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Jutson Marine Design

Seas the day..

• Story: Tim Pawsey

It has been about a decade since Scott Jutson decamped from his hometown of Sydney for Vancouver . Jutson, an award-winning yacht designer who had made a name for himself in the cut-throat, competitive Australian racing community, traded one continent for another and elected to settle on the West Coast with his family, where he now operates Jutson Marine Design.

He recalls those heady days Down Under in the 1980s and ‘90s. “It was a buoyant time,” he says. “Australia had just won the America’s Cup, and there was a can-do, world-beating attitude down there.” Jutson had started out by designing high-performance racing sailboats, including much celebrated 18-foot skiffs that catered to what he describes as “a mad boat racing culture, all wildly out of control in the harbour.” The vessels soon increased in size and stature, with projects ranging from the first carbon monocoque harbour skiff (Colorbond 21) to True Blue, the remarkable, record-shattering 50-foot yacht built with David Adams, whose 1994 to ‘95 voyage shattered the BOC solo round the world record by 10 days. Perhaps his most celebrated design, the 79-foot maxi-yacht Brindabella, was first across the line in the ultra-challenging Sydney-to-Hobart race of ‘97, before embarking on a string of record-breaking wins. She remains one of the fastest in her class.

By the end of the 1990s, the demand for that style of vessel was drying up, says Jutson, who began to apply the values of macro design learned in crafting racing vessels to other areas. First came sailing catamarans, but eventually the designer transitioned to powered vessels. “Power boats are relatively crude,” he says. “You dial in engine size and so on. But racing sailboats are very refined, where even a minute tweak might result in two seconds a mile.” It may not sound like much, Jutson explains, “however, when you multiply that over the 640 miles between Sydney and Hobart, that’s enough for a margin of victory.” He says he was looking for a new direction—“one that truly appealed and would offer some positive reasons to exist.”

Luxury powered vessels are notorious for their large wakes, grotesque fuel consumption, and severe rolling and discomfort in rough seas, says Jutson—all challenges that he found highly appealing, and which acted as fodder for his quest in developing the ideal, powered catamaran hull and platform. He frames the design process as one of problem solving. “I deal with ideas that people have,” he explains. “Often they’re very experienced clients who really know what’s involved in long-distance cruising. And they understand what it takes for your family to be comfortable. I have to resolve those issues. And every project is different.” Jutson’s state-of-the-art catamaran hull and platforms more than address those key issues of ride quality and low wave-making, and yield significant improvements of fuel economy—so much so that commercial demand is also on the rise, especially given fuel savings that can amount to 25 per cent over conventional monohull designs.

One current project close to Jutson’s heart is the development of a prototype 50-passenger electric ferry to link West Vancouver with downtown. A similar design is already underway in Juneau, Alaska. Jutson says it’s past time we addressed our chronic congestion problem, and cites our ocean-side setting as part of an obvious solution now being ignored. “Unlike cities like London, New York, San Francisco, and Auckland, Vancouver stands out in its lack of water utilization as a transport link,” says the designer, who notes that the SeaBus taps only a small part of the potential. “I’d love to see a ferry cutting across the harbour. Even more so if it’s clean and electric.”

Jutson estimates the cost of such a ferry to be around $1 million, which he notes, in mass transit terms, is not a lot of money. “We have docks everywhere: the city owns a dock in Harbour Green which is just sitting there unused,” he says. “These kinds of ferries are not a big deal. They can be a small but efficient part of the solution.” As for pursuing his passion for sailing in local waters? “It’s not really the same,” Jutson politely understates, noting: “In Sydney, it’s almost inevitable you’ll be on a sailboat a couple of days a week.” But he does get a big chuckle that one of his earliest successes, from 1987, the 40-foot catamaran Dragonfly, has also moved to the Pacific Northwest. In fact, she convincingly won the Swiftsure International Yacht Race in 2000 and 2001—and continues to hold the record.

