ISLE OF SKYE - Graham + Sibbald

ISLE OF SKYE YACHTS
ISLE OF SKYE
FOR
SALE
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AWARD WINNING ESTABLISHED BUSINESS
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MODERN FLEET OF OWNED AND MANAGED YACHTS
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HIGH LEVEL OF REPEAT BUSINESS
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IDEAL LOCATION WITH ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE
CRUISING GROUNDS
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GOOD ROAD AND RAIL CONNECTIONS
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SELF CONTAINED OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
FACILITIES AFFORDING YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT
the complete property service
Skye Yachts Limited
T/A Isle of Skye Yachts
ISLE OF SKYE
LOCATION
Isle of Skye Yachts are located in Armadale on the Sleat Penisula
often referred to as “The Garden of Skye”. The Mallaig/
Armadale ferry terminal and village of Armadale lies nearby.
There are local services available within Ardvasar. The property
has good access by road to the mainland via the Skye Bridge and
by road/rail via the Mallaig/Armadale ferry. The rail connection
in particular is important since this links with the overnight
sleeper from London to Fort William.
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Mains supply of water and electricity are connected and
with drainage to a septic tank.
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Full range of tools and electrical equipment.
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Large range of stock and spares for the charter fleet.
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Extensive yard area to the side of the building which is hard
core surfaced and suitable for external winter yacht and
small craft storage and the property extends down to the
high water mark.
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Access from the public road is by means of a private track/
roadway.
FORESHORE
In addition the business benefits from a lease of the foreshore
running until 2036 for the purposes of launching and recovery
of yachts.
Erected on this area of foreshore are poles which assist in the
recovery and launch of yachts.
DESCRIPTION
Isle of Skye Yachts is a well established yacht charter business
and RYA Training Centre operating one of largest charter fleets
in Scotland. They also provide some boatyard services and the
Company is offered for sale as a trading entity. The business is
well equipped and a detailed inventory has been prepared for
genuinely interested parties. The main assets of the business
are as summarised below:BOATYARD
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Single storey, steel portal framed attached building clad
with corrugated cement fibre walls and roof with concrete
floor throughout with fluorescent lighting and internally a
portacabin office and shower/toilet block.
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The building extends to 225.7sq.m/2,428 sq.ft or thereby
and has 3.95m eaves height (13 feet).
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It has a large access door of 3.96m x 4.53m allowing boats
to be stored within the shed for repair and maintenance
purposes.
PIER
The business also has the benefit of a sub-lease from South
Sleat Community Moorings Association (SSCMA) of the Old Pier
at Armadale together with adjacent pontoon. The sub-lease
runs until November 2029.
CAR PARK
There is a gravel surfaced car park at the junction of the public
road and leading to the Pier. This is leased on an annual basis
and provides useful parking for client’s cars.
TRACTOR/HOIST/VEHICLES
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Ford Tractor 90 HP, 4 wheel drive
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Peugeot Partner 2.0D Van – 2006
MOORINGS
The Company owns 12 yacht moorings and 5 small boat
moorings located within the Bay adjacent to the Pier. The
moorings are available for use by short and long term visiting
yachts and provide additional income in the form of mooring fees
and other yacht services.
YACHTS
The yachts which are owned by the business and included in the
sale are:•
Jeanneau SO 379 (Voyager of Sleat) 2013
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Jeanneau SO 439 (Sleat Odyssey) 2012
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Beneteau Oceanis 393 (Sleat Lady) 2006
Within the boat yard there is a Roodberg 15 ton hoist together
with nine 12 ton Roodberg cradles and three 9 tonne Roodberg
cradles.
The business is fully equipped with charts, waterproofs and
sleeping bags all available for hire together with the necessary
office furniture and other equipment to ensure the efficient
operation of the business and maintenance of the yachts.
WORKBOATS
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Ribcraft 4.8 metres RIB with 60 HP outboard and trailer –
2007
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Orkney Longliner – 9 HP outboard and trailer – 2004
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Orkney 520 – 18 HP outboard and trailer – 2005
In addition there are 14 x 3.5 HP 2 stroke outboard engines and
2 small dinghies.
THE BUSINESS
The business has been operated by the current owners for
in excess of 15 years and over that time has built up a well
established customer base and enjoys a high level of repeat
business in the order of 60%.
In addition to the yachts listed above, the business comes with
8 yachts under charter management. These are managed on
annual contracts and Isle of Skye Yachts retains a % of the fees
raised from chartering these yachts and also undertake winter
maintenance as part of the management of the individual boats.
PRICE
The business is offered for sale as a trading entity with all
assets and equipment and offers around £450,000 are sought.
The current owners’ house, a modern 3 bedroomed detached
property, which is conveniently located near the Boatyard is
also potentially available by separate negotiation.
ENTRY
By arrangement.
The Business employs 2 full time Directors. One full time
Boatyard Manager and a part time (3 day) Boatyard Assistant from
March to October with additional cleaning staff on changeover
days.
Isle of Skye Yachts are an RYA Recognised training establishment
and undertake a full scale Practical Cruising programme including
Yacht Master Training in addition to some Shore based Theory
courses. This area of the business has never been fully extended
and offers development potential to a suitably qualified purchaser.
Transfer of Recognition is subject to RYA conditions.
The business is also a member of the Association of Scottish
Yacht Charterers, Sail Scotland and the Federation of Small
Businesses.
Financial details will be made available to genuinely interested
parties.
Isle of Skye Yachts are well respected as a yacht charter
business, have built up a good and loyal customer base and
are well represented within the professional bodies relating
to the yachting and cruising industry. The business has won
numerous awards over the years including the 2013 Scottish
Council for Development and Industry, Crown Estates Award for
Excellence in a Marine Business and they were also finalists in the
2013 Highlands and Islands Tourism Awards Best Self-Service
Accommodation category.
CONTACT:
Graham & Sibbald
4 Ardross Street,
INVERNESS,
IV3 5NN
Tel: +44 (0)1463 236 977
Aberdeen
01224 625 024
Dundee
01382 200 064
Edinburgh
0131 225 1559
Falkirk
01324 638 377
Glasgow
0141 332 1194
Hamilton
01698 422 500
Kilmarnock
01563 528 000
Kirkcaldy
01592 266 211
Paisley
0141 889 3251
Perth
01738 445 733
Stirling
01786 463 111
Weybridge
01932 260 726
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read carefully
1. These particulars are intended as guide only. Their accuracy is not
warranted or guaranteed. Intending Purchasers/Tenants should not rely
on these particulars but satisfy themselves by inspection of the property.
Photographs only show parts of the property which may have changed
since they were taken.
2. Graham & Sibbald have no authority to give any representation other
than these particulars in relation to this property.
Intending Purchasers/Tenants take the property as they find it.
3. Graham & Sibbald are not authorised to enter into contracts relating to
this property. These particulars are not intended to nor shall they form
part of any legally enforceable contract and any contract shall only be
entered into by way of an exchange of correspondence between our client’s
Solicitors and Solicitors acting for the Purchaser/Tenants.
4. All plans based upon Ordnance Survey maps are reproduced with the
sanction of Controller of HM Stationery.
5. A list of Partners can be obtained from any of our offices.