For sale now, a well established and highly
successful day charter business. It is "The Best of Both Worlds; Sailing and
Snorkelling". This turn-key charter operation is now available for immediate*
take over!
When ?#128;˜Patouche II?#128;™ was licensed in the BVI 9 years ago, it was granted a
FLEET LICENSE! This allows for the expansion of this business up to FOUR boats. With the
incredible growth happening in the BVI, this license is extremely valuable! A prospectus
for expansion will be given to the new owner.
Our clientele come from the hotels, villas, locals, and cruise ships from
Tortola, Virgin Gorda and even the USVI. We have been working with four-star Peter Island
Resort, located on its own island, Peter Island, as their exclusive catamaran for private
groups and individuals for 8 years.
Our advertising encompasses all tourist areas in the BVI through striking pink
flyers, full colour laminations, special villa laminations, posters in strategic
locations, signs, the "British Virgin Islands Welcome Magazine", travel guides
(Fodders, Frommers, Best of the B.V.I.), and a spot on the travel video "Les Grandes
Antilles" by ?#128;˜Antoine?#128;™ (some of our guests of different nationalities have told
us that they found us from that video!), repeat business (approximately 25%!),
word-of-mouth (the best advertising-over 50%!) and now, the Internet (growing rapidly).
?#128;˜V.E.Y. Corp. Ltd, is totally debt free! The name "Patouche II" is
well respected within the tourism and commercial communities as well as the local
government. We have developed a very simple, easy bookkeeping system to handle the
financial side of the business. This system reveals all the important business statistics
at a glance which contributes markedly to the ease of management.
Because of our success and for our pleasure, we only work this day charter
business for 8 months a year. There is definitely plenty of business to justify at least
10 months operation with a 2 month vacation!
There are many advantages to doing business in the BVI: low taxes, low crime,
no captain?#128;™s license requirements, all the off-shore benefits, strong currency (US $),
cash business, and warm weather; not to mention the perfect winds, crystal clear waters
and nights glittering with stars!
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| THE
BOAT
Patouche II was originally built for racing (max 26 knots) plus low maintenance
and easy care. She is now fully equipped for commercial daysails (30 passengers plus 3
crew), snorkelling and liveaboard if needed.
LOA: 46 ft.
Beam: 20 ft, 6 in.
Draft: 2 ft., 6 in. boards down: 6 ft.
Design: Peter Spronk Catamaran (St. Martin)
Builder: Geoffery Cook, Virgin Gorda (BVI)
Registry: Road Town, Tortola, BVI
Rigging: Sloop, aluminium mast & boom. Cutter possible
Hulls: Marine plywood with West System/cloth Fiberglas over/ Awlgrip paint, ?#128;˜98 New
Deck: Two part epoxy over silica non-skid, ?#128;˜98 New
Sails: Full battened main ,?#128;™96/ pocket style sailcover, ?#128;˜99 New
120 Genoa with bag, ?#128;˜96
90 jib with bag, ?#128;˜98 New
Drifter/Reacher
Sunbrella awning, ?#128;˜96
Steering: Wheel, stainless ?#128;˜98 New & tiller master autopilot
Engine: 50hp Yamaha, ?#128;˜98, on sled
(raises engine high out of water-no drag)-easy maintenance and light weight
Fuel capacity: 20 gal. plus
Ground tackle: Bow - 2 Danforth-47, ?#128;˜97-98 New, -
200ft 3/8 chain/ 200 line (1000 lb. elect. Windlass/dedicated battery
Stern - Danforth-35, ?#128;˜96 - 50ft chain/ 250 line
Electrics: Batteries: 2-120 amp gel (motor/lights), ?#128;˜98
1-120 amp gel (windlass), ?#128;˜98
Generator-Nissan, 120AC, ?#128;˜93
Shore power-110
1000 lb electric windlass
Electronics: VHF, "90
Cellular phone - Motorola, ?#128;˜98
Kenwood radio-tape player, Nov ?#128;˜98 4 speakers (2 Jensen waterproof marine, 96) Variety
cassette tapes
Dinghy: 9.3 ft.(6 man) Caribe, fibreglass bottom, ?#128;˜97,on
davits (like new)
4hp Yamaha outboard
2 anchors & line
Safety; 38 Coast Guard approved commercial life jackets (never used)
5 life rings
14 floatation belts
15 closed-cell foam double seat cushions
24-man Coast Guard approved commercial life raft
6-man dinghy
2 gun-style flare kits
4 fire extinguishers
Air horn
Ships bell
Emergency tillers
First aid kit
Compass
Spot light
Foul weather jackets
Deck Equip; 8 docklines -25ft each (4-new ?#128;˜99), &
various misc. lines
8 Large blue fenders & misc. 2 boat hooks
Wire lifelines
Custom decorator salon cushions, ?#128;˜95
4 deck custom lounge cushions, Jan "99 New
4 closed-cell foam floating mattresses, ?#128;˜98 New
16+ closed-cell foam double seat cushions
3 commercial trampolines, ?#128;˜96
2-80 gal. coolers, ?#128;˜95
Snorkel equip:Variety of ladies, mens, childrens silicone masks with snorkels, ?#128;˜97-?#128;™99
Assorted fins, sizes 1-14, ?#128;˜97-?#128;™99
Spares of masks, snorkels, keepers, fins
4 life rings with lines
3 u/w flashlights
Full reference library: marine life (fish, reef creatures, corals, shells),
plants, trees, flowers,birds,, and BVI past and present, pirates.
