About Boating Partnerships

OUR STORY

‘The most relaxing way to own a syndicated Riviera luxury motor yacht’

2024 marks 10 years of creating the ultimate boating experience for our fantastic owners!

Together with Riviera Australia,

we are really excited for the future of Boating Partnerships…

Tom designed the business structure to make syndicated ownership as relaxing and enjoyable as possible while ensuring the owners stay in control of their asset.
 

Boating Partnerships appeals to those who have limited time but have a genuine passion for luxury lifestyles and world-class motor yachts, and who wish to share the ultimate boating experience with families, friends or business colleagues.

With the main focus on the owner experience, Boating Partnerships operates under a completely transparent running cost structure meaning what it costs to own the boat is what is charged to the owners, much like owning a boat by yourself. 

MEET OUR TEAM

Why choose Boating Partnerships?

Boating Partnerships is a walk on - walk off experience allowing you to sit back and relax on your Riviera motor yacht. We have a maximum of 6 owners per boat, allowing owners greater flexibility in using their boat. Our clients generally do not use their entire allocation thus giving greater flexibility in making last minute bookings. With less use of the vessel, comes greater resale value at the end of the term.

In choosing us, you can expect a VIP standard, incorporating, what we call, "Boat show" cleaning standards - no fingerprints and immaculate laundry services, along with comprehensive training programs and 24/7 phone assistance. Forget about the hassle of organising trades, refuelling or cleaning up at the end of the day! These are just a few of the ways we can look after you. Under our management and thanks to our dedicated staff and contractors, your boat will be loved and maintained, always ready for your days to enjoy the ultimate boating experience.

Our Partnership Platform, created by the owner of Boating Partnerships, Tom, provides a fair usage program, while enabling owners to log their usage and any issues online, which is sent immediately to the vessel manager - ensuring issues are rectified as soon as possible. Every 3 months, our concierge manager discusses all prefered bookings prior to the term opening with the owners to ensure all can pre-book any desired dates. By doing this timely exercise, we remove the panic of owners logging on when a term opens. With fewer owners this task is achievable. No point system or frantic midnight bookings, but an open calendar that often see’s desired results. All owners receive each others information so contact can be made directly for swapping days.

Our commitment and passion to the boating lifestyle is the reason our clients return. Our aim is to retain clients and upgrade their boats, not retain boats and turnover clients! - View our testimonials here.

THE BUILD PROCESS

Buying into a boat that has not been built, or is in build, enables owners to experience the build process from start to finish. An opportunity to observe and have input in customising particular aspects of their Riviera.

Having access to the Riviera factory experience provides our owners with a real sense of ownership and pride as their boat transforms from an empty hull to their dream motor yacht.

“Having a boat currently in build has been a very enjoyable experience. I have been given the opportunity to not only observe the build but have input in deciding on options such as the Gyro and water maker. I believe these options were essential for use as well as adding to the resale value. This opportunity is just another reason to promote this experience with Boating Partnerships, presenting us with a real sense of ownership and pride.

Taking part in the build process is allowing us to learn more about our boat as it transforms from an empty hull to our dream motor yacht. Our Riviera has just completed the engineering process while the hull and deck has just been joined. This experience is making us aware of how much goes into designing and building of Riviera motor yachts.

Another aspect we are enjoying is the opportunity to meet other owners of the boat. My wife and I had the chance to meet a co-owner during a factory tour and look forward to meeting the others along the way. Buying into a brand new build with Boating Partnerships was an easy decision. Having the ability to build the boat the way that you want while only paying a fraction of the price. Further, these vessels are Australian built with one of the worlds leading manufacturers.”

Peter and Anne (20% Owner of 5400 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition)

Testimonials

I asked early on in the process what the management fee was and I was told, trust me that is the best part of the whole experience. That it gave me the right to call you at any time of the day. The greatest example of this was on my sons boat you weren't even managing my wife was having some trouble while I was away and you were down there in 20 minutes to take care of it without any issues. That was the moment I knew you guys ran a very special business, very bespoke, always focused on the customer, you deserve every success that you get. That's simply how I feel about it.”

Paul - Former owner of the 6000 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition

"I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking at investing in a boat share syndication to have a talk to Tom.  He is the ultimate professional and you will be surprised how easy it is to be involved in a small syndication of large boats. We've been lucky enough to get the opportunity of observing the build from start to finish, which I think is very important. Even though you are a partner in the syndicate you still get a real sense of ownership while building your perfect boat. You have the ability to change and customise things during the process while gaining an understanding of what really is involved with building these magnificent yachts. Some would think building a boat with other partners would be difficult but in fact you end up with a better boat as different people have different ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of.”

Roger- East Coast travelling 68 Sports Motor Yacht

“After contemplating for many years to either purchase a boat or engage in a boating partnership, my wife encouraged me to take the plunge. The team at Boating Partnerships had stayed in contact with me knowing it was something I was keen on doing and their knowledge and expertise was the final clincher that gave me the confidence to proceed. It has by far, been the best format of owning a boat. The quality of boat is superb. The location and facilities are second to none. It has been the best thing I have done as it has provided hours of entertainment and provided a unique environment on our spectacular harbour and exploring Pittwater to spend quality time with family and friends as well as making new friends through the boating partnership. I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys boating and is considering moving forward with a boating partnership. You will not regret it.”

Byron - Sydney-based 4800 Sport Yacht

“The syndicated Boating Partnerships structure gives us the ability to enjoy the waters around Sydney on a modern extremely well appointed boat and without the hassles and responsibilities of directly owning your own boat. To have a team of professionals who are available to ensure that each of the experiences you have on the water are enjoyed to their fullest.

If you want to be on the water it’s a very cost effective way of indulging in the passion, whilst at first the contract and the hand books may seem a little daunting they are fair to both parties. From the day I paid the final instalment I’ve never looked back.

Investing in a boat of the size of Lutana solely would be a substantial commitment and given the constraints of family and work life, hard to justify. I’ve owned and currently still own a couple of small boats and keeping the maintenance of those is enough. With Boating Partnerships I step on and off Lutana hassle free.

My original concerns with moving forward with Boating Partnerships were initially trying to understand the ongoing maintenance costs, being a first time person in this partnership arrangement, understanding how usage with other partners would work. Through the use of the online booking tool, bookings have been made very easy and it is clear when the boat is available. The maintenance cost regime is simple and straight forward.

The employees at BP are a friendly bunch and extremely helpful. The training was excellent and is a great way to enjoy life on the water.

The three benefits I’ve experienced as a result of becoming a part owner of Luntana is, having access to the water ways of Sydney and it’s surrounds, excellent management of the boat and it’s a great way to gather with friends and family.”

Jordi - 1/6 Owner in 4800 SY ‘Lutana’

“We purchased a one sixth share in a Sydney-based 4800SY and we're loving it. It's been a dream to own a "big boat" for more than 20 years and, after researching buying our own second-hand boat outright, we realised that buying a share in a brand new, state-of-the-art Riviera made a lot more sense. We don't use our boat 100% of the time, so why pay for 100% of the ongoing costs? Despite it being a syndicated boat, Boating Partnerships have helped ensure we have a real sense of "ownership" of our pride and joy. The BP team are friendly and professional, and we like that they ensure that like-minded owners are selected for each vessel. The boat is impeccably looked after and we love the walk-on-walk-off service that BP provides.”

Andrew and Inga

Sydney-based 4800 Sport Yacht

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