| Boating is a popular hobby for many people living in | | | | go. Upon your return to the harbour you simply take |
| New Zealand. With access to wide stretches of | | | | with you what you brought, leaving the cleaning and |
| coastline throughout the country, fishing and sailing are | | | | maintenance checks for the company you are dealing |
| both enjoyable pastimes for many kiwis. Of course, | | | | with. |
| owning a boat is often more expensive than many | | | | Shared ownership offers boaties the same luxuries as |
| boaties can fathom. Charters are costly, as well, but | | | | owning their own vessel. They can go fishing or sailing |
| generally a more affordable alternative for people who | | | | wherever they want, use the boat when they please |
| can't afford to buy a boat of their own. A new form | | | | (as long as the schedule allows), and enjoy being out |
| of vessel ownership that many people don't know | | | | on the water on a beautiful day. One of the benefits |
| about is shared ownership. Shared ownership allows | | | | of shared ownership is that people can buy into larger |
| boat enthusiasts to enjoy owning their own share of a | | | | boats that they might never have been able to afford |
| vessel without the costly maintenance fees | | | | on their own, allowing them to have a taste of the |
| associated with sole ownership. How is this possible, | | | | better life for less. As long as you comply with the |
| you ask? | | | | bookings schedule and book in your time accordingly, |
| When it comes to shared ownership, boat owners | | | | investing in shared ownership is no different to owning |
| purchase shares like they would a holiday timeshare, | | | | your own boat, except that you don't have to deal |
| and then use the boat according to a schedule that | | | | with all the costly maintenance issues. |
| everyone has access to. Once you have reserved | | | | If you are looking for something a little more permanent |
| your days on the water you simply turn up with your | | | | or regular, you can opt to buy a bigger share of a boat |
| fishing equipment and/or meals for the day and hop | | | | to get more time on the water. It's a pretty simple |
| aboard. Both the maintenance and upkeep of your | | | | process and a great idea for anyone who wants the |
| boat will have already been taken care of, so all that is | | | | benefits of sole boat ownership without the yearly |
| required of you is focusing on where you would like to | | | | maintenance costs and hassles. |