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YachtWorld Releases Q1 Market Index for 2017

Apr 14, 2017 | , ,

Just released, the Q1 2017 YachtWorld Market Index reports shows sales volumes made strong gains both in Europe and the United States. On a percentage basis, the total price paid for the boats rose even more. As always, there’s nuance to the numbers, and a good...

YachtWorld Releases Q4 Market Index for 2016

Jan 10, 2017 | , ,

Just released, the 2016 YachtWorld Market Index reports market figures have shifted incrementally, but as our summaries show in six European countries and eight U.S. regions, the markets are dynamic in each area. Other reports in this edition go deeper than before...

YachtWorld Releases Q2 Market Index for 2016

Aug 14, 2016 | , ,

Just released, the 2016 Q2 YachtWorld Market Index provides year-to-date sales in the combined yacht brokerage market for the U.S. and Europe. Compared to the previous year, slow U.S. sales in May and June offset the rally that took place in Europe with sales up 4...

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...

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....