Julian showed Elias a listing for a $10 million vessel. "I can swing this," Julian said.Elias laughed. "The '10% Rule,' Julian. Every year, you will spend 10% of the purchase price just to keep her from sinking or rusting. Crew, dockage, fuel, and insurance. If the boat is $10M, you’re writing a $1M check every year just to stand still." Chapter 3: The Secret Weapon (The Broker)
Before looking at brochures, Elias made Julian answer the "Why." buying a yacht guide
They found a 110-foot Benetti. It looked perfect, but Elias brought a .While Julian admired the Italian leather in the salon, the surveyor was in the bilge with a moisture meter and a flashlight. They took her out to sea, pushing the engines to "wide open throttle.""Listen," Elias whispered. "If the cabinets rattle now, they’ll scream in a storm." Chapter 5: The Flag and the Crew Julian showed Elias a listing for a $10 million vessel
Do you want to throw parties for 50 people in St. Tropez? Every year, you will spend 10% of the
Julian tried to browse "YachtWorld" alone, but Elias stopped him. "You need a buyer’s broker. They know which boats have 'gremlins' in the engine room and which owners are desperate to sell. Plus, the seller pays their commission, not you." Chapter 4: The Sea Trial and the "Sniff Test"
Just a fast boat for coastal hops and sunbathing?
"Buying a yacht isn't like buying a car, Julian," Elias said, pointing toward the gleaming white hulls bobbing in the marina. "It’s like buying a floating sovereign nation. You need a manifesto." Chapter 1: The Soul Searching