Value is a rather vague word but it conveys one’s overall boat ownership experience. Value can include one’s impression of whether the catamaran was built to the expected quality level, cost of ownership that includes maintenance and repairs, and the all important resale value. There is an old saying that we get what we pay for. Well, that still holds true in the boating industry. The cost for a new Broadblue is competitively priced considering the quality of our catamarans. The price of a Broadblue includes many standard features that other builders charge as options. We have repeatedly found that we are actually priced less when all the same features or options are added to the base price. If the comparison is completed properly, we are very close in price to our direct competitors, however we build a higher quality catamaran.
We already know that Broadblue is a high quality catamaran that will bring owners years of personal enjoyment. The next and real important question is about resale. Every boat purchaser will become a boat seller. So what makes a Broadblue Catamaran hold its resale value?
Resale value, like any market, is based on supply and demand. Broadblue builds just 30 to 35 catamarans each year so there are very few used Broadblue catamarans for sale and if one becomes available, it is sold quickly.
A quality built catamaran will always be in demand and command a higher price.
The specific market has an impact on resale price. Mass produced catamarans used mainly in the charter market (whether in charter service or not) will lose a high percentage of their resale value vs those for personal use.
Blue water cruising catamarans serve a smaller market where the demand is increasing.