EP 01 - INTERVIEW: What is the future of the Bareboat Charter Industry?

We speak live with the Managing Director of Whitsunday Escapes about his views on how the Whitsunday charter industry is placed for the future and explore how charter boat ownership programs work and how they are helped by the Australian Government stimulus package. Jump in and get inspired for some big cruising goals for the future. For an information pack on charter boat ownership and the government investment allowance, visit: https://www.multihullcentral.com/50-instant-depreciation-deduction-and-how-it-applies-to-charter-boats/ Contact Brent on brent@multihullcentral.com or contact Trevor on trevor@whitsundayescapes.com 0:00:00 - Introduction 0:04:30 - Tell us about the Whitsunday Escapes? (when established, fleet size, awards) 0:05:40 - What is an experience like chartering a boat in the Whitsundays? 0:08:10 - In a year from now, how do you see things panning out in the Whitsundays? and Who do you think will be chartering boats in a year? 0:11:35 - What strengths and weaknesses does the Whitsundays have? 0:15:40 - What will the fleet look like? 0:16:45 - Are you seeking new investors? 0:17:30 - How does charter boat ownership work? 0:20:10 - Why would someone considering leaving a boat in a fleet to be managed? 0:21:05 - Government Stimulus Package – discussion