How We Bought a Brand New Yacht For Less Than a Used One - New Vs Used, Which is Best?
Last month, I went to the Cannes Yachting festival and became a first time yacht owner as we ordered a brand-new catamaran! But was buying a brand new yacht the right decision?
Well in this video I'll take you behind the scenes of our yacht buying journey from the last couple of years, as we search to try and find a used Excess 11 catamaran. We'll dive into one of the biggest decisions for anyone considering buying a boat: should you buy brand-new or go second hand, and we'll discuss what should you consider when buying a new boat.
Which is better, New Vs used? Let's find out!
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