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. Jeanneau, Fountaine Pajot, Isara news. May. 2013!
1. Our favorite videos Boats. Choosing an offshore/live-aboard catamaran. Boat-as-a-business and more.
2. Enjoy Annapolis--spring. Quiet and relaxed atmosphere overlooking Annapolis harbor. 5 star restaurants with a bevvy of boats sailing in the harbor every day, delightful bed and breakfasts, sailors pubs--make it a weekend getaway...
3. Catamarans (Sail or Power) Boat show demos on sale now. What's new. New Isara 50 in Annapolis now. Neel 45 Trimaran. First FP Helia 44 owner's version has arrived. Getting the right catamaran. Videos.--Power Catamaran Trawler--make plans for your Great circle trip now!
4. Jeanneau Monohulls (Sail or Power) Boats available for 2013 tax savings. Special pre-selling boat show boats. Introducing Jeanneau 509 and 44DS, 41DS--new videos and more..
See the new 360 Degree docking system. Now
docking is a family affair.
See the most popular boat from the worlds leading builder--a success
story. Click here
5. Chartering and more Featured base--The Chesapeake for this season--fully operational now. Wind Cruise Planner.
6. How to sail for
less! Is our program for you? You can't afford to miss finding out. Webinars coming up--link. Boat as a business™. Tax savings and income reduce
your costs. Our management plan makes it easy. Hint: This is not a
charter company plan. "Discover how to Legally, Ethically and morally reduce your taxes."
7. Brokerage-Everybody
wins. Boats listed with no commission because owner's buying a new boat.. Sellers and Buyers. Secret lists your Broker doesn't know
about.
8. Coming events Webinars, 2 upcoming boat shows with very special pricing, new model introductions and more.
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The Latest breaking news
Flash--Super Jeanneau financing available!
1.99% financing available through April. 31st with our 40th year anniversary sale (Most Jeanneau models).
If you take a portion of the tax money you're already paying, and invest it in a new boat business, you'll turn tax dollars into equity!
$0 per month, a retirement program and a 7-15% return on your money are all possible with our unique To Do Boat As A Business™ program.
Time is getting short. There are still a few boats left for huge tax advantages this year, or take advantage of strategic planning (and get some tax advantages this year too) for getting a boat for next year at the beginning of the season.
Let us show you how. Join us for a free webinar or Live Seminar in Annapolis. CLICK HERE.
Availability... (More below)
Monohulls--Jeanneau Sailing Center
Virtually all models on display in Annapolis now! 379, 41DS,44DS, 45DS, 469, 509, 50DS, 53. More coming in every day.
Put a new Jeanneau 53 or 57 on hold now, and save up to $50,000, or more!
Most Jeanneau models just available for early summer deliveries. Why not put a hold on one?
Catamarans
Record catamaran sales hit this winter. It's already late for many models. Call us to put a hold on the boat of your choice. With a refundable "Option" deposit, you'll have plenty of time to make a final decision.
Brand new Helia 44s, both 3 and 4 cabins in Annapolis at our docks. For sale, charter, sailing courses and Try before you buy.
2. You can own a boat with no monthly cost. More here.
3. Cruising improves your mental and physical acuity. It's been proven over and over--articles all over the internet. In addition, sailing improves your family (and sex--I just threw that in!) life!
And now, 1.99% financing available with our 40th year anniversary sale (Most Jeanneau models).
Checklist for those about to retire...
1. Comfortable shoes
2. Camera
3. Boat acquisition plan (2-5 years before you retire)!
Some people have already started working on a plan. More here
For most vacationers, it's all about the destination. For true cruisers, it's all about smelling the roses along the way.
I remember back in the 60's when I took my family down the intercoastal to Florida on a 30' sailboat we were liviing on at the time. We would leave one marinea at 8:00 or so in the morning. By 11:00, a bunch of high speed power boats would roar by leaving us rolling in their wake with the shore line pounded and eroded by their wash.
We would be pointing out everything from turtles to alligators to the kids. Different kinds of plants (we had a book!) and in general took in the ever changing landscape. We imagined what it would be like to live in these pleasant looking homes along the waterway. What their life ashore must be like? Wondered how they made a living in these often far-flung communities?
