RC Updates deal with project our team is doing some successes and learning from what we do.

Are you looking for a valid alternative to Jetski? At first we wanted to create a flexible dinghy for our superyacht owners. However, we decided to have more fun and create something for a larger user base. Something to be safer and more user-friendly than a jetski (more stable and more user friendly). A boat you could feel the water with but also sunbathe at anchor. A boat that is easy to maintain, launch, and store in a single car garage. Lastly, we wanted to create a boat with an unusual retro/vintage feel to it on modern technology. Let’s just say it, a small watercraft to be little bit more classy than a jetski and more elegant than a 4mt rib. Ladies and gentlemen here is to you what we named The SuperNano. (www.SuperNano.boats)

https://youtu.be/5EmAiQn5IrQ
The SuperNano on its first sea trial

 

SuperNano After its first 20nautical mile test in one go

It all started from an old product that we noticed in our yard that had nearly been abandoned by its owner. Now more than ever catamarans advantages are appreciated but there is not much on the market under 10 meters and without a rigging. So why not bring the fun of racing catamarans to a broader public for everybody to enjoy.

Now to the big question:

The Rodriquez team being the Rodriquez team hardly can think of a marine item without the use of foils so YES we are currently studying a foiled version but one that is truly easy to use, maintain and that is safe even for kids to operate. (We can’t disclose much more at this time but stay tuned). At this stage we can only say we will release a foiled version only when we are satisfied that is usable and relatively safe for inexperienced operators too.

SuperNano during first sea trial

 

1)Easier to maintain and re-power when/if needed

2)Easier to haul and lunch off the deck of a bigger vessel or off the beach, thanks to its flat bottom hulls

3)More stable at anchor, as two people can lay on the side and sunbathe

4)Safer than a jetski under way thanks to a lot more stability and less aggressive power to weight ratio

5)More loading capacity then a jetski you can easily carry your wakeboard and a case of your favourite champagne on it but also the groceries or two foldable bicycle and two electric scooters to explore your favourite islands

6) Safer for rental business to hire out and much more economical to manage.

7) Powered by outboard engines from 25hp to 60hp (one you may already own) or an electric one. (30 Mercury ELPT 4 stroke in the video reaching over 25knots)

SuperNano vs Jetski

SuperNano (Prototype) Spec Sheet:
Length 4.00m
Beam 1.72m
Draft 0.60m
Weight Approx 120 kg (without engine and options)
Height clearance 70m

Two People testing speed and stability on the 1st seatrial
Testing The SuperNano usability by wakeboarders and pulling capacity

SuperNano Options Available

Seats with Upholstery (color of your choice) Code #001

Any color choice for the boat (included)

Teak deck Real Teak code #002

Teak deck Synthetic code #003

Towing t-Pole for watersports code #004

Sound System #005

Bimini Top (Only Available with towing T-Pole) #006

Full Boat Cover With Your Name of Choice or boat name (embroidery) #007

Engine is NOT provided unless specifically requested installation of your choice of engine is #008

Special Steering wheel classic car style #009

If you would like to have more info book a sea-trial or would like to know about a ordering multiple units for a rental business please contact us at +44 7445 30 86 22 

Our team has been on both buy side (pre-purchase surveyors and advisors) and sell side of numerous vessels bough and sold through auctions. Yachts and commercial vessels of various size and conditions have gone through our desk. We have been able to observe, evaluate and appreciate all the advantages and disadvantages of buying and selling through auctions. Our final conclusion, after weighting pros and cons, is that it is probably the very best way to sell or buy a vessel. Regardless, if you are a broker or professional or if you are the principal (buyer or seller). In this post we would like to give you the details and reasons why we came to such conclusion.

Why are yacht auctions great if you are a seller:

  1. TIME:

    Some data published by large yacht broker house suggest that over a certain size ( 30mt ) the average time to sell a yacht is 18 months from its first listing now this likely to be 50%-60% less at about 6 – 9 months for vessels between 13-25 meters but this is an even more price sensitive segment. The sale average time an auction is 1 – 1.5 months as published by YachtBid.com who in the last 5 years managed to sell 85% of the vessels auctioned.

  2. THE COST OF TIME FOR ON THE SELLER

    It goes without saying that yachts/vessels have running costs every month even at the dock. To simplify let’s assume 10% a year of the value of the yacht is the burning rate of the vessel X valued at 1 million euros. (without taking into account weather-induced damage that may occur when a yacht is idle and/or unattended and is not always covered by insurance) So €100k in running cost per year means that if the sale process takes 6 months the seller has an added cost of €50’000 + the risk and potential cost of weather-induced damages. This means that an offer of 950k in one month from the auction start is as valuable (if not more) than €1 million 6 months later.

