Latest news & stories

Florida’s $18,000 Boat Sales Tax Cap, Explained

Superyacht News | June 17, 2026

Florida’s $18,000 Boat Sales Tax Cap, Explained

Florida applies a sales tax rule to boats that surprises most first-time buyers. The state charges 6% sales tax on a vessel, but the total tax due is capped at $18,000, regardless of the purchase price. For buyers at the

“My yacht broker was the most knowledgeable broker I’ve ever dealt with.”

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

“My yacht broker was the most knowledgeable broker I’ve ever dealt with.”

“He answered all my questions and was transparent.”

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

“He answered all my questions and was transparent.”

“Every boat I buy or sell for the rest of my life will be through Brian.”

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

“Every boat I buy or sell for the rest of my life will be through Brian.”

If anyone is looking for THE best boat broker around you should give Matthew Stropes with Denison a call or message!

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

If anyone is looking for THE best boat broker around you should give Matthew Stropes with Denison a call or message!

I would never consider buying or selling a yacht without Kim as my yacht broker.

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

I would never consider buying or selling a yacht without Kim as my yacht broker.

The new 48' Viking just arrived in Cabo! We deck loaded it with all new gear, rods, dredges etc. Huge thank you to Matthew Stropes this boats top notch!

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

The new 48' Viking just arrived in Cabo! We deck loaded it with all new gear, rods, dredges etc. Huge thank you to Matthew Stropes this boats top notch!

I want to extend my thanks to Chad Robertson for his highly professional handling of my recent purchase through Denison Yachts. His knowledge, communication and attention to detail made this a truly pleasurable buying experience. He exemplifies how a yach

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

I want to extend my thanks to Chad Robertson for his highly professional handling of my recent purchase through Denison Yachts. His knowledge, communication and attention to detail made this a truly pleasurable buying experience. He exemplifies how a yach

“Carlos continues to communicate after the sale and I know it’s because he cares.”

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

“Carlos continues to communicate after the sale and I know it’s because he cares.”

“I would highly recommend Drew to anyone looking to lock-in with a super talented, ethical, professional, committed and highly effective boat broker.”

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

“I would highly recommend Drew to anyone looking to lock-in with a super talented, ethical, professional, committed and highly effective boat broker.”

“Dean hung in there to gave us pertinent information and eventually found us the right boat.”

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

“Dean hung in there to gave us pertinent information and eventually found us the right boat.”

“We knew very little about all the intricacies of boat buying and no question we asked was beneath Wiley to answer.”

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

“We knew very little about all the intricacies of boat buying and no question we asked was beneath Wiley to answer.”

“Because of Dean’s professionalism, extensive knowledge and conscientiousness, the yacht sale went very quickly and smoothly.  “

Testimonials | July 6, 2026

“Because of Dean’s professionalism, extensive knowledge and conscientiousness, the yacht sale went very quickly and smoothly. “

Don’t miss another update