I just want to thank you and the Denison team for a job well done. I had been trying to sell my 30′ Campion for nearly 3 years in Florida through another broker. Recently I moved the boat from my previous dealer to your organization. Within just weeks we got our first hit and a few weeks after that… [read more]
The Monte Carlo 6 may not be a Monte Carlo Yacht, but she sure looks and runs like one. We’ve all heard the term “brand extension.” It’s what companies do when they have a hit product and want to build other similar products that can profit from that success. That brand extension as a strategy works has be… [read more]
The Florida Yacht Brokers Association will host a media event with U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show to update the brokerage community on efforts to remove federal laws barring the sale of foreign-flagged yachts to U.S. citizens while in domestic waters. The ev… [read more]
Marquis and Carver Yachts have appointed Denison Yacht Sales as their newest dealer partner to their expanding list of world-class dealers servicing the complete Marquis and Carver product line. With two prime locations in Fort Lauderdale, at Harbour Towne Marina and The Quay, Denison offers th… [read more]
In September, for the fourth month in a row, YachtWorld member brokerages reported positive results to SoldBoats.com. With 2,473 boats sold, sales volume increased by 2 percent compared to the previous September. Powerboat sales led the way, gaining 4 percent in volume, with 2,004 boats sold at a… [read more]
We engaged Alex Clarke as yacht broker to sell our 2008 Sunseeker Manhattan 50 and we just closed the sale after about 10 months of active selling in a tough market for this class of boat. We’d had the boat listed on the west coast for 18 months prior to listing with Alex. Alex communicated well with me,… [read more]
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the biggest superyacht show in the US, both in terms of its importance in the calendar and its 280,000 square-metre site. A strong market has lured plenty of other European builders – and their yachts – over the Atlantic, and there are plenty of home-gro… [read more]
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, set for Nov. 5-9, will feature an array of catamarans at Catamaran Cove. With the goal of developing the largest catamaran show in the world, organizers of the 56th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show announced the addition of Catamaran Cov… [read more]
Otam will debut its 55 HT and 45 Open at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in November in the Italian builder’s effort to penetrate the North American boating market. The inaugural presence of the yard in the United States was made possible by the company’s collaboration with Denison Yach… [read more]
As I entered my mid 50’s in life, I decided it was time to pull the plug and enter the world of boat ownership. Having been in a boat club member for years I wanted a change. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Chad Robertson for many years and immediately called upon him for help and guidance. I k… [read more]
Every mysterious luxury yacht that floats into South Florida’s marinas carries its own crew and lots of cash. It’s in constant need of work: A new paint job could cost a million dollars; an engine refit several hundred thousand. Boat shows bring in a parade of super yachts, pumping wealth into the loc… [read more]
Yacht brokerage firms reported improved results to SoldBoats.com, for the fourth month in a row in September as sales rose 2 percent from the same month a year earlier to 2,473 boats. Powerboat sales led the way, gaining 4 percent in volume as 2,004 boats were sold for $228.4 million. Sailboat sales,… [read more]
A total of 160 boats were sold or ordered for a total of 50 million euros during the 35th International Istanbul Boat Show on Oct. 6-11. Small sailboats and motor yachts, sold for between 64,000 and 150,000 euros, were the most popular products at the fair, which was held at the Pendik Marintürk Istan… [read more]
I wanted to write a quick note thanking you for the great experience in purchasing the 65’ Viking Princess. Your efforts guiding me from the start, where I did not even have a clear direction, showed patience and experience in reading my wants and needs to steer me quickly on the right path. I expressed… [read more]
For potential buyers, a key selling point of the new Azimut 77s is the spacious interior with large windows that illuminate the cabin with natural light. However, to tour the saloon, sit at the helm station or visit the staterooms it may mean traveling long distances. With virtual tours people can ex… [read more]
The Beneteau FIRST 20 is an ideal entry-level sailboat for anyone with an interest in getting involved in the sport! This Finot-Conq design shares some of the attributes found on the larger race-around the world sailboats. Twin rudders, square-top mainsail and a long waterline promote speed and… [read more]
Last July, at the end of a Friday afternoon, Frank Gehry landed at Barnstable Municipal Airport, on Cape Cod, accompanied by his son Alejandro and his friend Bobby Shriver. The group drove straight to the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, and there the architect first saw her, anchored a little offs… [read more]
Last July, at the end of a Friday afternoon, Frank Gehry landed at Barnstable Municipal Airport, on Cape Cod, accompanied by his son Alejandro and his friend Bobby Shriver. The group drove straight to the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, and there the architect first saw her, anchored a little offs… [read more]