If you're within about 3 months of making a decision...

Here is a form we have designed for you to think about and prioritize your preferences. It works for new or used boats, monohulls or catamarans.

The more information you provide, the more we can help you to find the right boat.
The way this form is organized, you can go straight through and answer the questions from top to bottom. At the end of each section, you will be offered an opportunity to return to the top of this menu so that you can skip around if you like.

The questions are designed to help you, as well as us, crystallize your ideas about what's most important, and what are the trade offs. Please use the note section at the end to provide additional information, or to provide your thoughts about the usefulness of this form...

Should you consider our Yacht Profit Sharing Management plan?

• Knowing that you can eliminate any additional cash flow.
• That you can probably earn 25-35% or more on your investment.
• That you could pay your boat off in 5 years instead of 15 for probably no more than a few hundred dollars a month (Note the per cent of the cost you will actually pay--less than 50%)--Which type boat are you interested in? (Check the appropriate information below.)

Which option appeals to you: 1. I will use my boat privately. I will not place it in management 2. I'm not sure. I wish to explore the possibilities. 3. Show me how to turn my boat into a profit making business. 4. Show me how the YPSMP can help me own in 1/3 the time for 1/3 the cost. 5. I will initially place the boat in business, but incorporate room for additional equip.
Talk to me some more... Refer to the numbers in the scroll box if that helps.

What boat's) appeal to you the most?

Catamaran Monohull Either
If you're considering a new boat, choose the one that most closely matches your preference. If you're considering a used boat, simply fill out the questionnaire following this section.
Note, if you're still not sure, check the boat that most closely matches your preference or go to the New boat page now, and browse the selections.

Catamarans

Codes: FP=Fountaine Pajot
L35 L37 L42 LARGER (47-67) FP 35 FP 38 FP 42 FP 46 FP Larger (56) Other...

Monohulls

Codes: J=Jeanneau, C=Catalina, H=Hunter
J36 J37 J42cc J42 J45 J47cc J52 M36 M38 Custom, Moody 50-65 M44 Hunter 42 Catalina 40 Catalina 42 Catalina 50 Something larger, custom Other
NOTE: You can make further comments at the end of the form....

Time Frame--vital if you're serious! this is a must check! Think of it this way, how long from today will it be before you will have the initial investment, based on the graph above, so that you could place an order assuming that all works out as expected and knowing that it could easily take 6 months to actually get the boat.
I would like to order my new boat in this time frame so I could have it about 6 months later:
ASAP 3 Mo. 6 Mo. Within 1 Yr. Within 1-2 Yrs. Other
Please check the timeframe and provide a phone number if you want complete information.
Which of these reasons best describes the hold up here? None, contact me today! I need to sell my business first I need to sell my house first. I haven't accumulated the initial investment required (downpayment). I'm ready, but need more infomation. Other, described below

In a nut shell, what's keeping you from starting the process today?

Use patterns...

Select your primary and secondary use patterns...
Primary We will spend most of our time at the dock, Living aboard We will live ashore, and cruise occasionally--normally no more than 2 weeks at a time. We will be world cruising. Only a few days or weeks at any one port. We will cruise for extended periods of 1-6 months. We prefer to anchor out rather than spend time in marinas. We will cruise for extended periods of a month or more, but we prefer luxury. Will generally stay at marinas. Other? Describe below
Secondary We will spend most of our time at the dock, Living aboard We will live ashore, and cruise occasionally--normally no more than 2 weeks at a time. We will be world cruising. Only a few days or weeks at any one port. We will cruise for extended periods of 1-6 months. We prefer to anchor out rather than spend time in marinas. We will cruise for extended periods of a month or more, but we prefer luxury. Will generally stay at marinas. Other? Describe below
Additional comments
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Priorities

While realizing all are important, pick your top two. Safety Performance Comfort Speed Luxury Low price Safety Performance Comfort Speed Luxury Low price
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Sail Systems

1. Furling Genoa, Full batton main w/lazy jacks 2. Furling Genoa, In mast furling main 3. Furling Genoa, In boom furling main 4. High performance sails, including cruising spin. no furling 5. (1) or (2) or (3) with high performance, cruising sails--the best money can buy. 6. An economy package is most important
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Physical fitness...

