r/Yachts

O cosa per voi è importante su uno yacht?

I was really looking for a cat in the 50-60 foot range with 5 cabins. I love the Aquila 54 but I would really like an office and I have to give that away to go from 4 or five bedrooms. For whatever reason every cabin has it’s on head (dunno if that’s like a rule or something) but I feel like it could be a 5/3 and I could still have my office and some folks could share.

Whatcha think? I want too much?

In modo di spendere meno

I’m an 18-year-old woman who is fascinated by Dubai’s luxury lifestyle, private house parties, and yacht events. I enjoy the atmosphere, networking opportunities, and the emphasis on privacy and discretion that the UAE is known for.
I’m interested in learning more about Dubai’s private social scene and hearing from people who have experience with these types of events. How do people typically get involved in these circles and receive invitations to private gatherings?

My family and I are seriously considering a 55–65' power catamaran to live aboard for a year or more. Before we get deep into brokers, surveys, and models, we want a realistic trial of the actual lifestyle.

To be clear: we're not looking for a freebie or a favor. We'll pay market rates, use a licensed captain/crew where appropriate, and keep it professional. We are in the Seattle area but are willing to travel.

What we want to test is whether our family can function on a boat close to what we'd buy — less "vacation charter," more "can we live like this?" Specifically:

• How my wife handles motion on a larger multihull (she's prone to seasickness — we know no boat eliminates it, but want to feel what this size/class is actually like)
• Everyday routines: meals, sleeping, downtime, privacy, storage, noise
• How our young son does with the space, safety boundaries, and play
• What it's like when weather dictates the schedule
• Which layout/features matter far more in real life than in listings
• Whether the idea still feels exciting after a few days — or just romantic from shore

For those who've bought, owned, chartered, or crewed larger cats:

1. Best way to find this kind of trial — charter broker, owner/operator, crewed charter company, yacht club network, delivery captain, something else?
2. Regions where it's much easier to arrange? We'll travel for the right opportunity.
3. Is a week-long crewed charter the right test, or would you structure it differently?
4. What should we ask before booking so we don't end up in a "luxury vacation" that teaches us nothing about living aboard?
5. Any red flags in our thinking?

We're early enough that blunt advice is welcome — we'd rather learn the hard truths before buying than after.

Thanks in advance.