Yacht ownership might be the stuff of dreams for many people. But for those who have the means to actually make it happen, it’s a pleasurable pursuit that comes with its fair share of hassles.
There’s never-ending maintenance, decisions about where to keep a yacht, and all of the expenses that continue long past the initial investment. It’s why the old trope that the two best days in a boat owner’s life are the day they buy a boat and the day they sell it is more than just a cliché.
Chartering is another option, but it’s more of a transactional, one-off experience. And with fractional ownership, the other owners may not share your vision or approach. Like many entrepreneurs before them, Bill Charbonneau and Josh Linkner thought there had to be a better way. And from that the idea for Exclusive Yachts was born.