By 3:30, 4:00 we would pull into the next stop--usually a marina, but often a pleasant side anchorage. Those power boats that roared by, were already at the marina. In fact had been sitting there for hours. They were loud, inebriated and raucous.
We docked as far away as we could and settled in with the kids to barbecue dinner and have a nice glass of wine while watching the sun set.
It was from this simple little adventure that the slogan, "Getting there is half the fun", was born!
Eric Smith, Founder/President, Bay Yacht Agency
Click on this video to see more about the sailing lifestyle!
Our customers are optimists. Sailing is a life style. After retiring, they plan to spend some time cruisiing the East Coast and Caribbean (among other places). But don't take my word for it--see what they say here.
A far ranging discussion about retirement, monohull vs catamaran, and the results of his survey--click on the story here.
Eric Smith, President, welcome!
Now, You can sail for free...
Thinking of owning? Download your Try-Before-You
Buy certificate. Free charter. Click here.
"Twenty years from now you'll be more disappointed by the things you
didn't do than by the things you did. So throw off the bowlines.
Explore. Dream. Discover" --Mark Twain
See our charter Newsletter: Charter or take a course on the Chesapeake next summer. The Bay has over
5,000 miles of navigable shoreline. Explore quiet coves and bustling
harbors. Great seafood. History abounds. Fun for the whole family. Visit
our new boats, find out about itineraries.
Special rates for this coming season, with SailScape club Program. Book a
Caribbean, Bahama, or Florida vacation, charter this winter.
Learn to sail with our
certified, ASA live-aboard courses (available for you alone, or with
your families and friends.) Jump in, the water's fine and we offer it
all. Isn't now, your time?
What one customer relayed to us recently sums up our "Team
Approach".
What this customer said, about sums up how
commissioning can be done right...
We are now halfway into
our first week aboard Coexist and couldn't be
happier. Our experience with Bay Yacht from
pre-sale thru commissioning and after sale support has been seamless, thanks to you and everyone we
have dealt with from Bay Yacht from start to finish.
You made our purchase of the Jeanneau 44i one of the
best purchasing experiences we have known. We
only hope that you will be around for our next
purchase ... 20 years from now!
We would especially like
to give a big hand to Mark Sims for his project
management of the commissioning process. From the
first time we met him, we felt a real comfort level
in our decision to purchase our boat from Bay Yacht.
Mark and his group worked tirelessly to get
our boat fully commissioned in as timely a manner as
possible, considering the rainy season we have
experienced and his other commissioning obligations.
Mark has been totally upfront with us from Day 1 and
has been a pleasure to work with. His knowledge and
experience really helped us make informed decisions
about equipment and add-ons that we were
considering. I have worked with many
project managers in varied industries throughout my
career and can honestly say that Mark is one of, if
not the best, I have worked with. At our
turnover/walk-thru, Mark explained every piece of
equipment and system and patiently answered all of
our questions (and there were many). We have been
relying on the file box Mark put together with all
of our systems instructions and warranty information
as our "cheat sheet". As we find punch list
items and relay them to Mark, he or one of his crew
are here before we can blink.
You should demand the best for your new boat. The best service, quality and price!
Video: Click here. Raymarine bluetooth Chart plotters. (Now standard on our new boat packages) view or control the autopilot, chart plotter and virtually everything--from your iphone or ipad.
Video: Click here. Harken rewind electric winches. (Now with auto-tack feature for most Jeanneau models.)
Video: Click here. 360 degree, auto docking system demonstrated.
Video: Click here. Good Cat, Bad cat? How to choose an offshore, live-aboard catamaran.
Video: Click here.A new generation of serious, comfortable, offshore catamarans. Now available for private owners or in our Boat as a Business program. Join our "Land and Sea" hotel program, or start your own crewed business--either way, this boat has much to recommend it.
Video: Click here. Boat as a business. How to use this proven program to sail for less. Already over 680 participants world wide.
Video: Click here.Inspirational--Catamarans. A quiet evening in Annapolis. Put yourself, friends and family in this picture.
Video: Click here. The revolutionary new Fountaine Pajot 44 catamaran--the Helia.
Video. Click here. New Jeanneau 41DS--Paul Fenn, Jeanneau America's president--takes a vacation aboard.
