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  • Bestyear Electric Power Passenger Boat

    Bestyear Electric Power Passenger Boat,Aluminum Hull+Fiberglass Cabin,length 19.5m and 21.6m,passenger capacity 50-66,equiped 2*50KW inboard electric engines,speed 15km/hour. lithium batteries per charged working time 5 hours. more info contact email: cheli@bestyearboats.com

  • Landing Craft 2200 - Now on Sale!

    Great news for those who're seeking both the flexibility in customization, as well as fast delivery turnaround - we currently have an Aluminum Landing Craft 2200 model semi-completed, and is on sale! Take a video tour with voice-over introduction through the video below, or simply read about it along this post. General Information This landing craft is built fully with #5083 marine-grade aluminum. As a premium grade marine-use aluminum, this material provides extra robustness and strength for the vessel, which prolongs its service lifespan, while enhancing its safety on water. Built at 22-meter in length, and 5-meter in beam, this landing craft is designed perfectly for the transportation of both cargo and passengers. Flexible Transportation Options As an add-on feature, we have pre-installed a 40ft container on top of its deck, giving you a head start for your commercial business. What's more, the 40ft container is pre-configured with 28 removable passenger seats inside, making it convertible to a passenger cabin for transportation purposes. You can either choose to keep the seats installed when there are guests onboard, or have them removed to make space for cargo and goods. Fully Equipped on Day One Besides the building of the hull and the container, we have taken further steps to equip the landing craft with a complete suite of marine equipment. In terms of engines, the Landing Craft 2200 can be configured for either inboard or outboard options, providing the greatest flexibility to its buyer. Our standard engine recommendation is two pieces of WeiChai 205kw marine inboard diesel engines, however you can also choose to upgrade it to Cummins, Mercury, or other outboard options. Besides the engines, the landing craft also includes standard utilities such as bilge pump, propeller, fresh water pump, etc. A Japanese-imported ICOM VHF telephone is pre-installed for any communication needs. Furthermore, a full suite of lifesaving and firefighting equipment including life jackets, fire extinguishers, life buoys are also provided alongside the vessel. No More Delay Unlike most vessels you'll find at this size, this vessel is brand new, never used, and can be delivered within a very short time period. Pricing for this landing craft varies by the choice of engines - kindly contact us for more details. Contact Us sales@boatbestyear.com Budget-friendly custom boats for sale worldwide

  • Truly Stunning: 45ft High-Speed Fishing Boat "Shanghai"

    We've just finished the final touches on our first 45ft High-Speed Fishing Boat model, and are shipping this fishing boat out to our client in Dubai this week. Named Shanghai by our client, this boat adopts the same hull as our featured High-Speed Passenger Boat 1380F, with a completely new set of upper hull designs to make it suitable for personal fishing trips. Let's take a look at the stunning features of this unique project. You can also choose to take a tour of this boat through our YouTube video (don't forget to subscribe for more videos of custom boat projects). Exterior Features Length: 45ft / 13.8m Beam: 3.3m Depth: 1.65-1.8m (varying options available) Hull material: Fiberglass Designed with a deep V hull and stepped waterline on the bottom, Shanghai is the ideal choice for speeding on the water. We've left the front half of the deck open, with two insulated fishing tanks embedded in the deck. This not only provides its owner with the first-hand experience of the panoramic views as the boat runs, but also gives for plenty of space for fishing activities. Stunning Cabin Guests enter the cabin from the rear end. Inside the cabin, you'll find a stunning view of all redwood furniture and walls, with leathered ceiling. The cabin is equipped with marine acoustic system, central air conditioning system, as well as a set of lighting to illuminate for darker days in the ocean. We've built an en-suite washroom on the rear end of the cabin, providing facilities for guests when needed. Pilothouse Moving forward into the pilothouse where the drivers operate, you'll find two helmsman seats on each side, with a built-in control system. We've built both seats with leather, and used the shock-absorbing seat pedestal, absorbing any turbulence caused by waves and the higher speeds. The driver is equipped with a complete set of navigation controls, including VHF telephone, GPS, and radar system in front of him. Between the two helms, you'll encounter the front entry to the cabin, where guests can also easily exit into the front deck area for fishing and sightseeing. Did You Mention Customization? Yes - since all our projects are built-to-order, there are a number of unique customization that can be done to this model to make it yours. For example, if you're looking for a fully-open option without a cabin, you can choose to eliminate the cabin design, and opt-in for a set of equally attractive outdoor furniture - leathered seating, outdoor kitchenette, etc. Additionally, there are varying options for engines to reach the different desired speed, both from international and domestic brands. Finally, you can of course have the full control of the general layout and style of the cabin - want a sofa with center table? No problem. Want to stay overnight in a cozy stateroom just like home? We've got it. Want the interior to be of minimalism Northern-European style? Hey, nothing stops you. That's the beauty of custom boat projects - there's no limit to your imagination. Contact Us sales@boatbestyear.com Budget-friendly custom boats for sale worldwide

