Just listed: Pre-owned 56′ Sunseeker Predator 2003 July 15, 2014
Word just came in from Stephen Faraldo that he has just listed a pre-owned 56' Sunseeker Predator for sale. Launched in 2003, this yacht is exceptionally clean and well maintained. She has a hard top and with only 475 hours she is ready to cruise with her next owner for years to come! Stephen guarantees that this is the nicest 56' Sunseeker Predator on the market! This Sunseeker Yacht was originally kept in fresh water on the Lake of the Ozarks for the first six years which... Read More
Johnson Yachts’ History July 11, 2014
Taiwan-based shipyard Johnson Yachts, well known for their progressive and distinctive yacht designs, has been building exceptional vessels since 1987. Very much a design led company, Johnson Yachts is partnered with Dixon Yacht Design, who has designed all the vessels produced at the respected shipyard for the almost three decades of its existence. The combination of Dixon Yacht Design's styling and naval architecture and the exceedingly high quality workmanship from Johnson Yachts has made the company the international success it is today. From the first vessel they... Read More
Holland Yachts’ History July 7, 2014
Happy Fourth of July! Today we look at the history of Holland Yachts, an American design firm based in Seattle, Washington, that has been in the business of designing and supervising the building of motor yachts since 1986. Noted designer Brian Holland’s signature brilliance is easily seen in his vessels, which he designs then supervises as various shipyards in North America and Asia accomplish the builds. Because Holland deals with shipyards from around the world, carefully choosing the shipyard for each vessel, they are able to... Read More
Queenship Yachts History July 1, 2014
Since their inception in 1991, Queenship yachts has launched a succession of exceptional yachts. From each of these masterpieces has evolved a standard that enables Queenship to deliver mega yacht quality and appointments in a contstantly updating series of custom and semi-custom builds and designs. Today, Queenship yachts are proudly manufactured by WorldSpan Marine, an industry leader whose strengths have empowered Queenship Yachts to accelerate the development of new designs while they continue to expand in both physical facilities and a work force of dedicated professionals. No other builder... Read More
Christensen Yachts’ History June 27, 2014
Christensen Yachts, one of the industry’s leaders in the construction of composite fiberglass yachts, came into being almost by accident. Upon retiring from a lifelong career in the construction industry in 1982, Dave Christensen sought to commission a yacht for his personal use. When he was unable to find a company that would perform to his high standards, Christensen set out to build the yacht himself. He partnered with Westport Shipyards to build the hull while he did all the finish work. Before the yacht was finished,... Read More
AYS visits the Yellowfin Yacht factory! June 24, 2014
Take a look behind the scenes as we take you inside the Yellowfin boats factory. As a leader in pre-owned Yellowfin boats for sale, we are lucky enough to be able to visit the Yellowfin factory somewhat regularly. However, the other day we brought our multimedia man along who captured some pictures of what is happening in the factory these days. Yellowfin continues to be a leader in sea worthy boats that not only boast offshore capabilities but impressive speed as well. Here is a brief history... Read More
Mondo Marine Yachts’ History June 20, 2014
While the Italian shipyard Mondo Marine was first established in 1915 under the name of Campanella Shipyard, Mondo Marine Yachts’ history really begins in 1978 when Gruppo Mondo founded the company with the purpose of making mid-sized yachts. The family-run shipyard moved to creating custom-made yachts over 40 m. length in aluminum alloy and steel in the early nineties; in the intervening two decades, Mondo Marine has built an international reputation for building some of the most exquisite completely custom-built superyachts on the water today. (more…)
New to market: pre-owned 37′ Intrepid with 2012 motors!
Word just came in from Gregg Silver that he has a new listing on a pre-owned 37' Intrepid boat for sale. Launched in 2006, this boat has been rack stored and it shows by her condition. She has been well maintained overall but one serious highlight is her new 300 horse power Mercury Verado engines which were installed in 2012 with warranty! She will make a great fishing machine or yacht tender with the custom bow towing eye included. She has been fully equipped with all the... Read More