Video. Click here. New Jeanneau 44DS--In Annapolis now! Also, the 41DS. Special offer on demo boat.
Video: Click here. Cruise the chesapeake. See what chartering on the Chesapeake is like. Also features the most popular cruising destinations, including Annapolis..
As always, we offer a unique, best price, best service guarantee. Click here
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.
Equipment ideas...
New Verizon 2200 Hot spot.
Up to 5 computers get internet access for the price of one!
We use it on our motorhome, but will now use it on our boat. One
computer has the card, and it sets up a hot spot that up to 5
others within 100' can tap into. Also available with certain phone models
like the Palm Pre from Verizon or Sprint.
Above and Beyond
Important options we offer our clients--based
on requests.
Water filters.We are installing fresh water
filters so you can get the cleanest, best tasting water right
from a galley tap. It won't be necessary to lug on cases of
bottled water anymore!
Safety and security. When you leave the boat to go exploring or to your favorite
restaurant--do you worry about the stuff you left behind? With
most boats, an intruder can simply walk aboard and have access
to your personal stuff or valuable boat equipment that you are
responsible for. Now, we are installing heavy duty combination
locks and a keyed burglar alarm so the entire crew can have your
custom combination when they individually come back--but
intruders will move on to the next boat not so well protected.
Finally, a smelly subject. Do you object to the inevitable smells you find aboard? Whether
it's the head, bilge or cooking odors--it doesn't matter. Our
Ozone generator will clean the air before you board, and our on
board generator will keep your boat fresh while you're cruising.
2. Annapolis a great spring destination to see boats...
Enjoy quiet bed and breakfasts. Waterfront hotels. 5 star restaurants. Walking and guided tours. All within walking distance from our office, On the harbor Annapolis.
Call us to see what boats are available. Especially as we get into spring and early summer the new boats start arriving. In addition to our boats, virtually every major manufacturer in the world is represented within 10 minutes of our office. Annapolis is not called "The Sailing capital for nothing".
While you're here enjoying the relaxed atmosphere in our office while looking out over Annapolis harbor, talk with Ryan about booking a charter or taking an ASA sailing course. Take your time, and have us explain boats of interest and all of the choices available with our custom 5 star commissioning.
Come on down and make a weekend of it--but first call us to set up an appointment--we'll even provide a map showing you where all of the other dealers are. 410-263-2311
While you're here...
Seminars/Webinars on Boat as a business.
We can arrange for you to join a custom webinar, on-line from your home
or office. Takes about 55 min. Or, if you come down--do a live seminar with us most Saturdays at 11:00 Find out about tax advantages, income
possibilities, the difference between this plan and a charter company
program and more: 410-263-2311 or go to our Seminar/Webinar page here. (Join a scheduled webinar, or let us do a custom Webinar if you're thinking of tax advantages this year.)
Limited space available. Call to sign up-410-263-2311.
Thinking of a new or used boats? Here are the steps
you should consider... (This is a great plan if you come down for a weekend this winter)
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 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. If you get overcome with excitement, you can put a hold on your favorite model with a small, refundable deposit, to insure your early delivery slot while you're making your final decision.
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 industry's most unique price/service
guarantee. Check it out here.
Latest video interview with Jean Francois, the president of Fountaine Pajot about FP's construction and quality standards. Click here.
A factual comparison of a Fountaine Pajot to a Leopard. Click Here You be the judge...
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.
“Well, my complements to the designers! I'm looking at the 3/2 layout and we love the fact that there are only 2 heads to maintain/clean. The galley looks sizeable with the ability to have upper cupboards on the port and forward sides (aft side of galley looks like it will have a lowered section where the helm floor takes over-no room for upper cubs there).
A privacy door to the owners cabin is a must have feature for us. I don't like that the door opens into the cabin and blocks the entrance to the bedroom. It would constantly be in the way. Seems like it could either open the opposite way or be a slider that goes into the wall by the locker to the aft of the current door.
The helm design may just be the best yet. A nice mixture of the small pop-up helms and the fly bridge helms. I see how there are a few more steps to get to the passenger part of the helm where they can sit under the hard top and duck to walk under it. The helmsman can stand anywhere in his area. Everyone is protected from the boom under the hard top (which provides a great place for more solar). Plus the designers managed to get the boom low enough with this design that people can actually get to it without getting a ladder out. Nice! Great compromise.
