Live The Dream Of Boat Ownership

Explore our unique Owners Program

Our Boat Ownership Program

You can live your dream of boat ownership by becoming an owner-member with SailTime Australia

SailTime provides a unique boat ownership program that’s an affordable alternative to boat share, syndicate, and traditional charter investments.

As one of our owner investors, you’ll enjoy access to regular sailing, high-quality yacht management and peace of mind, all for a significantly reduced financial cost when compared to traditional ownership.

Our unique model is a new approach offering you significantly reduced ownership costs, professional “no hassles” vessel management PLUS the unique benefit of having access to any of our 30+ bases around the world.

Many of our current owners who have placed boats in our fleet started as SailTime Members and when they experienced the membership model and realised how much they enjoyed being a part of SailTime, took the next step and became owners.

A woman relaxing on a yacht, holding a book, with a man at the steering wheel on a clear day with calm waters.

The new model of boat ownership

Most people who own a yacht find they only get to use it just 3-4 times per month. The cost of ownership typically includes marina fees of $1500-$2000 per month plus monthly finance repayments which can range from $2500 to $4000 plus the additional costs of boat repairs, ongoing maintenance, insurance, cleaning etc.

SailTime provides an alternative proven innovative and affordable approach to ownership. Through SailTimes Owner/Investor program you can enjoy ownership of a highly specified, fully maintained luxury yacht or powerboat and earn income to offset your maintenance and marine mortgage repayments at the same time. Using our experience of operating more than 30 bases with a fleet of more than 150 boats worldwide, we can offer a proven marketing program that gets you time on the water and makes financial sense.

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The benefits of our Boat Ownership Program

We only allow well-trained, responsible sailors who are regular users of your boat on board. With charter, rental and other programmes, different people use your boat and do not necessarily care for it as if it were their own.

In the SailTime programme, experienced SailTime members will be the only ones with access to your yacht. In addition, your boat will be professionally maintained under our high-quality yacht maintenance regime.

Furthermore, our unique SailTime E-maintenance program helps us to maintain the boats in real-time, whilst our SailTime Scheduler ensures that you enjoy easy access to your boat when planning your sailing calendar.

We keep the boats in SailTime for five to six years. At the end of the term, you may decide to keep your boat, sell it, or trade it in for a new one and start a new agreement to continue sailing with SailTime - the choice is yours.

We hold your hand through the process of purchasing and specifying a brand new 35-45 ft. luxury Yacht, or 35-45 feet luxury power boat. We work with you in reviewing the equipment onboard your boat, ensuring it meets the focus on luxury and safety that we incorporate as standard. When your boat is delivered, it is entered into SailTime’s professional yacht management programme.

You will then be able to enjoy worry and sailing in your local sailing area. The income you earn from SailTimes professional management program takes care of all the insurance, berthing, annual haul-outs, maintenance and operating expenses for up to six years. On top of this, you enjoy the residual monthly income that you can apply to your vessel finance.

You can check our Ownership FAQ’s here.

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SailTime provides affordable boat ownership

You can live your dream of owning your own boat, easily

As the owner, you receive all surplus funds generated. The boat will be berthed at your local SailTime base or a base of your choosing and you decide how much time you want to spend sailing subject to pre-existing member commitments.

As our over 100 existing owners around the world have found there are unequalled advantages to the SailTime Owners Program with its practical, enjoyable and financial benefits.

Because SailTime takes care of all of the day-to-day operational expenses and time-consuming maintenance you have nothing to worry about except when and whom to take out on the water!

Once you have provided the initial deposit for your boat, typically 20%, you need not worry about much else!

Our established relationships with yacht manufacturers/importers mean we can easily assist you to purchase and place your vessel in the SailTime fleet.

We can also introduce you to financial experts who understand the process of buying and financing a boat within the SailTime Owners Program.

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The SailTime boat ownership program is the smart way to buy a boat

*Please note: Tax implications should be discussed with your financial advisor

All you have to do is enjoy sailing on your brand new fully equipped yacht.

  • We professionally manage your boat within our fleet

  • We provide a contribution to your finance costs via monthly payments

  • Your yacht is regularly and professionally cleaned each month

  • We take responsibility for scheduled maintenance and all repairs

  • Boat inventory is professionally managed

  • Your boat will be berthed in a first-class marina with excellent facilities

  • We organise on your behalf comprehensive insurance coverage designed specifically for SailTime

  • We annually haul out your boat for routine maintenance, hull cleaning /antifouling and engine service

  • Our proprietary software handles all aspects of scheduling and maintenance and member management

  • We provide you with a monthly detailed financial summary

  • Owners are automatically enrolled in SailTime plus and can enjoy access to our 35+ bases around the world

If you’re wondering what the catch is, we’re yet to find one!

To find out more, contact us on 1300 944 974 or complete our enquiry form to see just how beneficial it is to become an owner compared to traditional boat ownership.

  • “We joined SailTime as members and it worked so well that after the first year, we decided to become owner members. We’d always wanted a bigger boat and when we walked into SailTime, we thought – let’s sign up now! The concept is excellent. Being an owner member is ideal because it helps us pay the boat off”.

  • “We sleep very easily at night knowing everything’s looked after properly. Members take care of our boat as though it’s their own; we’ve never had a problem. SailTime also manages our boat brilliantly”.

  • "If you want to sail without the worry of paying for a boat and all the costs that go with it, SailTime is ideal – it truly is a walk-on, walk-off scenario. Perfect for busy people like us! We’re now coming up to our 2nd year as owner members, and are so happy with the arrangement”.

No other ownership program delivers the same benefits of owning your boat as SailTime

To find out more about our unique Owner Members program please complete our enquiry form below or call us on 1300 944 974.

– Graham & The SailTime Team