Do you want to throw parties for 50 people in St. Tropez?
Julian showed Elias a listing for a $10 million vessel. "I can swing this," Julian said.Elias laughed. "The '10% Rule,' Julian. Every year, you will spend 10% of the purchase price just to keep her from sinking or rusting. Crew, dockage, fuel, and insurance. If the boat is $10M, you’re writing a $1M check every year just to stand still." Chapter 3: The Secret Weapon (The Broker) buying a yacht guide
Do you want to reach the Galapagos without seeing another soul? Do you want to throw parties for 50 people in St
Julian tried to browse "YachtWorld" alone, but Elias stopped him. "You need a buyer’s broker. They know which boats have 'gremlins' in the engine room and which owners are desperate to sell. Plus, the seller pays their commission, not you." Chapter 4: The Sea Trial and the "Sniff Test" "I can swing this," Julian said
"Buying a yacht isn't like buying a car, Julian," Elias said, pointing toward the gleaming white hulls bobbing in the marina. "It’s like buying a floating sovereign nation. You need a manifesto." Chapter 1: The Soul Searching