5 reasons to buy a used premium sailboat rather than a new mass-produced sailboat

REASON No. 1:

THE AVERAGE INCREASE IN THE PRICES OF NEW UNITS FROM 20 to 35% IN THE PRICES OF NEW UNITS IN ONE YEAR(source article Voiles et Voiliers n° 625 March 2023) Between 2021 and 2022, as a result of Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine, the manufacturers of large series sailboats despite very optimized manufacturing processes were unable to contain the surge in raw materials, energy and labor. Some examples, in ascending order: Increase in new prices by construction site

REASON No. 2

A LARGE SERIES SAILBOAT LOSE HALF OF ITS VALUE AFTER 5 TO 7 YEARS (source article Voiles et Voiliers n°625 March 2023) When observing the second-hand market, everyone can see that a new monohull sailboat will lose more or less 50% of its value after 5 to 7 years, depending on its equipment, its use (rental or not), its maintenance of course, and also the model. Some models hold up better. This erosion of the rating is a little less noticeable for multihulls, the demand being increasingly strong. Generally speaking, this discount phenomenon has accelerated in recent years with the increasingly early renewal of ranges, somewhat in step with the automobile industry. Boats from “premium” shipyards suffer much less from this discount, the models remaining in their catalog longer, the manufacturing processes, the sampling, the quality of the materials, the finishes and equipment that is more resistant to the wear and tear of time. Daring a premium sailboat that is around ten years old, for example, will allow you to largely amortize this discount and protect your investment with a safe and sought-after value, with a rating that will stand the test of time. Share of options in the total price of a new large-scale sailboat

REASON No. 3

THE PRICE OF OPTIONS ON A NEW BOAT CAUSES THE BASE PRICE TO CLIMB VERY QUICKLY (source article Voiles et Voiliers n°625 March 2023) For many years now, large shipyards have been fighting over the opening prices of their base rate, which is attractive but with an equipment allocation that is very often lower than that offered. by premium shipyards. Thus the list of options and “mandatory” packs has multiplied, which are not always installed by the site but by the dealer, which will allow it to increase its margin. So, of course the buyer can personalize his boat, but the price to pay will be on average an additional cost of 30% of the base price, regardless of the large shipyard chosen. A second-hand premium sailboat is the assurance of a boat that will have been mass-produced with sampling, rather plethora of standard equipment and fitted by the construction site. Furthermore, the owners of these luxury sailboats tend to equip their boat with the latest equipment, maintain their boat, change or complete their set of sails, etc.

REASON No. 4

DELIVERY TIMES FOR NEW BOATS ARE LONGER (source article Voiles et Voiliers n°625 March 2023) All construction sites, whether general or premium, suffer from supply disruptions on manufacturing lines, added to this is the dynamism of the sector as well as the customization policy via the long lists of non-exhaustive options available. For large shipyards with dealer networks, stocks are borne by the latter so it is often possible to find a boat in stock, but in this case, it will be necessary to make the concession of having options or packs that we do not necessarily want, and theadditional equipment requested by the future owner not installed by the site is not covered by its guarantee. Conversely, the second-hand market will offer you immediate availability and as long as you open your horizons beyond borders, there will inevitably be a or several units available which will allow you to calibrate your project and your specifications. Sailboat under sail

REASON No. 5

THE CHOICE OF A SAILING BOAT DESIGNED TO SAIL A LONG CRUISE VS A SAILING BOAT DESIGNED MORE FOR THE “VACATION CRUISE”? The shapes of the hulls, the design of the decks and the interiors have evolved greatly in recent years, giving pride of place to cruising and the pleasure of vacations, with greater comfort in port, at anchor, and simplification of maneuvers, but also to the way of sailing. From now on, downwind gaits are favored, most boats are designed and equipped with this in mind. The debate arises here. What we have gained in pleasure at anchor, in interior design, in ease of sailing downwind, have we not lost in overall marine quality to face all conditions, at anchor as well as at sea? So let’s set sail in the sea, haven’t the boats designed and released from major shipyards over the last 5 years left too much room for sunbathing to the detriment of good seamanship while the weather forecasts are more and more uncertain and “sudden” gusts of wind more frequent? Everything is obviously respectable and the rule to apply is always the same: each boat and each boater has its own program!

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