Cat Chat Live - Life Between the Hulls - Ep 1. Tarriffs, Import Duty, Leopard 40, and Who Are We?

In Episode 1 of Cat Chat Live: Life Between the Hulls, I’m joined by Catamaran Central’s Mid-Atlantic broker, Bill Regan. We kick things off by introducing ourselves and sharing how our backgrounds in the yachting world led us to where we are today. Next, we launch our “Between Two Hulls” segment, where we discuss timely issues affecting the yachting and multihull industries. For this episode, we take a closer look at the current U.S. tariff climate and what it could mean for catamaran buyers, sellers, and owners. We then dive into the Leopard 40, discussing what we like about the model, common issues buyers should be aware of, and what the current brokerage market looks like for used Leopard 40s. In our frequently asked questions segment, we continue the conversation around tariffs by exploring foreign vessel registration, cruising permits, and some of the strategies our clients have used when navigating these topics. To close out the episode, Bill and I share our brokerage picks of the week. Fittingly, after our model deep dive, we each selected a Leopard 40 currently on the market. Our goal with Cat Chat Live is to create an informative and entertaining show for Catamaran Central clients and catamaran enthusiasts everywhere. Have a make or model you’d like us to cover, a topic you want us to discuss, or a question you’ve always wanted to ask? Send it our way—there are no stupid questions here.