Price: $145,000
Location: chicago
This listing is for a Quarter Share Yacht Opportunity. Quartershare Yacht ownership is a fractional co-ownership model where you purchase one quarter of 100% legal title to a vessel with three other owners. Owners determine the Harbor location for Spring/Summer/Fall and decide whether to do winter storage or Florida overwintering and use. This yacht would Harbor in Chicago Harbors or the Sunset Coast in Southeast Michigan. You divide the upfront purchase price, ongoing maintenance, and dockage fees, while using an equitable scheduling system to guarantee weeks on the water. How It Works-Equitable Time Allocation: Owners split the year, typically receiving around 12 to 13 weeks of guaranteed usage annually. Schedules often rotate so everyone gets fair access to peak summer weekends. Asset Ownership: Unlike a timeshare (which only provides usage rights), a quartershare grants you actual equity (a title deed) in the vessel (Shares in the Corporation). You share in the resale profits—or depreciation—if the boat is sold. Professional Management: Most programs are run by a managing company that handles cleaning, maintenance, insurance, repairs, etc.. Owners simply step aboard and enjoy. Quartershare Yachts is individually owned and managed by one of the quarter share owners with over 45 years of time on the water in many different vessels, to save costs and have greater control of your asset. Financial Breakdown-Upfront Buy-In: You pay one-quarter of the boat’s purchase price. For example, a $600,000 boat costs $150,000 per share. Monthly/Annual Dues: Expenses for berthing, insurance, routine cleaning, and scheduled engine maintenance are split evenly. Variable Costs: Owners generally cover their own fuel, provisions, and captain/crew costs while actively using the boat. The Pros & Cons The Major Advantages: Major Cost Savings: You enjoy a more luxurious yacht, four times bigger and better than the boat size you would enjoy individually. Turnkey Convenience:
For sale by owner on YachtBazar — contact the owner directly, no brokers, no commissions.
