Distinctive Charters secures on its books privately owned craft. These are chartered from their existing moorings countrywide to discerning and experienced hirers (static charter is also an option), thereby providing owners with a way of covering their ownership costs and earning an income, as well as providing the hirer with the opportunity to use an exclusive private boat.

As an agency Distinctive Charters will advertise, prepare and distribute information, arrange bookings, handle payments, and if necessary guide the owner through the steps to hire craft licensing, extra BSS regulations, insurance, breakdown services, hand over scripts etc., and generally smooth the path over for them. Distinctive Charters will also establish a hire charge price band relevant to the boat.

As the owner you will be responsible for ensuring the boat is prepared to the very highest standard and available at the agreed time and place, you will also oversee the handover. Thus providing our hirers with the very best service.

We and our boat owners act as a partnership. We are dependant upon each other for success and therefore it will be your responsibility to provide a top class boat and a warm welcome for your guests; we in return will offer you the best in effective marketing and administration in order to achieve just this.

As with any partnership we can only succeed if we both share common aims and values. For us, and the owners who work with us, these are to offer only the very best boats and the highest level of service to our guests. We hope that, having read about our company, you will agree with our philosophy and we look forward to welcoming you to the partnership.

The next step is for us to visit you and your boat. This consultation is totally free and you will be under no obligation. During the visit we will give you a full and frank assessment of your boat, including any changes we deem necessary for inclusion in our portfolio. We will then explain all aspects of the services we provide in more detail together with the financial arrangements.  We will also advise on any other matters concerning the hire of your boat including presentation, furnishing, inventory and turnaround requirements.

LONG TERM HIRE

We are receiving a number of enquiries from people wanting long term hire (i.e 4 weeks plus).  If you are a boat owner who is interested in letting your boat for longer periods please contact us, as we will be happy to put you in touch with potential hirers for a small fee