Charter Vessel share offer.


Boat Share with a difference – Earn income from your boat share.


Casual Cruises Pty Ltd have put together a new and exciting concept of boat share – Our difference to other boat share operations is that the vessel being offered has a commercial licence to operate, therefore you can pre-purchase your share of use which give you the benefit of low cost boating for your personal use or operate as a business and sell your share time for profit.


With NO ongoing monthly fees for berthing, maintenance, cleaning, running cost etc, comparing to other offers this is feature makes this offer outstanding.


The concept:

Share the use of a beautiful traditional timber built 50 foot sailing ketch. Built in Sydney Harbour. Lovingly maintained and operated to the highest degree of profession by the management, Skippers and staff of Casual Cruises, who operate from the Sydney Fish Markets, Blackwattle Bay, Pyrmont..

The yacht is presently in full charter survey with ongoing business.


The Offer: The following example is our “Silver” package. Our Bronze and Gold options offer different levels of time and cost packages. All come with easy payment plans.

* 12 individual shared places at a price of $35,000-00 each. (plus GST )

* For the above up front fee clients will be able to booked the vessel for 12 x separate times per year for a period of 5 years.

* Each time period will be equal to 1 x 8 hour period. (or part thereof )

* Total time period for the package = 60 x 8 hour periods over 5 years. Total of 480 hours.


The return on investment:

This vessel is currently booked commercially at an average market rate of $350 to $400-00 per hour.

* Return on 5 year use at commercial market rate - 480 hours x $350-00 = $168-000.


Or broken down simply for return of investment only –

* 1st year use = 96 hours x $350-00 = $33,600-00


The vessel is legally registered as a commercial hire vessel, payments can be received by the share client  from other parties. There is a potential to sell your time share on the vessel and make $33,600-00 per year for a period of 5 years – Total possible return = $33,600-00 x 5 years = $168,000-00.


The vessel also has a current liquor licence. Catering and bar packages can also be sold on the day by the leaseholder , further increasing potential profits to them direct.


For companies that hold regular corporate parties this would be a very cost effective alternative to chartering a vessel.


Ongoing costs:
There are no ongoing costs for maintenance, upkeep, insurance etc of the vessel.

These costs will be covered under the work that the boat already has with normal charter operations.

Usage on the day cost:

Note that the vessel will be legally require to have a commercial grade Skipper and deckhand to operate the vessel. The cost of labour on the day plus fuel usage will be charged for.

Estimated cost per use =

· $40 per hour for Skipper

· $30 per hour for deck hand

· Fuel on the day approx $50 to $150 Depending on engine use.


Compare the difference between other boat share operations:

* Potential to sell on your share and earn an income from your pre paid share.

* Fully service luxury sailing yacht with capacity for 35 passengers. 6 overnight.

* Professionally crewed vessel.

* NO need for a boat licence.

* NO need for training.

* You can participate in sailing operations or just lay back and enjoy whilst your professional crew take you around to areas of your choice or be shown some secrets of the harbour by our knowledgeable crew.

* NO on going fees for insurance, berthing, annual slipping, general maintenance.

Usage conditions:

* Based on 12 spots per years. Equivalent to 1 x 8 hour period per month.

Note - 1/2 day ( 4 hour ) Options available

* Maximum bookings per month = 2. Restricted to 1 booking during the months of November and December.

* Friday, Saturday, Sundays During November and December, plus NYE and Public holiday harbour events are not available to share client. These places are reserved for the normal / general charter operation season which is required to create income to keep the boat in full service / operation. Note that these places may be booked by the share client at a fee of 50% of the normal charter cost.

* The vessel is in commercial survey for sheltered waters and will not be permitted to operate outside to open sea.

* All areas of Sydney Harbour & Pittwater (condition apply for use in Pittwater) can be explored. Subject to maritime rules or restrictions.

Bookings: · To be made via Casual Cruises Pty Ltd.

* Advance bookings can be made and are recommended and subject to any other booking made by other share client  or general charter work booking.

* Casual Cruises will provide the licenced crew and cover all aspect of labour hire / insurance. The fuel usage and labour payment for each booked cruise will be charge by Casual Cruises and paid to Casual Cruises Pty Ltd.


Please click on the link below for further information and pricing on this offer.

Ask about our Bronze (Budget) deal and Gold (premium) deal.


Contact us for any questions or further information you may require.

Located at the Locked Bag 247 Sydney Fish Markets Pymont NSW 2009 Australia - Blackwattle Bay - Pyrmont
Ph: 02 9214-8100, Fax: 02 9571 1105, email: sails@casualcruises.com.au
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