Should a new boat or custom build be of interest, GARUDA YACHTING have excellent working relationships with numerous yards and are authorized agent broker for their yacht sales. We would be glad to discuss the merits of specific builders such as Bering Yachts, Northern Marine, Aleutian Yachts, Northwest Trawlers and why we have chosen to represent these builders only because of quality AND integrity!.
Make your dream Long-Range Cruiser build by the most experimented shipyards. Take advantage of interesting exchange rate between Euro/Dollars. Receive a high quality of finish, the latest technologie in term of construction, and a strong experiences.
Long-Range Expedition Yachts semi or full displacement, steel or infused fiberglass available from 45' to 151' feet.
Further details available upon request.
Q: What is GARUDAYACHTING.com?
A: GARUDAYACHTING.com is dedicated to the sale of existing vessels, design and construction of semi custom and custom, semi or full displacement Trawlers, Explorer and Expedition type vessels 40' and above. This site is also dedicated to the education of buyers and professionals in the yachting industry about the myriad of options in price, features, and quality available to them and a resource to assist in understanding the rules, regulations and societies such as MCA, ABS, CE MARK that have become critical in design, operation and future resale value of these vessels.
Q: Are you restricted in what yards, designers or vessels you can work with?
A: NO, though there are particular yards and designers shown on this site we are not restricted in any way. The object is to find the right combination for each client, from high-end Dutch yards to commercial yards that have the facilities to produce a quality vessel with either a mega yacht level interior finish or a home-style interior.
One of the key elements we look for in a yard is a high degree of personal pride in the product that the yard puts out, whether work boats or yachts and their willingness to work with a team of professionals to improve their product and create a vessel of high standard at reasonable value.
Q: In your opening statement you mention “full displacement vessels”. Why is this important, what is the difference from a semi displacement vessel and is one better then the other?
A: Both types of vessels are equally GOOD for their intended use. If you intend to travel only in protected and semi protected waters “coastwise” and want to go faster then what the water line length will allow, semi displacement is for you. If, however you want a long-range offshore vessel designed to handle demanding conditions then full displacement is the only choice.
Q: What is the best material for a long-range trawler/explorer yacht?
A: Steel, aluminum, fiberglass and all of its derivatives all have advantages and disadvantages. We can discuss what is best suited to your needs.
Q: If I want to build a boat, why should I use a broker when I can go straight to a yard or a designer?
A: This is not a simple question to answer; it is as complex as successfully designing and building a quality yacht. The short answer is, when you go direct to a yard you almost always end up with the boat the yard wants to build, not the yacht you want. A good designer is part of a team, you want his efforts directed at the design issues and not at organizing and directing the team. He is going to pick the shipyard that is best for him and often does not consider practical issues and resale into his thinking.
A broker brings a wide variety of experience to the table for negotiating build contracts, refining specifications, insuring future resale value and the ability to present the bid package to qualified builders world wide to name just a few key points. My hope is when you have finished exploring this site and the information available through the links, you will come to your own conclusion why you should have a knowledgeable broker by your side.
Réginald MICHEL