Some New ideas. Totally New models, Sail and Power, new ways to finance, Helpful ideas.  Boat as a business.  Here's more on what's new, what's happening in Annapolis, America's cruising capital. Aug

What's new?

A factual comparison of a Fountaine Pajot to a Leopard. Click Here You be the judge...

Rare find-used Selene(FP 48)--an owner of a 48' Selene needs to sell a 200 Hour "like new" boat in order to get a new Fountaine Pajot 40' Cat Trawler. He's downsizing--want to get a superbly equipped, like new boat for less?

Used Lagoon 47 in superb condition at a fraction of the new boat price--a great looking boat live-aboard equipped by a knowledgeable owner.

Call Bobby 410-263-2311

Getting your boat the way you want...

Our customers had questions about how they could spend more time on their boat. What about communications, safety, weather at sea, how to get on the internet and more. To find out about the ways we customize your boat, click here. The Vagts just took delivery of their Fountaine Pajot 40, "Neverland" in time to watch the fireworks in Annapolis. Later in July, they will be joining us for the owner's rendezvous on the Bay. Catamarans--the new generation... Let me warn you now, this is a light, breezy discussion of some of the influences, and some of the developments that builders have used recently to differentiate themselves from the competition, or to launch their boats into today's market. (If you want a more robust, far ranging discussion, and more technical information, go to our famous article "Good Cat, Bad Cat--what makes for a good, offshore, live-aboard catamaran?" I think success has come when the builder had the experience, combined with the intent (and success-translated: Money!) to move the bar forward. Intent... Will the boat sail in a 50 mile circle (Charter boat) or need to carry the kind of loads a serious, long range cruiser will carry? In the real world, we're adding more and more equipment... and then we come on-board with all of our stuff. It's no wonder a boat with borderline bridge deck clearance ends up banging and pounding through the seas. A serious boat, like Fountaine Pajot, is known for it's well designed bridge deck clearance, and more importantly, it's load carrying ability. The best of new technology... One of the most important aspects for your enjoyment of a catamaran--The control cockpit and Its Bimini-- Control cockpit, or Fly Bridge--what's important? See the difference. Click here.

1. Boat Show models and demo boats--your best buy!

Click on the $ Symbol to get a quote for a Boat Show Special Buy. Click on boat type below to see special Boat Show prices.

Fountaine Pajot catamarans, Jeanneau, or Hybrid Houseboats

Click for a specific quote.

 

Jeanneau, Clearance sale and Boat Show models, follow below...

 

 Price is important, but qualify and performance are what make a Jeanneau stand out--a little story:

"After recently having done the final walk-thru and systems check on a new Jeanneau 50DS, the new owner , a prominent DC physician and his guests were ready to slip the lines from our dock and take his “new baby” home to the Eastern Shore. I threw off the final line at 10:30 on a nice spring morning hosting a 10 to 12 knot southerly breeze. After returning to my office I set about attending to the needs of other clients. The phone rang and upon answering my first reaction was, what’s all the static? Static no, wind yes, and what I was talking to on the other end was perhaps the most elated doctor in the good ol USA. 8.4 knots of boat speed had summoned a chorus of ooo’s and ahh’s not only from the doc, but clearly audible was his crew in the background. They were absolutely beside themselves with how this “right out of the box” production boat was romping along. These kinds of reactions remind me how truly rewarding it is to be a Jeanneau dealer." --Bobby Allen

 

 

First look ever, with most complete information available anywhere for the all new, Jeanneau 409. Click here.

 

New Jeanneau57 & 53--See at our Jeanneau site, here.

Jeanneau Boat Show models. (Visit our Jeanneau site to see the boats here)

2010 Jeanneau 50 Deck Saloon:  Demo (5 hours on the engine) Available Now, at Our Docks!   Click here if ready for a great deal now.

