<a href=”http://www.sailtime.com>SailTime Group LLC</a>, the world leader in fractional boating and sailing partner with Hunter Marine, announced that their year-end 2008 figures show that more people are moving toward fractional boating as an alternative to boat ownership. According to Wayne Diviney, CEO and President of SailTime Group, “… SailTime has seen steady increases in membership and boats being brought into the program as boating enthusiasts seek innovative and affordable ways to keep their boating dreams alive during uncertain economic times.”

SailTime added 21 new boats to its fleets across the country through its owner-member program. Owner-members are paid a fee that helps defray the cost of their monthly mortgage payment. SailTime founder George Bonelli notes: “The owner virtually eliminates their expenses and the members get access to a new luxury sailboat in their local waters for a fraction of the cost of owning or chartering a boat.”

<a href=”http://www.sailtime.com/boston”>SailTime Boston</a>, one of the oldest and largest bases in the country, added two new Hunter sailboats to their fleet in 2008. Memberships start at under $6000 per year.