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46' jutson 46 lrc power catamarans.

If you haven't seen this Luxury cat on the water then you won't see any others as this is the only Australian built Scott Jutson design that made it to this side of the globe.. Designed to fulfill a clients wish list this boat was the beginnings of the Meridian Power Cat Line in Australia.�  Taking almost 19000 man hours to build this is one of the best documented custom Motor Cats under 50 feet.�  Drawings, construction notes and a complete picture documentary of the build were all saved with this boat.�  Design features and systems most people dream about are found throughout this cat and even though it is now 20 years old its easy to see she was well ahead of her time.�  The fiberglass, epoxy, kevlar, foam layup makes it a stout quiet cat that the Australians are known for.�  On the inside wood appointments throughout make this boat a big step above most other catamarans in her class.�  With 48000 BTUs of air conditioning coming from two units its pretty easy to stay as cool as the boat looks.�  Add the dual master stateroom lay out, one in each hull and you have a serious cruising machine where four adults can stretch out and get comfortable.

This yacht can be operated from three separate locations.�  Inside helm station, Fly bridge helm station with full controls, portable bow station with throttle and autopilot controls.� 

Every where you look there are features that you usually don't find :

Child/pet gates to keep them safely off the swim platforms while under way

Stainless steel drawer inserts

Removable laptop work station on passenger wheel house seat

Pompanette�  Patnium Series Captain's Chair and companion seats

Separate drinking faucet with filter at every sink

Walk in engine rooms with easy access on all sides of the main engines

Engine removal hatches

Fresh water rinse in engine rooms

Your own fuel polishing and tank transfer system� 

Fuel primers for fuel filter changes

Storage every place there was room to put it

The list is long

The skinny 3'3" draft coupled to a low 16' 5" bridge clearance and a 780 gallon fuel capacity makes this a great boat for those who want to do the loop in Catamaran style and comfort.

Incredible Fuel economy and range:

1800 RPMs = 5 gph @ 8.2 knots = 1280 nm range

2000 RPMs = 7 gph @ 9.0 knots = 1003 nm range

2500 RPMs = 12.4 gph @ 10.4 knots = 652 nm range

3000 RPMs = 18.2 gph @ 15.8 knots = 674 nm range

3300 RPMs = 28 gph @ 18.8 knots = 524 nm range

With a complete top side and hull paint in 2017 she shows well above average both on the exterior and iinterior.

Bottom paint was completed at the Endeavour yard in St Pete in January of 2019

Completely serviced with detailed engine rooms and all systems working makes this cat ready to go anywhere.

Many service records and major receipts back to new along with the complete documentation of her build� 

You really have to step aboard to appreciate the layout and roominess this cat provides for her 46 foot length and under 20' beam.�  If you don't mind getting noticed there is nothing else like this design.

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• Description

Accommodations include similar port and starboard staterooms with two twin berths.  The berths easily convert to King size utilizing a padded insert. Each hull has a head compartment with stall shower forward. The galley has Corian counter tops and a large settee with a folding leaf hi-lo table great for relaxing and watching sunsets through the panoramic windows. The wheelhouse is four steps up and has twin settees with the helm forward to starboard. Helm and passenger seats are Pompanette  Platinum Series offering unlimited adjustments and comfort.  The interior cabinetry and paneling features varnished Anigre wood. Two Keel a' is a great example of the dramatic increased interior volume available in a Catamaran design.  Her large comfortable salon with cathedral like head room which encompasses the galley and dining area gives the feel of a yacht twice her length.