Port galley: Daysails: Bulk supplies of plates, cups,
silverware, napkins, storage & trash bags,cleaning supplies. Serving bowls,baskets,
trays, drink pitchers, serving utensils.
Liveaboard: 2 burner stove, electric/propane fridge/freezer, 2-20 lb. Propane
tanks with auto
shutoff and smell sensor, fresh water pump (50 gal.water tanks-each hull),
cookware & utensils, dishes, silverware, microwave, toaster, toaster oven, etc.
Accommodations:
Port: Double bed with commercial grade 6" foam mattress, linens &
pillows, washbasin with hand pump, large mirrors, ample storage, dressing area, hanging
closet.
Starboard: Double bed with 3" foam mattress, single v-berth bed, ample storage -
now being used as office/storage.
Starboard head: Boat toilet (spronk design), chemical toilet with holding tank,
mirror, washbasin with hand pump (50 gal. water storage),
full assortment towels, wash cloths, first aid kit, bulk supply - toilet tissue, chemical
solution.
****Interior repainted 1996-98: Awlgrip and satin marine epoxy
Last haul out - October ?#128;˜98. The following work was done at that
time for season ?#128;˜99:
Hulls commercially sprayed with awlgrip paint
Deck non-skid renewed and freshly painted, marine epoxy White epoxy on:
Beams
Coachroof Window areas Antifouling - Horizon, hard
Note:Patouche II is hauled out every year in preparation for each season. She is continuously
being up-graded and kept in top condition. Yearly marine surveys are available from
1991-98.
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THE
BUSINESS
Business essentials for the BVI?#128;™s included in the sale:
Corporation Limited?#128;™s name and seal
Local Business/Boat Insurance
Trade License
Work permits
Provisional cruising permits
VHF radio license
Boat registration for commercial use
National Park & Trust permit, sticker
Advertising space at airport and ferry dock
Shore telephone line - deposit paid
Cellular phone & number - deposit paid
Post office box - deposit paid
Excellent credit standing throughout BVI
American Express/VISA/Master Card deposit accounts
VEY Ltd. Bank references
CPA accountant/consultant
Office supplies included: Computer & software for business
management
Internet and fax modem
CD ROM and speakers
Canon Printer
Windows 95 Plus, Microsoft Office 97 and Word Perfect ,Quicken Deluxe 98
Desktop Publishing, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express
Internet web-site. E-mail address
File cabinet
Letterhead stationery & notepaper
Bulk supply paper, envelopes, stamps
Catalogues of suppliers
General office paraphernalia
Flyers of ?#128;˜99 season
Bulk supply display boxes
7 u/v laminated framed 24x36 posters
Laminated 8 1/2x11 advertising-already distributed to villas
Framed informational pictures-already distributed around island
2 magnetic car signs
6 16x24 vinyl signs posted around island
3 custom signs at boat
3'x5' "Patouche" boat flag
1000 custom postcards
*** Complete loose-leaf notebook listing hotels, restaurants,
villas, etc. with
contact names, hints plus our introducing you to the relevant persons in every area!
***Other assets included: 5 cubic ft.
freezer, ?#128;˜96 Hyundai Excel LS, 4dr., AC, ?#128;˜94
Retail Sales Inventory
Kodak underwater disposable cameras
"Patouche II" T-shirts, 3 designs
Tricolor polo shirts, embroidered "Patouche"logo
Soft-style baseball caps, embroidered logo
?#128;˜V.E.Y. Corp. Ltd, with all assets is for
sale at US$349,000
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