Special Care Is Required For Successful Yacht Delivery

By Jeffrey Murphy


People who own super or mega yachts live in a world most of us will never know. It is a world filled with luxury, opulence, and sometimes excess. Objects of art, designer fashions, exotic cars, multiple homes, and world travel are often taken for granted by people who can easily afford them. When they require yacht delivery, an employee usually makes the arrangements. Some of us do not even know when a boat becomes a mega yacht.

Whether or not boats are considered mega yachts or not depends mostly on their size. The word comes from the Dutch and was originally meant for boats that were fast and light enough to catch pirates. Smaller luxury boats are usually referred to as cabin cruisers even though they may be as unique as their larger cousins. Today we generally think of yachts as luxury seagoing vessels owned by people we read about in magazines.

The best boat builders are talented artisans who take great pride is producing the most unique ships in the world. They work closely with naval architects who design the kinds of crafts their clients envision. These architects employ gifted interior designers who have the creativity required to translate diverse materials and color schemes into a cohesive unit. Great care and attention is given to every detail so that the final product is perfect in every way.

Boat dealerships tend to sell and deliver boats that are manufactured by companies making their money building smaller more uniform vessels. They are often customized for individuals though and are very well constructed,

Very often delivery of these huge vessels requires traveling in international waters where all international maritime laws apply. The companies entrusted with their safe and speedy conveyance must clearly understand and comply with the laws so as not to endanger or hinder the arrival of someone's precious new possession. Of course one must have the correct insurance in place in case inclement weather damages the vessel in any way.

One of the most important elements of any successful delivery is the competence of the captain and his or her crew. RYA yacht masters, for example, are highly sought after for these types of responsibilities because of the expertise they must have to receive their certifications. By the time they qualify for such a significant title, these skippers have thousands of hours on all types of ships in oceans around the world.

A lot of times the new owners can't wait for their latest possession to be delivered. They may want to embark on the delivery voyage with the captain, the crew, the builder, and the architect who are all on board to make sure everything works well and goes smoothly. The owners can inspect the vessel at their leisure and get answers to any questions they have.

Most of us will never know what it is like to stand on the deck of a huge sailing vessel that belongs entirely to us. Even those that do, may not fully understand nor appreciate the complexities creating and delivering such a unique possession involves.




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