Finance For Boats And Yachts

Marinablu International Ltd is a UK based company, which specialises in providing a range of financial services to the UK and European marine leisure industry. From traditional marine mortgages to more unusual marine leasing and berth financing in Spain, we offer a broad range of services to yacht and boat owners, large and small.

We have just added our new new marinas overseas property site, which gives details on marinas currently planned and those under construction around the world. From Europe, to the Caribbean,  Far East and Australasia, we will be covering them all for you, both as a possible investment and also as a second home for you and your boat. This will be updated daily as news comes in to us, so please check back regularly or just subscribe using the orange RSS button. We've started by looking at a couple in the Caribbean, and one in Italy, along with a new marina in Spain which is offering a 4 year berth package - something a little different. Over the coming months we will be travelling to some of these locations for an "on the ground" update on progress with pictures and reports which we hope you will find useful in your search for the perfect place to live and enjoy your boat!

On a personal note we are currently selling our berth in Estepona on the Costa del Sol as we are moving our boat to Sicily. The size of the berth is 25 metres x 6 metres and we are currently selling for a reduced price of 315,000 euros. Estepona is a beautiful little marina, just up the coast from it's more famous ( and expensive neighbour) Peurto Banus, so it's a great place to be based. If you would like further details please just send me an email.

Boat Leasing Finance

Leasing finance is a new and innovative way to finance your motor boat or yacht and to save VAT at the same time. Lease finance schemes have been available to European boat buyers for many years, but little used by those in the UK or elsewhere. Using this innovative way of paying for your boat, could save a considerable amount of VAT whilst providing complete flexibility in private or company ownership of the vessel. Both the Italian and French schemes are available, with an example quote.

Marine Mortgages

Marine mortgages have been around a long time, but we might just surprise you with some very competitive and flexible quotes.

There is no obligation or cost involved so you have nothing to lose in asking! We can also save you a great deal of time, so click here and fill in the details, and we'll come back to you very quickly with some figures. In the meantime you can spend some time choosing all the extras for your new yacht!!

Berth Finance

If you are planning on using and berthing your boat in Spain, the last thing you want to to is use your capital to buy the berth. Whilst you can rent, berths are an appreciating asset, and therefore make a good investment, as well as being a necessity.

We are the only company in Europe that is able to arrange Spanish bank finance using your berth as the equity, and we work very closely with Genus Marine & Leisure , the largest berth broker in both Spain and Europe. Have a look at what we can offer in financing the purchase of your berth in Spain.

Currency Services

Whether you are buying a boat, a berth or a house overseas, at some point you will be exposed to foreign currency variations. Please don't use your bank, their rates are awful. Give us a try by clicking here for currency services.

Insurance For Your Boat

We only offer boat and yacht insurance from one company, DeNovo Insurance, because we believe they offer an excellent alternative to the more well know insurance providers. All policies are underwritten by Lloyds of London so your boat is in safe hands. All we need are some brief details and we will get a quote prepared for you by return. Why not give us a try?

In summary, whether you are looking to save VAT on your boat or yacht using a French or Italian lease, retain equity by negotiating a marine mortgage, or buy a berth in Spain using a Spanish bank mortgage, Marinablu has the solution. And finally, remember that with a leasing finance solution, your boat can still be registered in the UK but save VAT- the best of all worlds!!