Explore Charter Investment

Have you always wanted to own your own boat, but simply don’t have the time to use and maintain it all year round? At Flagstaff Marine, our world-class range of charter boats for sale are the ideal investment for the seafaring enthusiast.

Charter investment is ideal for those who are time-poor but want to sail their very own boat in some of the world’s finest cruising grounds. This popular investment opportunity gives you the freedom to sail your own boat when it suits you, and when you can’t be on board, it earns you an income and is professionally maintained.

Whether you plan to go cruising in your retirement or simply want a floating holiday house in paradise, a charter investment can help fund your dream by significantly reducing the cost of ownership and offering a full concierge service for your convenience and pleasure.

What is a charter boat?

Charter boats are boats that have undergone compliance measures to meet strict safety and construction standards (National Standards for Commercial Vessels) enforced by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), to allow their owners to legally charge passengers a fee for a cruise either with a qualified skipper, or self-operated by the charterer as a “bareboat”.

Bareboating is a popular holiday option for boating enthusiasts around the world, with large fleets located in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands and smaller fleets on Sydney’s Pittwater, Queensland’s Hervey Bay and Victoria’s Gippsland Lakes to name a few.

We can assist you in sourcing and buying the right new or pre-owned vessel to fit into a charter fleet.

We have close relationships with all of the premier charter companies who would love to have your new boat as part of their fleet. They take meticulous care of your boat, ensure your boat is comprehensively equipped and pride themselves on presenting the boats perfectly.

Along with a great choice of new sail and powerboats, we also offer a range of quality catamarans for sale for either continued use in a charter boat holiday company or for placement into private use.

Plus, you can take advantage of tax benefits, similar to owning a rental property.

With the Flagstaff team, you will be put in the hands of experts, ensuring your boat meets RMS Commercial Survey requirements. We will assist with the process, meaning you can start making revenue with your new boat faster.

Flagstaff Marine can also help set up finance with a number of lenders, and you can work with our charter partners to structure things to deliver the best return on investment.

You simply won’t find another boating company in the country with the same level of sales and boating expertise under their belt.

We offer a way to turn your dream of becoming a boat owner one day into a reality today. We guarantee to offer a memorable experience and breathtaking getaway, where you can enjoy all the delights of sailing and cruise in the Whitsundays with style and on budget.

We debrief every charter client and take on board their feedback, we boast a very high customer return rate – our guests simply know we care about them and they sing our praises!