For Sale below replacement cost!

Would you like to be the proud owner of a new 
luxury sailing catamaran?

Our new Fountaine-Pajot Lavezzi 40 is for sale with forward 
bookings that are projected to make good returns for the 
owner. It is a fact that privately owned boats get about 4 
weeks a year usage and the rest of the time all the operating 
and ownership costs are still there. So turn a boat into a business, 
like all of QYC's boats and simply step on board and take ownership. All the hard work of putting a boat into charter has already been done for you. Even better, the asking price is below replacement cost. For more information including income and expenses please email

INFORMATION ABOUT INVESTING IN THE WHITSUNDAY BOATING LIFESTYLE

There's nothing quite like being able to sail your own boat around the World Heritage Whitsunday Islands, Australia's premier tropical cruising grounds.  It gets even better when your boat operates as a commercial charterboat so you can offset the operating costs against the income earned.

How does this work?  By placing your boat with the Whitsundays longest operating, most award- winning bareboat management company,  Queensland Yacht Charters, we undertake to promote and maintain your boat in tip-top condition and to hire it out on your behalf to suitably qualified charterers.   Our pre-charter checks and preparation are amongst the most thorough in the industry and this, along with our low insurance claim record is an indication of the care taken with your boat.  

Consistent occupancy and well maintained boats that hold their value for re-sale are our trademarks.

QYC's boats average around 25 weeks of charter per annum over a 5 year management contract.  Some years will average less, some more.   We are aware that some companies say they do more charters than the industry average, however this does come at a price to the condition of the boat.  For our owners, we have always maintained a balance between charter income and maintenance of the vessel, so that at the end of its charter life you have a yacht in excellent condition for either personal use or re-sale.  

Queensland Yacht Charters (since 1980) is family owned and operated, so you are assured of absolute personal attention to your boat. We believe we are the company best placed to manage and work for the best returns for owners with premium vessels not just with our superior maintenance standards but also with our reservations staff who have the experience in booking these types of charterboats. 

YOUR USE OF THE BOAT

As the owner, you have generous usage of your boat -  4 weeks each year can be pre-booked and other times are always available at shorter notice providing charters are not booked.  To maximise income, owners do not use their boats during peak holiday times. And of course you are not limited to where you can go, so sailing further afield is always an option. 

AUSTRALIAN TAX OFFICE   www.ato.gov.au -  search "charter boats"

The recent tax announcement on charterboats has been welcomed. Announced in the 2006 Budget is that the Government will now allow taxpayers who cannot demonstrate that they are actually carrying on a business using a boat to  claim deductions for the costs associated with hiring out their boats.

This measure will have effect from the first income year after the date of Royal Assent of the enabling legislation and is good news for charterboat owners.  These changes are expected to come into effect in July 2007.  So it is timely to be planning for this now,  so that new boats could be operational in charter for the season beginning August 2007.

What this means is that  taxpayers who are hiring out a boat can deduct expenditure relating to their boating activity against the income derived for hiring which is also taxable. Taxpayers will be allowed to carry forward any excess deductions and deduct them against income generated from that boating activity in future years.   Of course you should obtain professional advice on these changes and how they may affect your situation.

CHARTER BOATS REQUIRED FOR THE QUEENSLAND YACHT CHARTERS WHITSUNDAY FLEET

Bavaria 37 - imported from Germany

From $275,000 including GST

Jeanneau DS 49 - Imported from France

From $680,000 including GST

Highland 35 - Imported from France. Built by Fountaine Pajot.

From $550,000 including GST

For more information on owning a bareboat in charter please contact Adrian and Suzette Pelt, owner/operators of Queensland Yacht Charters on: investment@yachtcharters.com.au

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:   QYC is investigating the option of syndicate ownership for these vessels on either a private or commercial basis.  If you would like to register your interest please email us.   Please note this is only an expression of interest and depending on the level of response,  QYC may or may not proceed with this option in the future.