After several months in which the high value of yacht sales drove the overall U.S. yacht brokerage market higher, sales in September 2011 indicated a cooling-off period. Both total value of sales and the number of boats sold slipped 5% compared to September 2010, according to member brokerages of Y… [read more]
Northcoast Yachts, of Tacoma, Washington has announced plans to relocate to Port Orchard, Washington. The yachtbuilding plant will be in a yet-to-be disclosed location within city limits. “We don’t want to tip our hand just yet, but I will say we are negotiating with several people for pote… [read more]
Denison Yacht Sales has acquired the Fort Lauderdale-based yacht brokerage and service company Generation Marine, strengthening their position in the trawler and explorer yacht segment of the market. ‘We feel strongly that the trawler and expedition markets will continue their steady growth… [read more]
Having enjoyed a highly successful Monaco Yacht Show, the directors of Feadship are gearing up for the 2011 FLIBS (Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show). Two Feadships will be on display: the 45-meter (146’6”) Helix and the 39-meter (128’0”) Go. The Feadship stand will also feature the latest… [read more]
MYBA, the Mediterranean Yacht Broker Association, plans to organize a Superyacht Brokerage Show in Nice, France, in the spring of 2012. Preliminary discussions are under way with local authorities for the concept of hosting a low-cost yacht show, MYBA announced in a brief statement. “As the owne… [read more]
Cool piped jazz floats over the luxury icebreaker superyacht Ulysses as Brian Carver wheels the 5-story megayacht away from the sound of Cristal Champagne corks firing along the Monaco coast. “This is not a marina ship,” says Carver, captain of the 196′, 49 million euro expedition vessel th… [read more]
Hi Alex, I would like to again thank you for the excellent attention and assistance you extended to me during the negotiations and eventual purchase of my yacht. The whole process was made easy because of this. Being on the other side of the world, it is very important to always be kept abreast of develo… [read more]
Burger Yachts announced its membership in the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation’s Wood Forever program. The Foundation encourages yacht builders to only use timber from sustainably managed forests. Burger Yachts signed a partnership agreement and has committed to analyzing its wood suppl… [read more]
Yacht exhibitors were happy with the vibe and the sales activities that took place this at the 2011 Newport International Boat Show. The Boat Show recorded an attendance equal to pre-recession levels, about 15% higher than in 2009. Large crowds, perfect weather, lots of yachting industry exhibit… [read more]