I see the advantages in a sea way of having the dinghy up on the deck as shown. But I'm curious as to how it gets there. My goal is to have a simple system to raise the dinghy out of reach of night time pirates after finding our way home~hic~after a few rum drinks. “
Call: Eric Smith 410-263-2311 for a sneak preview of the informaiton we have. The boat will be introduced in 2013. Accepting orders now!.
We offer all of our multihulls for sale, charter or ASA courses in some of the most desirable sailing locations around the world--especially on the East Coast, Bahamas and Caribbean.
Wheter you want to own a catamaran privately, or place it in a management program for tax advantages and income--we offer more flexibility and more choices than anyone through our Sun n Fun Cruising network of management companies.
Annapolis, Welcome to Fountaine Pajot Country!
(The largest display of Fountaine Pajots for sale and charter in America!)
Latest news...
We know Fountaine Pajots. We have sold more Helia 44's than any other dealer world wide. We are the most expereienced dealer--world wide. Currently we have boats coming in all the time. We have the Helia 44 in stock and the first 3 cabin owner's boat in America at our dock in Annapolis. See them. Experience them (Available for sailing courses, charter and Try-before-you-buy!)
Here's what one client had to say in his recent blog...
"Our Hélia, Fat Iguana, is scheduled to leave port in La Rochelle, France on her trans-Atlantic journey early next week. It's about a 5-6 week sail to Annapolis for commissioning here.
Getting exciting.
Why did we decide on the Hélia?
We're catamaran people. We are in to comfort. We don't want our sailing to be like camping. Catamarans have more space, more amenities, they sail flat so you're not leaning way over just to stand up all the time. There's less rocking & rolling in anchorages at night. You can set things on the counter without them falling off all the time.
We looked at new and used. For us, the idea of buying new and putting the boat in charter for several years before we take it over full-time makes the most financial sense. After getting on a few catamarans, we decided that about a 44 foot boat was a good size for us for eventual full-time living.
Realistically, 44 foot new boats in that range come down to Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon, and Leopard. There are others, but most are either "custom" boats, home built boats, or very expensive. The three I mention above are the big "production" boats -- the Fords & Chevys.
We sailed on a Lagoon & FP. We never sailed the Leopard, but have been on one at the Annapolis boat show. We were actually supposed to do our first cruise on a Leopard 44, but it wasn't delivered in time. As it turns out, we weren't really impressed with layout of the boat. We didn't think much of the forward cockpit that is a major feature of that boat and makes the saloon quite a bit smaller.
We did sail on a Lagoon 440. While we liked the boat, it's a very heavy boat and we weren't impressed with the performance under sail. While we kind of liked the flybridge helm station while sailing -- it did make it impossible for the helmsman to interact with people on other areas of the boat (cockpit & saloon).
We then sailed the FP Orana 44 -- the version before the Hélia. Loved it. Loved the boat, loved the interior layout. MUCH better performance under sail than the Lagoon. We had heard great things about FP's new design, the Hélia. We got to see one in person at Annapolis and fell in love. It's a fantastic boat with performance said to be equal or better than the Orana.
We found the boat that we feel is perfect for us.
We thought a lot...we bought it!!
I know we're going to be thrilled with this boat...
Can't wait to get it!! Dave H., OK
new Fountaine Pajot 44, "Helia". Click here. (Web page) Click thumbnail for larger image.
She was introduced at the Annapolis boat show and we sold 6!--for full information if you want a boat this year, call Eric Smith 410-703-565
Best boats. New 44 and 57 recognized as best boats. See article here. Both shown at Annapolis show.
BYA (Because you asked)
B.K. Writes: "After reading Eric Smith’s “good cat bad cat” (which I respect) I would appreciate if you would tell me what
metric bridge clearance is acceptable to satisfy the elimination of underdeck slamming." –B.K.
Bruce, Thanks for your note. The bridge deck clearance issue is not a stand alone issue. If you look through the re‐entry hatch (under the boat) while
the boat is at speed, in waves, you will see that there are two inner bow waves that converge... Or read the entire detailed web page, Good Cat, Bad Cat here.
