{"id":3430,"date":"2026-06-09T15:39:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/unkategorisiert\/private-purchase-yacht-sharing-or-purchase-charter-which-route-to-your-own-yacht-suits-you\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T12:35:38","slug":"private-purchase-yacht-sharing-or-purchase-charter-which-route-to-your-own-yacht-suits-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/services\/private-purchase-yacht-sharing-or-purchase-charter-which-route-to-your-own-yacht-suits-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Private purchase, yacht sharing or purchase charter \u2013 which route to your own yacht suits you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1 style=\"text-align: right;\">Which route to your own yacht suits you?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_divider_0 et_pb_divider et_pb_space et_pb_divider_position_top et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_divider_internal\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">Comparing the options for yacht ownership<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_3_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Private purchase, yacht sharing or purchase charter?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>The dream of owning your own yacht no longer necessarily has to be tied to a traditional purchase. Alongside private purchase, attractive alternatives such as yacht sharing and purchase charter have become established. Which model is right depends primarily on your budget, your sailing habits and your personal goals.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In this article, we compare the three options and show you which solution is best suited to which requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>3 ownership models at a glance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><span>In principle, you have three models to choose from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong><span>Private purchase<\/span><\/strong><span> \u2013 you buy the yacht outright and are the sole owner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span>Yacht sharing<\/span><\/strong><span> \u2013 several owners share the purchase, operating costs and use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span>Purchase charter<\/span><\/strong><span> \u2013 your yacht is professionally chartered out while you use it yourself during defined periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Each model offers different advantages and is aimed at different target groups.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_2_5_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-25.jpg\" title=\"Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Shipyard (25)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-25.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-25-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-25-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-25-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1534\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.cloud.microsoft\/bookwithme\/user\/1f889138edeb490c95a8b24de07cd103%40yachten-meltl.de?anonymous&#038;ismsaljsauthenabled=true\" target=\"_blank\">Book a Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nautitech-48-open-Katamaran-4.jpg\" title=\"Nautitech-48-open catamaran (4)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nautitech-48-open-Katamaran-4.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nautitech-48-open-Katamaran-4-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Nautitech-48-open-Katamaran-4-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1280px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1754\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_0 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Private purchase \u2013 maximum freedom and individuality<\/h2><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Private purchase is the classic form of yacht ownership.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You decide on the equipment, home port, use and maintenance yourself. The yacht is entirely yours and can be used at any time. <\/p>\n<h4>Advantages of private purchase<\/h4>\n<p>Private purchase is ideal for owners who use their yacht regularly, want maximum flexibility and are willing to take full responsibility for their yacht.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_1 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Yacht sharing \u2013 shared ownership, shared costs<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>With yacht sharing, several owners purchase shares in a high-quality sailing yacht or catamaran. Purchase, maintenance and operating costs are shared, while organisation and management are handled professionally. <\/p>\n<h4>Advantages of yacht sharing<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>lower investment costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>reduced ongoing costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>professional yacht management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>high-quality yachts on attractive terms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Who Is Yacht Sharing Suitable For?<\/h4>\n<p>Yacht sharing is ideal for sailors who want to spend several weeks a year on the water without bearing the costs and organisational effort of sole ownership.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_2 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Purchase charter (Yachtinvest) - the smart combination of use and return<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>With purchase charter, you buy a new yacht that is managed and chartered out by an experienced charter company. During non-charter periods, the yacht is available for your own cruises. <\/p>\n<h4>Advantages of purchase charter<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>professional support<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>income from chartering<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>regular maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>high utilisation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Who is Yachtinvest suitable for?<\/h4>\n<p>This model is particularly suitable for buyers who do not use their yacht themselves year-round and at the same time want to benefit from professional chartering.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_grid_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-10.jpg\" title=\"Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft (10)\" width=\"1230\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-10.jpg 1230w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-10-980x1530.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dufour_48-Yacht-Photos_Werft-10-480x749.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1230px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-1519\" alt=\"\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_3 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Private Purchase<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Ideal if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>want maximum freedom,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>use your yacht frequently,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>value individual equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_4 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Yacht Sharing<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Ideal if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>want to share costs,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>sail a few weeks a year,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>appreciate professional management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_5 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Yacht Investment<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Ideal if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>want to become the owner of a new yacht,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>do not use the yacht yourself year-round,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span>want professional chartering<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Private ownership, yacht investment and sharing model at a glance<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_grid_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><table style=\"width: 