Factory options:

Shoal draft, huge forward owner's suite, 2 aft guest cabins, 2 armchairs in main saloon, teak flooring in saloon, electric heads;

Electric primary and halyard winches: wood cockpit floor, wood cockpit table, wood rubrail; Bow thruster, 5.5KW generator; Raymarine pilot and 3 x ST-70 displays Plus other popular equipment and full C.G. and safety equipment along with an outstanding ground tackle package; Factory rebate included of $14,976 PLUS FREE DEALER INSTALLED EQUIPMENT--ABSOLUTELY FREE:

Full canvas, (Bimini, Dodger & Connector with canvas winch and wheel covers, Cockpit cushions, Raymarine chart plotter, Icom VHF w/Ram Mike, Heart Freedom 25 inverter, Raymarine software package, TV in Main saloon Full Boat, Air conditioning. Further customization available locally

Priced fully commissioned ready to cruise:  Was $452,680. Now only $397,999! Use her this summer! Put her in our Boat As A Business program and get $1,000's in tax savings this year.

 

2010 Jeanneau 45 Deck Saloon: Demo, 5 hours on the engine--Here now - Sail this Summer!  Click here if ready for a great deal now.

Factory Options: Shoal draft version with 2 master cabins, upgraded 75HP engines, bow thruster, 2 large electric heads; Electric primary and halyard winches; Wood cockpit floor, wood cockpit table. Wind, Depth, Speed instruments with Autopilot.

Factory rebate included of $16,486 PLUS FREE DEALER INSTALLED EQUIPMENT--ABSOLUTELY FREE:

Full canvas, (Bimini, Dodger & Connector with canvas winch and wheel covers), Raymarine chart plotter, Icom VHF w/Ram Mike, Heart Freedom  inverter, Full boat Air Conditioning system.

 
Priced fully commissioned with complete C.G. and safety equipment, and a superbly selected ground tackle system-- and ready to cruise:  Was $368,823.  Now only Sold Use her this summer! Put her in our Boat As A Business program and get $1,000's in tax savings this year. Next best buy, take advantage of our VIP program and get a 2011 boat at 2010 prices. Beat the price increase in Sept. and get the October Boat show deal. Click here to reserve your no obligation option.

 

2010 Jeanneau Demo (with only 5 hours) 42  MKII Deck Saloon:  Here now - Sail this Spring!  Click here if ready for a great deal!

 Factory Options: Shoal draft version: 2 master cabins and 2 large heads; Electric primary and halyard winches; Wood rubrail, lifeline gates;
Double berth in saloon; 2 electric heads
Raymarine electronics package;

Factory rebate included of $13,900 PLUS FREE DEALER INSTALLED EQUIPMENT--ABSOLUTELY FREE:

Full canvas, (Bimini, Dodger & Connector with canvas winch and wheel covers), Raymarine chart plotter, Icom VHF w/Ram Mike, Heart Freedom  inverter, Full boat Air Conditioning system.

 

 Priced fully commissioned with full C.G. and safety equipment, and a superbly chosen ground tackle selection--and ready to cruise:  Was $298,707.  Now only $256,257 Use her this summer! Put her in our Boat As A Business program and get $1,000's in tax savings this year.

 

Other boat show models available for summer delivery and tremendous savings: Jeanneau 36,  New 40.9, 44i, 53 and 57 Yacht. Call for details: 410-263-2311

 

Jeanneau Factory Incentives in effect now!  Act now and save a bundle!  Other models with limited summer availability, call for details:  410-263-2311

 

Fountaine Pajot Catamarans Last boats for delivery this year. 2011 boats at 2010 prices!

Latest models, 36, 41,  44, 48 Sail; new 35, 40 Power cat. Huge savings, call 410-263-2311 or get a quote here. See the FP boats and special prices here. Typical savings: 44 boat show Save Tens of thousands now-ask for quote.

One of the most important aspects for your enjoyment of a catamaran--The control cockpit and Its Bimini-- Control cockpit, or Fly Bridge--what's important? See the difference. Click here.

 

A new article in this months Sail Magazine featuring the Fountaine Pajot 41 Lipari and talking about the evolution of Fountaine Pajot as a leader in the Catamaran industry. Be sure to read our comments attached. Click Here.

 

Hybrid Houseboats

Hybrid Houseboats, 42 and 58 Demo, Boat Show models--Huge savings now.