  • Freshly Built: High-Speed Patrol Boat 796

    It's one of these days when our feelings are mixed. Another one of our newly built boats is getting ready for shipping. This time, it's Bestyear's High-Speed Patrol Boat 796 model, custom built for our client in the Egypt market. Project Overview This project began with a project request from late 2020, when we were approached by the client, who was in need of a compact-sized patrol boat, and had found our Patrol Boat 796 model to be particularly suitable for his needs. We started the project in November, completed the building prior to the Chinese New Year holidays in early February, 2021, and shipped it out to the client in late February. General Design The High-Speed Patrol Boat 796 is of 7.96-metre in length, and can be used in near-shore patrolling operations, as well as in lakes and river areas. It adopts a classic front-cabin upper hull design, with 6 built-in passenger seats inside the cabin, and 2 more seats embedded on the stern. The fuel tank is of 260-litre capacity, and is hidden under the storage hatch on the deck. The cabin door is double-opening, with stainless steel frames and knob. Surrounding the deck at the stern, are handrails made also of stainless steel. We've also built a transom on the stern to support the engines. Unique Features We're particularly proud of this project because of a number of reasons. Firstly, we've built the Patrol Boat 796 with great care, which makes it of a supreme finishing and robust quality, as can easily notice in the Video Tour. Moreover, with two outboard engines, the Patrol Boat 796 goes up to 50 knots in water, extremely suitable for military patrol, even passenger transportation purposes. In addition to the speed and quality, this boat has a great benefit of being trailerable, making it simple to transport through in-land highways. Furthermore, we've added small touches to this project as per the client's request, such as additional FRP seats on the stern deck, to make it personalized for this order. Overall, we've equipped this boat with all that's needed for it to start operating on Day One - navigation and signal lights, passenger and helmsman seats, control panel, rails, power outlets, etc., so that our client needs only to be busy with actually enjoying the ride. Video Tour Interested readers can take a tour of this boat, through the video below. If you're interested in solutioning for your custom boatbuilding projects, please feel free to reach out to us. A complete catalog of our Patrol & Work Boat offerings can be found through this link. All models are built-to-order, and customizable in terms of exterior, colours, interior layout, engines and accessories. Contact Us sales@boatbestyear.com Budget-friendly custom boats for sale worldwide

