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Funds advised by Apax Partners to acquire Boats Group

Jul 19, 2016 | ,

New York and Norfolk, Virginia, July 18, 2016 – Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dominion Marine Media (“Boats Group”), the leading global marine classifieds marketplace and marketing software...

Brexit Delivers Bargain Pricing for U.S. Buyers

Jul 7, 2016 | ,

The British pound (GBP) hit a 30-year low against the U.S. dollar (USD) after the Brexit referendum’s results were released, immediately creating an opportunity for American buyers with dollars to purchase U.K. boats advertised for sale with GBP pricing. As of July 7,...

Boat Show Traffic Whitepaper Released

Jun 24, 2016 | ,

Just released, 'Gaining The Advantage Before Your Next Boat Show' examined how unique visitor traffic increased and/or decreased around eight key boat shows across the globe to help customers understand what days are worth your online marketing dollars, and what days...

YachtWorld Releases Q1 Market Index for 2016

May 11, 2016 | , ,

Just released, the 2016 Q1 YachtWorld Market Index provides detailed sales figures for the most recent quarter, both in the U.S. and Europe. In global terms, the market has softened, declining by ten boats in terms of volume but by $81 million in total price paid....

Yachts After Dark, Miami Beach

Mar 21, 2016 | ,

One of the most accessible boat shows in the world appears along Collins Avenue in Miami Beach every February. For a solid mile, both new and polished brokerage yachts line the avenue, vying for attention all day with gleaming chrome and glistening hulls, then...

Ian Atkins Featured on The Hustle Sold Separately Podcast

Mar 14, 2016 | ,

Ian Atkins, President of Boats Group, discusses his entrepreneurial journey and keys to success on The Hustle Sold Separately podcast: http://ow.ly/Zm8R6 The Hustle Sold Separately is a weekly podcast dedicated to emerging creative entrepreneurs, new-economy doers and...

Satu Mer Christened at Strictly Sail Miami

Feb 17, 2016 | ,

When Tom met Satu (means 'fairytale' in Finnish), he started his storybook life on land. But that wasn't enough... Tom purchased a brand new 2016 Jeanneau 44DS and named it after his lady love, Satu Mer 'fairytale on the sea' to enjoy his idyllic life on the ocean....