Don't settle for seeing just brochures or hearing promises. We have a huge display of Fountaine Pajot's in Annapolis which are available for sail or charter as well as for custom order. As Fountaine Pajot's #1 dealer in the world, we have a continuous stream of boats coming in.
1. Sail: New Helia for the first time in the Caribbean and Annapolis.. Now available for early fall 2013 delivery.
Eco Cruising packages now avilable on all sail boats. Upgraded electrical packages, led lights and more--include solar cells. Call 410-263-2311 for details.
2. Power: First of the new breed of the Fountaine Pajot power cats at the Miami show in Feb, and for charter in the Bahamas this winter--the Summerland 40--Several sold-see why.. 410-263-2311. Notice. The 47LC and 55 now feature IPS drives, and 40% better fuel economy than the comparable monohulls
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. See new Sail 41' for the first time-click
here. In Annapolis now!
2. See new Sail 65' five already sold, new pix and more info now. Click here.We just got back from seeing her. Call and ask us
for more details.
6. New mid 50's size Fountaine Pajot 57 with the room of
most 62's! If you're serious and in a $1M plus price range--call for
inside information. 410-263-2311 X222--Eric Smith
Q. What's the story on the new wood furniture used in Jeanneaus.
A. A number of people have commented on how much they liked the old way of doing “real” teak interiors.
Real teak, on virtually all boats, simply consisted of a veneer finish. That is, the teak log was rolled and a thin layer of veneer peeled off and glued to a marine plywood substrate to create “teak” panels, which were then made into furniture.
The problem with this is that the teak forests are not sustainable. As a result, the quality of teak available varied widely and there was much waste, and a marginal finish on the final panels manufactured. In addition, many governments,
including most European governments, started imposing strict restrictions on the importation of these unsustainable woods.
The path many companies took was to simply use some other sustainable wood veneer—cherry, birch, etc. This, again, resulted in inconsistent finishes.
Jeanneau -- The leading builder of innovative new models. Many now with 360 degree docking, and all sheets led to the helm, not just the cockpit.
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.
We are pre-selling the 2013 Oct., Annapolis boat show boats for 2012 prices with huge rebates. You are on the ground floor--you got first crack with this newsletter. What we need:
Jeanneau 379, 409, New, 41DS, 439, 44DS, 45DS, New 469, 50DS, 509, 53 and 57 See them all, click here.
Call 410-263-2311 for a quote.
Annapolis, Welcome to Jeanneau Country!
(The largest display of Jeanneaus in America!)
When you visit our BYA Sailing center in Annapolis, you see boats, not just brochures--all the boats 37-57'. We generally have every model available for your visit for chartering, Try before you buy & sailing courses. Over 20 boats available by appointment.
Generally when there is more than one layout, we have both. In addition, the Jeanneau central, U.S. import and sales office is in Annapolis--so you have direct access to the latest information, stock and demo boats and a a knowledge base second to none.
BYA is the oldest, most experienced best stocked sales office in North America. We offer a best price and best service guarantee for each new Jeanneau. Annapolis is the Sailing Capital of the U.S. Please arrange a visit. (P.S. While you're here, virtually every other major brand of sailboat is within 10 min. of our office--see all of the Jeanneau's, and then see why we beat the competition--hands down!) Call, 410-263-2311 for an appointment
Easy sailing for a couple
Take a look at this video-right. It features the new 469, but the principals apply to most models.
New video on Jeanneau 41DS. Jeanneau's N. American president, Paul Fenn, reports back on his recent cruise. Click here.
A blog from Jeanneau's president--well worth reading...
Read about the trip on the 469 from Florida to the Bahamas. Mr. Murphy was in full attendance!
Teamwork-a Trip to the South Pole.
Don't forget to unplug!
A resolution worth keeping.
A blog, by Paul Fenn, president. Inspirational, fun, telling. Click here.
Special offers...
Quick availability, special prices: Jeanneau 379, 41DS, 44DS, 45DS, 50DS, 57 Call: 410-263-2311 First come, first served.
Jeanneau 469 Available now for private purchase or placement in our Boat as a business program.