  3. THE COST OF TIME FOR THE BROKER (viewings):

    Auctions have set viewing dates and a limited amount of time to schedule extra viewings or inspections by definition therefore the people that are interested in viewing a vessel (and eventually do a sea trial, inspection survey) have a limited amount of time to schedule it so they are forced to be decisive and efficient about it. Such process also proves how serious a buyer is about the vessel.  A limited viewing and inspection time frame saves hundreds of hours and thousands of euros (especially if the vessel is far from the broker/seller) in travel costs for each individual that expresses some interest in the vessel and may also be just day-dreaming that one day he/she may buy it and truly just using the Yacht viewing as an excuse to take a holiday in some lovely yachting destination where the vessel is located.

  4. PRICE AND PAYMENTS:

    The general notion is that at auction you buy at a lower price. In most cases this may as well be true, however because of; 1) the running cost and added depreciation and decay a vessel can quickly generate costing a lot to the owner and 2) the negative effect that it can have on value to see a boat listed for sale for a year or more. At auction you may just end up getting a much more fair treatment by the market. There is also the issue of payment terms.

    A lot of buyer and sellers agree on some instalments with a lump sum at the beginning. In the case of auction the buyer has to have already arranged to have the full amount. He/she will need to wire the full amount by auction end. This amount is invoiced by the auction house and received in full. The auction house acts as an escrow account. The seller at this point signs a document, whereby he/she/they take delivery of the vessel and full charge of all associated costs and liabilities. Once that is signed the auction house immediately wires the full amount to the seller, without any further hassle or delays and usually within 48hours the full amount is available in the seller bank account.

  5. RESERVE PRICE AND OFFERS TOO LOW: 

    Auctions can run in two ways either with a low base price and a hidden reserve price above which the seller implicitly accepts the offers exceeding such reserve price or with a slightly higher base price and no reserve price at all whereby the seller reserves the right to accept or refuse the highest offer. Auctions have a setup cost just like on ebay. However, on such high ticket items it is very minor. It barely even compares to the cost of showing a boat to 15 different people in the course of 6 months even if that means fuel cost only to the boat and back.


Why are yacht auctions great if you are a buyer:

Let us tell you a real story: once we were instructed as surveyors from an English buyer to do a pre-purchase survey on a 1991 Italian-built 87 feet fly bridge yacht laying in the port of Ibiza, the asking price was €400k it had some work to do but it was sea worthy nonetheless, furthermore, it had 77 days of day charter fees to showcase for at an average price of 6,000 euros/day so the numbers showed it was quite a good deal. We conducted a full pre-purchase survey we delivered the report to the client and the client instructed us as buyer representatives to complete the transaction with the selling broker offering the full asking price to be paid in one payment only. In other words, the ideal situation for a seller.

The asking price paid in full nearly no negotiations, other than the mooring, the buyer wanted to take too. We did as instructed and we were fully paid for our surveyor services + the travel costs of course. We offered the full amount to the seller and the seller almost literally disappeared for 2 months after. So to sum-up the buyer had spent money with us + taken days to come and see the boat. He sustained the cost of sea trial. However, the buyer could not complete the sale for reasons that were completely  unexpected. Later on the seller re-appeared proposing a Spanish-only vessel sale agreement. The seller wanted the full payment before signing a change of ownership commitment. Clearly that was not conceivable for an English client even if one assumes good faith.

  1. BUYER HAS SAFETY OF SMOOTH TRANSACTION:

    At auction the process is clear. Agreements are standardised to international legal standards. The process is explained clearly from the very beginning. There can be no surprises or changes of mind. Once the highest bidder offer has been officially accepted (within max 48 hour from auction closing). The buyer money is safely kept in escrow in a dedicated account until the buyer is signing the delivery. Once the seller has verified that the specification and pre-purchase inspection match the condition at delivery and inventory that constitutes part of the sale. The boat changes hands.

