The car industry has seen a huge shift in people choosing to lease rather than buy, particularly those from the millennial generation who want instant gratification. With plenty of good deals ‘out there’ and the chance of being able to drive a top-of-the-range car that would otherwise be out of the range in financial terms in many cases, it is a serious temptation.
The equivalent within the marine sector is the charter business which is ideal for those who prefer to loan rather than buy. Those who choose charter over purchase find it offers the perfect opportunity to sail a range of hi-spec, snazzy yachts, without the outlay of