GALLEY AND DINING:

• Corian Countertops
• Ice Machine Aft Deck
• SS sink with Corian cover board
• Overhead Cabinets
• Convection Oven Microwave Combo
• 12v Front load refrigerator
• Plastimo 2-burner stove w/ Oven
• 12v Top load freezer
• Settee with hi-lo table

MASTER CABIN:

• Aft Starboard:
• (2) Twin berths which can convert to a King berth utilizing  matching inserts
• 3 layered foam mattress
•  Hanging locker
• Opening ports 
• Headliner vinyl covered
• Storage under berth 
• halogen lights
• Sitting area
• 24" Vizio flat screen tv

MASTER HEAD:

• Separate shower
• Cultured vanity top
• Raritan electric toilet system
• Vanity cabinet & mirror 
• Halogen dome light
• SS Towl Racks and rings

 GUEST CABIN PORT HULL:

• (2) Twin berths which convert to a King berth by utilizing a matching insert
• 3 layered foam mattress 
• Hanging locker
• Opening ports
• Headliner vinyl covered
• Storage under berth
• Lighting ââ?¬â?? halogen lights
• Washer Dryer Combo
• 24" Flat Screen Vizio TV 

GUEST HEAD  PORT HULL:

• Vanity cabinet & mirror
• SS Towel racks
• Guest head is set up so it can be used as a day head as well as the head for the port stateroom.  There is a door for privacy to the guest stateroom.

Additional Accomodations :

       ' Port settee in the wheel house can be converted into a additional steeping area