  2. PRICE: 

    Some auctions are done because sellers wants out fast. He/she is willing to take a little less money  than the market value, but faster. Some other auction require a fast sale because of a bankruptcy of a company. Some other maybe because of a divorce case, that imposes turning assets into liquidity. In some other cases boats require work. So the new owner must be someone who has the knowledge, time or simply willingness to carry on such works. In the majority of auction there is a price advantage as a buyer. The ability to act fast and buy quickly always brings a price advantage to the buyer. Furthermore, the YachtBid.com team for instance has careful consideration that the description of the vessel matches the most recent status of the vessel if a vessel is listed for sale for 9 months the pictures and videos you see may not match reality anymore so price becomes an issue of lengthy and tiring negotiations.

  3. VIEWINGS AND INSPECTIONS: 

    At auction the buyer can simply book one of the viewing dates. Otherwise he can schedule make an appointment to view the boat. The vessel and professional personnel is ready and available to show the vessel. In private sales, without a nearby broker fully appointed with keys to the vessel. It is often difficult to schedule a viewing. Futhermore most likely the seller doesn’t have much time to use the vessel. Therefore, he/she is quite busy and hard to reach.

The value of rarity in Yacht Auction: Yachts have History with Celebrities

When it comes to yachts oftentimes they are unique and not part of production series. Some of them have the added value of some very special owners or guests in their history. For instance on YachtBid.com very recently former Frank Sinatra and Virna Lisi’s yacht was sold (see image below)

Frank Sinatra YACHT

NORDIC STAR FORMERLY OWNED BY FRANK SINATRA AND COMMISSIONED NEW BY VIRNA LISI

If you are the owner of a vessel interested to sell through auction contact us directly Auctions@RodriquezConsulting.com or phone +44(0)7445308622


If you are an established broker or a marine professional and you would to establish a working relationship for multiple auctions where you are the presenting broker email Malta@yachtbid.com or phone  +31 (0) 20 8945579 

 

Classic Yachts alway have a market in the charter industry, here is a very good example of an off-market opportunity soon to go on auction, that is currently in full charter operation and could very well be acquired by a new owner.

This DeCesari 21 meter Classic Yacht is a splendid 3 cabin + 2 separate crew cabins (one aft one bow) layout tastefully maintained in its interior to a timeless, classic design. Currently moored north of sicily and available for charter with the current owner it is a very good opportunity to acquire a vessel of certain calibre for under €200k. [Offers are welcome]

 

The vessel is a displacement hull with stabilising fins that cruises comfortable and with low fuel consumption at around 13-15 knots, perfect for charter guests who want to keep fuel costs under control. The vessel is powered by twin FIAT AIFO engines 440 hp each .

Please contact us for more information +356 79 25 90 70

On 30th of July 2018 we received an order for our Yacht Charter Business Plan + Consultation package, and we immediately scheduled a consultation with Maya Gabeira, a pretty exceptional client.

Maya told us about her Social Media following and her life in the Big Wave surfing but also about her accident that could have costed her life and from which she was luckily recovering.

We admit we do not have that many clients who happen to be ladies, yachts and ships seem to be a mostly male-oriented business. However, there are some exceptional people that break the routine of our business, and we are very glad of that. Yacht charter is welcoming more and more women in the business and with great success stories. 

The Biggest Wave Record

Biggest Wave Ever Surfed

On February 11 in the 2020 Nazare Challenge in Portugal

 

Maya Gabeira Surf VIDEO

 

Maya Gabeira Surfing 

Maya started surfing when she was 14y/old in Brazil and much like most of us, marine industry professionals, she has kept her passion alive and dedicated her life to it. 

We are very glad to be able to call her a client of ours and we are all pleased with her achievements on which we congratulate her.  Go Maya! 

Maya Gabeira Bikini

UPDATE: The updated list of vessels with a preliminary budget for the completion of construction of each vessel. The budgets are to be intended with new engines, new components and labour offered by our team in Italy.  

Lot Name and Hull N Base Price Budget for Completion End of Sale Winning offered  Wired by Notes
7 Aicon Open 62-15 € 48.000,00 € 570.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
8 Imbarcazione Aicon Open 62-16 € 57.400,00 € 570.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
14 Imbarcazione Aicon Open 62-33 € 33.600,00 € 570.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
15 Imbarcazione Aicon Open 62-34 € 24.000,00 € 570.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
16 Imbarcazione Aicon Open 62-35 € 22.700,00 € 570.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
17 Imbarcazione Aicon Fly 64-25 € 19.900,00 € 650.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
18 Imbarcazione Aicon Fly 64-89 € 26.700,00 € 650.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
19 Imbarcazione Aicon Open 72-33 € 48.700,00 € 850.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
20 Imbarcazione Aicon Open 72-34 € 33.300,00 € 850.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
22 Imbarcazione Aicon Fly 80-11 € 41.900,00 € 1.200.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
24 Imbarcazione Aicon Fly 85-24 € 49.600,00 € 1.300.00 Feb Preliminary Budget
25 Imbarcazione Aicon Navetta 110-11 € 26.500,00 € 4.200.000 Feb Preliminary Budget
26 Imbarcazione Excalibur 380 € 1.600,00 € 100,00 10/12/2019 17.00 04/12/2019 18.00 N/A
29 Imbarcazione Morgan 55-11 € 21.200,00 € 625.000 Feb Preliminary Budget

