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Brittany and Jeremiah, the owners of the yacht Calypso, renegotiated their private boat mortgage with the vessel's former owner, John, during a visit to Kentucky.0:25 The parties extended the existing loan agreement for an additional 18 months, moving away from a previous two-year term and a subsequent three-year extension.11:17 By structuring the transaction as a private note rather than using a traditional marine lender, the owners avoided standard interest rates and fees.13:38 The original purchase of the million-dollar yacht bypassed a traditional boat broker, saving approximately 10% in commission fees by utilizing a maritime attorney in Jacksonville to handle the legal paperwork for a flat fee of roughly $750.13:35 The loan structure adheres to the Applicable Federal Rate (AFR) to ensure tax compliance, with the owners finalizing the paperwork through a local notary.14:23 This arrangement allows the owners to maintain liquidity for a cruising kitty while gradually paying off the vessel.12:10

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