Rather than buy a boat, invest in one.
The only boat membership on Sydney Harbour that pays you back. A near-new luxury cruiser berthed at Darling Harbour, guaranteed days on the water, zero running costs — and a share of every charter she earns.
The only boat membership that pays you back.
Buying a boat is a money pit. Syndicates tie up your capital and bill you upwards of $1,300 a month just to keep one afloat — and you never see a cent back until you sell.
Revelation flips the model. Because she works as a premium charter vessel, the charters cover every running cost. As a member you get the boat without the burden — and a share of the profit she makes. The boat that earns her keep, and yours.
Four steps to a boat that works for you.
Choose your share
Take a 5%, 10% or 15% share in Revelation's calendar. The bigger your share, the more days on the water — and the larger your payback.
We keep her earning
Revelation runs as a luxury charter vessel. Those charters pay for berthing, servicing, insurance and cleaning — every running cost, handled.
Cruise your days
Enjoy your guaranteed days each month, plus unlimited standby at 50% off whenever she's free. Just top up the fuel you use.
Get paid back
Each month you receive your share of the charter profits. No other membership on the harbour gives you a single dollar in return.
Up to 13 days a month (45%) are reserved for members across all shares. The remaining 55% stays in charter — and that's the engine that pays you back. The split flexes with demand: quieter charter months simply mean more standby days for you.
Choose your share in Revelation.
Annual memberships, billed monthly. Every share includes a free 4-hour skipper training session, unlimited standby days at 50% off, and your slice of the charter profit.
- ◆1 × overnight per month — 10am pick-up to 8am return
- ◆1 × 4-hour session each month — morning, afternoon or evening
- ◆2 trips a month — 24 days on the water each year
- ◆5% charter profit paid back to you
- ◆Unlimited standby days at 50% off
- ◆Free 4-hour skipper induction — helm, anchor, berth & best harbour spots
- ◆3 × overnight per month — 10am pick-up to 8am return
- ◆36 days on the water each year
- ◆10% charter profit paid back to you
- ◆Unlimited standby days at 50% off
- ◆Free 4-hour skipper induction — helm, anchor, berth & best harbour spots
- ◆4 × overnight per month — 10am pick-up to 8am return
- ◆1 × 4-hour session per month — morning, afternoon or evening
- ◆5 trips a month — 60 days on the water each year
- ◆15% charter profit paid back to you
- ◆Unlimited standby days at 50% off
- ◆Free 4-hour skipper induction — helm, anchor, berth & best harbour spots
No upkeep. No surprise bills. Free fuel included.
Most syndicates charge $1,300+ every month in maintenance — on top of the share you had to buy outright. We don't. Because Revelation earns her keep through charter, the business carries every running cost. And every trip includes up to 200L of fuel, on us.
- ✓Berthing & marina feesHer premium Sydney Harbour berth — covered.
- ✓Servicing & engine maintenanceFull manufacturer servicing on the twin Volvos.
- ✓Insurance & complianceYou're covered by commercial insurance — liability limited to the excess.
- ✓Detailing & cleaningCleaned and presented after every single trip.
Step aboard fuelled and ready to go. Every trip includes up to 200L of fuel — enough for a full day or overnight on the harbour. No refuelling stops, no bill when you return. Just cast off and go.
Boat hire vs syndicate vs membership.
Three ways onto the water. Only one gives you a beautiful boat, no running costs, and money back.