• Raymarine E120 Display
• Raymarine Raystar 125 GPS
• Raymarine RD424 Radar
• Raymarine SR100
• Sirius Weather System
• Raymarine AIS500 Class B AIS Transceiver
• Raytheon ST60 Wind
• (4) Raytheon ST60 Depth 2 x in pilot house one sender in each hull, 1 forward station, 1 upper station
• Simrad AP20 autopilot - with  one remote at forward  station
• Horizon Intrepid VHF
• Horizon VHF with RAM microphone
• Apelco VLX-9000 Hailer
• Ritchie magnetic Powerdamp compass at helm
• (3) Raymarine video cameras  Both engine rooms and stern facing
• Antennas located on radar mast
• Port and starboard navigation lights
• Stern navigation light Masthead light and anchor light mounted on radar mast
• (2) Flood lights on radar mast
• ACR RCL-75 Remote controlled searchlight
• Lights under aft deck canopy
• Recessed lights throughout interior with red night lights
• Sirius Satellite Radio 
• West Marine WM4000 AM/FM/XM/MP3/Bluethooth Radio (4) interior speakers
• Pyle amplifier driving (4) exterior speakers
• 32ââ?¬ï¿½ HDTV Wired for DISH Tailgater System
• (2) 24" flat sceen Tv's in each berth
• 50" Flat screen Tv on aft deck
• 7.6 kW Westerbeke generator with sound shield (port engine room) 1620 hours
• (3) Batteries 12V AGM in wood box in starboard engine room
• (1) Generator start battery isolated
• Energy Monitor II battery monitor
• Shore power inlet 50A 125/250V with 50ââ?¬â?¢ cord and Cablemaster on foredeck
• 110V power outlets throughout vessel
• All circuits are protected from overload at the main fuse panels located on starboard stateroom and salon Circuit breaker on genset Circuit breaker at shore power inlet Vapor proof switches in starboard stateroom
• Distribution panels with circuit breakers AC & DC Inverter charger system 3000 watt
• Lights: anchor, navigation, engine room, cockpit, deckhead, Halogen DC lighting
• (2) Ample power 12V/55A converter
• (8) Adult PFDââ?¬â?¢s
• Winslow 4 person emergency life raft
• Orion Marine Distress signal kit
• (4) 3A40BC portable fire extinguishers -
• Oil discharge plaque in each engine room
• Trash discharge plaque in galley
• Fireboy FE-241 in each engine room (no tags) 
• 30ââ?¬ï¿½ life ring
• Gas detector with electric solenoid valve for LPG bottles
• 2 Anchors (1 Bruce; 1 Plow)
• 4 Dock lines
• Molded fiberglass with foam core composite construction
• Symmetrical hulls
• Opening ports in each hull  
• One escape hatch in the salon
• Molded keels recessed into keel pockets
• Molded fiberglass shaft struts
• Scoop transom with integral steps
• Molded bridge deck with deck and locker drains with complete helm
• Ground plates under both engine rooms
• All hardware stainless steel, chromed brass, or polished alloy
• LED blue and white On-Hull underwater lights ââ?¬â?? aft port and starboard hulls 
• Zinc anodes
•  Pop up cleats on swim platforms
• UV stable rubbing strip on hull and swim platforms
• Anchor bridle gear
• Anchor winch overload protection circuit breaker
• Maxwell VWC anchor winch Self loading anchor roller (1 roller)
• Plow anchor 27kg with 100m of chain
• Sand anchor 20kg with 100m 16mm rope
• Stainless steel bow rails with side rails
• Aft Stainless steel rail around aft combing
• Polyurethane non skid on all traffic areas
• Hand laid with knitted fabrics and polyester LSE resin
• Engine room hatches (large enough to remove motors)
• All deck hatches and lockers with drains 
• Storage lockers in aft combing for ropes and fenders
• Sun screens for all windows and aft deck
• Tank Level indicators located on helm console
• (4) Fiberglass diesel tanks under cabin soles for 780 total gallons
• Suction and return manifolds in each engine room
• Fuel rated hose Fuel fill plates on deck (port & starboard)
• Tanks vents overboard
• Fuel transfer/polishing pump in starboard engine room
• Water fiberglass tank located under salon sole for 150 total gallons
• Water level indicator on helm console
• 12V water pressure pump with accumulator,
• Filters with faucet at each sink
• 110V water heater in port engine room with engine by-pass
• Spectra 600 GPD, 12V water maker under settee in galley (last tested and pickled 10-07)
• (2) 30 gallon fiberglass holding tanks, one in each forepeak
• 12V discharge pump
• (2) Raritan Atlantes 12V heads 
• Headhunter Tank Sentry meter and pump control
• Fresh water dockside hose Comb-o-matic
• Washer Dryer
• Fuel filters/water separator
• Fuel tanks ââ?¬â?? vinylester
• p.s.s. Steering
• hydraulic Steering tillers 
• bronze Fresh water pressure system 
• Fresh water tank with gauge with foredeck & cockpit outlets
• Water heater 
• 2x shower drain pumps
• Swim platform hand shower in aft deck sink
• (7) Lewmar opening deck hatches
• (3) Opening ports in each hull
• Lewmar escape hatch through wet deck from galley
• Solar vent in each shower 
• Three lockers in foredeck, four in aft deck, one in each transom
• Welded stainless steel railings with port and starboard side & transom gates
• (2) Flush mount rod holders in cockpit washboards
• Stainless steel LPG BBQ grill
• Stainless steel hand rails on wheelhouse canopy
• Fiberglass dinghy davits on transom with 12V winches
• Swim ladder bracket on transom platform,
• ladder stowed in forepeak locker
• Radar/signal mast
• Molded fiberglass Port and starboard fuel fill deck plates
• Sun screens over galley windows
• Electronic window shades on galley and pilot house windows  18K when installed
• Dockside water connector
• Phone/TV inlet Shore power inlet with Cablemaster
• Simpson Lawrence Horizon 1500 anchor windlass with wildcat & gypsy head (2) foot-switches & remote control
• Access hatch to chain locker
• Fresh water wash down in foredeck locker
• 1 Swim step ladder
• Twin Yanmar Diesel 240 HP @ 3300 rpm  
• Starboard hours :  1381
• Port Hours:  930
• Engines where upgraded from 180 HP to the current 240 HP in 2003.  This was done at approximately 200 TT.  It has been documented the tachs were not changed during this upgrade    We are using the tach engine hours for this listing so engine hours are reported to be approximately 200 hours less.
• 7.6 kW Westerbeke generator 3 Cylinder diesel - 1800 RPM   1630 hours
• Iron riser, lift type, fiberglass muffler (Sound shield) Racor fuel filter
• Gears: ZF HSW 630 A1
• Cooled water exhaust
• Fiberglass mufflers
• Racor primary filters
• 75-500MAX 1.75ââ?¬ï¿½ Stainless steel shafts
• Molded fiberglass engine beds
• Bilge under engines
• Dripless flex stuffing box
• Zincs on transoms, rudders and shafts
• Hydraulic and hand hydraulic steering
• Cast iron risers
• 21x24x4-blade with cup propellers
• Isolator mounts
• Fiberglass shaft log Strut w/ bronze single arm with cutlass bearing
• Bilge alarm system wired to external siren
• Micro Commander Engine controls
• Kortz Twin Engine Sync
• (6) 12V automatic bilge pumps
• 12V shower sump pump in each hull
• 4.8 gpm fresh water pressurepump
• 12V Seawater wash down pump
• 12V water maker pumps
• 12V black water pump in each hull
• 12V Fuel prime pump in each engine room
• 12V fuel transfer / polishing pump in starboard engine room
• 115/230V air conditioning seawater cooling pump in starboard engine room
• (2) Cruise Air 24,000 BTU direct expansion units
• 240V Seawater pump with basket strainer
• (2) Hepworth Windshield Wipers
• fresh water wash system
• Ball valves on all through hull fittings on or below waterline
• Engine rooms flow coated white
• Exhaust- GRP water lift mufflers