Once it was Aicon Yachts and it was designing and building, award winning yachts sold worldwide including a line of open/coupe fast yachts (Aicon 62 and Aicon 72) that made several appearances on the  U.S. TV series CSI. Its designed was imitated by several other yacht builders. It built for and delivered to NBA stars like Glen Rice (Aicon Yachts 64 Flybridge named G-Force) and several other celebrities.

– PLEASE READ THE UPDATE AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS ARTICLE ON THE AICON YACHT AUCTION –

To make the long story short the crisis took its toll on Aicon Yachts and not too long after its IPO on the Milan Stock Exchange the company had to file for bankruptcy.

Important NOTE: At the end of 2020 the Aicon Yacht brand was bought and will likely see a new era of yacht production therefore the brand is likely to get sustained in its market value : READ ARTICLE 

Aicon Yachts Navetta 110

Aicon Yachts Navetta 110

Aicon Yachts was a client of our firm much before the IPO, therefore we are very familiar with their production lines, production managers, designers, engineers and a great deal of the very valuable contractors and employees that made this company great during its award winning times. It was indeed quite an impressive growth from 0 to over 100 units per year in less than 10 years. Despite the unlucky epilogue of the company itself there are still hundreds of people enjoying their Aicon Yachts in all corners of the world.

For those in the industry it is an opportunity to acquire assets (boats) and for individual investors (with our support) it is a unique opportunity to acquire interesting yachts at a fraction of what they would cost even pre-owned and renewed.

We are in a unique position to offer support to individuals and companies that want to seize this opportunity to acquire one or more of these vessels in order to finish them and resell them or charter them.

If you would like to purchase a vessel to charter it take a look and download our Yacht Charter Business Plan which includes a 1-1 consultation on your specific requirements.

Our team is available to support buyers in the following steps:

  • Yacht acquisition and budgeting of the works to be done 
  • Yacht transport before and/or after completion 
  • Yacht Registration, flag, insurance, Yacht financing
  • Interior design and interior fittings project management 
  • System Engineering and installation 
  • Where applicable [0 engine hours]; Insurance Warranty for vessels that will all be registered as new units 

Models of Aicon Yachts still available at a discounted rate from the Bankruptcy Auction:

Aicon 64 (Award Winner) [Flybrigde Model]

Aicon 64

Aicon 62 Open/Coupe 

Aicon Yachts 62 open

Aicon 72 Open/Coupe 

Aicon 72

Aicon 75 [Flybridge Model] 

Aicon 75 -Aicon Yachts bankruptcy auction; new yachts at 90% less - Auction

Aicon 85 [Flybridge Model] 

Aicon Yachts bankruptcy auction; new yachts at 90% less - Auction

Aicon 110 Navetta [Never Completed – see image below] 

Aicon Yachts bankruptcy auction; new yachts at 90% less - Auction

Aicon Yachts Navetta 110

The prices of the vessels at auction go from €20,000 to €240,000 depending on the vessel and at what stage of construction that is. – The retail prices of these vessels were between €650,000-€3M+

 

UPDATE: The next round of offers will be presented as early as Oct 2019, thus contact us (+44 7445 30 86 22) if you would like our assistance with the following process to acquire one or more vessels.