58' Harbor Home was $390,289, now only $274,289 (Boat Show Demo: $219,700) full warranty, immediate delivery.   CLICK HERE FOR FULL LISTING

42' Aqua Lodge (cottage) was $119,935, now $94,596 (Boat Show Demo: $83,195) with full warranty and immediate delivery included.   CLICK HERE FOR FULL LISTING.

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Help-Choosing your boat

How to choose an offshore, live-aboard Monohull.

How to choose an offshore, live-aboard Catamaran.

Jeanneau builds more deck saloons than any other builder in the world! Click here to see Jeanneau models, slide shows, specs and more.

Can a shoal draft cruiser out-perform a deep draft racer? Here's how...

Center cockpit or deck saloon--here are the considerations.

A factual comparison of a Fountaine Pajot Catamaran to a Leopard. Click Here

A trip to France... What I learned. by Chris Bent, Jeanneau Product Manager

Here are notes from our Jeanneau product manager, Chris Bent, about traveling in France with a Jeanneau owner and future 57' owner. He tells about what's going on at the production facility, offers notes on a first sail on the new Jeanneau 57' (and offers comments on the food and wine!Come on Chris, are the oysters really better than the Chesapeake Chincoteagues? ) Click here for article.

Jeanneau DS... Here's how one Gal made the transition from Motor home to a sailboat... Eventually, she  chartered a catamaran in the Caribbean and that was better, but, this hands on Gal found that it lacked the "feel" of a "real" sailboat. Read the rest here. See also: Center or aft cockpit--what's the best choice? Why Jeanneau represents the best value in the industry--Q&A. COMMISSIONING--HERE'S HOW TO GET YOUR BOAT CUSTOM SET UP FOR YOU CLICK HERE. Now, your boat can come complete with our Total Care program. 2 years of complete service, included. Ask for details 410-263-2311

2.  Your Boat, Your way...

Conventional dealers leave you with this follow up...

How to fix most anything...

YOU ONLY NEED TWO TOOLS IN LIFE - WD-40 AND DUCT TAPE. IF IT DOESN'T MOVE AND SHOULD, USE THE WD-40. IF IT SHOULDN'T MOVE AND DOES, USE THE DUCT TAPE.

IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM.

Well, that's one way--here's our way...

What one customer relayed to us recently sums up our "Team Approach".

Thinking of a new or used boats? Here are the steps you should consider...

1. Choose your boat. (Info to the left can help-also, if you're within about 3 months, use our form--or use it for yourself for planning purposes Click here.)

See all of the boats  Click here. 
2. Make an appointment to meet with us and go over the boats of interest, new or used. We'll review the boats and your alternatives for financing, equipping and the timing of getting your boat.
3. Before delivery of your boat, we'll finally review customizing it to insure that it is equipped to meet your requirements.
4. At delivery, we'll thoroughly check you out and provide a video or documents explaining all of the equipment. After delivery, we'll be there to answer your questions, help with warranty or do whatever it takes to make this one of the best experiences you have ever enjoyed.

Or call: 410-263-2311 for an appointment or to ask about our Boat-As-A-Business (BAB) plan--which offers a unique alternative to conventional financing. In this program you use tax advantages and income to cover your costs and reduce your out-of-pocket expenses 70-100% while you enjoy your boat as much as you like.

While getting your boat set up the way you want it is important... We understand that you must also feel confident that you're getting the best price and best service available. That's why we offer the industries most unique price/service guarantee. Check it out here.

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Equipment ideas...

3. What's new?

Special offers

Now, Financing available with rates starting from 5.5% for 10-30 years. As an alternative, to conventional financing, consider our Boat-As-A-Business program. You can combine extraordinary financing with tax advantages and income (You don't necessarily have to charter your boat to make income!) and reduce your out of pocket costs from 70 to 100% or, own your boat in 1/4 the time, for 1/4 the cost!

4. Should you buy now?

Here are two strategies to help you beat the double whammy of increased taxes and inflation...

(Get a boat this year and you can qualify for up to $250,000 in deductions this year! WARNING! Your boat must be in service this year to qualify--only a few left that can be. Call Eric 410-263-2311 X222 or come to one of our seminars-click here.)

