The popularity of offshore fishing has never been greater as many billfish tournaments are seeing record participation. In 2022, the White Marlin Open had over 400 boats participate while the Big Rock Blue Marlin saw record payouts from 266 boats. Because of the surge in new boat owners we have seen recently and the passion […]
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The Hot List – December 2022
If you’ve ever shopped for a boat you’ve probably been inundated with sales, deals, price reductions, manufacturer incentives, and other messages that dealers and brokers will use to capture your interest. Now introducing “The Hot List” – a collection of 5 of the best opportunities on pre-owned yachts for sale on the market. More than […]
United Yacht Sales Sponsors Budweiser Guns N Hoses Event For Fallen Heroes
United Yacht Sales is proud to be a Hall Of Fame Sponsor for the 2022 Budweiser Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Event in St. Louis, Missouri held annually on Thanksgiving eve. “It’s difficult to comprehend the loss of a loved one, particularly our heroes that fall while bravely performing their job,” said Brian Boettler, CEO […]
United Yacht Sales To Sponsor The 2023 Stuart Boat Show
It was 2002 when Peter Schmidt founded United Yacht Sales and took over the Dudley-Bessey House in Stuart, Florida as the main headquarters. This historic home was built in 1909 and sits right on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. At the time, Peter being a 40-year marine industry veteran, had dreams of […]
Merritt 86 OWLS NEST Listed With United Yacht Sales
It wasn’t but 18 months ago that we were reporting on the sale of another boat named “OWLS NEST”, a 2009 Merritt 72, by one of United’s top custom sportfish experts Greg Graham. One thing sport fishing boat enthusiasts can agree on, there is no telling where this passion for boats and catching big fish […]
What’s Happening To The Yacht Brokerage Market?
From hurricanes, to elections, to wars, and rising interest rates, there are a variety of social, as well as economic factors, that can sway the luxury yacht market momentum one way or the other. Boats and other luxury item purchases are normally among the first industries affected by any fluctuation in consumer confidence. While all […]
The Hot List – November 2022
If you’ve ever shopped for a boat you’ve probably been inundated with sales, deals, price reductions, manufacturer incentives, and other messages that dealers and brokers will use to capture your interest. Now introducing “The Hot List” – a collection of 5 of the best opportunities on pre-owned yachts for sale on the market. More than […]
Solaris Power Yachts Featured At FLIBS
You are cordially invited to join United Yacht Sales broker Juan Morillo at the Solaris Power Yachts display, found on G-dock, at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. The display is located near the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in the “Red Zone” of the show. This year’s show will be the North American premiere of […]
Mondomarine 161 Superyacht IPANEMA Sold By United Yacht Sales
“Red is the ultimate cure for sadness.” – Bill Blass (Award-winning fashion designer) We couldn’t agree more, especially when it comes to the gorgeous red hull of “IPANEMA”. United Yacht Sales is thrilled to announce the sale of this stunning superyacht, a 2016 Mondomarine 161′ (49.07 meter) Alloy with 3 decks and in near perfect […]
How Much Does A Fishing Yacht Cost?
Let’s start off by defining the difference between a fishing boat and a fishing yacht. This really boils down to the difference between a boat and a yacht, as any boat can be equipped to fish; a question debated back and forth on many docks. Looking online for an answer to this only leads one […]