Process and Requirements to make an offer:  (Pre-Acquisition)

  1. Preparation of offer document and estimate of suitable offer and related cautionary fully refundable deposit of 10% of the offer value for the court to validate the offer.
  2. Legal and technical translation of the offer document into Italian according the Italian court requirements
  3. Inspection of the vessel by our naval engineering team on our client behalf to make sure that at time of offer the Bankruptcy Court has described the object accurately to the most current status
  4. Budgeting of the works needed to get the vessel up to the required standard of the naval registry and ready for launch (as per client requirements)

Process and Requirements:  (Post-Acquisition):

  1. Coordination of the logistic to move the vessel to the chosen destination
  2. Ownership registration and flag (where applicable for finished vessels and if required by client)
  3. Work scheduling and technical supplies provision
  4. Contractual arrangement with the Shipyard recommended to carry out the necessary works
  5. If/where needed; naval engineering and architecture to customise the vessel acquired upon request by new owner.
  6. Shipyard work supervision and coordination if/where needed and requested by client.
  7. Booking and coordination of the Naval Registry (of choice) inspector visit and pre-visit compliance check.
  8. Launch of the vessel and delivery to the client chosen port or support in finding mooring space for the vessel in the client chosen area and transport of the vessel to destination (on Wheels or by Sea).

NOTE of Full Disclosure: Rodriquez Consulting does not get a commission on any of the boats acquired the service we provide is of use during the acquisition, thus it will be billed separately if you choose our company to manage the works each vessel will need after acquiring any of the vessels subject of this auction. 

    Planning to buy a yacht to start yacht/boat charter business can be very tricky. There is hardly a one-size-fits-all solution. For this reason we have created a Guide on how to choose your boat (Read this article) and if you want to crunch the numbers to charter your boat/s throughout the year we have developed a customisable Yacht Charter business plan [See Below] template on Excel (Click here to go to the product) which you can download and customise.

    You could be choosing the yacht charter business as a lifestyle business or retirement plan or you maybe  you are planning to launch a new concept with innovative features to bring a breath of fresh air to the industry in any case we are here to help and always happy to hear from entrepreneurs and yachting enthusiasts.

    Even with a fully developed excel model you can find it tricky to make it work, thus, we have decided to include in the price of the Yacht Charter Business Plan Template, a 30-minute consultation so that we can help you get started or check your plan once you have filled it in with your data. Once you purchased the Yacht Charter Business plan package that includes the consultation [See product description below] we will get in touch with you within 24hr from your purchase to make sure the consultation is on schedule at your most convenient time.

    Take a look at the reviews on our Facebook business page

    Rodriquez Consulting Facebook Page Reviews

    Every area of the world is different and every boat has its own requirements, so among the many things we can check for you is the value of the vessel you have put your eyes on, your expectation as to how many weeks of charter you can expect to sell, the maintenance costs in the area you are planning to keep and/or operate the vessel, your crew costs and many other elements that can make your operations and business successful or not.]

    Furthermore, we will point you in the right direction in terms of marketing tools, platforms that you can use to advertise your charter offering and tips on how to create a unique experience and stand out from all other boats offered in your area/s of choice. We will also be able to let you have discounted offer on marketing and advertising product that will enable you to get the word out fast.

    Don’t miss the opportunity to have our experienced team check your business plan and advise you on a 1-1 basis on the best way to proceed, choose your boat, manage the vessel, and market your charter business efficiently.  A lot of yacht charter industry leaders have already used our services and have reached great results.

    If instead you have quite a bit of experience in business planning and you feel you don’t need our support just now you can download our Yacht charter business plan Excel File-only version and get started. You can always get in touch with us later on in case you would like our help in one or more aspects of your yacht charter business.

     

    The Story

    I could hardly say a hydrofoil superyacht is ‘nothing personal’ it is instead very personal. My name is Leopoldo Rodriquez and I feel privileged to say I grew up on Hydrofoils, or ‘Aliscafi’ as we call them in Italian, as my grandfather Carlo Rodriquez (see History) was and still is to date the one who built and employed most of the large hydrofoils (over 50 feet) that were ever built.

    About 6 years ago I started toying with the idea that the world of Superyachts could have used a breath of fresh air and as America’s cup was deploying foil technology the general public was getting more and more familiar with this still amazing concept of hydrodynamic and its deliverables.

    The People

    Architect Daniele Natoli standing next to the bow foil of the Built Prototype

    It was only after I met the designer and engineer Lorenzo Lucchini Gilera whose great-grandfather could surely be considered as daring as mine (Giuseppe Gilera founder of Gilera Motociclette) that it became clear to me we had to start something radical. It became clear to me that a hydrofoil superyacht would have been a good start. Lorenzo had learned by masters of Yacht Designs such as Zuccon and Lazzarini and Pickering, however, very much like me, he was looking for something more intriguing and that wasn’t only about design.