Personal income tax rates will rise. The top income tax rate will rise from 35 to 39.6 percent (this is also the rate at which two-thirds of small business profits are taxed). The lowest rate will rise from 10 to 15 percent. All the rates in between will also rise. Itemized deductions and personal exemptions will again phase out, which has the same mathematical effect as higher marginal tax rates. The full list of marginal rate hikes is below:

- The 10% bracket rises to an expanded 15%
- The 25% bracket rises to 28%
- The 28% bracket rises to 31%
- The 33% bracket rises to 36%
- The 35% bracket rises to 39.6%

(The depreciation from our Boat As A Business™  program will keep you in a much lower tax bracket and some of your hard earned money will go into equity in your new boat instead of to the government--all legitimately--call 410-263-2311 and ask how to reduce your tax bracket with a boat!)

Higher taxes on marriage and family. The “marriage penalty”

Read the rest...

BONUS: The Secrets for successful financing.

Times have never been more challenging--nor the opportunities greater.

Here are at least 10 secrets for coming out on top--get a great deal on your boat, but also get a great deal on financing.

Financing is available. Four important principals will be discussed here.

1. Why you should set up a LLC in conjunction with your boat purchase.

2. What you need to know before you submit your application.

3. Normally the loan expense is the biggest expense of boat ownership--here's a sure fire way to reduce all of your costs!

4. What you don't know, can definitely hurt you!

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Why the Chesapeake

We are a friendly body of water. The worlds largest estuary with over 5,000 miles of navigable Coastline. We're semi protected with a soft bottom and brackish water. A great place to learn or practice your skills. Your itinerary should include visits to historic villages, famous bustling ports, like Baltimore, enjoying fantastic sea-food restaurants and more. We have the experience and boats to make your visit memorable. Won't you join us? Charter Newsletter here Let's Go Cruising Site, Click here 410-263-1818  New, LGC itineraries for 3-7 days. Enjoy this summer in air conditioned comfort, like never before! Click here. See the fleet: Click here The Chesapeake story--the best nature has to offer, click here. Charter Newsletter here

5. Chartering--you told us what you wanted in our survey--now, we're delivering! A report from Let's Go Cruising

Hey, don't just sit there, Sail something!

See our complete, charter newsletter for this month here.

We asked your opinion, and you gave it!
I always assumed that our location was a big part of our business. And it is. But guess what I learned from our online survey. You prefer starting from Annapolis where every amenity, and 5 star restaurants are within walking distance by 3 to one!

Just as I thought, you love our new boats, but who would have thought that our exceptional Biminis and sun protection were #1 on your priority list. Or that fresh linens provided with each boat were high on the list--as was filtered water, security and ozone treated air to reduce smells!

Well, we combined all of your most expressed likes into a unique loyalty club program. It's called the "SailScape club" and here's a limited time offer. Join now, and we'll apply full membership benefits to your first charter. Find out about this very special club designed to offer you more value than available anywhere else in the industry--targeted to what you told us was important!

 

See our complete, charter newsletter for this month here.

Let's Go Cruising

Let's Go Cruising, of course, is our Chartering and management company.

Summer wind cruise planner

Weather/Wind planning...

Average wind, Chesapeake Bay/Miami/Rhode Isl/Virgin Isl. NOTE: These are averages, on the Chesapeake (and most coastal areas) there is a sea breeze (Ches-normally from about 12-4PM) where the winds may be well into the teens, but the quiet periods of morning and late evening bring the averages down and account for some areas reputation for light air. Also note the small difference between summer and June or Sept. which are considered prime sailing times--Plan your sailing for afternoons, and motoring or quiet anchorages at other times. To see wind direction speed hourly, click here. Wind forcast hourly with moving vectors for your specified time range and area, Click here.

See statistical wind and details for most areas in U.S. and Caribbean Click here

Itinerary Planner: Let's Go Cruising

• Chesapeake Bay, generally

• Annapolis, and rainy day Annapolis

• Bahamas

• Virgin Island

• Other itineraries, coming--click on map for overviews

We have over 21 new and like new--(85% are less than 3 years old) boats in our fleet--most based out of Annapolis).

See the fleet. Click here.