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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The “Flying Hub II” shown here is a 40-foot custom welded-aluminum passenger vessel designed by Jutson Marine Design and built by Metal Shark for a Florida-based fishing and tour boat operator. This innovative vessel features a highly efficient foil-assisted catamaran hull and has been built to USCG Subchapter T standards.

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Shipbuilder Metal Shark said it has delivered a new excursion vessel to Southwest Florida tour and charter boat operator Pure Florida.

Sea Flight is a custom 40’ x 14’ welded aluminum foil-assisted catamaran designed and built to USCG Subchapter “T” standards and configured to carry up to 33 passengers.

Designed by Jutson Marine Design, the vessel features a foil-assisted catamaran hull delivering unsurpassed performance, economy, and ride comfort, the builder said. Specially engineered forward and aft transverse hydrofoils elevate the hull at planing speeds to substantially reduce drag, resulting in significantly increased performance and fuel economy with modest power requirements.

Powered by twin 440-horsepower Yanmar 6LY440 diesel engines coupled to Hamilton HJ292 water jets via ZF Marine 280-1 transmissions, Sea Flight cruises at speeds in excess of 30 knots, and boasts a top speed of 40+ knots.

The second Jutson-designed vessel of its type to be built by Metal Shark, Sea Flight’s layout has been optimized to accommodate a range of Pure Florida’s eco tours, dolphin watching cruises and offshore fishing trips..

The vessel has been equipped with bench seating for up to 33 passengers beneath a large aluminum-skinned canopy with roll-up curtain package for weather protection, along with well-placed grab rails, rod holders, beverage holders, tackle storage, live wells, fish boxes and coolers. For night trips, white/red LED lighting has been provided throughout. The vessel has also been equipped with an enclosed head with fresh water sink.

A forward-positioned elevated helm station enclosed within a hybrid pilothouse offers full weather protection and a birds-eye view for the captain while still facilitating access to the passenger deck.

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The Tampa Bay Pilots Association has begun operating a new pilot boat to serve clients in nearshore waters off Florida's Gulf Coast.

Designed by Jutson Marine Design of British Columbia in compliance to US Coast Guard Sub-Chapter T regulations, the all-aluminium newbuild has been named Ybor after Ybor City, a popular immigrant neighbourhood located just outside of downtown Tampa.

The boat has an LOA of 35 feet (10.79 metres), a beam of 11 feet (3.35 metres), a draught of 1.9 feet (0.6 metres), and a displacement of 7.8 tons (7.1 tonnes) at full load. The main cabin has individual Bentley Patriot suspension seats for one coxswain and four pilots/passengers while Awlgrip marine paint was used for the interior. D-type rubber in two courses was used for the fendering on the hull for added safety when manoeuvring alongside larger vessels.

