If you're interested and want to learn about the latest news, advice, and opportunities for buying boats, just keep reading this week's newsletter.
With the new year just around the corner, I wanted to take a moment to wish you an advance Happy New Year!
Exciting times are ahead, especially in the boating industry.
According to a recent research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., the Global Recreational Boating Market is projected to surpass USD 230 billion by 2024. This indicates a significant growth trend in the industry.
So, let's see what 2024 has in store for us!
If you're interested and want to learn about the latest news, advice, and opportunities for buying boats, just keep reading this week's newsletter.
Come on Board!
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NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
The Ritz-Carlton Is Launching a Massive New 794-Foot Cruise Ship in 2025
The American hospitality titan is launching a third luxury cruise liner called Luminara in the summer of 2025. The Ritz-Carlton fleet already includes 623-foot Evrima and 790-foot Ilma, which were launched in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Spanning 794 feet, the newest fleet member is bigger and better than its predecessors.
Cat makes history in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
When Oli queues up on the starting line for the Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Tuesday, he'll be making history. That's because Oli is a cat. Since the event began as a casual cruise down the east coast of Australia in 1945, it has attracted all manner of colourful competitors - from media magnate Rupert Murdoch to Australian cricket legend Michael Clarke and former UK Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath.
CONNECT
Top 5 Best Electric Yachts of the Year!
If you are looking for a way to enjoy the sea without compromising on comfort, performance, or sustainability, then you might want to consider buying an electric yacht.But how do you choose the best electric yacht for your needs and budget? What are the features and benefits of different models and brands? And where can you find the best deals and service for your electric yacht?
How BASCO's BoatSellPro® Generated 29 Enquiries and Successfully Sold the 2002 Sunseeker Superhawk 34 Cabin Cruise?
In early 2023, Mr. MP, the proud owner of a beautiful 2002 Sunseeker Superhawk 34 Cabin Cruiser faced a dilemma. Due to a recent relocation of an owner and an unresolved final mechanical issue with his boat, he urgently needed to find a buyer.
Turning to BASCO for assistance, he sought a solution to expedite the sale. BASCO leveraged the innovative BoatSellPro® system to sell his boat 33% faster and at half the commissions.
Read the complete case study here
ADVISE
How to find the perfect buyer for your boat?
Ever wonder how other boat owners are able to achieve an "OMG That's Amazing!" quick boat sale?
OMGosh That's Amazing is what we call Stage 1 of the 3-stage boat sale process - where boat owners are able to sell their boats quickly and with minimal effort within the first 3-4 months of their boat coming onto the market.
And if you're curious about how they do it without spending a fortune on expensive ads, here's the secret…
You can predict the weather THIS way before boating
Have you heard the myth that red sky at night, sailors delight, red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.?
Back in the centuries, with this forecasting practice, sailors can predict their nautical luck using the fundamental principles of meteorology.
At sunset, a sky painted red comforts boaters with the omen that a high-pressure weather system and stable air is approaching from the west.
However, witnessing the fiery hue at dawn reveals impending storms that could wreak havoc on your maritime fate.
TRADE
New Listing! Kapitano, a 1989 Classic Speed Boat 38ft Rebuild
Kapitano has always been the epicenter of an illustrious lifestyle. Passed down from a legacy of intriguing gentlemen, from one generation of friends to the next, she has always stayed in the “family”. Her most recent owner transformed her in 2022, At twelve meters in length Kapitano is ideal for two to six passengers, a perfect intimate size, while allowing enough space to spread out and relax, not too big to require crew and not too small to be fumbling around.
Is Azimut 50 Better Than Titanic?
Titanic, the colossal ocean liner, versus Azimut 50, the epitome of modern yachting intimacy. Does bigger always mean better, or can the coziness of a smaller vessel redefine the standards of a luxurious sea escape? The Azimut 50—a contemporary masterpiece that seamlessly blends elegance with cutting-edge design. The Azimut 50 doesn't just incorporate modern technology; it reshapes the yachting experience. Prioritizing safety and smooth sailing, this yacht offers an intimate and exclusive escape, a striking departure from the vastness of the Titanic.
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