The SailTime Yacht Ownership Program
A Smarter Way to Own
Explore our unique Owners Program
A better model of yacht ownership
Owning a yacht in Sydney is one of life's great pleasures - but the costs of traditional ownership can quickly take the shine off the dream. Marina fees, finance repayments, maintenance, insurance and haul-outs add up to well over $5,000 a month before you've even left the dock.
SailTime's owner-investor program changes that equation entirely. You own the boat. We manage it, maintain it, insure it and berth it, and the income generated by SailTime members using your vessel helps offset your costs month after month.
The new model of boat ownership
Most people who own a yacht find they only get to use it just 3-4 times per month. The cost of ownership typically includes marina fees of $1600-$2000 per month plus monthly finance repayments which can range from $2500 to $4000 plus the additional costs of boat repairs, ongoing maintenance, annual haul out, insurance, cleaning etc.
Traditional ownership means paying for a boat whether you use it or not. SailTime's owner-investor program turns that on its head - your vessel generates income from SailTime members while you're not sailing, offsetting your maintenance and operating costs across the life of the agreement. With over 30 bases and 150 boats managed worldwide, it's a model with a proven track record.
Why Sydney yacht owners choose SailTime
One of the most common concerns for prospective owners is who will be using their boat. With SailTime the answer is simple - only vetted, inducted SailTime members who sail regularly and treat every boat as their own. There are no casual charter guests, no one-off hire customers. Your yacht is in the hands of people who sail it week in, week out.
Your boat is professionally maintained throughout its time in the SailTime fleet - cleaned after every sail, serviced on schedule, and monitored through our SailTime E-maintenance program which tracks the vessel's condition in real time. You'll receive a detailed monthly financial summary so you always know exactly where things stand.
We typically keep boats in the SailTime fleet for 5 to 6 years. At the end of that term, the choice is entirely yours - keep the boat, sell it, or trade it in and start a new agreement.
We guide you through the entire purchase process, from selecting and specifying a new 35–45ft sailing yacht, 38ft+ catamaran or 35–45ft powerboat, through to delivery and entry into the fleet. Once your boat is in the program, the income generated by SailTime members takes care of insurance, berthing, annual haul-outs, maintenance and operating expenses and any surplus comes back to you to offset your finance repayments.
You can check our Ownership FAQ’s here.
Our Partnership with Dufour
SailTime Australia is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership that will see selected Dufour Yachts, 35-44 feet, progressively introduced into SailTime Australia’s professionally managed fleet.
The highly acclaimed French-built Dufour range, renowned for its blend of performance, comfort and cruising capability, will now be available to SailTime Owner Investors and selected retail clients, through SailTime’s innovative membership-based sailing programme
SailTime provides affordable boat ownership
You can live your dream of owning your own boat, easily
As the owner, you receive all surplus funds generated. The boat will be berthed at your local SailTime base or a base of your choosing and you decide how much time you want to spend sailing subject to pre-existing member commitments.
As our over 100 existing owners around the world have found, there are unequalled advantages to the SailTime Owners Program with its practical, enjoyable and financial benefits. Because SailTime takes care of all day-to-day operational expenses and time-consuming maintenance, you have nothing to worry about except when and whom to take out on the water.
Once you've provided the initial deposit, typically around 20%, SailTime handles the rest. Our team will guide you through vessel selection, specification and purchase, and introduce you to finance specialists who understand the SailTime model.
The smart way to own a boat in Australia
*Please note: Tax implications should be discussed with your financial advisor
All you have to do is decide when to sail - and who to bring.
We professionally manage your boat within our fleet
We provide a contribution to your finance costs via monthly payments
Your yacht is regularly and professionally cleaned each month
We take responsibility for scheduled maintenance and all repairs
Boat inventory is professionally managed
Your boat will be berthed in a first-class marina with excellent facilities
We organise on your behalf comprehensive insurance coverage designed specifically for SailTime
We annually haul out your boat for routine maintenance, hull cleaning /antifouling and engine service
Our proprietary software handles all aspects of scheduling and maintenance and member management
We provide you with a monthly detailed financial summary
Owners are automatically enrolled in SailTime plus and can enjoy access to our 35+ bases around the world
Ready to find out if the SailTime ownership program is right for you?
It's a significant decision and we understand that. The best next step is a conversation - call us on 1300 944 974 or complete our enquiry form below and we'll walk you through the numbers, the process and what's currently available at your nearest base.
What SailTime owners say
No other ownership program delivers the same benefits of owning your boat as SailTime
To find out more about our unique Owner Members program please complete our enquiry form below or call us on 1300 944 974.
– Graham & The SailTime Team