173.232%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"399\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #0c3d80; font-weight: bold;\">\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80; border-bottom: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Criterion<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80; border-bottom: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Private purchase<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80; border-bottom: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Yacht sharing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-bottom: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Purchase charter,<br \/>Yachtinvest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Ownership<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">100% sole ownership<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Proportional (e.g. 1\/3 or 1\/4)<\/td>\n<td>100% ownership<br \/>(chartered out)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Usage time<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Unlimited<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Weekly allocation<\/td>\n<td>Fixed \"owner weeks\"<br \/>for holiday use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Running costs<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Borne by one person alone<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Shared by the owner community<\/td>\n<td>Usually covered by charter income<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Effort<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Completely self-organized<br \/>(maintenance, servicing,...)<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-right: 3px solid #0c3d80;\">Minimal (through professional management)<\/td>\n<td>Minimal, care, maintenance etc. handled by the charter company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_16_24 et_flex_column_16_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_0 et_pb_testimonial et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Severin-Geiger-Yachten-Meltl.jpg\" width=\"175\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Severin-Geiger-Yachten-Meltl.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 175px) 100vw, 175px\" class=\"wp-image-3146\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_description et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_description_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_content\"><p>\"There is no single right route to your own yacht. What matters is that the model fits your wishes, your budget and your usage behaviour. That is why we take the time to advise you personally and find the solution together that will give you long-term enjoyment of sailing.\"  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_author\">Severin Geiger<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_meta\"><span class=\"et_pb_testimonial_position\">Buying a yacht, Yachtinvest and yacht sharing with Yachten Meltl<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_15 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_8_24 et_flex_column_8_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_cta_6 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Your route to your own yacht starts with a personal consultation<\/h4><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/bookings.cloud.microsoft\/bookwithme\/user\/1f889138edeb490c95a8b24de07cd103%40yachten-meltl.de?anonymous&#038;ismsaljsauthenabled=true\" target=\"_blank\">Book a Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_16 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_cta_7 et_pb_promo et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_promo_description\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Echtes Miteigentum statt Yachtclub<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_promo_content\"><p>Viele Angebote werben mit Begriffen wie <strong>Yacht-Sharing<\/strong> oder <strong>Boat Club<\/strong>. Tats\u00e4chlich unterscheiden sich die Modelle jedoch erheblich.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Weitere Blogbeitr\u00e4ge<\/h4><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_5227 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-5227 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-services\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/services\/yacht-investment-investment-deduction-amount\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Paar_357698177.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Yacht Investment \u2013 Investment Deduction Amount\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Paar_357698177.jpg 479w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Paar_357698177-400x250.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/services\/yacht-investment-investment-deduction-amount\/\">Yacht Investment \u2013 Investment Deduction Amount<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Maximum tax efficiency meets first-class yacht investment: Use \u00a7 7g EStG to unlock equity from previous years for a new or pre-owned yacht in the purchase-charter network.<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/services\/yacht-investment-investment-deduction-amount\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_4941 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-4941 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-services\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/services\/bavaria-yacht-sharing-why-bavaria-sailing-yachts-are-ideal\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bavaria_C57_Frau-an-Deck.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Bavaria C57 Woman on deck\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bavaria_C57_Frau-an-Deck.jpg 479w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Bavaria_C57_Frau-an-Deck-400x250.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/services\/bavaria-yacht-sharing-why-bavaria-sailing-yachts-are-ideal\/\">BAVARIA yacht sharing: Why BAVARIA sailing yachts are ideal<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Why are BAVARIA sailing yachts perfect for yacht sharing? Discover the benefits of genuine co-ownership, professional yacht management and the most popular BAVARIA models. <\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/services\/bavaria-yacht-sharing-why-bavaria-sailing-yachts-are-ideal\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_3194 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-3194 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-yachts\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/yachts\/bavaria-voyager-45-at-the-yacht-center-bernau\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bavaria-Voyager-45-Yachzentrum-Meltl-Schauraum-Bernau.jpeg\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Bavaria Voyager 45 Yacht Center Meltl Showroom Bernau\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bavaria-Voyager-45-Yachzentrum-Meltl-Schauraum-Bernau.jpeg 479w, https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bavaria-Voyager-45-Yachzentrum-Meltl-Schauraum-Bernau-400x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" title=\"\"><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/yachts\/bavaria-voyager-45-at-the-yacht-center-bernau\/\">Bavaria Voyager 45 at the Yacht Center Bernau<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>View the Bavaria Voyager 45 The new Bavaria Voyager 45 at Yachten...<\/p>\n<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/yachts\/bavaria-voyager-45-at-the-yacht-center-bernau\/\" class=\"more-link\">read more...<\/a><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_17 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_pb_row_nested et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_18 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Which model is the most affordable?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>That depends on individual usage behaviour. While yacht sharing reduces entry costs, private purchase offers maximum flexibility. Purchase charter can offset part of the ongoing costs through charter income.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Can I switch models later?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Yes. Many owners start, for example, with yacht sharing and later decide to move to full private ownership. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Which solution does Yachten Meltl recommend?