  • Custom Project: Fishing Boat 1030 - Passenger Version

    One of the newly-built Fishing Boat 1030 model has recently gone through its sea trial. This is a custom project for a client organization in the European market. The Ask Late 2020, a long-term European client reached out to us for the need of a custom boat solution. The client was looking for an open-hull boat of 11 meters in length, suitable to transport 11 passengers, with the specific ask of having back-to-back passenger seats in fiberglass. In addition, our client preferred the console to be built in the front half of the boat, as well as having full canopy coverage for the entire boat, including coverage on the side. The Solution We initially thought of our Fishing Boat 1030 model as a close resemblance of what's described. Digging deeper, we recognized that some flexible work is needed to suit this boat to meet our client's ask entirely. Firstly, for the 1030 hull to work, the console will need to be moved to the bow area from its original design. To do this, the standard shaft length provided by Yamaha will no longer be sufficient, requiring customization to lengthen the shaft. In addition, the current hull is 70cm short for the 11-meter benchmark. Without jeopardizing the structure of the hull, we decided to extend it at the bow and stern each with a stepping board's length to suit the requirements. A canopy sun shed was built to suit the boat, using 32mm aluminum rails as the supporting structure. The boat is surrounded with transparent soft sheets in plastic for complete converge. Side-by-side comparison of the original model (left) vs. the new design (right) Sea Trial The building process took under 30 days despite the winter season, and the boat passed its sea trial with a complete success. Installed with two pieces of Yamaha 200HP outboard engines, the boat performed smoothly and reached a speed of 43kn during the sea trial. Interested readers can refer to the below video for its performance on water, and read more about the Fishing Boat 1030 model here. Contact Us sales@boatbestyear.com Budget-friendly custom boats for sale worldwide

  • Just Built: 11.6m Commercial Fishing Trawler for the Pacific

    Bestyear has just delivered a 11.6m Commercial Fishing Trawler last Friday, to our client in one of the French Islands in the Pacific. Base Facts This commercial fishing trawler is custom built to suit the requirements from the client, for long distance and long duration fishing trips in the ocean. Length: 11.6m Width: 3.2m Depth: 1.36m Speed: 25-35kn Material: Fiberglass Engines & Equipment The trawler is equipped with a Volvo 210HP inboard diesel engine as a power source, as well as two large insulated fish storage tanks for preservation of catches. Based on the specific requirements, this trawler can also be customized to include longline fishing equipment and fishing nets. Accommodation To accommodate for extended fishing trips, the trawler is built with resting areas that can house 3-4 crew members. Overall, it is designed with the capabilities to support 3-4 days of offshore fishing work. This fishing trawler also has a CE certificate. Water Trial We have previously posted about the water trial that was conducted for this boat. Customization For future orders, this vessel can be customized for up to 15 meters in length, and can be equipped with engines of varying horsepower options. Interested clients can contact us through our website, or email us at sales@boatbestyear.com.

  • October 2020 - Newly Launched at Bestyear Boats

    October is the month for harvesting. It's no difference at Bestyear - we've worked hard to bring new lines of boats and yachts to our customers, in addition to finishing up what's lined up for manufacturing and delivery. A few inventory items are going on sale too. Let's find out about the highlights this month at Bestyear. Sailboats Leading the newly launched this month are two catamaran sailboat models. The 57ft Sailboat is built as a truly luxury yacht, featuring the all-inclusive indoor living space with spacious guest area, dining area and bedroom. In comparison, the 31ft model features its open deck design, most suitable for explorative and pleasure trips with friends and family. 1) 57ft Catamaran Sailboat Length: 57ft / 17.25m Beam: 29.3ft / 8.95m Draft: 1.5m Certification: CE Category A: 12 / B:14 / C:14 2) 31ft Open Catamaran Sailboat Length: 31ft / 9.1m Width: 14ft / 4.3m Designed Speed (with engines): 10kn Max Load (Passengers): 25 Fishing Boats 1) Cabin Fishing Boat 1100 With a beautiful and sleek curve, the 1100 Cabin Fishing Boat is newly introduced member of our fishing boat line. The modern and minimalist design gives it an airy outlook, while the spacious cabin allows for groups of enthusiasts to travel and fish together. This fishing boat is for sale at just under US$70,000. Passenger Boats & Water Taxis The evolution of water taxies and waterbuses have surpassed the need for just comfort of the passengers. We've observed it and launched this line of highly demanded waterbus series, featuring a panoramic view from inside the cabin. The waterbus series ranges from 9.6-12.5 meters in length, accommodating from 29 to 50 passengers, based on the various sizes and setups. In order to maintain the indoor temperature level for its passengers, the product is built with high-end heat-proof windows, and comes optionally with air conditioning. The Passenger Ferry 1900, on the other hand, features a standard double-deck design, allowing for sightseeing from both indoor and outdoor spaces. It is an inboard-powered ferry boat, with the loading capacity of up to 70 people. 1) Panoramic Waterbus Length: 9.68 / 11.59 / 12.56m Width: 3.2m Depth: 1.25m Max Load (Passengers): 29 / 40 / 50 2) Passenger Ferry 1900 Length: 19.2m Width: 4m Depth: 1.35m Speed: 20-30kn Number of Passengers: 30-70 Other 1) Portable Folding Boat Trailer Patented portable folding trailer, suitable motorbikes and boats within 4 meters in length (e.g. RIB / RHIB, aluminum boats, dinghies). This trailer is easy to store and transport, while offering the complete benefits of traditional boat trailers, as well as robust and lasting performance. Stay Tuned We work to continuously reinvent ourselves in order to serve the need of the market better. If you would like to see a particular model or design, or simply want to propose something for us to consider developing, please don't hesitate to send us a message. Stay tuned for upcoming newsletters!

