For yacht owners, the closing decision extends beyond the residence. Separate condominium assessments from marina costs, verify a vessel-specific berth, and establish whether slip rights can survive renewal or resale.
For a yacht owner, the appeal of The Ritz-Carlton Residences® Palm Beach Gardens is immediate: 14 private acres on the Intracoastal, a 29-slip marina and a residential setting designed around the water. The 106-residence condominium community at 2200 PGA Boulevard brings that proposition into focus.
At closing, however, the residence, the berth and the clubhouse amenity require separate consideration. What does the condominium purchase convey? What agreement permits the yacht to remain at the marina? And what, if anything, can transfer when the residence is sold?
The essential distinction is simple: advertised access is not a documented right. A purchaser whose daily life depends on keeping a vessel close to home should resolve those questions before counting marina access as part of the acquisition's value.
The slips are advertised for lease, not as deeded components of condominium purchases. A resident leasing opportunity should therefore not be read as a berth automatically accompanying every residence.
The arithmetic reinforces the point: 29 slips cannot provide a dedicated berth for each of 106 residences simultaneously. That does not establish current occupancy, a waiting list or an allocation policy. It makes written confirmation of availability essential. Availability and terms may vary by residence.
Request written confirmation identifying the proposed slip and the agreement governing its use. Identify the party authorized to grant that right as well; the advertised offering does not establish the marina's legal ownership or leasing control.
A dedicated day dock is described for guest arrivals and short-term use. It is not a substitute for a permanent leased berth, particularly when assessing whether the residence supports an owner's regular boating routine.
Vessel compatibility deserves its own review. Advertised maximum vessel lengths differ: 75 feet and 80 feet. Neither figure is a universal assurance that a particular yacht will fit.
Obtain written confirmation that the specific berth can accommodate the vessel's length, beam and draft. If an electric lift is relevant, verify its limits and availability rather than assuming every slip has one. The marina is marketed with wet and dry docking, a no-wake setting and electric lifts at select slips.
Advertised navigation features include ocean access through Palm Beach Inlet without fixed bridges along that route, as well as access to Jupiter Inlet. Those features matter, but they do not replace vessel-specific confirmation of the berth and intended route.
For a buyer selecting a residence around an existing yacht, compatibility should be established before committing to the purchase-not left as a post-closing operational detail.
Monthly HOA assessment figures range from $4,676 to $7,168, but that range is neither a current association budget nor a quote for every residence. The monthly HOA figure of $12,446 for combined residence 301-302 illustrates why a larger home's carrying costs should not be extrapolated from a general range.
Before closing, replace those figures with the selected residence's current assessment statement and association disclosures. Separately, request a written marina cost schedule covering slip rent, any marina dues, deposits, utilities and other applicable charges. The exact amounts, and whether any marina expenses are included in HOA assessments, remain unestablished.
The advertised statement that there are no club membership fees is narrower than an assurance of no additional charges. It does not establish that marina, application, association or resale-related fees are waived.
For buyers also considering Alba West Palm Beach, the useful comparison is a residence-specific carrying-cost schedule, with boating arrangements evaluated separately. Headline HOA numbers alone leave the central yacht-owner question unanswered: what does the complete ownership arrangement actually cost?
The private waterfront clubhouse includes a “Yacht club lounge,” alongside an event kitchen, coffee bar and game room. That designation describes an amenity. By itself, it establishes neither a separate club membership nor a transferable membership interest.
Do not combine clubhouse access, a marina lease and condominium ownership into one assumed package. Ask which governing documents address each, who may use the amenity and whether a separate agreement applies. Those answers belong in the documents; they cannot be inferred from the lounge's name.
For yacht owners, the distinction is practical: a place to socialize by the water does not answer whether the yacht can remain there, how long the berth can be occupied or what happens upon resale.
The available terms do not establish transferability. Neither assignment rights nor renewal rights should be assumed. The same applies to resale priority, waiting-list procedures, transfer fees and any approval required for a successor owner.
Have counsel review the actual marina agreement alongside the condominium documents. The review should distinguish assignment of an existing lease from a new lease offered to a buyer. Those outcomes are not interchangeable when evaluating a future sale.
The closing file should address five essentials:
The available berth and written acceptance of the intended vessel.
The lease rate, duration, deposits and separately payable charges.
Renewal provisions and any conditions affecting continued occupancy.
Assignment requirements, approval authority and any transfer charges.
The treatment of the berth when the residence is resold.
If keeping the yacht on site is essential, discuss with counsel how to address that requirement in the purchase arrangements. A verbal expectation is not a substitute for a documented right.
A buyer comparing this offering with The Ritz-Carlton Residences® West Palm Beach should not assume that a shared brand produces identical ownership, amenity or transfer provisions. Each property's documents must answer its own questions.
At Palm Beach Gardens, the decision is clearest when both the residence and the boating arrangement rest on documented terms. The setting provides the attraction; confirmed costs, vessel acceptance and durable occupancy rights determine whether it suits the owner's plans.
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Begin a quiet conversationThe slips are advertised for lease, not as deeded components of condominium purchases. Do not assume a purchase conveys slip ownership or an automatic lease.
The community has 29 slips and 106 residences, so it cannot provide one dedicated berth for every residence simultaneously. Current availability requires written confirmation.
Exact slip rents, marina dues, deposits and utility charges are not established. Request a written cost schedule and confirmation of any marina expenses included in HOA assessments.
Monthly assessment figures range from $4,676 to $7,168, with a separate figure of $12,446 for combined residence 301–302. These are not current quotes; obtain the selected residence's current assessment statement before closing.
Advertised maximum vessel lengths differ at 75 feet and 80 feet. Confirm the specific yacht's length, beam and draft against the proposed berth's limits.
Electric boat lifts are advertised at select slips only. Confirm availability and lift limits for the intended vessel.
The lounge is described as an amenity within the private waterfront clubhouse. Its name alone does not establish separate membership or transferable membership rights.
Assignment rights, approvals and transfer charges are not established. Review the marina agreement to determine whether a buyer could assume the lease or would need a new one.
No. The dedicated day dock is described for guest arrivals and short-term use, not as a permanent leased berth.
The advertised route through Palm Beach Inlet has no fixed bridges between the marina and the Atlantic. Access to Jupiter Inlet is also advertised, but owners should confirm suitability for their vessel and route.
