Yacht News

Looking to the future of yachting, YATCO interviews several fresh faces in the industry to discover how they got their start, their career highlights so far, and what they predict for the future of the yacht market.   Tim Fletcher is the founder of Workrest, a company that is driving innovation in crew management and providing […]

The following facts were gathered from YATCO to highlight market activity from the previous week. These insights include yachts that are new to the market as well as yachts that have been sold. Enjoy, and please feel free to share with colleagues and clients alike. Yachts New to the Market  M/Y BLUE SKY   The largest motor […]

Cultural and musical icon, the late David Bowie enjoyed life on the water, and his yacht, 39m (123ft) EL CARAN (ex- DENEB STAR) a Benetti luxury motor yacht is newly listed and available for sale. Instead of Going Into Space, David Bowie Chose a Luxury Yacht David Bowie, known for his refined and impeccable taste […]

Italian shipyard Tankoa Yachts has unveiled its latest design, the sleek 50m explorer yacht T500 Tethys. Nicknamed the ‘SUV of the seven seas’ thanks to its sea-worthy capabilities, the lightweight yacht comes in at just under 500 GT. An exciting addition to Tankoa Yachts’ extensive array of high-quality luxury yachts, the T500 Tethys follows the […]

Being close to the water is one of the many luxuries of life on a luxury yacht. For snorkeling enthusiasts, owning a boat offers the chance to explore new, beautifully preserved, and often deserted dive sites in the furthest corners of the world. The Florida Keys is a boating haven and boasts several excellent snorkeling […]

The number one builder in the Asia Pacific region, Horizon has delivered over 855 yachts since its inception in 1987. Its popular yacht models range from 52 – 150 ft and include displacement yachts, motor yachts, catamarans, and expedition yachts. This week, Horizon Yachts launched the seventh yacht hull of its FD80 Series. When first […]

This week, the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) announced its plans to include a new Sustainability Hub.   This area of the show will be an exhibition space for established companies but also offer start-ups and smaller initiatives the opportunity to display products and services. Further, companies from outside of the world of yachting that create applicable […]

From the American coastline to the warm Caribbean Sea, here are a selection of the finest charter yachts available over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Celebrating Our Independence on the Sea Charter Yacht CHERISH II A classic destination for Independence Day celebrations, New England has several quality yachts to charter for the holiday weekend. […]

The following facts were gathered from YATCO to highlight the market activity from the previous week. These insights include yachts that are new to the market as well as yachts that have been sold. Enjoy, and please feel free to share with colleagues and clients alike. Yachts new to the market SARAFSA The largest motor yacht for sale that was […]

The leading Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo has announced several adjustments to its senior management team and Board of Directors.   Marco Viti who served as President of the Yacht Business Unit at Sanlorenzo for over 30 years will reduce his commitment to the day-to-day operations of the company. Viti will remain as Director of the new Board […]

In Part 1 how to sell a boat fast, our yachting experts shared with you the ins and outs of how to sell a boat fast. Part 2 delves into every boat lover’s favorite (not!) pastime: Paperwork. Take a few minutes to become familiar with the forms and facts needed to sell your boat quickly […]

YATCO’s broker of the month series examines the unique life experiences that brought these brokers into the world of yachting, who influenced them, and what they seek to change in the industry. With 42 years in the business, Kent Chamberlain has owned and managed several yacht brokerages, including Chamberlain Yachts International since 2002.  He is […]