  • Houseboats for Sale - Your Options & Alternatives in 2020

    Let's be honest - it's not easy at all to find the perfect houseboat for sale, for your dream life on water. The reasons are multifold. Shopping for a houseboat is just like buying a new home - it's a sizable investment, and what you choose matters directly to your life quality. The difference is, there are thousands of homes for sale as you walk around the neighborhood, or simply log online. There are developed agents and communities. And you roughly know which area you are going for, so the availability is always limited. Finding a houseboat for sale, on the other hand, can take you into a wild search. What's made available to you is everything from your local waterfront 1988 used models, to multi-million premium ones are simply not within most people's budget. If you live close to water, there is probably a market with houseboats for sale, but the range of selection shies away from those you can choose for houses by many times. We'll dive into a few common options for buying houseboats in this article, and some alternatives for those who are interested to think about. Houseboats: What They Are Houseboats, like their names, are boats that are built to be used as private homes. They can be either powered to operate between destinations, or unmotorized to be completely docked near the shore. Most houseboats are privately owned, or offered as vacation rentals for families and individuals. Buying Used Houseboats Locally? If you are looking to buy a houseboat of your own, the first place to start looking is your local second-hand markets. Whether it's second-hand online sales platforms like Kijiji (for those who live in Canada), or Facebook Marketplace or interest groups, there tends to be a continuous supply of houseboats for sale by either owners or brokers. The benefit of this channel is the instant availability of the houseboat - upon agreement on a transaction, you can pick up your boat just as any item you get from a store. Another potential benefit, is that you might find great deals from owners who took great care of their houseboats, and continue enjoying the comfort of it despite the age. However, buying used houseboats always comes with its inherent drawbacks too. Firstly, you can't be too picky on the size and style of the boat, because the local supply is limited to what's listed available of the moment only. You could find a model which looks good but is from 1980s, which implies it'll require more significant work for maintenance and refitting; or, there could be many houseboats which are just too big for your needs. Alternatively, if you're not in a rush of getting a houseboat immediately, you could always stay tuned to the markets for new items that are made available. Buying Used Houseboats from Another Country? In our previous post, we talked about the different costs you will want to consider when buying boats abroad. Looking into the international market will naturally give you a wider range of selection. However, the inconvenience of not being able to be there to inspect and negotiate in person is also significant, especially during the COVID time. If you are looking to purchase a houseboat abroad, it's always recommended to hire an experienced party on your behalf to conduct a thorough inspection. Travel down to where the boat is if you can, so you can ensure the details of the boat are as you imagined from the photos or videos provided. Buying A New Houseboat? Just like houses, few would want to live in a second-hand houseboat, if conditions permit. For those who are experts in maintenance and mechanics, buying second-hand is a popular choice considering you can later apply most of the upgrades by hand. However, for those who are simply looking to enjoy the occasional trips on water, and don't have much time or energy on hand to continuously repair the parts and appliances on your houseboats, you might want to get a houseboat that's new so things don't start breaking so quickly. A great benefit one should always keep in mind about buying new boats, is that it gives the buyer the freedom to customize. Unlike mass-produced commodities like clothing or home appliances, houseboats are very personal and costly items. Therefore, most manufacturers wouldn't choose to build a boat without the certain understanding that there's a buyer for it. This process is usually secured through a pre-agreed design, plan, contract and deposit between the two parties. There are a number of questions to take into consideration, while looking for a good houseboat manufacturer, Who are they? Ask about the basics of the houseboat manufacturer to gain more understanding of them. Are they good at what they do? Do some online search about their brand, and ask about their previous sales before committing. If possible, it's also recommended that you ask to speak to a previous buyer of the houseboat similar to you, so you can gain some understanding of their purchasing process, the quality of the houseboats, and any pitfalls that they may have encountered. Do they manufacture the houseboat styles that you have in mind? It is important to note that not all houseboat manufacturers are equipped with the ability to manufacture just any houseboat styles. Large vessels like houseboats require custom moulds, which imply upfront investments from the houseboat manufacturers for each model they develop and sell. Therefore, it's important to make sure that the houseboat manufacturer you're speaking to has indeed built and sold the model that you're looking for, since many boat builders will also take others' design and floor plan to market as their own. In addition to screening the houseboat manufacturer, you might also want to consider the process of importing and registering the boat to your country, should your supplier to be located abroad. Start by this article, and do some thorough research about rules and regulations on boat importing before you make up your mind. Cheaper Alternative: Rent A Houseboat If you're just an occasional leisure user, treating your houseboat similar to a vacation cottage, there might be value in considering renting a houseboat as an alternative to owning. The benefits to renting would be the saved energy, time and costs on insurance, docking charges, and other local fees relating to owning a houseboat. Many houseboat rental businesses are available for a week-long or weekend package, inclusive of related charges. It also saves the effort to maintaining and repairing your boat - which of course could be an enjoyable process to many nonetheless. Conclusion Houseboats are just like homes, which means a good purchase will boost your life quality multifold. Therefore, carefully consider your options before making up your mind to buy or rent, and to source your houseboat locally or internationally. There are no market index for houseboats, since each boat is so different. Set up a budget in your mind, and try work with someone who're experienced in building houseboats should you consider buying new. If they have existing models, fly down and check on them. If not, speak to someone who has purchased from them about their experience.