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>There is no one-size-fits-all recommendation. Together with you, our experts analyse your wishes, your budget and your planned usage behaviour and find the right solution. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Which sailing yachts do Yachten Meltl customers like best?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>We have summarised which models are most popular with our customers in a separate article. Read the comparison of Bavaria and Dufour and find the sailing yacht that best suits you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/yachts\/europes-most-popular-sailing-yachts-bavaria-dufour-compared\/\" title=\"Most popular sailing yachts from Bavaria and Dufour\">Most popular sailing yachts<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">When is private purchase of a yacht worthwhile?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Private purchase is particularly suitable for owners who use their yacht regularly and want to enjoy maximum freedom. You decide on the equipment, berth, cruising area and voyage planning yourself. Anyone who spends many weeks a year on the water and wants to configure their yacht individually usually benefits from classic sole ownership.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Is yacht sharing or private purchase the better choice?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>That depends primarily on your planned usage. Anyone who only uses their yacht a few weeks a year can significantly reduce acquisition and operating costs with yacht sharing. Those who want maximum flexibility and unrestricted availability, on the other hand, often opt for private purchase.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What is the difference between purchase charter and yacht sharing?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>With purchase charter, you buy a yacht on your own and make it available to a professional charter company for rental during your absence. With yacht sharing, several people own the yacht together and share both the costs and the usage periods. Both models reduce running costs, but differ in ownership structure and usage concept.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_7 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Which option is the most affordable way to own a yacht?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>There is no blanket answer. Those looking for the lowest acquisition costs often find the most economical solution in yacht sharing. Those who use their yacht intensively themselves often fare better in the long term with private purchase. Purchase charter can be attractive if charter income is intended to cover part of the running costs.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_8 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">How do I find out which yacht model suits me?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The right decision depends on several factors: How often do you want to sail? Which cruising area are you in? Do you prefer a sailing yacht or a catamaran? Do you want to use the yacht exclusively privately or also commercially? Individual advice helps to find the right solution.    <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_9 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What running costs arise with yacht ownership?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>In addition to the purchase price, owners should also consider running costs such as berth, insurance, maintenance, winter storage, service, repairs and, where applicable, financing. Depending on the ownership model, these costs can be borne entirely yourself or shared through charter income or multiple owners respectively. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_10 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Can I try out a yacht before buying?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Yes. Many current sailing yachts and catamarans can be tested as part of a trial voyage or charter holiday within our quality network Nautic Alliance. This way you get to know sailing characteristics, comfort and equipment under real conditions and make an informed purchase decision.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_11 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">In which sailing areas can I use the yacht sharing, purchase charter or private purchase models through Yachten Meltl?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p data-path-to-node=\"5,0\">That depends entirely on your sailing preferences. We offer many options for Europe's most attractive sailing areas: <\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Chiemsee & inland waters:<\/b> Perfect for classic private purchase or regional yacht sharing of smaller models (e.g. Bente Yachts).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Croatia & the Adriatic:<\/b> The absolute premium sailing area for our <b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\">purchase charter model (Yachtinvest)<\/b>. Through our close partnership with <i data-path-to-node=\"5,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"134\">Nautic Alliance<\/i>, you benefit here from first-class marina infrastructure and extremely high charter utilization for sailing yachts and catamarans (e.g. from Bavaria, Dufour or Nautitech). <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Baltic Sea & rest of the Mediterranean:<\/b> Here too we arrange individual private purchases, charter management and tailored owner communities for you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_12 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Who takes care of maintenance, care and winter storage for yacht sharing and purchase charter?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p data-path-to-node=\"9,0\">This is the biggest advantage of these two models compared to classic private purchase: <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"99\">The organizational effort for you tends towards zero.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"9,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">With yacht sharing<\/b>, professional yacht management coordinated by us handles all administration. This includes annual maintenance, regular cleaning, insurance as well as winterization and recommissioning. The costs are transparently allocated proportionally to the owner community.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">With purchase charter (Yachtinvest)<\/b>, the yacht charter company on site at the marina (e.g. in Croatia) takes care of the vessel. The yacht is professionally marketed and booked, and after each charter trip is professionally cleaned and technically inspected. You simply arrive, take over a perfectly maintained vessel and enjoy your holiday.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_13 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">How does a yacht refinance itself in the purchase charter model and what tax advantages are there?<\/h3><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p data-path-to-node=\"13,0\">In the purchase charter model, you acquire the yacht as a commercial owner. A professional charter company charters out your vessel during the weeks when you are not using it yourself on holiday. <\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Refinancing:<\/b> The charter income generated ideally not only covers the running operating costs (such as berth, insurance and maintenance), but also finances part of the purchase or generates a return.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Tax benefits:<\/b> Since the yacht is operated commercially, in many countries (such as Croatia) it is possible to deduct input VAT on the purchase \u2013 meaning you buy the yacht net. In addition, the yacht\u2019s depreciation can be claimed for tax purposes. Your tax advisor can provide more detailed information on this.<br \/>Yacht investors in Germany can also benefit from the investment deduction amount (IAB) \u2013 you can find more information in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yachten-meltl.de\/en\/services\/yacht-investment-investment-deduction-amount\/\" title=\"Yacht investment and IAB\">IAB yacht investment specialist article<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Private purchase, yacht sharing or purchase charter \u2013 which route to your own yacht best matches your wishes? 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