    My initial idea was that of a modern Yacht Version of the Pt20 just like the one in the James Bond movie “Thunderball” (See Video Above). However, we went to visit Rodriquez Cantieri Navali in Messina now Intermarine SPA, to see the latest prototype with fully submerged foils instead of semi-submerged foils. The FSH37 (or FSH 38).

    “Thunderball” – James Bond Movie scene Featuring a Pt20 Hydrofoil designed, patented, and built by Rodriquez Cantieri Navali

    With a preliminary agreement with Intermarine SPA, we started developing a design based on this tested vessel that was being tested and tuned with 2 different drive configurations: z drives and regular shafts.

    After some initial designs of the exterior lines, I received a phone call from a young designer who I had known through common friends who called me saying I would love to design a hydrofoil yacht. Architect Daniele Natoli told me, it’s would be a dream for me because I was born on a hydrofoil. Daniele is indeed originally from Lipari (Aeolian Islands, Sicily) and I thought his speech was figurative due to the frequent use of ‘Aliscafi’ that connects those islands. Instead, Daniele Natoli birth certificate actually testify that he was physically born aboard of a 1963 Rodriquez build Hydrofoil model PT50 and his umbilical cord was indeed cut by Capt Francesco Romeo on the hydrofoil named ‘ Freccia Del Mediterraneo’ (see image below)


    From a Commercial Vessel to..

    So we started to work on yacht design

    Designing an innovative yacht is a very difficult job even with clients that know exactly what they want. Designing one were we had to imagine who the clients could be and where every kilo makes the difference because of the complex weight distribution is even harder.

    The Hyperyacht 3-seater Cockpit inspired from the legendary Mclaren F1

    Hyper Goals for the HyperYacht


    1) Lower Fuel Consumption at High Speed

    2) Unprecedented Comfort

    3) Unprecedented Stability at anchor

    4) Smarter not bigger

    5) Simple and timeless lines


    We loved the challenge and we wanted a new name for the type of yacht

    Someone once said it’s not the size that matters it’s how you use it. So maybe instead of going bigger and bigger, it was time to see something smarter.

    The Name: The Hyper Yacht

    The word ‘super’ was originally associated with superpowers (see Superman) but in truth, in the yachting industry ‘Super’, ‘Mega’ and more recently the word ‘Giga’ still refers to size – the latter- for the 80m+ gigantic yachts.

    We have been busy trying to innovate the technology as well as the nomenclature of what we would like to be the new generation of yachts. As we did not believe this “project HSY38” truly belonged to any of the known categories Super or Giga or Mega, we thought it needed to have a class of its own: HYPER was the right one.

    What is The Hyper Yacht and why is it unique?

    It all started from “projects FSH37” (See Video Below) already built and tested in two 1-1 scale prototypes (38m in lenght) from Intermarine Spa (formerly Rodriquez Cantieri Navali). Differently, form ‘traditional’ commercial hydrofoils with semi-submerged foil the FSH37 is equipped with fully submerged foils that do not need to follow the wave reacting with the usual rolling and ducking of the hull. Historically speaking, fully submerged foils are a less sophisticated design, however, pre 1950s when the first commercial Hydrofoils where built and deployed by Rodriquez Cantieri Navali.

    THE FSH37 passenger version prototype upon which the HSY Yacht Version is based.

    Now we are ready to disclose some of the early images of the Yacht version based on such project, which thanks to a good ‘diet’ will be able to carry much more fuel and therefore a much longer range compared to the original FSH37.

    We called it The Hyper Yacht

    The HyperYacht HSY38

    Advantages of the technology

    1. Lower fuel consumption of an expected 50% at cruise speed compared to a similar size vessel at the same speed
    2. Unprecedented comfort while on the foils the vessel goes up and down on the vertical axis with virtually no rolling and no ducking
    3. The foils act as natural stabilisers while at anchor
    4. The vessel thanks to the foils is also particularly stable at slow speed before ‘take off‘ or island hopping at slow speed
    The Aft and beach club of The HyperYacht
    the closed aft of the Hyperyacht
    The Skylounge features a glass ceiling and a lot of natural light
    The master cabin at midship with ensuite bathroom
    The Hyperyacht sits 1.5 meters on the edge of the wave on fully submerged foils with computer controlled pitch of the flaps

    Why is this the only credible Hydrofoil superyacht soon available to order ?

