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Monthly Archives: February 2012

“…you were able to find a buyer and complete the sale in just 2 1/2 months.”

Just a note of thanks to you for your excellent service in marketing our 2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2 sailboat. Once the boat was relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida you were able to find a buyer and complete the sale in just 2 1/2 months. I am also impressed with the professional way you marketed ou… [read more]

Gulf Craft launches the Majesty 135 superyacht

February 24, 2012

Gulf Craft recently launched its first hull of the highly anticipated Majesty 135 design. With 3 decks and more than 41 metres in overall length, it is Gulf Craft’s largest Majesty Yacht ever built, further solidifying the company’s position as a major player in the global superyacht market. Built… [read more]

Helix makes history: First new Feadship arrives in Asia

Feadship is taking a brand-new superyacht to Asia for the first time this spring. A dedicated tour by the 45-metre Helix will take in Hong Kong in March and the Hainan Rendezvous in early April before heading off to the Singapore boat show at the end of the month. Feadship has an unrivalled pedigree… [read more]

Maryland Yachts For Sale

Maryland Boaters May See Hike in State Boating Fees

February 21, 2012

A Maryland proposal to raise boat registration fees for the first time in nearly 30 years has dismayed many boat owners. A bill filed in Annapolis would replace the flat $24 boat registration fee paid every 2 years with fees ranging from $50 to $700, depending on the size of the boat or yacht. The increa… [read more]

California Yachting and Boating

California Boating Department Fights to Stay Alive

Recreational Boaters of California hand-delivered to the state capitol stacks of the 1,227 letters from those opposing a proposal to eliminate California’s Department of Boating and Waterways. Letters were delivered to the governor as well as Democratic and Republican leaders in the st… [read more]

January Brings Increase in U.S. Brokerage Sales

February 17, 2012

Compared to January 2011, U.S. yacht brokerage sales increased in January 2012 by 4%, and total valuation of the boats sold rose by 9%. According to sales reported by YachtWorld member yacht brokerage firms, 1,628 boats, yachts, and sailboats changed hands last month for an aggregate price of $193… [read more]

Franklin Denison Jr. / Yacht Broker

February 6, 2012

In 1948, Franklin “Skip” Denison’s father, after whom he was named, started Broward Marine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 1975, Skip began to manage the yard and repair business for Broward, where he increased the gross and net revenue by five times within an 11-year period fo… [read more]