Find out all about Annapolis--you could spend a weekend here, and take day sails. Information on things to do and see, restaurant guide, Rainy day things to do and short cruises and much more. You're in the most popular cruising destination on the East Coast! Click here.

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What do you think?

Find out the secret about taxes that most people don't understand...

Don't just keep getting the old shakedown!

There's one thing the Government continues to do right--offer incentives to small business that drive the economy, and job market.

Our Boat-As-A-Business Program offers you an opportunity to set up your own business and take advantage of these government incentives. 70% of U.S. Businesses are small businesses. Why shouldn't you get the same advantages that 1,000's of others are already getting?

You say that home based business is one of the few legal tax shelters left. What does that mean?
Sandy Botkin: First of all, understand something: We have two tax systems in this country. [Many] times people think there's one for rich and one for poor. That is a huge myth. What the systems are is one for employees--people who don't know the rules, which are designed to take your wealth--and one for self-employed people, [the rules of] which are designed to create economic growth. The reason for that is, small business generates over 70 percent of the jobs in this country. So Congress passes good tax laws. And there are good tax laws--let me emphasize this--for small business .

Want to own your own boat at the least possible cost. Participate in our survey answering 12 simple questions about your concerns, and we'll supply some awesome answers with important additional benefits! Click here.

6. How to own for less--Boat-As-A-Business.

Recently, one of our clients made us aware of the following:
New rules for 2010 allow a roll over from your IRA to Roth IRA

If you’ve been thinking about converting your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, you now have a unique opportunity to save for retirement:

• No income limits for converting a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA

• Opportunity for your investments to grow tax-free

• Deferred conversion taxes for 2010 only — 50% of the taxes on the

• conversion would be due in 2011 and the other 50% in 2012

Link to our white paper here.

Now you can use your BAB tax advantages to offset the ordinary income taxes from your conversion, or from other income sources! Call us for details 410-263-2311

For your information, I am the owner of BYA and started the program back in the 70's. Since then, I have helped over 690 people successfully set their boat up as a business where tax advantages and income reduced or eliminated their costs and they had their boat professionally maintained as a part of the package so they could use it care-free as often as they like.

When combined with the economic facts of life that we are currently faced with--this may be your best, no-risk approach to having your boat and weathering the storm--truly taking advantage of the Perfect Storm of Opportunity!

I don't know if this program would work for you or not. But I would welcome an opportunity to show you how this could work, specifically, for you. Could you please contact me to set up a time when we could spend about 10-20 minutes together by phone, or even set up an appointment at my office? It would help tremendously, and I could give you very detailed information, if you would fill out our request for information form. You will find it at: http://www.bayacht.com/aaa/nl-artic/Confidentiallity.htm

Exceptional Listings...

7. Everybody wins. Sellers and Buyers. Brokerage a new approach

Here's a unique new approach.

Sellers

The market is slow, right? Buyers are only buying at rock bottom prices? It's time consuming and expensive to sell a boat? Why won't dealers take trades--or if they do, at wholesale prices?

 If you're looking to buy a new boat, we've developed a program to overcome the difficulties of the current market--and get you into a new boat for less!

Buyers-used boats--a secret list.

Great deals: These boats will be be well below market price because we are subsidizing the sale price in order to make a new boat sale...

As a result of the boat show, we have developed a list of potential trade-ins...

Great deals: Here's a totally secret list... These boats will be be well below market price because we are subsidizing the sale price in order to make a new boat sale. These owners have agreed to have us pre-certify their boat and address any corrective issues in advance. They are motivated because they want to buy a new boat--and if they act now, they can get a new boat at a lower price now, than later. They are paying a greatly reduced commission and can pass on the savings. At the end of the day, they are offering an extremely attractive price. We're taking it a step further and throwing in a part of our commission on a new boat, in order to facilitate a quick sale.

Reserve your boat now, but pay for it in the spring!

Learn about the program, if you are considering a new boat and want to trade your boat, or you're looking for a great deal in a used boat with no costs until spring--click here for the list and to get complete details.

Also, see the special listings to the left... Reserve now, pay later!

8. Coming Events

New Schedule up and running...

Contact us here!  

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