    1. Nobody except for Rodriquez/Intermarine has an history of over 300 hydrofoils built and maintained to date.
    2. No other shipyards in the world as working 1-1 scale (38m long) prototype ready to test for serious buyers
    3. The shipyard is reliable and publicly listed and will honour the delivery dates and the spec sheet performance and quality of materials 100% made in Italy.
    The Flying bridge is hidden and features wind breakers at 360 degrees to enjoy the space at 40 knots cruise speed.

    For Brokers and Clients

    If you are a broker or a prospective buyer and you would like to receive more detailed information or book a visit to the prototype please contact Mr Leopoldo Rodriquez at +44 7445 30 8622 or use the contact us form

    3 cabin layouts

    The team behind the project

    Yes! After many years we have finally given up to the dozens of requests we have received to build a comprehensive guide on How To set-up a successful yacht charter company and build your own charter business. Today, much more than 10 years ago, We are confident we can deliver a lot more value as the business of yacht charter is not only based on the experience on boats but also on how efficient and effective you are at winning new clients.

    We are going to look at the business of yacht charter from the perspective of those who actually want to buy and manage a vessel and charter it . The mere yacht brokerage firm is a much simpler business model which are going to describe in details later on in the guide.

    Whether you are approaching Yacht charter as a retirement plan and you are looking for an activity that is somewhat fun and offsets the cost of running your boat during your trip around the world or you are thinking of yacht charter as a business to grow and profit from we will try to cover all of the topics that we believe are appropriate:

    If you don’t need our guide but you are ready to build a business plan save yourself days of work or expensive consulting fees to begin with and order our Yacht Charter Business Plan Template developed with Ms Excel from which you can easily build your plan. 

    Order your Yacht Charter Business Plan and get a 1-hour consultation included 

    Here it is a preliminary list of elements we are going to discuss:

    1. Finding the right boat/yacht
    2. Can I run a yacht charter business solo ?
    3. Motor vs sail, and monohull vs multihulls (catamarans)
    4. Contracts and service standards
    5. Geographic areas and extended charter seasons
    6. Crew, skippers, and flags/registrations
    7. Marketing common mistakes
    8. Itineraries
    9. Onboard equipments and amenities
    10. Bareboat vs Crewed + Bareboat with skippers
    11. Web Platform to market your boat
    12. Brokers, Central Agents, and how much you should give them
    13. Foreign Flags and U.S. waters
    14. Drugs onboard, international waters, capitan’s liability vs company liabilities
    15. Payment terms and methods
    16. Internet marketing DOs and Don’t

    Please don’t forget to register your interest to be notified when we the guide is ready. 

    UPDATE 22/June/2017: As we received plenty of requests we are also going to publish a Yacht Charter Business Template on Excel which takes into account a typical scenario of acquisition and refitting of a vessel and the charter operations. This is a very unique business model developed in Microsoft Excel which you can customise according to the type of vessel and expenses you are facing during the process. We have looked for something similar and we have not found anything useful for this purpose, therefore, for we have decided to build it for  you and make it available for purchase at a very competitive price.


    Do you want to start Yacht Charter operations with your boat?

    We always get quite excited about a new foiling boat being presented for the first time.

    We all know how successful the Moths have been in introducing a relatively large number of sailors to foil-sailing (or foiling). What it was missing was a vessel that made it easier to start your foiling career because the flying months aren’t exactly the easiest boats to start with.

    So here it is a new foiling boat called the Flying Mantis built entirely in the UK. In our opinion a great learning boat for novice foilers.  (Watch the video Below)

    As a matter of fact, if we were to imagine a foiling school for those who want to learn foiling/foil-sailing, it would be hard to imagine a more suitable boat than this new foiling boat.  It is also important to mention that the Flying Mantis can actually be used as a trimaran without the foils for a slower sailing session (maybe with your 5-year old child onboard). It is indeed somewhat of a dual purpose vessel. You could say the same about a foiling catamaran by taking the foils off of it, however, I would personally find a foiling catamaran as safe as the flying mantis if I were to bring 5 year old nephews aboard for a slower sailing session.

    We had a long chat with the owner and founder of the company that designed and built this new foiling boat. While chatting with Simon, not surprisingly, we did notice the enthusiasm and accuracy needed to build and sell these types of vessels.

    Variable Pitch Foiling boat

    The Foil variable pitch (flaps) mechanism is very similar to those you’ll find on a moth

     

    The central foil has flaps that dynamically regulate the pitch of the foil itself using a sensor stick at bow, that is very similar to those use on flying moths.