The boat is notable for being a catamaran, a design that is becoming more widespread among newer vessels being built to perform pilot transfer duties.

"The boat was built as a fast foil assist catamaran," Jutson Marine told Baird Maritime . "It has the ability to maintain speed in a seaway due to reduced vertical acceleration as well as to present a low wake wash when operating near shore or in the vicinity of recreational craft."

The foil assist configuration, which is composed of two hull-mounted hydrofoil "wings," is designed to generate lift to raise the hull higher above the surface. This helps reduce the overall hull resistance, and one effect is the low wake wash generated by the hull as mentioned by the designer. The foil assisted catamaran design is also best optimised around a certain speed range, thereby making it suitable for longer runs on the open water and top speeds of between 30 and 45 knots.

Jutson Marine added that the boat was intended to help the owner address the problems that typically come with operating larger pilot boats.

"Larger vessels require more effort, manning and general cost to operate, so they present a limitation in what the association can do. This vessel overcomes those problems."

Ybor is powered by a pair of Yamaha outboard engines that each produce 300 hp (223 kW) with steering assistance provided by a SeaStar Optimus system consisting of pumps and outboard steering cylinders. The outboards drive a pair of stainless steel propellers to enable the boat to reach a maximum speed of 40 knots and cruising speeds of between 28 and 35 knots.

The boat has two fuel tanks, each with capacity for 145 gallons (550 litres) of petrol. The foil assist catamaran design also contributes to fuel efficiency, with a consumption figure of 3.3 litres per nautical mile possible at an economical cruising speed of 30 knots. This then enables the boat to sail for up to 280 nautical miles and still have a 10 per cent fuel reserve.

"We also incorporated interceptor style trim tabs so the engine trim remains at a constant zero degrees to maximise propulsion efficiency," Jutson Marine told Baird Maritime .

The boat's electronics suite includes a Furuno NXT radar, an Icom M596 VHF radio, a SeaStar autopilot, and an Airmar transducer. LED lighting was used for the interior and the Rigid D Series deck floodlights. Power for these systems is supplied by a Northern Lights 5kW generator.

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St. Petersburg catamaran charters for daily trips are available at an average of $1100 per day. Cheaper boats (sometimes with no captain included) may be rented for $250. Our St. Petersburg premium charters may have price tags up to $6500, with crew, fuel, docking fees and other extras added to your budget.

Do I need a licence to rent a catamaran in St Pete, FL on Sailo?

No, you do not need a license to rent a boat on Sailo as long as you are renting a boat with a captain included. There are two types of boat rentals and yacht charters available on our website: bareboat and captained charters. If you rent a bareboat yacht, then your charter comes without any crew, and you or someone in your group will need a license. The boat owner will require you to upload the boating resume or license of the person who will drive the boat. Most of our boat owners might also like to test your boating skills before you take your bareboat charter out on the water. When you charter a yacht with a captain included or add the captain and/or crew as an extra to your sailing adventure, then a certified skipper will be provided.

Eco-friendly practices for boaters

Sailing is a great way to experience nature. So we like to remind everyone that keeping nature as beautiful as possible involves a little effort from all of us. Some of our tips for responsible boating include:

• Don’t litter or throw waste overboard - take rubbish home and dispose of it responsibly
• Eco-friendly sunblock can help prevent damage to marine life
• buy local and sustainable food products

However long you’re sailing for, a little goes a long way.  Read more about responsible boating.

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Provisioned Charters for Discriminating Guests

Tell Us Where You Want To Go – We Will Plan The Rest.

Sailing Yacht Charters

Celebrate life with a journey on the water. We help you find a boat & Captain to fit your budget and needs. Plan a getaway.

