Month: June 2018

Is September Ideal For Private Yacht Hire In Turkey

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Private yacht hire in Turkey is about spending quality time with your friends, family, loved ones, or simply alone. Your journey takes you to exciting destinations where you have the opportunity to explore remnants of history from past civilizations, and be where emperors once stood and conquered. It is also a cultural discovery. Between the countries of Turkey and Greece, there is so much of ancient culture, traditions, savory cuisine and more that makes the whole yacht cruise so unique. You may meet new people, experience different traditions and acquire interesting souvenirs that make it all the more memorable.

So its not just about being pampered by warm and friendly smiles, or even going for a swim in the cool refreshing sea. It also isnt about playing with all the water toys on board, or sunning under the relaxing sun of the Mediterranean; and its certainly not about soaking in a rejuvenating luxury jacuzzi on deck with panoramic views of nature at its best its more.

You can hire a yacht in Turkey to venture to the Greek Islands; such as Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos, Kos or others. But if you just want to cruise within the waters of the Turkish Riveria, you could do that too. Visiting the famous Oludeniz in Fethiye, and the 12 islands of Gocek are popular places of interest. So are the thrilling nightlife of Bodrum harbor and the peaceful and charming villages of Marmaris. The alternatives are endless!

The luxury yacht cruises are most popular on Turkish yachts called gulets. These elegantly designed and quite traditionally characteristic of Turkey begin offering their blue cruises in May and they go on until the end of September. Then they go in for maintenance and a refit to get ready for another exciting gulet season.

The peak season is from July to August. This is where the temperatures in southern Turkey go as high as 50+ celcius. In May and September the temperatures are in the mid to high 20s; and in the low to high 30s in June. As it takes time for the sea to warm up, usually suitable during beginning in the first week of July, it stays warm right up until the end of September. There are those who do go in the water in October. But its a bit cooled down then. So ideally, if you are not keen on hot hot weather, September is a perfect time for a private yacht hire in Turkey!

Preparing Your Yacht For Sale

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Sooner or later every yacht owner is confronted with selling his/her boat. You want to sell her as quickly as possible yet get the best rate you possibly can.

Below are some hints to make the sale go as designed.

Prepare the Yacht for Sale:

Make any obvious repairs. Damaged glass, rotten or discolored wood, torn canvas or zippers, discolored upholstery, are damaging attention getters. Bear in mind that $5,000.00 spent up front to correct issues may net you an additional $10,000.00. As a rule purchasers do not desire to buy a boat and have to put it in the yard. Turn-key boats go for top dollar.

Clean, clean, clean! Clean heads, vacuum carpets, scrub cushions, clean windows, blinds, mirrors and of course, the engine room.

Remove the clutter. Eliminate all excessive stuff, personal property, rubbish, tools, knick-knacks, magazines etc. both inside and out including lockers and cupboards. You want your yacht looking ship-shape and near showroom perfect.

Check for any water leaks around windows, sinks, plumbing, thru hulls, rudder posts. Fix as required.

Dock attractiveness. Be sure your yacht has a good look to her from the dock. First impressions decide the stage for the real showing:

buff and wax gel coat

touch up all exterior varnish

clean and organize dock lines

pump up and clean fenders inflate dingy

varnish bright work

clean metals to remove surface oxidation

clean any growth on hull at waterline

take and analyze oil samples to show purchaser the health of engines. Your buyer will do it in the survey. We know how to aid you with that.

Get ready for Yacht Showings:

Keep her clean by frequent washings

Make up bunks with sheets

Make sure lights work in cabin and engine room

Make certain air conditioning/heat operates. If a purchaser thinks air conditioning is not cooling, he’ll think about the thousands it will take to replace it.

Rid vessel of any odor sources. This is a huge turn off.

Keep all maintenance records in easy-to-read binders. This encompasses operating manuals, logbooks, etc.

Prepare for Survey/Sea Trial:

Inspect all hose clamps. Replace all corroded clamps; ensure hoses are double clamped.

Inspect hoses. Change any cracked or worn out hoses.

Inspect the engine instrumentation. Change broken gages or adjust as required.

Check all electronics. Make note on disclosure any item that will not operate.

Inspect all sea cocks for operation. Exercise as required.

Run yacht up to operating temperature. Any high reading must be investigated.

Have engine(s) tested for operating temperature, belts, fuel or oil leaks, mounts. Rectify deficiencies; add oil or coolant as necessary.

Have underside and props and shafts cleaned by diver.

Get running gear checked. Clean and replace zincs. Test all appliances, toilets, inverters, stereos for operational condition. Repair as required.

Inspect all strainers. Scrub as necessary.

Inspect batteries. Top off wet cells.

Start and run all engines. Any wavering in starting or strange performance should be investigated.

Inspect all bilge pumps and floats. Replace as necessary.

Inspect flares and other safety equipment. Replace as necessary.