The boat everyone was talking about at the Miami Boat Show. 3 cabins, 2 heads layout. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY - SPECIAL PRICING ON MIAMI BOAT SHOW DEMO MODEL
Well equipped with factory options...Generator (7.5kw), Full Air Conditioning, PLUS: Electric halyard winch, Nav Pack (spinnaker fittings, extra coachroof winch, adjustable genoa cars); Wood cockpit floor; Outboard bracket; Electric windlass control at helm; Cockpit cushions (taupe); Folding wood cockpit table; shoal keel; Bow Thruster; Folding saloon table; Indirect cabin lighting; 2 chairs in saloon; Electric heads; Two E-95 Bluetooth Displays with TV connection; Raymarine Electronics Pack (wind/depth/speed + I-70 display); Raymarine PC Interface; North American Cruising Pack. Many local options available.
WAS: $404,002; NOW $388,970!
Jeanneau 379 Available now for private purchase or placement in our Boat as a business program.
2 cabins, 1 head version - HERE AT OUR DOCKS, FULLY COMMISSIONED
Full Simrad Electronics (GPS/Plotter, Autopilot, Sonic Hub, Wind/Depth/Speed + 2 Displays), Air Conditioning, Wood Cockpit Floor, Upgraded Interior, Shoal Draft, Rubrail, Furling Mast, more...
WAS $223,503, NOW $204,144
Jeanneau 41DS Available now for private purchase or placement in our Boat as a business program
(video) Luxurious 2 Cabins, 2 Heads Model - ARRIVING MARCH 2013
Price includes full commissioning and sail away package, plus: 2nd windlass control at helm, Electric halyard winch, wood cockpit floor, wood cockpit table, shoal draft, bow thruster, rub rail, electric toilets, Raymarine electronics (wind/depth/speed + 2 I-70 displays, I-70 Pilot, E-95 Bluetooth GPS/Plotter in cockpit, Icom M422 VHF with command mic; Extra fridge in saloon, Microwave, Full Air Conditioning/Heat, North American cruising pack.
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?
Let's go Cruising in Annapolis is now a part of the Sun n Fun Cruising group. Now your choices are better than ever!
Sail the same luxurious boats in any of our SnF locations and enjoy all the benefits of our popular SailScape club--with savings, equity towards purchase, guaranteed weather and 7 other benefits.
The Bahamas! We have sailing cats and monohulls, and the all new Summerland, 40' Power cat.
Please call Ryan at 410-263-1818 for details or see the boats and rates.
Call Ryan at 410-263-1818 to find out about other locations where you can enjoy our 5 star boats for the same or less cost as an ordinary charter boat.
Follow-the-Sun--to Let's Go Cruising, enjoy Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay.
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.
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We have over 21 new and like new--(85% are less than 3
years old) boats in our fleet--most based out of Annapolis).
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.
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.
Special offers
Now, Financing available with downpayments from 15-20% rates starting from sub 5% for 10-30 years
On Jeanneaus, rates are as low as 1.99%
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!
"Discover how to Legally, Ethically and morally reduce your taxes."
Attend our webinar and learn how to convert taxes you normally pay, into equity--and earn a profit--step by step.
This program may, or may not be for you--but who wouldn't want to know if they could own a new boat for the least possible cost? Convert tax savings into equity? Have total flexibility, but no out of pocket costs? You'll find out..
1. What boat you can qualify for.
2. how to integrate an exit strategy.
3. How to integrate your boat into your retirement planning.
4. How the tax advantages work
5. Details of cash flow.
6. Program comparison--Charter company or management company
7. Why you shouldn't buy into a charter company program.
8. What do you get out of it--resale, maintenance issues, exit strategy.
Bay Yacht Agency has an incredible success story with over 690 successful investors accomplishing their individual goals to date.
I'm constantly asked to explain the program in a few minutes over the phone. I just can't. I've tried. It's simple, but there are many details you need to understand. There are differences between programs and different programs work for different people--you need to find out what works for you--I'll explain.
There is no question you can be successful. There is no question that you can have total flexibility as to where you want to keep the boat and how much you can use it. You can have the boat exactly the way you want it, and set it up for business now, and personal use later.
