For Buyers
Find your yacht co-ownership partner
Pool with vetted co-owners to step aboard for less, from a $150,000 entry. We source the vessel, vet every partner and structure ownership through a dedicated LLC.
The problem
The whole yacht, or nothing?
A yacht you’d actually want runs into the millions, plus six figures a year in crew, dockage, insurance and upkeep, all for a boat most owners use only a few weeks a year. The usual alternatives each give something up.
Whole ownership
Full price, full running costs, mostly idle.
Charter
Flexible, but you build no equity and never get the same yacht twice.
Doing it yourself
Finding trustworthy co-owners and structuring the deal is slow, awkward and risky.
The solution
Co-own the right yacht, with the right people.
Only Yachts FL sources the vessel, vets and matches your co-owners, and structures ownership through a dedicated LLC, fully managed. Become a co-owner from a $150,000 entry point. We’re the intermediary, so you never negotiate with strangers.
Why Choose Yacht Partnership
Too expensive to own outright
A capable yacht is $3M+ (est.).
Buy a 5% share from $150,000; scale up if you want more time.
Idle capital
Whole ownership ties up millions in a rarely-used asset.
Pay in line with the time you actually use.
Sourcing & vetting co-owners
Finding and screening strangers is risky.
We vet every co-owner on financial and lifestyle fit, so you never do it yourself.
Legal & structural mess
Handshake deals go wrong.
Ownership held cleanly through a dedicated, single-vessel LLC with clear agreements.
Charter builds no equity
You pay and own nothing.
You hold real equity with a defined exit path.
Inconsistency
Different charter boat every time.
The same yacht and crew, on a schedule you help set.
Prefer to choose from a ready, fully managed fleet? See fractional ownership, or commission a new build.
Compare your options
Compare Yacht Co-Ownership Options
Compare co-ownership with whole yacht ownership, charter and timeshare across entry cost, annual expenses, usage, equity and exit options.
| Co-Ownership | Whole Ownership | Charter | Timeshare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | From $150,000 (5% share) | $3,000,000+ | $0 | $100,000–$300,000 |
| Annual cost (est.) | ~$32,500 (5% share) | ~$650,000+ | $50,000–$100,000 / week | $10,000–$20,000 |
| Ownership | Real equity via LLC | Full ownership | None | Usage only |
| Usage | ~14 days/yr at 5%, flexible | Unlimited (often mostly idle) | By availability | Fixed weeks |
| Management | Included | Self-managed | Included | Basic |
| Exit | Defined resale path | Owner sells outright | — | Limited |
Figures are illustrative estimates, not tax or investment advice. Consult your CPA and attorney.
How Yacht Partnership Works
- 01
Enquiry
Tell us your budget, dates and ideal yacht.
- 02
Consultation
We align on share size, usage and timeline.
- 03
Sourcing & matching
We source the vessel and match you with vetted co-owners.
- 04
Structure
We set up the dedicated LLC, share terms and schedule.
- 05
Vetting
Every co-owner is screened on financial and lifestyle fit.
- 06
Closing & onboarding
We finalise documents; you step aboard, fully managed.
Benefits of Yacht Partnership
Financial sense
- Buy a share, not the whole yacht
- Cost in line with usage
- Capital preserved for other things
Effortless
- Crew, maintenance, insurance and scheduling handled
- Concierge provisioning
- Arrive and relax
Real ownership
- Equity via a dedicated LLC
- Defined exit path
- Same yacht and crew, every time
- Vetted partners
- Financial and lifestyle screening on every co-owner.
- Clean structure
- Single-vessel LLC, transparent contracts.
- Fully managed
- We act as intermediary and run the vessel end to end.
- From $150,000
- A 5% share is the entry point.
Your partner
Why Only Yachts FL.
Fort Lauderdale-based and working worldwide, we combine brokerage reach with specialist knowledge of co-ownership structures, matchmaking through management.
- Network
- A growing pool of vetted buyers and co-owners.
- Experience
- Multi-year experience managing yachts with co-ownership groups of up to 20 co-owners at 5% shares each.
- Trust
- Transparent process, aligned incentives, secure LLC structures and clear exit paths.
Yacht Co-Ownership FAQ
What's the entry point?
A 5% share starts at $150,000. Larger shares mean more time aboard.
How much do I get to use the yacht?
Roughly 14 days a year at 5%, scaling with your share, on a schedule you help set.
Do I own real equity?
Yes. Ownership is held through a dedicated single-vessel LLC, not a usage-only membership.
How are co-owners vetted?
Every co-owner is screened on financial and lifestyle fit before anyone commits.
What's included?
Crew, maintenance, insurance, dockage coordination, scheduling and provisioning, all fully managed.
Can I sell my share later?
Yes. Shares follow a defined resale path, and we’ll walk you through it.
Let’s Find Your Yacht Partner
A discreet conversation, no obligation. We reply within two business days.
Figures are illustrative estimates, not tax or investment advice. Consult your CPA and attorney.
Let’s find your match
Let’s find your match.
Tell us your budget, dates and ideal yacht, and we’ll handle sourcing, vetting and structure.