  • Watch Out These 5 Costs When You Buy A Boat Abroad

    In the last article, we introduced the reasons to consider buying your boat from another country. Here, we'll dig a bit deeper into the process of buying a boat abroad, and in particular, talk about the costs associated to it. Before jumping in, there are some other great articles talking about things to watch out in international boat purchases, such as registration, contract review, and sea trials. Marine journalist Alex Smith talks about his summary of the steps to take for buyers in UK in this article, and is a good reference to begin with no matter where you are located. The reason we want to summarize the types of costs for buying boats abroad here is twofold. To make the process of buying boats abroad transparent to our customers and any boat lovers, to avoid unexpected charges To clarify the various lingos that's often associated with international trade, which is a specialized business domain by itself, so it helps you do better research by yourself The types of costs can be summarized into 5 categories. Read on to find out what they are. #1: Cost of Goods (EX Works / EXW) If you're getting a quote from us, or just any boat manufacturer abroad, chances are you'll run into a term called Ex Works. According to Investopedia, Ex Works means the cost associated with the supplier making the product available at a certain location, but the buyer has the cover the transportation cost. What it means in simple terms, is that when you purchase a boat from a Chinese boat supplier like Bestyear (or a supplier based in any foreign country), this is the price we'll manufacturer the boat, and make it available to you on the manufacturing site after it's been completed. If you're not planning on walking to our office to pick your passenger boat up (we'll treat you coffee if so), what this means is, You'll want your boat supplier to arrange shipping for you (both land transportation to the port, and ocean freight) Or, you can find your own shipping company Either way, Ex Works simply refers to the price of the product itself, excluding delivery. The Panga 750 model as-is in the manufacturing facility #2: Cost of Land Transportation (FOB) FOB is probably one of the most commonly used terms in quoting boat buyers. It stands for the price of the goods, plus the delivery of the good to the nearest port. If you ordered a Bestyear 33H Yacht from Qingdao (which we highly recommend), and paying for FOB, the contract bounds that we'll deliver the yacht to Qingdao Port and assume responsibilities to it until it load onto the ship. For buyers who would like to appoint their own shipping agency, or who already has a shipping container bought for other merchandise and just wants to fit a small boat (e.g. inflatable ones) in, quotes and contracts in FOB are not uncommon. For quotations in FOB, you'll always see it followed by a location name - e.g. FOB Qingdao. This means the quotation is given based on the goods to be shipped to and delivered at Qingdao port. Bestyear Passenger Boat 1380F being loaded for shipment #3: Cost of Ocean Freight (C&F / CIF) After the boat has been loaded onto the nearest port, the next logical step is to ship it to the destination, whether it's in Australia, Nigeria, or Florida. Shipping cost is not typically quoted with the product, and specific to the product and destination. If you're thinking of buying a boat abroad, then shipping should be an important factor to keep in mind, since this cost is typically the second most significant compared to the the price of the product itself. In our experience, there are usually a number of factors impacting the cost of shipping a boat, The size of the boat / yacht - Ever wonder why so many boats are built to 13.8m in length? It's because that's the magic number of a vessel to fit in a 40' container. The size of the boat directly determines whether it'll require a 20 or 40 feet container, or whether it'll not fit in a container at all - which means flat rack shipping which is slightly more costly. As a reference, one Bestyear Cabin Speed