| Boat HireOne-off | Boat SyndicateShared ownership | Boat ClubShared fleet access | Revelation MembershipThe smarter way | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The boat | Limited options, rarely anything special |
Often premium |
Shared fleet of older stock — you compete for the same boats |
One near-new 38ft luxury cruiser — yours on guaranteed days |
| Access | One-off, book & pay each time |
A few days a month + standby |
Credit system — 24 days/yr min, peak weekends not guaranteed |
Guaranteed monthly days + unlimited standby at 50% off |
| Upfront capital | None |
High — buy a share outright |
$1,500 joining fee |
None — just a monthly fee |
| Monthly cost | High day rates, pay each time |
$1,300+ maintenance on top of share cost |
From $1,695/mo (12-month, 7-day) |
From $3,990/mo — one fixed fee, nothing else |
| Fuel | Baked into a high hourly rate |
Yours to carry |
You pay all fuel used |
Free — up to 200L included per trip |
| Money back | None |
None until you sell your share |
None |
Yes — a share of charter profit, every month |
| Location | Varies |
Varies |
Rozelle Bay or Church Point |
Sydney Wharf Marina — right on Darling Harbour |
| Commitment | None |
Typically 3 years |
12–36 months |
Simple 12-month membership |
| Service | Pay-per-use, no frills |
Walk-on, walk-off |
Walk-on, walk-off |
Walk-on, walk-off + free skipper induction |
Boat Club figures reflect typical current market terms for shared-fleet membership in Sydney and are indicative only. Syndicate figures reflect typical shared luxury-boat ownership terms.
Standby days, half price — as often as you like.
The best harbour days are the ones you didn't plan. Whenever Revelation isn't booked within 48 hours, members can take her on standby at half the member rate — unlimited, all season long. It's the closest thing to owning her, without the bill.
Revelation — 38ft of effortless luxury.
- ●540hp twin Volvo IPS
- ●30+ knots cruising
- ●12 guests aboard
- ●Sleeps 6 · 2 cabins
- ●Joystick docking
- ●Offshore capable
- ●Aircon · BBQ · galley
- ●Infinity sound system
Twin smart TVs, Breville coffee, transom shower, 5G Wi-Fi and a Magma BBQ — plus Seabobs and floating water toys on request. Berthed at Sydney Wharf Marina, Darling Harbour — the best address in Sydney to step on a boat.
Sydney Wharf Marina — the best address in Sydney to step on a boat.
Most marinas have you driving to the outskirts of the city. Revelation is berthed at Sydney Wharf Marina, right on the edge of Darling Harbour — one of Sydney's most iconic waterfront precincts. Walk off the street and onto a 38ft cruiser in minutes.
From here, the full harbour is at your feet — the Bridge and Opera House in one direction, the Heads and open ocean in the other. Middle Harbour, the Hawkesbury, secret coves and waterfront restaurants all within easy reach. There is no better place to leave from.
Your share, paid back.
Every membership carries a matching slice of charter profit — 5%, 10% or 15%. As Revelation earns through the season, your share is calculated and returned to you. You enjoy the boat on your own terms, and the charter book quietly works in your favour the rest of the time.
Paybacks are a share of net charter profit and vary month to month with demand and seasonality, so returns aren't fixed or guaranteed. What is certain: no other membership or syndicate on Sydney Harbour returns you a cent. Final profit-share terms are confirmed in your membership agreement.
Membership questions.
Yes — memberships run for 12 months and are billed monthly. At renewal you can keep your share, move up a tier, or step away.
Member days are capped at 45% of the calendar so the boat stays genuinely available to you. That works out to a handful of shares per tier — 5% (1–9 available), 10% (1–4) and 15% (1–3). Once they're gone for the season, they're gone.
Stack unlimited standby days at 50% off whenever she's free, or hold a larger share. Many members find standby alone gives them far more harbour time than their guaranteed days.
Your payback is pro-rata to your share of Revelation's net charter profit and is reconciled and paid on a regular cycle. Exact timing and terms are set out in your membership agreement.
Every trip includes up to 200L of fuel — enough for a comfortable full day or overnight on the harbour. You're also covered by our commercial insurance, with your liability limited to the insurance excess in the event of an incident.
Yes — a valid Australian boat licence is required to take her out self-drive. Your free 4-hour skipper induction covers helming, anchoring and berthing, plus the top spots to visit around the harbour — so you step aboard confident from day one.
Revelation is berthed at Sydney Wharf Marina — right in the heart of Darling Harbour, with easy access from the CBD, free nearby parking and some of Sydney's best waterfront dining steps away. She's offshore-capable and cleared to roam the full harbour and beyond, with up to 12 guests aboard.
The only boat membership that makes you money.
Register your interest and we'll walk you through the share that fits — and how much of Revelation you could be cruising this season.