Yacht Sales

We are licensed and bonded Yacht brokers specializing in the in catamarans by Bali. While our home port is Florida our boats travel From Florida to New England and Back each year to offer qualified buyers the “try before you buy” experience through a variety of charter programs

Captain Services

Buying or selling a boat? Let us help you coordinate your sea trial, survey, and delivery. Tell us what you need. We are here to help. 

About Sailicity Yacht Sales & Charter

Let your journey begin with Sailicity with all-inclusive sailing experiences. We foster the spirit of sailing and craft personalized and unique voyages tailored to discriminating guests. Tell us where you want to go, and we will plan the rest. We partner with an array of dynamic fleets designed to combine luxury lifestyle and the travel freedom of a memorable sailing experience. We have the privilege to provide guests with alternative social gatherings by hosting socially distant events on the sea, making all feel safe and exclusive.

Our Charter Concierge will craft private charters from half-day, weekend, or up to 14-day voyages. We have multiple types of charters; that sail anywhere in Florida along the Atlantic coast in the spring and fall with our Summer base in New England and our Winter Home in the Caribbean. Sailicity’s concierge service removes the headaches of planning and will take care of all the small details with industry-leading experts.

Our mission is to provide you the sailing experience of your dream. Make an appointment to speak to a Charter Concierge at no cost.

Contact a Charter Concierge to Learn More

Your Charter Concierge will help you create an experience you and your family will never forget. Celebrating a special occasion? Take the family on vacation? Explore incredible sights you can only see by water? We are here to help!

Celebrate Life with us on the Water

We amplified the concept of micro weddings with the creation of Weddings on the Water. Our venue focuses on personalized details for a brief ceremony at anchor for the bride and groom and up to 10 additional guests. 

We will provide wedding planning services, coordinating Florist, Videographer, Photographer, and Caterers to create a memorable experience. The Ceremony can be followed by cruises to resort destinations around Florida’s Gulf.

It took years of planning and effort to get to this point in your life.  There is no better way to celebrate and say thank you to the people who helped you get here. Your day has come, and we strive to meet all your expectations when planning your retirement holiday. 

Your celebration may be a catered dinner and sunset sail or a weeklong excursion, combining sailing, golf, dining, and tennis as we traverse Florida’s Gulf coast and visit some of our finest resorts.

Birthdays & more

Celebrate the time of your life with the people you love aboard a well-appointed crew yacht. Whether it is a milestone or not, let our special event planner help you celebrate in style. 

We will suggest menu options and provision for day cruises for up to 12 guests or overnight retreats for up to three couples. It can be the most memorable celebration of life.   Birthday yacht charters originate from the Vinoy Marina in St. Petersburg, FL, or Key Bight in Key West.

Why Sailicity Charters & Yacht Sales?

We remove the headaches of planning and will take care of the small details with industry-leading experts. We pride ourselves on taking the time to listen to your needs because WE CARE & have a passion for sailing.

We offer the chance to climb aboard the best boats from world-class manufacturers. Our boats combine maximum comfort blended with high performance.

It takes years of experience to know the different types of sailing vessels and how to determine which one is best for you. We are here to guide you to ensure you receive the best value on the type of boat you want.

We’re sailors. We are here to give you a sailing charter experience you will never forget. Start planning your sail today.

The possibilities are endless! Our beautiful Bali Catamarans are always based at ports during high season in the region. Our Concierge Service will help you plan your sailing adventure and build itineraries that are all about you.

A bareboat charter or demise charter is an arrangement for the chartering or hiring of a ship or boat, whereby no crew or provisions are included as part of the agreement; instead, the people who rent the vessel from the owner are responsible for taking care of such things. We are happy to arrange bareboat charters for qualified sailors who choose to go it alone. However, our specialty is to help you connect with knowledgeable captains and competent crew members to enhance your sailing experience by organizing your provisioning, planning your sailing itineraries, helping you manage meals and the galley and keeping you safe during your sailing adventure. Learn More .

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