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Ir you’re ready to see the largest multi-hull collection in the world, then you’re ready for the Annapolis Boat Show or one of its sister shows. The Annapolis Boat Show is the nation’s oldest and largest in-water boat show and is enjoyed by boat lovers of all ages. With two big shows in the fall and 2 […]

Ask any yacht broker that has been around the boating industry for a good while about how things used to work and they will often lament about the days before the internet and what challenges they would face marketing a customer’s boat. There was no Yachtworld, no virtual tours, and certainly no flying drones with […]

The warmer weather and calmer winds of Spring are a perfect time to vacation in the world-renowned islands of the Bahamas which offer some of the most unique cruising destinations anywhere. Because the islands are protected by one of the largest barrier reefs in the world, boating between islands can be safe and pleasurable, but […]

Purchasing a used sea ray boat or yacht instead of a new one is certainly more cost efficient and why there are many more pre-owned sold each year than new. Naturally, used boats are cheaper, but there are many factors to consider when buying a used boat or yacht that should be considered in order to […]

Hatteras Yachts CEO and President Kelly Grindle used the excitement of the 2018 Miami Yacht Show on Collins Avenue to announce a new motor yacht project following the success of the 100’ Raised Pilothouse launched in 2014. The factory in New Bern, North Carolina has designed the next evolution in its motor yacht fleet and […]

nited Yacht Sales is excited to announce the results from a spectacular 1st quarter of 2018 that saw 113 boats and yachts sold. With over 130 brokers in 16 states and several countries worldwide, United’s 500 transactions per year makes it one of the largest and most successful brokerage firms in the world. The presence of […]

The latest revisions to the 2018 tax laws have given yacht owners a lot to be thankful for when it comes to saving money. Thanks to the recent change in legislation, customers that buy a new or pre-owned yacht beginning in 2018 and ending in 2022 that is used in either a yacht charter business […]

A yacht is a luxury — but it can also be considered an investment. Unlike other kinds of investments, the value of a yacht does not go up as time goes on. However, you can use it as a source of income by chartering it or having it for rent. The act of owning it […]

So you have decided to buy a yacht. Throughout the last century, a yacht is perhaps the greatest luxury item that anyone can buy. To be clear, the definition of a yacht for this purpose is a power or sail boat generally over 40-feet. While this length range varies depending on who you ask, the amount of fun […]

You have worked hard to get where you are. Given all you’ve endured, you deserve a little play. You are in the most financial and stable position you’ve ever been in both professionally and financially. You can afford to buy expensive luxuries, things you’ve had to put off for too long to reward yourself for […]