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...
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WHY USING A PROFESSIONAL WHEN BUYING OR SELLING IS YOUR SAFEST COURSE
Aug 3, 2016 | YachtWorld
By Vincent J Petrella, CPYB, Executive Director, Yacht Brokers Association of America Buying and selling a recreational marine vessel can be, in some cases, even more complicated and problematic than a real estate transaction. Engaging the services of a well-trained,...
Brexit Delivers Bargain Pricing for U.S. Buyers
Jul 7, 2016 | News, YachtWorld
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 | News, YachtWorld
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 | News, Reports, YachtWorld
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 | News, YachtWorld
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...
2015 YachtWorld Market Index Highlights Global, Regional & Brand Data
Mar 2, 2016 | News, Reports, YachtWorld
Just released, the 2015 YachtWorld Market Index reports small increases in year-end brokerage sales figures for Europe and the U.S. combined, as well faster average times required to sell boats in both markets. A total of 37,980 boats sold for $5.65 billion in 2015,...
Satu Mer Christened at Strictly Sail Miami
Feb 17, 2016 | News, YachtWorld
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....
YachtWorld to Co-Host Yachts After Dark at Yachts Miami Beach
Feb 3, 2016 | News, YachtWorld
Norfolk, VA - (February 3, 2016) - The most anticipated event at Yachts Miami Beach is the VIP-only evening “yacht hop” co-hosted by YachtWorld. Yachts After Dark gives VIP ticket-holders exclusive after-hours access to yachts from over 20 brokers and builders, along...
U.S. Yacht Brokerage: 2015 Year-End Sales Nearly Level
Jan 13, 2016 | News, Reports, YachtWorld
The year 2015 ended for the U.S. yacht brokerage market in almost exactly the same place as in 2014. December sales volume was down 23 boats, and for the year as a whole, a total of 30,077 boats were sold, off by 192 boats from 2014 when 30,269 boats changed hands....
YachtWorld Releases Q3 Market Index, Revealing Higher Values Globally
Nov 15, 2015 | Reports, YachtWorld
New YachtWorld Q3 Market Index reveals higher total value boat sales across U.S. and Europe – as well as revealing top selling brands Norfolk, VA – (November 15, 2015) – Boats Group (Boats Group), a division of Dominion Enterprises, has released new global sold boat...
YachtWorld’s Q2 Market Index Shows Brokerage Gains
Sep 15, 2015 | News, Reports, YachtWorld
The recently published Q2 2015 YachtWorld Market Index detailed higher volumes of sales in both the U.S. and European markets. Brokerage members of YachtWorld reported in their proprietary database, SoldBoats, that from April through June, sales volumes and values...