The recently formed Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association has announced it will operate its first annual VIPCA Charter Yacht Show at IGY Marinas’ Yacht Haven Grande November 11-14, 2017. Denison will host the crew kick-off party scheduled to take place prior to the show. A ‘VI Y… [read more]
The following article appears in this month’s Superyacht Times: By Charl van Rooy When Hatteras was acquired by Versa Capital Management in 2013, the brand was in need of a new direction after feeling the effects, like many marine industry players, of the economic disruptions that occurred… [read more]
Well not this time around! But did you know that Dufour Yachts did build the 12 Meter France III for Marcel Bich’s fourth America’s Cup challenge back in 1980? The incredible foiling catamarans of the 35th Americas Cup have proven that AC racing has come a very long way since the days of the 12s. Like eve… [read more]
I write with a high commendation for Carlos Dominguez and his work in putting me in a yacht. When I contacted Denison after seeing a boat advertised last winter, he was asked to help me and turned out to be a charming, learned teacher of your industry to a neophyte who originally wasn’t overly su… [read more]
The following article originally appeared in the June 2017 issue of Soundings: By Michael Sciulla During a recent dinner with a colleague it dawned on me that although it takes a tough man to make a tender chicken, it takes a very resourceful and persistent marketer to successfully reach out and touc… [read more]
The following article appears on Superyachts.com: The International Yacht Brokers Association has sparked an initiative to to alter the laws preventing sales of foreign-flagged yachts to U.S. citizens while on U.S. waters. Bob Denison, president of Denison Yacht Sales, headed to Washington t… [read more]
Denison is excited to present Havana Nights on May 26 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Montauk Yacht Club, an IGY marina. The Cuban-themed celebration will feature live Latin music, Cuban food and a cigar-roller. Denison brokers Patrick Hopkins and Steve Messenger, who are based in Denison’s New… [read more]
Patrick Knowles designed ROCKSTAR, a contemporary 161′ tri-deck motoryacht that was launched in 2009 by the Trinity Shipyards in Louisiana. She features a full beam sky-lounge with a warm, Hollywood style layout, and a breathtaking split-level master on the main deck. ROCKSTAR has it all… [read more]
The Beneteau Barracuda features a modular design with a list of options to easily fit any pastime. Her rugged polyester sandwich construction makes her hungry for rough waters and her enclosed wheelhouse means there’s always refuge from the weather. Join us as BoatTest.com tests this versatile c… [read more]
Launched in 2013 by Dunya Yachts, the 72M M/Y AXIOMA is the result of the combined skill, expertise and talent of Diana Scott for the exterior lines and the legendary late Alberto Pinto for the interior. She features stunning exterior design and a beach house-style interior that contrasts natural w… [read more]
Van der Valk has just launched the 27-meter flybridge superyacht ANEMELI, the largest model in the Dutch shipyard’s Continental Two series to date. Construction began January 16 on the superyacht, which will undergo commissioning and sea trials before being delivered to her new owner next mon… [read more]
Inside the Hatteras GT70, you’ll find a lavish interior, from the gourmet galley and spacious salon to the five-stateroom, four-head accommodations. In taking cues from the celebrated Hatteras style and legendary performance, the GT70 offers the ultimate tournament sportfishing platform. J… [read more]
The GT70 by Hatteras is engineered to excel under tough conditions, while offering a host of features and amenities that define the premium sportfish category. It is built on a variable deadrise bottom with a sharp entry and powered by standard twin CAT C-32A diesels (or optional MTUs). And with a cr… [read more]
High-performing and as open to the sea as it is to life, the Beneteau Oceanis 38 boasts new space organization options on board. Evolving to match your requirements whenever you want, she offers a new approach to cruising. Join us as BoatTest.com reviews this versatile sailboat: The following opin… [read more]
The Beneteau Oceanis 60 boasts a high gloss semi-custom interior finish, rich fabrics and European flair. Join us as BoatTest.com takes a look at the design features of this elegant sailboat: The following opinions are solely those of BoatTest.com and its associate editor. Hi, Elisabeth Soltes… [read more]
The following article appears on SuperyachtNews.com: By Felix Sowerbutts Last week, nine members of IYBA visited Washington DC to gain support for a bill (HR #2369) that has been re-submitted in Congress to overturn the longstanding restrictions on foreign-flagged yachts being offered for sal… [read more]
The following article is courtesy of the National Marine Manufacturers Association: With Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of boating season, upon us, and the NMMA is reporting that the $36 billion U.S. boating industry is seeing some of its highest sales in nearly 10 years. According to… [read more]
Legendary Hatteras Yachts performance combined with modern style to create the new 70 Motor Yacht. The Hatteras 70 Motor Yacht has an impressive open-concept deckhouse salon and galley arrangement, surrounded by panoramic windows for views spanning 360 degrees. The 70 M/Y features a large full… [read more]
When it launched, the MCY 76 heralded a new benchmark for luxury and technological content and introduced Monte Carlo Yacht’s timeless, elegant style to the world. Join us as BoatTest.com takes a test drive of this refined motoryacht: The opinions expressed in the video you are about to see are sole… [read more]