Yacht Charter Management  

.... a guide to owning a yacht without it owning you

In the beginning

• You may have dreamt of owning your own yacht, but could not justify the cost;
• You would consider the idea of Charter Ownership, but did not want to be locked in to a complicated long-term management contract;
• You felt the yacht price was sometimes inflated for charter placements;
• You felt too restricted as to when you could actually use the yacht yourself;
• You didn't want the hassle and the cost of looking after a yacht (it sometimes feel like standing under a cold shower tearing up fifty pound notes);
• Your free time is limited and you can use the yacht on an occasional basis only, or at short notice.

Your individual requirements:

• You want to receive an income to pay the operating costs and even gain a return on your investment
• You would like your yacht to be professionally maintained to the highest standards
• You would like to buy a larger yacht than you might otherwise be able to afford.
• You would like to reclaim the VAT on the purchase price
• You want the reassurance of income, but without tying yourself into a long term agreement.
• You need a package tailored to suit your individual requirements and not be squeezed into a standard deal that may not suit you
• You would like to make an investment the whole family can enjoy, now and in years to come.

Portway Yacht Charter Management meets your needs

• We can offer you the ultimate flexibility, tailoring a package to fit your individual needs.
• We can charter your yacht for you for as many weeks as you want, reserving certain times of the year for your own use.
• We will make sure your yacht conforms to all the latest legal requirements, and oversee all survey and measurement reports.
• You can leave your yacht with us in the safe knowledge that she will be ready for you when you need her.
• We offer preferential rates for mooring fees and insurance, as well as discounts on equipment purchases.
• Above all we never forget whose yacht she is.

Our strengths

• Portway Yacht Charters is a long established Yacht Charter Management Company.
• As Charter Managers, we will make sure all potential charterers meet the stringent criteria for chartering including RYA Qualifications, references and crew experience.
• You will be able to draw on our long experience of running Charter Yachts

The Next Step

Choosing your yacht

• We have relationships with Agents for Dufour, Bénéteau and Bavaria yachts and can provide a quotation of the cost of bringing a new yacht into charter. 
• Used yachts are also available through our Charter fleet where owners are upgrading or changing their yachts.  These yachts have the advantage of a proven track record. 
• We are also happy to provide a quotation to bring your existing yacht up to the DOT code of practice standards required to allow you to charter.

Choosing your location.

We offer bases on the Clyde and the West Coast of Scotland

Choosing your Purchase options

We can assist with advice on the best way to fund your purchase and have relationships with connections with the Clydesdale Bank which can provide tailored packages for the purchase of Yachts for charter.