Own a yacht or share one?

Owning a yacht in Auckland means paying for a berth, insurance, maintenance and depreciation all year, however often you sail. Here's how the numbers compare with a YachtShare membership.

$1,209 a monthThe cost of a 12 m monohull berth at Westhaven Marina, incl. GST (2026–27 rate). That's the berth alone.

$1,012 a monthOur entry membership ($880 + GST), incl. GST. That includes the yacht, the berth, maintenance and valet cleaning.

Ownership cost calculator

Change any figure to match your own situation. All figures are per year, incl. GST.

Compare with this YachtShare yacht Days you sail each year Price of a similar boatWhat you'd pay to buy it Marina berthWesthaven 12 m: $1,209/month InsuranceEstimate: about 1.1% of boat value Maintenance, haul-out and antifoulingVaries with age and size; average about $16,000 a year DepreciationEstimate: 5–6% of boat value a year Return lost on your capitalEstimate: 5.5% of the boat price a year

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Owning, per day sailed

Berth rate: Westhaven Marina standard rental rates 2026–27, 12 m monohull berth with finger, incl. GST. Insurance, maintenance, depreciation and lost return are general estimates, not quotes. Your figures will vary. YachtShare prices are the published monthly rate × 12, plus GST. Fuel is extra under both options. YachtShare per-day costs don't include any freebie days, which can lower the real cost further.

Owning vs syndicate vs YachtShare

	Own outright	Equity syndicate	YachtShare
Upfront capital	Full boat price	A share of the boat price	None, just a refundable bond
Ongoing costs	Berth, insurance, maintenance, all variable	Your share of the running costs	One fixed monthly fee
Depreciation risk	Yours	Shared	None
Maintenance work	You organise it	Shared or managed	Done for you
Getting out	Sell the boat	Sell your share	Leave after 12 months
Choice of boat	One boat	One boat	Choose from the fleet each year

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