The momentum behind fractional yacht ownership worldwide is taking the boating community by storm. In the past few years a myriad of companies have tried their hand at what many people see as a major trend and the future for boat ownership, however the legal complexities and technical requirements to establish a successful program has limited all but a handful of companies from succeeding. American Yacht Share has been at the forefront of this emerging market since 2003 and led the way in developing fractional yacht ownership models from pure equity ownership to fractional lease programs.

As a leader in the management of fractional yacht ownership, American Yacht Share has developed and implemented fractional yacht ownership opportunities for many people wishing to enjoy a boating lifestyle without the headaches and hassles typically associated with boating. Many people have joined programs directly run by the American Yacht Share, however in addition American Yacht Share has helped groups of people to turn their own boats into fractional ownership opportunities, and in a consulting role has assisted other businesses to develop and implement fractional yacht ownership programs throughout the country.

As a commitment to the future of fractional yacht ownership, American Yacht Share has now teamed up with Americas top manufacturers and developed the most innovative and forward thinking program available today. American Yacht Share has partnered with Luhrs Marine, Silverton Marine and Mainship to create a program that is distributed through the dealer network of these top manufacturers to offer a wider range of boats in more locations than any other fractional ownership company in the market today.

“We see our relationships with the top manufacturers in the US as a key milestone in the development of fractional ownership in the yachting industry” says Richard May, our CEO and founder. “The boat ownership market place is changing, and many manufacturers are keen to take advantage of what is possibly the biggest development in the boating industry for years.”

Our unique relationship has enabled the first program of its kind to enable the sharing a full range of brand new boats – no boat is over three years old! And offer a range of styles from sports fishing yachts, to trawlers and cruisers. The dealer network enables you to share one of these magnificent yachts in the waters near your home, fully maintained by the factory authorized service departments located at the dealership itself or alternative local dockage.

As the fractional yacht ownership market expands, American Yacht Share is dedicated to staying in front of the trends and continue to provide hassle free boating at a fraction of the price of traditional boat ownership.