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Monthly Archives: May 2013
“We depended on Denise and trusted her fully, and she did not disappoint.”
Working with Denise George as our yacht broker was a pleasurable and very smooth experience. We had excellent service from her on both the selling of our existing boat, and the much larger purchase of our new boat. She worked very hard in both scenarios, making it clear that her top priority was in m… [read more]
Lazzara Yachts Introduces New Superyacht LSX92
Florida yacht manufacturer Lazzara Yachts has launched the new superyacht LSX92 model, which has been designed to provide a comfortable as well as luxurious cruising experience to the guests. Currently undergoing initial sea trials and final testing, the superyacht LSX92 model features four c… [read more]
Tom Hugh-Jones / California Yacht Salesperson
Born in Bombay and raised in England, Tom’s first experience with boating was on Loch Garry in Scotland, where a mast promptly fell on his head. As you can imagine, this rather put him off boats, so he pursued other interests in a career that can perhaps most charitably be described as “interesting.” H… [read more]
Chinese Aviation Conference Shares Synergies w/ Yacht Industry
The recent Asian Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (ABACE), held in Hongqiao, China boasted an increase in attendance of 20% on the 2012 event. This increase was matched by the number of exhibitors at the event, which of 180 at the show comprised some of the leading names in the private jet… [read more]
Superyacht Sales On the Rise, Leading to Dock Scarcity
The good news is that superyacht sales are up. The bad news is that a superyacht dock shortages is causing rates to rise in many parts of the world. That’s according to the Wall Street Journal, which reported that after years of rising yacht sales — including superyachts, which are about 100′ an… [read more]
Australian Boaters Surveyed in Far Reaching Study in Sydney
The Boating Industries Alliance Australia and the Marina Industries Association launched what they say is the most extensive recreational boater survey ever done with a focus on Australian users at the Marine 13 International Conference and Exhibition in Sydney. The primary objectives of the m… [read more]
Boating Demo Show Set for Southern California in May
The inaugural Boating Demo Days event will be held during the weekend of May 18-19 at La Laguna Resort and Boat Launch on Lake Elsinore, California. Organizers said more than 20 boats of various sizes, types and descriptions will be dockside and available for demonstration rides. One highlight wil… [read more]
April 2013 Yacht Brokerage Report: Sales Dip 1% in April
The number of brokerage boats and yachts sold in the United States in April declined by 1%, or 26, to 3,004, compared with the same month a year earlier, and the total price paid for them fell 3% to $300 million. The average time it took to sell a boat increased by 4% in April, from 275 days to 285, according… [read more]
Yachting in Rhode Island Brings $220m Economic Impact
The economic impact of Rhode Island’s yachting industry was $220 million, according to preliminary results from the 2012 Northeast Recreational Boater Survey sponsored by SeaPlan, an independent non-profit ocean science and policy group. The Warwick Beacon said the report was one of 3 develop… [read more]
Phuket To Develop Superyacht Facility & Marina in Bangkok
Island based, Yacht Solutions (YS) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangkok’s Italthai Marine (ITM), agreeing to create Thailand’s first dedicated superyacht facility just south of Bangkok. This joint venture brings together Thailand’s largest and most established shipbuildi… [read more]
New Jersey Boating Group Encourages Post-Sandy Yachting
Parts of New Jersey are still struggling to recover after Hurricane Sandy tore through six months ago and, as a result, some marine businesses continue to take a hit. After scrambling to get things back up and running, boat businesses are facing a new challenge. After hearing about all the debris lit… [read more]
American Boating Congress tops busy week in D.C.
This will be a busy week in Washington, D.C., for the marine and yachting industries, with a broad group of industry representatives heading to the nation’s capital to advocate and to educate lawmakers. The American Boating Congress, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, and a meeting of the Grow… [read more]
Phuket Superyacht Marina Announced By Yacht Solutions
Phuket-based Yacht Solutions has signed a deal with giant Ital Thai Marine to create “the very best superyacht facility in Thailand”. Ital Thai is Thailand’s largest and most established shipbuilding company, while Yacht Solutions has built a reputation over the past decade for sophisticated r… [read more]
“Jeff met all my expectations. He is a knowledgeable, professional, candid, honest, yacht broker, but above all, he has a very good track record of selling boats quickly.”
I owned a 43′ motor yacht that I had tried to sell on my own for a year. After putting up with a number of tire kickers and no offers, I thought I’d seek the help of a yacht broker; however, I wanted one with a good track record. When a 43′ sailboat in the next slip was sold in a couple of mo… [read more]
Yachting Industry Paying Attention To Hispanic Market
“We frequently talk about our need in the marine industry to embrace — make that vigorously pursue — diversity for our future growth. If being an industry that’s “inclusive” isn’t a motivator, or if “political correctness” doesn’t spur action, how about recognizing that’s where prospects… [read more]
Yachting Industry News: Dockwise Yacht Transport Acquired
Boskalis Holding BV said it completed its acquisition of Dockwise Yacht Transport. Boskalis is paying €18.50 per share in cash to be sole shareholder. Boskalis initiated a compulsory acquisition of shares under Section 103 of the Bermuda Companies Act to acquire all remaining shares it did not ho… [read more]
The Boat That Flies: From Zero to 50 in 10 Seconds
With her wings skimming across the water, this super yacht soars above the competition. Its state-of-the-art design means the world’s fastest yacht can clock an amazing 60 miles an hour – and reach 50mph in just 10 seconds. The Hydroptere, which uses marine and aeronautic technology, relie… [read more]
“Fred’s after-the-sale efforts were extraordinary.”
I purchased my second boat from Fred Schmitt, a Four Winns cruiser. It was a beautiful boat that my family and I used frequently for many family activities. I wish all business transactions went as smoothly as this one did. Fred clearly put forth his best efforts in pulling together a somewhat compl… [read more]
“I will look to no other broker to help me buy my next boat.”
I live in China and decided to buy a sailboat in America. As fate would have it, Fred Schmitt crossed my path – and I am very grateful for this. Sometimes it seems it’s very hard to trust people you’ve never met overseas. Not the case with Fred. Fred trusted me, and I trusted Fred. We we… [read more]
Grant Ninneman / Yacht Broker
Grant Ninneman was born in East London, South Africa. It was in that quaint coastal city where he developed a love for the ocean through lifeguarding, scuba diving and surfing. Adventure later led to dive charters in the Red Sea, treasure hunting boats in the Bahamas and a pacific crossing on a 75ft Mo… [read more]