Don’t Buy a Boat® – Join the Club!Club Membership vs. Boat Ownership
There are a number of reasons why it makes more sense to join Nautical Boat Club than to own your own boat.
In addition to the superior variety, service, and perks you get as a Nautical Boat Club® member, you also spend much less time and energy on upkeep, as well as way less money! The cost to be a Member of Nautical Boat Club® is about one-third the cost of owning your own boat.
The bottom line? Belonging to a Boating Country Club® is a better deal, with a bonus “no-hassle” appeal!
Cost of Use - $80,000 Boat
Buy a Boat
Assumes a $80,000 Boat Purchase
INITIAL CAPITAL
20% down-payment
$16,000
Outfitting (lifejackets, wakeboards, skis, etc.)
$2,000
TOTAL
$18,000
Join the Club
Annual Club Membership
INITIAL CAPITAL
One-time membership fee
$5,200-$7,000
Outfitting (lifejackets, skis, etc.)
0
TOTAL
$5,200 - $7,000
Ongoing Monthly Expenses
Loan payment: 5 years @ 4%
$1,180
Insurance
$100
Maintenance
$100
Slip Fees
$350
Gas (estimate)
$120
TOTAL
$1,850
Ongoing Monthly Expenses
Monthly dues:
$400 - $600
Insurance
$0
Maintenance
$0
Slip Fees
$0
Gas (estimate)
$120
TOTAL
$520 - $720