The superyachts are coming to Miami this fall, specifically to Watson Island in Biscayne Bay, the former South Florida base for the Goodyear blimp and terminus for Chalk’s seaplane operations, with incredible views of the downtown skyline. Deep Harbour, the first phase of Island Gardens, a luxu… [read more]
Hurricane Season began on June 1st and officially runs to November 30th. Coastal areas on the East Coast of the U.S. bear the brunt of hurricanes with high winds, storm surge, waves, and flooding. Boat owners are encouraged to establish a detailed hurricane plan to minimize, or better yet, avoid st… [read more]
Florida yacht broker, Russ Schafer grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Russ was born into a fishing family and began fishing in tournaments at the age of 10. He’s been an outdoor enthusiast since childhood and enjoys boating, fishing, scuba diving, mountain biking, and hunting. Russ is the third g… [read more]
The U.S. yacht brokerage market saw a decrease in both sales volume and total boat values in the month of May with 3,586 boats reported sold at a total price of $400 million. The number of boats sold was 2% lower than in May 2014, and the total value was 10% less, according to YachtWorld brokerages rec… [read more]
My wife and I bought our first boat from Mickey in 1998 and he ended up buying five more with him in the next 15 years. He made every aspect of the buying process a pleasure. He made us very comfortable in both the buying and selling phases of our boat ownership. There was never an issue that he didn’t… [read more]
I met Mickey back in 1999 and have bought two beds from him since then. He has not only made the buying and selling process comfortable, but then went on to teach me how to operate and maintain my boats. He has also guided me through the Bahamas on numerous occasions and shared his knowledge of cruising th… [read more]
Eddy Denison is a hard-working, dedicated broker who is willing to do what ever is necessary for his clients. He is organized, quick to return call/email, and best of all, easy to talk to and do business with. It’s like having your best friend work for you, is there anything better? I have recomm… [read more]
The MIASF (Marine Industries Association of South Florida) is pleased to report that the Florida Legislature and Governor Rick Scott are incentivizing boaters to have repairs done in the state with the new tax cut package passed today. Signed into law by Governor Scott, the $60,000 tax cap elimina… [read more]
Yacht sales in New York are on the rise since Hurricane Sandy in 2012. As a result, it’s anticipated that local New York waterways will be crowded. Stock portfolios and real estate values have been rising over the past few years, and sales of recreational boats of all sizes increased 7.3% in N… [read more]
Life jackets have evolved drastically over the years to better save lives. They come in a variety of models suited for your boating lifestyle. With this in mind, here is a list of 12 key questions to ask before buying your life jacket. 1. Does it have a sprayhood? You may be floating, but this featur… [read more]
It is with the utmost sincerity and pleasure that I have the opportunity to recommend Chris Ollis, Yacht Broker Extraordinaire. In my boating life I have purchased five boats and have always worked with the services of a yacht broker. With Chris, I made the transition from owning sailboats to now own… [read more]
The U.S. yacht brokerage market saw a decrease in sales volume and total boat values in May with 3,586 boats reported sold at a total price of $400.3 million. The number sold was 2% lower than in May 2014 and the total value was 10% lower, according to YachtWorld member brokerages recording sales in S… [read more]
If you’re planning to venture to the Bahamas by boat this Summer, make sure you are prepared and have the necessary documents required to enter the islands. Below are some important tips to make your entry into the Bahamas a breeze. To enter The Islands Of The Bahamas, private vessels need… [read more]
I met George when I was looking for a fast center-console fishing boat to keep at my Miami home and speed over to Bimini. George listened to all my needs, plus the unspoken needs, and guided me to the right kind of boat to carry my parents and my small children. Thank God I listened to him, and bought a 42’ Se… [read more]
Andrzej was born in Poland and, from his early years, has been fascinated with computers and programming. He wrote his first computer program when he was 10, an 8-bit computer ZX Spectrum. Andrzej attended Military University of Technology in Warsaw, where he earned an Engineering Degree in Cybe… [read more]
I recently engaged Denison Yacht Sales to help me find my next boat. I live In the New York Long Island area and my broker was Steve Messenger. I was very nervous about the purchase of a used boat and I can truely say that Steve made the entire transaction smooth and seamless. It turned out to be a great expe… [read more]
We met Kurt Jerman back in 2003 when we bought our Seawind 1000. We were new to boat ownership and Kurt guided us through not only the process of purchasing a boat but what it takes to maintain and enjoy it. Through the years he has helped us hone our skills and appreciation of boating by hosting events and… [read more]
Denison beings our second season on Long Island at our marina office in Montauk, New York. The Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina is located on a private waterfront in Montauk’s East Hampton hamlet, situated on the South Fork of Long Island. It is home to the Redbone Tournament and the Mont… [read more]