    Foiling Boat - The Flying Mantis

    The central foil of The Flying Mantis

    The shape of the foils is particularly interesting from an hydrodynamic point of view and seems to be very well designed and solidly built with a masterful use of carbon fibre. We did particularly like the water piercing edge to it which would serve the foil well to reduce the load and increasing the foil lifespan.

    Flying Mantis at London Boat Show 2018

    A smart small feature to keep the till in place and avoid sudden movements for increased safety while foiling

    It might look like a trivial little detail but it is a very very crucial one. The elastic the keeps the tiller centred is crucial to avoid sudden movements at high speed while foiling which could cause harmful unwanted capsizing of the boat. Very well thought. We have no doubt this comes from several tests that were carried out with the boat before presenting it at London Boat Show 2018. 

     

    The Royal Yachting Association has already tried the boat do have a look at the video they have produced.

    The price and opportunity

    Currently priced slightly below £40,000 we believe it is very well worth looking at.  We also see potential for a Foiling/Sailing School with this new foiling boat, maybe the first of its kind. If you would like to build a fast business plan go ahead and download our excel business plan model tailored for boat rentals.

    If you would like to know more or explore the a business opportunities with new foiling boats like the flying mantis in your area don’t hesitate to contact us  

    The Flying Mantis will also be showcased on the 10th – 12th May at the  https://londononwater.com/

     

     

    Sailing sustainably has become quite the thing. No surprise then when Sir Ben Ainslie’s America’s Cup team, LandRover BAR, selected Aethic as its official sunscreen supplier.

    Here is a company that tested candidate ingredients on coral and having rejected those that were harmful, only used those that left coral intact. It then made a product and tested this again in its entirety; The very first Eco-compatible sunscreen to protect your skin while sparing marine life.

    This scientific work, carried out by one of the world’s leading marine scientists (who discovered the problem to start with), was submitted for a patent. The European Patent Office approved it.

    Did you know most sunscreens we use accidentally kill corals ?


    Volvo Ocean Race Contender

    Vestas Vendee Globe


    Meanwhile, other sailing teams soon selected this product too. Artemis Racing, Conrad Colman taking part in the Vendée Globe and now Vestas 11th Hour Racing in the Volvo Ocean Race all use Aethic Sôvée. They all prize it for its great protective qualities which three sun filters and the fact that it has Vitamin E and only food grade preservatives.

    Aethic Eco-compatible Sunscreen 50 SPF

    Aethic Eco-compatible Sunscreen 50 SPF

    So that’s a great start in protecting skin properly and combating the damage wrought by most sunscreens on coral and marine life.

    It is estimated that 14,000 tons of sunscreen hit the ocean annually and that they account for 10% of annual coral decimation.

    And biodegradable, while sounding nice, is irrelevant. Just because ingredients degrade, dissolve or dilute, doesn’t mean that they do no harm. It takes only one particle to set off a viral epidemic in coral which can kill an entire reef.

    Coral reef

    Problem: Coral reef gets damaged by most sunscreen we use

    Did you know that Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide have been found to damage phyto-plankton, which is another life-supporting pillar of marine life?

    So-called Mineral, natural and organic ingredients, notably Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide,  aren’t necessarily the answer either. Firstly, let’s be clear, all sun filters are still man made. So calling these natural or organic is a stretch. Secondly, Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide have been found to damage phyto-plankton, which is another life-supporting pillar of marine life – alongside coral. When it comes to ‘organic’, well, crude oil is organic – when left under hundreds of metres of bedrock it does no harm. Pour millions of gallons into the Mexican Gulf and….. Come to mention it, Arsenic is organic….

    The real point is compatibility. As is the case of so many things in life. Sunscreen ingredients need to be compatible with marine life. That’s the point.

    So maybe when Aethic scientifically proved that their short, simple, ingredient list was ecocompatible, and had this evidence confirmed by peer scientific review, and had the patent approved, it proved too much for one major competitor.

    The Nivea-giant Beiersdorf opposed the patent a few days short of the nine month opposition deadline. And Aethic now has to fend it off by countering their opposition at the European Patent Office.

    It’s gotten nasty out there in the fight to protect skin and save the ocean. And one large company is not making it easier for Aethic to continue in its mission.

    We decided to support Aethic in raising the legal fees to fend off Beiersdorf. If you believe that good products should not be crashed by other companies simply because they have the financial resources to do it, take action now and donate. www.fundaethic.com

    The fight is on and you can make a great difference. Fund Aethic or choose Aethic as your skincare product of choice when you go at sea.