To be fair, to yourself, you need a good understanding of this approach. You don't need the advise of a bunch of people who have limited or no experience. You need to spend 20 min to an hour with the founder of the original private owner, Boat as a business plan--Eric Smith. When you get done, you'll know if this program is for you or not--and, you might be surprised to find that this is right down your alley--even if you hate the idea of someone else using your boat, or if you're concerned about maintenance, or limited choices--we'll debunk the myths and share the challenges.
You can truly own a new boat for your long term personal use in 1/4 the time for 1/4 the cost. You can't afford not to know. Sign up for one of our upcoming webinars here.
With our new Sun n Fun Cruising affiliation we are continuously adding more choices. Places for you to keep your boat or swap charters with other owners.
Sun n Fun just finished the Paris and Dusseldorf boat shows and will have many exciting announcements to come by the time of the Miami boat show Feb. 14-18th. Meet us there and find out what all the excitement is about.
NOTICE: The Bush tax cuts, regarding boats as a business, have been extended for one more year.
RE: Tax planning for 2013 Several important points:
The newly passed "American Taxpayer Relief Act" or ATRA is now in place for 2013. (Notice from our CPA)
"The act also extended many business tax credits and other provisions...The increased expensing amounts under Sec. 179 are extended through 2013. The availability of an additional 50% first-year bonus depreciation (Sec. 168(k)) was also extended for one year by the act. It now generally applies to property placed in service before Jan. 1, 2014 (Jan. 1, 2015, for certain property with longer production periods)."
Note also additional advantages.
1. The Top tax bracket is now higher, with some deductions eliminated making tax advantages even more important.
2. The Boat business tax advantages are "above the line" This means that it will lower the amount subject to AMT. With the AMT now, permanently having an inflation adjuster, beginning immediately, this is even more meaningful.
3. Alert: boat sales are through the roof right now and deliveries are getting later and later. Get in before you can't even get a boat this year--even now you may not get a boat until fall or late fall
Many other tax increases will be going into effect, including payroll tax, capital gains, etc. Bottom line is your taxes are going up, but the good news is that by setting your boat up as a business you can offset some of the effect, and convert taxes you would normally pay, into equity.
For your information, I am Eric Smith, the owner of BYA and
started the program back in the 70's. Since then, I have helped over 694
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.
We offer free webinars and seminars on the program, check the schedule here. Or call... 410-263-2311
Chief Justice Leaonard Hand said, “Over and over again courts have said that there is nothing sinister in so arranging one's affairs so as to make taxes as low as possible. Everybody does so, rich or poor, and do right, for nobody owes any public duty to pay more taxes than the law demands. Taxes are enforced exactions, not voluntary contributions.”
Special, Featured Yachts (below) Owner's of these boats want to buy a new boat and so if you buy directly from us--ignore the prices shown on the listing and consider these lower prices, or make a lower offer--being sold with no commissions.
Yep, this is a fixer upper. Try $15,000. We'll share info from Survey--If you're handy, this could be a great deal for this classic cruiser. Call Bo 410-263-2311 X233
Call us for more details of about to be listed boats.
Be a part of our hip-pocket sellers and buyers who get the
deals before they even go on the market. Call: 410-263-2311
and ask for one of our brokers.
Psst--Want to know a secret?
BUYERS: Here's a list of boats that owner's
want to sell so they can buy a new boat.
Not on the list, but about to be a 06 Jeanneau
42DS--Ask Chris Bent, Cell: 410-703-5698
SELLERS:
Need to sell your boat--and want one of our new boats?
Identify yourself and let us list your boat (even if another
broker has it--we'll help him sell it. No matter who sells it, we'll
give you a bonus rebate of $2,500. That's right, list it with us. Sell
it yourself, through another broker or let us sell it--and you get the
bonus on your new boat (That's after the best price, best service
guarantee in the industry!) Email: esmith@bayacht.com and put Sell My Boat in the subject line. I'll
get you details and a certificate..
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
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.
New Listings: We are bringing fresh, new brokerage boats to the
market--boats you won't find on any standard listing site.
Certified boats: These boats are pre-surveyed, certified by us, and
offered with a third party warranty.
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!
Meet our helpful, friendly staff (we didn't say it, our reader survey voted and said that what they liked about us most was our friendly, helpful attitude!)