Boat 550A will fit right in a 20' container, whereas the "Boatahome" Houseboat 1280 will require flat rack shipping. The destination port & timing - It's intuitive that the distance of the trip will affect the freight cost. However, this difference sometimes could be higher than you think. During COVID, shipping costs for North America destinations have increased significantly. As a result, at the time this article is being written, the cost of a 40' container shipped to Barcelona, Spain is US$1,211, whereas the same container will cost over US$5,000 for Miami, US. It is wise to always take shipping into consideration while you make a purchase. In international trade, C&F stands for Cost & Freight, which includes the price of the goods, as well as shipping cost to destination port. CIF has only one more element than C&F, that is shipping insurance. If you received a quote from your Chinese boat supplier for $40,000 for CIF to Miami, Florida, that means the quoted price take away all the worries for you until the boat reaches the Miami port. It's a standard procedure to insure your boat while it's shipped, simply to prepare for unexpected damages when it's on the ocean. If you happen to have found out that parts of your boat is scratched or broken upon receiving your shipment, you can simply claim with the insurance company for the lost value. #4: Port Charges This is probably the most overlooked cost category for a lot of buyers, simply because it is always assumed by the buyer themselves, and not provided in the quotation from the Chinese boat supplier / manufacturer. Port charges includes a list of miscellaneous charges which the buyer is required to pay at the time the shipment is being picked up, in compensation for the use of port services and facilities. It normally isn't a significant amount compared to the cost of the goods itself, so we'll skip this section quickly. You can read more about port charges here from the article by XChange. #5: Cost of Local Registration Depending on the purpose and cruising conditions of the boat you're purchasing, it could require registration with your local authority. If your boat is intended for commercial purposes, such as passenger transportation, dining, leasing, certain commercial registration will be required as applicable as well. Although this sounds like a daunting process, there's really no need to worry about registering your boat purchased abroad. In most countries, there are plenty of local agencies that specialize in helping with the boat registration process for its owners. You can simply search them up and give them a call, with the necessary documentation provided by your boat supplier on details of your boat. Conclusion & Easter Egg Let's summarize the 5 different costs that people typically encounter while buying boats abroad here as simple equations. Cost of purchasing the boat as is Cost of transporting the boat to its nearest port Cost of shipping the boat to where the buyer is with shipping insurance Some charges taken by the destination port Some charges required to register the boat locally To help you understand better the jargons in international trade when you receive a quote from your Chinese boat supplier, EXW (Ex Works) = #1 FOB = #1 + #2 CIF = #1 + #2 + #3 #4 and #5 are typically assumed by the buyers, and are not quoted by the boat suppliers As a conclusion, when calculating your budget for buying a boat abroad, understand that there are more charges outside of the price of the boat itself. Consult with your supplier about the type of quotation you receive, and what costs it assumes for you to take care of yourself. We wish everyone to enjoy the benefit of having access to boats and yachts offered by another market, while understanding the costs and risks associated, and able to make informed decisions. Easter Egg: I found out that you can now check for yourself how much a container costs for shipping at this website (definitely not an advertisement). We found these articles helpful while writing this post: What is FOB Price? What Fits in a 20-Foot Shipping Container?

