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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...

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...