Christensen Shipyards operates from Vancouver, Washington, and has built composite motor yachts since the early 1990s. The yard is known for fibreglass and carbon hulls that achieve a sport profile without sacrificing interior volume. Christensen yachts run fast for their length and carry an exterior styling that has a low-profile American aesthetic built to age well in charter service.
Three Christensen yachts are available for charter in Anguilla and the wider Caribbean. The fleet covers the 47 to 60 metre range, with five and six cabin layouts, generous sun deck space and beach clubs that deploy quickly for a morning in the shallows. Build quality is consistently high and the yachts attract guests who want something with personality rather than a production look.
Charter rates in Anguilla vary with vessel length and specification. The advance provisioning allowance, typically 30 percent of the base rate, covers fuel, berthing, food, drinks and marina fees and should be factored into budget planning before signing heads of terms.
Anguilla calm, protected anchorages are well matched to Christensen hull forms, which perform best when they have settled water for swim platforms and beach clubs to operate effectively. The island compact size means a Christensen reasonable draft allows anchoring close to the beach at Shoal Bay or Meads Bay, where the tender ride ashore is minutes long. A specialist broker will advise on seasonal Caribbean positioning.
