Which used yacht to buy for family cruises?

Why do you need a yacht?

Naturally, most likely you already know why and why you need a yacht. However, we recommend, just in case, to reconsider and rethink this issue. Probably the fast and sporty yacht that you have your eye on is hardly suitable for family vacations. But that catamaran is not the best solution for racing. However, everything is individual.

A family cruise often means the almost constant presence of one of the family members on board. Often - moving on board a part of the family. On such boats, you can usually meet both old and young, who must be placed so that no one interferes with anyone. On such a yacht there should be enough space for rest, and for study, and for work, and for life. Finding such an “ideal” yacht is not an easy task, don’t you think?

If you are going to travel with children, then having a separate cabin for each of them (if the children are of a reasonable age) is almost mandatory. It is equally important to equip this cabin accordingly. 

In a recent article in which we analyzed the topic yachting with children, the theme of the cockpit was touched upon. Deep and closed cockpit is the best option for yachting with a child. Thanks to him, the child is much less likely to accidentally go overboard and much more likely not to slip out of the control of parents. There are many such nuances, so we recommend that you take a closer look at them. 

Safety is the head of everything

A yacht or catamaran for family yachting should be chosen based on the axiom that safety is paramount. It is hardly worth buying an extreme boat and being surprised that your elderly relatives are not enthusiastic about high speeds. 

Also build on your skills. You will probably need a couple more charter cruises to improve your skills, but if you are already sailing confidently, then perhaps you yourself have an idea of \u200b\u200bwhat that very ideal yacht should be. 

If you want to travel with children, then make sure that they have free personal space. The kids obviously won't say thank you for the small amount of space, especially if you're still at a restless age. 

Another option is to relax with your older comrades or elderly relatives. Perhaps one of them has joint problems? It is worth considering whether there are conditions on the yacht so that your guest does not experience difficulties. 

All these questions need to be carefully considered. Without clear planning and criteria according to which the boat will be considered ideal, you are unlikely to choose something that even from a distance looks like the yacht you need. The main thing is not to despair, because although the ideal boat does not exist, the “same” boat is clearly waiting for you somewhere. 

A good option (and even more than reliable) would be a used cruiser. Not necessarily a long distance boat, but a cruiser. Yes, this is clearly not a catamaran in terms of convenience, but it is a good option for people without large families.

Take on growth? 

You should also think about how exactly you see the future of the boat. It is not enough just to say: “I want a boat and live there with my family”. No, having a dream is great, but no one canceled planning. 

How exactly do you plan to spend your time on the boat? Are you going to move to it or leave it in the marina and come with your family once every couple of months, maybe relax on the weekends? What will happen to the boat when the children grow up? These and many other questions should be asked to yourself. The answers to them may determine which yacht you choose. 

To help in solving these and many other issues, we can advise the advice of experienced sea wolves and experienced yachtsmen. Among other things, our company Interparus will also be happy to guide you in the diverse world of sailing and motor boats. Sometimes, buying a used boat will end up being an order of magnitude more justified than buying a brand new Garcia Exploration 60, which will simply stand in the marina. 

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16.12.2022