Island Yachts is the exclusive dealer in the Caribbean for Island Packet Yachts of Largo, Florida. One of America's leading and most respected yacht builders has designed several top quality cruising yachts. The Island Packet represents the optimum balance of quality, comfort, performance, ease of handling and price. These qualities combined with their unequaled resale value make Island Packets the ideal charter vessel.

The Truth About Yacht Charter Investment. At Island Yachts we have always believed that the key to our success has been our frankness with our customers. We know that with candor comes integrity and while this philosophy may not help us sell as many boats as "the other guys", our customers will ultimately make their buying decisions based on reality rather than false promises.

The fact is that buying a yacht and placing it in charter service for four or five years is not an investment. The average 15 year boat mortgage will far outlive the yachts charter service career, and in many instances, the used market is saturated with ex-charter vessels from various fleets, what we call "disposable" boats that can't be sold for the owners mortgage. Consequently, in many cases the owner must put the boat in a secondary charter fleet to continue to make mortgage payments, or be forced to sell the boat at an upside-down closing. That's why Island Yachts has chosen Island Packet Yachts for our management program. Meticulously manufactured, Island Packets hold up incredibly well in bareboat service, and their uniqueness in the charter industry increases their popularity among potential charter guests who are looking for an alternative to the same yachts offered by most charter companies.

Ask Yourself These Questions:

Are you a potential owner who would like to participate in your boat and have unlimited use of her while in charter service?

Would you like to keep abreast of all facets of your boat's chartering schedule, maintenance and repairs throughout her charter career?

Would you like to have charter service cover your mortgage payments for the first 5 years of ownership?