How to set off faster (and cheaper)
Sure, the market for new multihulls has never been in better shape: despite the threat of the health crisis, the demand from individuals has done nothing but increase. And despite periods of shipyard closures and parts shortages, manufacturers have managed to produce over 1,500 multihulls. That said, the second-hand market remains very active: depending on the country, 65 to 80% of transactions involve units that have already had one or more owners.
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Publié le
17/06/2021
Par
Dick Sawyer
Numéro :
SP16
Parution :
Aug.
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2021
Opting for a second-hand boat has many advantages: you can benefit from a fully equipped boat that’s ready to sail, and for less money. No more two-year waiting period when ordering a new multihull, no teething trouble with new equipment... Another option could be to buy a multihull at a very low price... provided your DIY skills are up to it - see our “Multihull basics”, a refit before you set off, page 84. This opportunity allows you to sail a bigger boat, and therefore more cabins, more volume. In short, you can sail further and longer. Enticing, isn’t it? Not to mention that at the end of …