  • 3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Buying Boats Abroad

    As the world become increasingly interconnected through trades, technology, and talent exchange, many of the previously locally-sourced goods are becoming available from suppliers abroad. From twenty-dollar boat accessories purchased from Alibaba, to multi-million yachts exchanged between owners from different countries - many of us benefit from the trend of globalization, and the bliss of international trade. The same case is seen in the boating industry. Whether it's personal or business buyers, enthusiasts are starting to look overseas for their boating needs. Emerging suppliers from China are competing for price and manufacturing speed, while renowned brands from Europe continue to improve their build and design for buyers around the world. Why do people purchase their boats from abroad? As we observe, the answer lies mainly in three different categories, Availability and Range of Choice Due to the high capital requirements for starting and running a boat manufacturing business, many regions do not have existing local supplies for certain boat types. As an example, despite the high usage rate, many island countries could be net importers for boating products. In this case, residents tend to look overseas for the models they desire. Cost The different costs of materials and labour across countries lead to significant cost difference, for even boats of the similar design and functionalities. For a boat or yacht to be available in the final buyer's hands, there usually are multiple parties involved throughout manufacturing, distributing and reselling. It is not unusual for a yacht to be sold at 200% of its building cost, while the local buyers really have no choice but to pay for the premium pricing, since most boat dealers price their products according to the local norm, in order to protect the profit margin. Customization Many these days seek to buy second-hand for immediate availability and lower prices. However, for those who are looking to add a personal touch to their boats, or seeking a specific design to allow the boat to serve for a dedicated purpose or occasion, custom boat making is still the most ideal choice to go, due to its maximized flexibility and originality. Yet, it is often difficult to find a boat builder near you which happens to offer custom boat building for the design that you are looking for. The flexibility of customization brings together both the cost and the availability benefits from purchasing boats internationally, as it widens up the buyer's ability to personalize the boat according to their particular preference, but at an affordable price which is accessible to most people. Conclusion In summary, if you are having trouble to find the type of boat you're looking for from your local dealers, or if you are looking to customize your boat for specific designs, layouts or to be suitable for designated occasions on a budget, then purchasing the boat from suppliers abroad could be an ideal choice for you. Of course, making the decision to buy a boat from abroad is just the first step towards owning the boat. In the coming articles, we'll talk about how to tell a reliable international boat supplier from an unreliable one, so those who are interested can leverage the information on hand to determine whether to trust a supplier, in cases when they can't view the products overseas themselves.

  • Bestyear Longline Commercial Fishing Trawler Completing Water Trial

    Prior to shipping out the finished boats to our clients, Bestyear conducts a thorough water trial to ensure its safety and optimal performance. This week, a 11.6m Longline Commercial Fishing Trawler was tested upon completion of manufacturing near the facilities. This particular boat is built for longline and deep-sea fishing, and is accordingly equipped with a spacious fish storage space to suit multi-day fishing trips. The boat as shown in the video is powered by a 220HP Volvo inboard engine, as per the client's request. This commercial fishing trawler is built for a client in the Pacific - we certainly hope they are as happy with the performance as we are upon test driving the boat. To find out more about this boat, you can visit the product page here and submit an inquiry. You are also welcome to check out our catalog for other models of fishing and panga boats that are on sale.

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