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The Catamaran Group is a constellation of dealerships including The Catamaran Company, 2hulls Inc, Annapolis Catamaran Center, Tortola Catamaran Center and Esserman Yacht Sales. The Group has fine-tuned the sales process of buying and selling boats into an organized and understandable methodology that reflect many years of experience and a leading reputation as the world's largest retailer of catamarans. The Group has consistently outsold and outmatched competitors in terms of offering quality catamarans for sale in both the new and brokerage arena. Over the last decade The Group has also added additional services to the sales pipeline including financing, insurance, dockage, delivery, performance data, boat shows and a number of key services. The Group consistently sells over 100 catamarans each calender year and has been named Lagoon Dealer of The Year for the last three years. With branches in Florida, Maryland, Virginia and Tortola, the Group has an international presence in sales, charter and services. In fact, the Group has also become recognized for it's Purchase For Charter package that allows a family to buy a boat and earn charter income inside our Tortola Fleet. A number of boat buyers take up our 'Try Before You Buy' charter package to get a taste of what their dream catamaran would be like in international sailing destinations such as The British Virgin Islands. We urge all customers to research the market and confirm our standing as the leading company in our field. We are also very excited about joining up with Bill Green in this exclusive partnership to help give international buyers access to the U.S. catamaran retail market.

Bill Green, International Advisor Read Bio Canadian and International Citizens can now access specialized financing options to buy U.S. boats from the world’s leading multihull retailers, The Catamaran Group. In a special partnership between The Catamaran Group and Bill Green, a leading International Advisor, families outside the United States can now explore buying their dream catamaran via Bill’s special relationship to some of the world’s top financial institutions. Bill recently spoke to Catamarans.com about this new partnership.

A: We believe in a total approach to assisting families with their offshore experience. Proprietary solutions are built upon the individual needs of discerning families. We provide a wide spectrum of services from multi currency lending, fuel price management, mail services, private trust and banking services to personalized canine training and consulting for companion or security on board.

Q: What kinds of options are available to international clients via your services?
               
A: We actively seek the best pricing and products worldwide from proven professionals representing major International institutions. This approach affords us the opportunity to offer creative solutions at globally competitive pricing.   

Q: Do you only offer financing options to Canadian citizens? 

A: We may offer financing solutions to both Canadian and International clients but not to US citizens. 

Q: How are you able to provide financing for international customers when I have been refused financing from U.S. vendors?
            
A: International clients do not normally qualify for US lending based upon their non US residency. We build solutions using International standards and techniques acquired through personal experience and strong relationships with proven International bankers.  

Q: What do I need to provide you with? 

A: Name, address, services required and correspondence preference. We will contact you personally to obtain all other necessary particulars.

Q: Why should I choose you?

A: We believe in the value of a multi-perspective, multidiscipline, and international solutions. We believe in ongoing communication with our client families and an unwavering commitment to integrity transparency, professionalism and Innovation. Our service standard is based upon the courtesies rooted in "Canadian Tradition". Our mandate is to present to you a broad universe of solutions built upon our International experience and "Global Imagination".

Q: Will I see you at international boat shows?
 
A: Yes by appointment.

Q: Your options seem more advanced than a traditional loan vendor…will it be a complex process for me to get pre-approved to buy a U.S. boat as a foreign citizen? 

A: Our platform is designed to service the International non US family. Our process is to contact you, personally review all aspects of your intended purchase, seek out and build a solution specific to you and your family’s lifestyle. 

Q: Could you help me understand the framework for a buying a U.S. boat as a foreign citizen.   What are the most important points to consider? 

A: Perspective is extremely important. The basics if you will. Purchase a boat from the jurisdiction and location that affords the best opportunity for exceptional value facilitated through committed professionals the Catamarans.com team.