The North Fort Myers charter firm appeals to yacht owners to consider putting their vessels into charter.

NORTH FORT MYERS, FL (May 21, 2001)- Having one of its best years, yacht charter company Southwest Florida Yachts has appealed to vessel owners to consider putting their cruising yachts into charter.

"YACHTS WANTED," reads the notice in the Spring issue of The Yardarm, SWFY's newsletter. Noting that demand for yachts greatly exceeds supply, the notice asks owners to contact the company if they would like "income to help offset the cost of boat ownership, or wish to have your investment in a yacht protected by having regular usage and proper maintenance..."

Southwest Florida Yachts charters luxury trawlers from 32 to 49 feet in length and sailing vessels from 24 to 42 feet long. Charters are from one day to several weeks or more, with or without captains, depending on qualifications. Charters cruise the inland and near-shore waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Yacht owners, or those who wish to consider buying a vessel to put into charter, should contact Barb or Vic Hansen at
1-800-262-7939 or, via email, swfyachts@aol.com