Eric
Smith President and Founder.Eric started Bay Yacht Agency in 1972 and since
that time has helped approximately 685 people set their boat up as a
business. Eric and Douglass live in Annapolis, and also have a home in
Florida. In addition to sailing, Eric enjoys motorcycling, motor homing
and art. 410-263-2311 X222 esmith@bayacht.com
Skype: bya269
Chris
Bent, Partner, Jeanneau project manager. Chris has been involved in the yacht industry
since 1996. He has managed charter yachts, a brokerage and new
boat sales organization and has been running sail and power boats for
the last 20 plus years. Now, he specializes in large cruising yachts and
our Boat-As-A-Business Program. Chris lives on Kent Island with his
wife, Dawn and two small children. In his spare time, among other things
including sailing and fine art, he tends a sizable wine vineyard at his
small farm. cbent@bayacht.com
410-263-2311 X230Web
Page for ChrisSkype: chbent
Rudy
Vereen.Rudy our Broker with a
smile is an extremely
helpful Sales Associate. You couldn't meet a more helpful, fun-loving
upbeat (and knowledgeable) guy! Rudy and his wife Kris live in Annapolis. Among
other interests, when he's not cruising, Rudy keeps up with his favorite
sports teams. rudy@bayacht.com 410-263-2311 X225 Web
page for Rudy
Skype: Rudy.Vereen
Bobby
Allen. Bobby is a world renowned sailor and friend of virtually
every client he has ever come in contact with. He offers a wealth of
information, ideas and contacts. Bobby lives in Annapolis with his wife,
Angie and three children. Bobby's extensive experiences as a captain, in
different areas of the world, makes him the perfect choice for anyone
considering a brokkerage boat--that needs a knowledge and resoucre base. Reach him at: 410-263-2311 X224 bobbya@bayacht.comWeb page for BobbySkype: Ballen9545
> EACH THURSDAY/SAT-Feb. Seminars/Webinars on Boat as a business.
We can arrange for you to join a custom webinar, on-line from your home
or office. Takes about 55 min. Find out about tax advantages, income
possibilities, the difference between this plan and a charter company
program and more: 410-263-2311 or go to our Seminar/Webinar page here. (Join a scheduled webinar, or let us do a custom Webinar if you're thinking of tax advantages this year.
> Trip to France...
Anyone for a trip to France to see and/or try Fountaine Pajot catamarans (Power or sail) or Neel Trimarans? We'll be there in late June for a dealer meeting and can have you join us, before or after. Call Chris Bent for details: 410-263-2311 X230
> BYA 10th Annual owner's rendezvous July 19-21st
For all BYA owners, monohulls and catamrans. Ask Kris Vereen for details and a brochure: 410-263-2311 X226
Life is short. Here's what Jimmy Buffett said iin his book, "A pirate looks at fifty"
"Fun is about as good a habit as there is, especially when your search for it becomes tempered with the wisdom of time on the water. The destination is not that rewarding if you have not had the experience of the journey. My walkabout place cannot be yours. Your walkabout place cannot be somebody elses. You have to find your own."
The universal question we all ask as we see a capable offshore cruiser leaving the dock is, "Who are they, and where are they headed?" Become the adventurer, not the one left standing on the dock...
If you take a portion of the tax money you're already paying, and invest it in a new boat business, you'll turn tax dollars into equity! 
places). But don't take my word for it--
you're getting the best price and best service available.
That's why we offer the industry's most unique price/service
guarantee. 
you're serious and in a $1M plus price range--call for
inside information. 410-263-2311 X222--Eric Smith
Ryan
Kemp, Charter Broker
Don't
just keep getting the old shakedown!
Attend our webinar and learn how to convert taxes you normally pay, into equity--and earn a profit--step by step.
choices. Places for you to keep your boat or swap charters with other owners. 
Chris
Bent, Partner, Jeanneau project manager. 
Rudy
Vereen.
Bobby
Allen. Bobby is a world renowned sailor and friend of virtually
every client he has ever come in contact with. He offers a wealth of
information, ideas and contacts. Bobby lives in Annapolis with his wife,
Angie and three children. Bobby's extensive experiences as a captain, in
different areas of the world, makes him the perfect choice for anyone
considering a brokkerage boat--that needs a knowledge and resoucre base. Reach him at: 410-263-2311 X224 
