In my line of work I get used to dealing with yacht models that are made in higher production numbers that many people in the yachting business have seen and are familiar with...brands like Hatteras, Marlow , Lazzara, Ocean Alexander, Horizon, etc. All are good yachts, but there are also other manufacturers out there that are as good or better quality, they may just not be as commonly known...Novatec is a yacht brand that I would put in that category...and they are still in business manufacturing yachts. When I was approached about listing the "DREAMCHASER" a Novatec 80 Supernova for sale I was instantly curious. I had heard of Novatec before but knew very little other than it was a line of yachts built in Taiwan...akin to Horizon and Ocean Alexander. The more I dug into the yacht … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Yacht For Sale- How to Maximize Value and Minimize Time on Market
I hope that this article will give it’s readers a clear action plan to get their yacht ready for sale. With the classic adage “Begin with the End in Mind” the end goal is to get the yacht sold as quickly as possible for the most money possible. Below is how I best know to make that happen with my 11 years of experience selling yachts. Compile all Service Records Assemble any and all service records you have into an organized and easy to digest format chronologically. If you have not been keeping the records yourself speak with your yacht service personnel and have them send to you. This is one of the most overlooked aspects when selling, but it goes so far in making a buyer feel comfortable with the purchase he is making. Saying “I serviced the engines about a year ago, … [Read more...]
2008 Marlow 78E Command Bridge “BUZZ MOBILE” For Sale
2008 Marlow 78E Command Bridge BUZZ MOBILE for sale Listed for sale by central agent Jimmy Rogers of the Tom George Yacht Group I am proud to be offering BUZZ MOBILE, 2008 Marlow 78E Command Bridge for sale. Based out of Clearwater, Florida this yacht has had a top of the line maintenance program throughout her life and is in excellent condition throughout. Marlow Yachts have been in production since 2000 and are the brainchild of yachting industry visionary David Marlow. His revolutionary Marlow Yachts were created to fit a desire in the yachting world for a versatile and capable yacht with abilities that were not thought possible to have all together in one platform. For example, a yacht that can economically run at 10 knot displacement speeds but also cruise at 20+ knots … [Read more...]
Selling an Older Classic Yacht
Tom George and I were approached a little while back by a long time friend of the family who had a client with a special situation. Bottom line there was a classic 1983 55' Rybovich that needed to be sold quickly, cost effectively and to bring the absolute top value possible. The first thing I did was go take a look at her at the Palm Beach Yacht Club. She was in pretty good shape overall but had definitely suffered from a bit of neglect over the past year and needed a little TLC. PEDIGREE One really great aspect of the yacht is that she was a Rybovich, which is an extremely well known and respected builder of yachts for many years. Additionally she had received a massive refit/re-power in 2014 from Michael Rybovich and Sons in Palm Beach to the tune of $1.3M...or so I … [Read more...]
Marquis Yachts Introduces New Line of Ultra Luxury Day Boats
I am excited to see the return of Marquis Yachts to the yachting industry! After a 2 year hiatus the brand returns with a completely new ultra luxury day boat concept. The 420 is the first of this new series, to debut at the Fort Lauderdale International boat show in November 2019. The 420 Marquis will be followed by 50 and 60 foot versions in the next couple years as well. Looking to meet the and enhance the lifestyle of the new generation of luxury boaters, this fresh and innovative lineup is meant to embody the style of it's owner with killer looks and the quality to back it up...beauty that is more than skin deep. The Pulaski, Wisconsin based company made the strategic move to the burgeoning day boat market after it's wild success with the VanDutch line...yes VanDutch … [Read more...]
Hatteras GT45x Bridge
Since it's introduction in 2015, the Hatteras GT45x (formerly 45 Express) has been wildly popular, with 26 of them in the water and more on the production line. Despite competitors attempts to imitate her success, she has remained the top dog in the 40's size express yacht category. This has been due to her incredible ride and handling characteristics as well as the renowned Hatteras build quality and fit and finish. To add another level (literally!) to this yacht's success, Hatteras is now producing a flybridge option for the GT45x, the GT45x Bridge. The main helm deck is relatively unchanged with a fully equipped command station, but there is now a flybridge on top that offers 2 helm chairs, helm station and additional seating that would allow up to 6 people to sit up top … [Read more...]
Interview with Tom Sanders, Senior VP at Hatteras Yachts
In the above interview with Tom Sanders, the senior vice president of Hatteras Yachts, I ask him a few questions about Hatteras that I thought potential boat buyers would want to know: 1. What is new and exciting with Hatteras today? 2. What is going on with the "Hatterascal" Team Hatteras fishing program? 3. How does Hatteras directly handle new owner warranty and service? 4. How has the change of ownership with Hatteras in the past couple of years affected the company? 5. Why is now the right time to buy a Hatteras yacht? Take a look to see his responses … [Read more...]