Buying Tips

May 1, 2019

Do you know how and when the concept of a charter yacht ownership program began? The Moorings Yachts Sales Manager Jean Larroux explains the inception of The Moorings Yacht Ownership, the program that pioneered the industry 50 years ago and still thrives today. Read the article on The Moorings Yacht Ownership blog.

Aug 27, 2018
Power catamaran cruising range

What kind of range do power cats have, and how much does it cost to fuel long passages? Team Leopard has shared the fuel consumption numbers from a Leopard 43 Powercat delivery from Cape Town to Brazil earlier this year. Here's an overview of the stats the delivery crew provided:

May 25, 2018

How long does it take to sail away your brand new catamaran after you sign a contract? This can vary based on the size of the boat, the current demand, and many other factors. Leopard South Florida sales agent Peter Wiersema discusses some of the timing - and cost - questions many first-time catamaran buyers have in this new post geared towards Leopard (private yacht) buyers. Read the article.

Oct 12, 2017
Leopard 40 Catamaran

One of our newest Leopard 40 owners, Eel aboard EEL Where, recently completed his first Atlantic crossing and enjoyed a summer in the Mediterranean. Eel appreciated the adventure, the stop-over destinations and the cruising grounds in the Med, but he also delighted in a less common scenario for ocean sailors - being able to work while underway. Read more about Eel's remote work afloat.

Aug 22, 2017
Sailing Catamaran

Meet Miranda and Owen, who are taking ownership of their brand new Leopard 48 this month in Fort Lauderdale. As with many new boat owners, taking the helm for the first time is not just the beginning of a long journey, it's the end of one: the buying process. Our Leopard Catamarans team follows the couple through the boat discovery and purchase process, sharing their tips and tricks along the way. Read the article.

Apr 17, 2017
Moorings owners sailing the BVI

Earlier this year, Moorings owners Paul and Debbie Harris notched their 52nd week on charter. The couple has been in our ownership programs (Sunsail then Moorings) since 2010. A little bit of quick math shows that they've spent about one out of every seven weeks on the water since they became charter yacht owners. If that isn't inspiration enough, check out Paul and Debbie's log. They've sailed about 4,500 nautical miles in 7 countries.