U.K.-based Sealine Yachts was sold to a newly founded subsidiary of the European firm Aurelius, which owns the majority stake in the sail yacht builder Hanse Group. The U.K.-based Express and Star reported that Sealine administrator Baker Tilly announced the sale last week. Baker Tilly said Aure… [read more]
Brian from Denison was a great asset when dealing with the purchase of our first boat. Being states away he found us the perfect boat for our needs in our home state of Maryland. Every step to the purchase of our boat was guided professionally. We are very happy and highly recommend Brian with Denis… [read more]
When Danielle & I were looking for a boat we turned to Denison Yacht Sales on the internet. When I asked for more info on a specific boat, Brian was the first to respond by phoning me. I explained to him the kind of boat we were looking for and Brian started to look for the boat that would be of interest to… [read more]
The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame (NSHOF) announced the 10 people who will make up its 2013 class of inductees into the National Sailing Hall of Fame. Following a 2-month period this spring during which sailors from all corners of the country nominated their choice for induction, a sel… [read more]
Originally I listed my Beneteau sailboat with the in-house brokerage department of the charter company she was with in the Caribbean with little to no activity for well over a year. I moved the boat to Florida and listed it with Wiley Sharp. Wiley helped me every step of the way with organizing moorage… [read more]
A new director of Customs in Skagway, Alaska, is creating confusion for yacht and boat owners in Canada’s Yukon Territory because of new registration and reporting rules that don’t seem to be written anywhere. The rules affect about 250 Yukoners who have bought and registered boats in Alaska and mo… [read more]
Seakeeper, a maker of actively controlled gyro stabilization systems, opened a sales, service and parts facility near Fort Lauderdale, expanding the Maryland-based company’s presence to an area known for its extensive network of marine industry specialists. The new 1,500-square-foot offic… [read more]
A repeal of the luxury tax on yachts that cost more than $100,000 was among the legislation that passed recently in Connecticut. That development was among the details of a report that the lobbying firm for the Connecticut Marine Trades Association (CMTA) prepared for members of the trade group aft… [read more]
On Saturday April 20th the green movement converged on Terra Veritatis, Billy Dean’s waterfront estate that was recently renovated by the Capponi Construction Group, for the Eco –Lifestyle Gala. The gala is to benefit Global Green USA and Dream in Green’s efforts to Green South Florida schools.… [read more]
The West Mediterranean is the place in Europe to charter a superyacht during the Summer months. There are many different destinations to head to from May through to September, each with their own unique appeal and where you can enjoy a life of luxury. Here are our favourite top five: Cannes, France T… [read more]
The total number of boats and yachts in China will increase to about 100,000 in 2020 from about 3,000 last year, with the value of China’s yacht business estimated to be 50 billion yuan ($8.16 billion) by then, the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association said in its annual report, which was… [read more]
India’s market for luxury boats and yachts has grown by about 10 percent in the last three years, a period signified by the slowest economic growth in decades. Phiroze Contractor, managing director of Ava Marines, a yacht dealer and an operations and maintenance provider to boats and yachts… [read more]
It’s tough to feel sorry for billionaires. But even they have taken a hit over the past five years, or so says Brad Bean, the managing director of Dynasty Yachts in Wuhan, China, which is a division of the Miami-based Megayacht Group. Bean is a 35-year veteran of the yacht business, with a specialty in m… [read more]
The Azimut 105 megayacht stands tall and elegant along with 11 other yachts berthed at the Sunda Kelapa Batavia Marina port in North Jakarta. The 32-meter long super-yacht has four luxury staterooms with full-size heads on the lower deck, a spacious living and dining room on the main deck, as well as… [read more]
We couldn’t have asked for a better yacht broker than Denise George. I have been working in the marine business for over 30 years and when it came to selling my boat I picked Denise and was not disappointed. Denise’s knowledge and dedication to her profession is exemplary. She took care of every det… [read more]
New-boat and yacht sales trends have improved in the last four to five weeks, but weather will dictate whether that trend continues or pent-up demand will be deferred to 2014. That’s according to Timothy Conder, a senior analyst with Wells Fargo who evaluates the value of Brunswick stock. “Based on… [read more]
Yacht brokers in the United States saw a boost in business in May 2013, selling more boats than in any single month since 2007. Yacht sales had gradually improved in March and April, compared with 2012, but in May they climbed significantly with 3,730 boats reported sold by YachtWorld member yacht br… [read more]
Marine assistance provider Sea Tow Services International reminds boaters that the official start of hurricane season is June 1, and has assembled 15 preparation tips, based on lessons learned from Hurricane Sandy. Now is the time for boaters to start taking steps to protect their vessels from wh… [read more]
Fort Lauderdale-based yacht interior designer, and friend of Denison yacht Sales, Patrick Knowles has gained a worldwide reputation for creating one-of-a-kind interiors for some of the most luxurious yachts. The yacht interior design work created by his company is varied, and recent projects… [read more]