the beautiful Charter Catamarans
we have delivered into service recently
Privilege 615 Luar
See Video https://youtu.be/L_xObcJexyM
Sunreef 74 Wildberry
Lagoon 52 Sea Runner