Blue Water Cruising Yachts - Globetrotters Don't Just Dream

Many of us live lives dreaming of the day when we can be free to sail the oceans. A burning desire for adventure, and the need for freedom, often drives the free spirits we all have to the surface. A time can come for the lucky ones when the freedom of globetrotting in a yacht is attainable. A lot of research is needed, long before you get to the point of buying a yacht, that's up to the job of looking after you. We hope our video helps that research. It's not all about the keel shape that makes for a trusted Globetrotter, but it's a significant factor in offering safe, long-distance travel. Thousands of yachts sail the globe successfully each year. Some people start the adventure and don't fulfil their dream. Many factors can contribute to you and your yacht not being up to the job of circumnavigating the world. It's fair to say human error accounts for most failures, and so some common threads need to be avoided, such as fatigue. A yacht designed to smooth out the bumps in a journey gives a massive advantage in the battle against tiredness. Fortunately, most who fail to make it around the world give up and go back home safe and well. This video has just a few of the yachts that could easily take you safely on a global adventure time after time over many years. I've selected half a dozen globetrotting yachts from our archive for this video. I still have some for sale, so please call me if you want help buying a globetrotter for an upcoming adventure. Silver heels If ever there was a hull shape that could keep you safe in virtually any weather conditions, this is it! The downside being this yacht isn't going anywhere fast, but each mile that slips under her keel will be effortless and comfortable. Time on any passage will pass quickly as you relax into your adventure. A super long bowsprit is less common on new yachts. It has its advantages, but its demise on many new yachts probably comes from the cost of marina berthing. Few new boat buyers will pay a fresh air premium in marinas despite the many advantages of a nice long bowsprit. Below deck, this yacht is enchanting. She has everything needed for one or two people to be comfortable. They will sleep safe and sound as the miles slip by under her keel. Halberg Rassey Halberg Rassey makes a superb range of yachts. They are perfect for extended cruising or globetrotting. If you want a yacht that stands out in the crowd, this might be the one for you! She is a fast cruiser with an excellent pedigree. This particular yacht offers solid protection from wind and rain if you fancy cruising cooler climates. Down below, the beautiful accommodation and living space will wow visitors wherever you are in the world. Belliure 50 Ketch A family lived aboard for almost a decade until it was time to pass her over to new owners. She was lifted out for inspection then sold to a couple who plan a Globetrotting adventure in her. The once-famous Belliure Yard was in Calpe near Alicante, Spain. Our company was privileged to use the yard to commission new yachts for a few years. The Spanish yard had a highly skilled workforce capable of turning out superb boats and yachts. Sadly the economic crash in late 2000 caused the yard to finally close. Amel Sharki One of the most sought after brands ever built, a superb yacht, some would say, quirky at best, an unusual design by the dedicated globetrotting sailor, Henery Amel. The Sharki in this video was built in 1982, then fully restored more recently. She still looks fantastic despite having cruised extensively for many years. Northwind A very capable deck saloon yacht, having upper and lower helm positions. Shortly after we sold her, this yacht went for a re-fit. Indeed, the new owner lavished her with the latest equipment to prepare for his adventure. Northwind was also a victim of the banking crash in 2008. The Northwind yard was based in the Centre of Barcelona. Yet another example of a luxury boat builder that should have been saved for future generations of yacht owners. Amel Super Maramu When it comes to Globetrotting Yachts, many experienced sailors will agree that a 53ft Amel Super Maramu is about as good as it gets! In recent years the Youtube Channel SV Dellos made the brand more famous, as they sailed worldwide for almost a decade in an Amel Super Maramu. To date, SV Delos has been almost continually adventurising, only taking a break for general maintenance. The Delos team offer new crews the experience of a lifetime as they join her on various parts of her epic voyages. The Super Maramu featured was built in 1993. She's done one circumnavigation, so in terms of Amel, she is lightly used? Looking at the finish inside, she still looks great! Finding a low price used Amel on the market is almost impossible. Seemingly and regardless of condition, the values of used Amel Yachts are at a premium and look to remain strong for the foreseeable future.