Marine lenders gathering for the annual National Marine Bankers Association (NMBA) conference described the last year as one of growing interest in loans, with a moderate increase in bookings through the early fall boat show season followed by a stall in mid-to-late October. “This slowdown was l… [read more]
Thanks to successful spotted seatrout management, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to increase commercial and recreational fishing opportunities for the popular fish. “What we are trying to do is be fair in a fishery that is in abundance and, in some cases, way in abund… [read more]
While searching on the internet for a Tiara 35’ Open I found that Denison Yacht had some on their site and actually exactly the one I was looking for. After calling the Fort Lauderdale, Florida office I came in contact with yacht broker Mike Keily, who from the beginning helped and guided me in such mann… [read more]
Manatees will begin swimming into the warm South Florida waters, as boating restrictions take effect to protect them from collisions with boat and yacht hulls and propellers. The migration season officially begins Tuesday, November 15 and runs through March 31, 2012 the period during which wate… [read more]
The number of boats and yachts that U.S. yacht brokerage firms sold declined by 10% in October 2011, compared with October 2010, but the total value of the boats sold rose 33%. Reporting in SoldBoats.com, their proprietary database, YachtWorld member brokerages tallied sales of 1,922 boats, for $… [read more]
The Marine Marketers of America (MMA) presented Beneteau its Marketing Innovation Award for the yacht builder’s Global iPad Dealer App. Beneteau collaborated with Jester Communications of Hilton Head Island, SC to develop and launch the new application in the Spring of 2011. “The award created… [read more]
Holland-based yacht builder Mulder Shipyard is set to launch a 17 meter yacht, Mooie Nel. Motoryacht Mooie Nel is the first Mulder Yachts 55 Explorer Yacht, built for a custom yacht client from the Netherlands. She is in-house designed and presents an elegant appearance, despite her robust chara… [read more]
Italian luxury yacht builder Tecnomar announced the commencement of construction to the first hull of the 40-meter Impero megayacht line. The signal was given when the keel of the new vessel was laid in a ceremony with the owner in attendance. As is the tradition in the yachting industry, a special &… [read more]
The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame announced that actor Morgan Freeman is the new chairman of the Honorary Advisory Board, filling a position left vacant by Walter Cronkite. “I am honored to be part of the National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame as we create a home for American sailing… [read more]
In the 16 months since it became state law, Florida’s $18,000 sales/use tax cap on boat sales has preserved thousands of marine-related jobs and generated millions of dollars in additional tax revenue, the Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) and the Marine Industries Association of… [read more]
Tecnomar Yachts, a leading Italian Superyacht shipyard announces the acquisition of Admiral Yachts. Admiral Yachts was established in 1966 and has become one of the most prestigious and widely-recognized aluminum & steel yacht-builder, building megayachts ranging from 32 meters up to 54… [read more]
Trawlers have all the conveniences of home and can cruise for thousands of miles nonstop, giving their owners freedom and comfort at sea. But they’re not exactly cheap. Scott and Mary Flanders of Fort Lauderdale have circumnavigated the globe and crossed the Atlantic three times since moving aboa… [read more]
The 27th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show could attract twice as many Asian buyers this year, as the demand for yachts rises among the growing middle and upper classes. The boat show begins Oct. 27 with a prime-time preview and runs through Oct. 31. The show includes six venues: the Gre… [read more]