Your physical fitness level will help you to determine whether you need power sail assists. It will be related to the size boat you're contemplating. Here's how you calculate it : (P.S. You can do the calculation on a separate sheet of paper and then just enter the total here.)
Your age
Subtract 10 points if you do some sort of physical fitness routine at least 3 times a week.
Subtract 20 points if your workout includes any sort of strength training
Add 10 to 30 points if you have any physical disability that would impair your abilities
Total score

The Graph

Compare your score on the vertical axis with the size boat on the horizontal axis to see what power assists that you might want to consider. If you're planning serious cruising, and/or Caribbean cruising and will be using a mostly or all chain anchor rode--you need a windlass!
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Electrical/Plumbing Requirements

1. I tend to be very attentive to systems, I check my cars batteries regularly 2. I'm a hands off kind of person 3. I want all the gadgets, and I'm hands on 4. I want all the gadgets and I'm hands off

Stuff I will want to incorporate...

Air conditioning
I want to use A/C while at anchor so I need a generator
I want to use 110V appliances without running a generator so I need an invertors
Simple, 12 V. Water Maker
Major water maker capability--110V or Eng. driven
Appliances...
Microwave
Simple stove/oven-gas
The best stove, separate oven/broiler
Simple ice box
Simple refrigeration (12V.) separate freezer box.
The best refrig/freezer available, consider extra, separate freezer space.
Washer dryer
Dish washer
Ice Maker
Simple entertainment package--12v Stereo w/tape, 2 sets of speakers
12v Stereo w/tape/CD. 3 sets speakers, incl. owner's cabin. TV/VCR built in.

The Max: Main Saloon:110V Entertainment center, CD/DVD/Receiver system w/Flat screen Plasma TV, complete surround sound system with speakers throughout the boat, incl. owner's cabin. Separate: TV/VCR in addition built in, to owner's cabin and or other specified cabins
All of the above, but 110V full system, TV/VCR in owner and guest cabin.
Additional comments
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Electronics...

What best describes your preferences...
1. Just the basics please 2. Electronics are important, but don't go overboard, I still use paper charts exclusively. Low budget 3. I want complete electronics and electronic charting capability. Moderate budget 4. The works. The best of everything. VHF
Sailing inst: Depth/Speed/Wind
GPS
Include C-Map or equiv. raster chart capability w/GPS
Computer with Nav. package, Maptech or equiv.
Radar
Auto Pilot
Auto Pilot dual set up for Nav. Station as well
Single Side Band phone system
Sat Phone system (Newest is approx. .90/min covers Nova Scotia to S.America currently. Charges are less than cell phone!
I want all instrumentation duplicated at Nav. Station, emphasis at Nav. station
Just the basics at Nav station, emphasis at helm
I want an office set up at the Nav. Station. Capability for computer, communications equip.
I want a separate, dedicated office area
Additional comments
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CANVAS...

Dodger
Simple, folding Bimini
Elaborate, fixed frame Bimini which can incorporate speakers, lights, etc.
Simple, cockpit cushions
Elaborate, cockpit cushions w/backrests and all the best features.

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Trade offs

This section refers to live ability trade offs. Pick the two most important areas...
Priority 1 1.Keep it simple and traditional 2. Entertaining is a must. Focus on main living area and galley/serving area 3. I'm into Gourmet cooking. An elaborate galley is a must. 4. Concentrate on cockpit comfort and on deck features. Below is just to sleep. 5. An elaborate office area is crucial. I will be conducting major business from the boat. 6. An elaborate work shop and equipment area is a must. 7. I need several guests cabins and heads 8. I prefer one or two luxurious guests cabins ea. w/ensuite head
Priority 2 1.Keep it simple and traditional 2. Entertaining is a must. Focus on main living area and galley/serving area 3. I'm into Gourmet cooking. An elaborate galley is a must. 4. Concentrate on cockpit comfort and on deck features. Below is just to sleep. 5. An elaborate office area is crucial. I will be conducting major business from the boat. 6. An elaborate work shop and equipment area is a must. 7. I need several guests cabins and heads 8. I prefer one or two luxurious guests cabins ea. w/ensuite head
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Crew considerations...

If your Monohull is over 60'or your Catamaran is over 50', you may need to seriously consider a full time crew aboard.
Simple--Create a small cabin for an occasional crew to help out. Moderate--Create a double cabin w/ensuite head for a full time crew and/or mate. Elaborate--Create a crew cabin to incorporate separate living accomodations as well (galley/lounge, etc.)
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Other Comments:

Thanks. We can continue communicating electronically, especially if you have the Acrobat program. With this program I can send documents and drawings electronically and you can pick them up on your end even though we don't use the same programs.
Do you have, or will you download the Acrobat reader? If not, I will have to send the information by snail mail. Yes, I have Acrobat I will get Acrobat No, I don't have Acrobat Please send more detailed instructions

My primary interest is in... (New/Used/Either) 1. A new boat 2. A used boat 3. Either 4. New or used--I will want to customize it to fit my needs.
Used boat?
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My Primary objective for filling out this form...