The 50m (163ft) explorer yacht Plan B sells in pre-Christmas deal, with Will Christie representing the seller and Merle A. Wood representing the buyer. READ:➡️bit.ly/484MgL7

“The sale of Erica was really unexpected because at the time I literally had an email address and a mobile phone. I didn’t even have a website,” says Will Christie when he first launched Christie Yachts. superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/will-c…

"Whilst many of the political and economic indicators still suggest there may be tough times ahead, I’d say we are nevertheless currently cautiously optimistic.” Sales market predictions for 2024. 🚢💶🪩 superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/sales-…

"There is a lot of correlation between business and sport. It’s how you set the objective, how you prepare yourself, how you establish your plan.” Raphael Sauleau, CEO at IYC Yachts on the market, headwinds and opportunities for the superyacht industry. superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/iycs-s…

“He’s never once paid me a cent and every couple of years I will spend days and hours helping him research yachts he’s interested in buying." Building relationships and playing the long game is key to life at the top of the superyacht world. superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/time-i…

How American 'psyche' fuels US yacht sales in spite of White house race. READ: ➡️bit.ly/3T29R9h

"What gets me out of bed are the technical possibilities when you get that rare owner who really wants to push the boundaries." superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/ian-pe…

One says superyacht surveys are a 'touchy-feely' people business, another says let AI and the machines take over. Who's right? superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/why-te…

“Trying to get the balance of what the client thinks they want and what you know they need can be quite hard." Vincent McCartney, CEO Camper & Nicholsons Corporate Services on a career spent building relationships and advising the uber rich in yachting. superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/how-co…

Broker Eleonora Pitasso on her sales motto, life mojo and building resilience in the superyacht industry. Burgess superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/eleono…

MarineMax disappoints with Q1 earnings per share of $0.07 against $1.35 in 2023 owing to lower gross margins and higher marketing expenses. MarineMax superyachtinvestor.com/news/marinemax…

“There was this typical shipyard environment, formica tables, fluorescent lights and guys in coveralls rolling cigarettes, saying 'why do you want to do that?'" Owner Erik Vonk on his 15-year journey to turn a trawler into an explorer yacht. superyachtinvestor.com/opinion/discov…

Superyacht Investor London 2024 is under way. Richard Lambert of Burgess opens with a presentation on the state of the market. #SYILondon

Feadship, MB92 and Cantiere delle Marche were the winners at the Superyacht Investor Yard 2024 Awards. Representatives from the yards accepted the awards at the Superyacht Investor London 2024 conference. superyachtinvestor.com/news/feadship-…

Monaco added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) anti-money laundering “grey list” of countries subject to increased monitoring. READ full story: bit.ly/4eJaoa4

A fire has engulfed the Lürssen-Kröger shipyard in Rendsburg, Germany. One person has been treated for minor smoke injuries. superyachtinvestor.com/news/lurssen-f…

"I would have been happy to have $100m but I’m also aware cost is not just revenue.” Antigua officials pleased to be rid of a "major liability" and a "potentially disastrous outcome" after selling Alfa Nero for $40m. Full story: bit.ly/46CzEv7

The Italian Sea Group (TISG) has reiterated the "unsinkability" of the Bayesian and is to take legal action against the New York Times for an article it published on the sinking of the yacht in August 2024. READ: bit.ly/4emLqM2

Italian yacht builder Ferretti Group is planning to swoop for another significant asset this year, according to CEO Alberto Galassi. superyachtinvestor.com/news/ferretti-…

“This is a time for the more experienced guys to really shine, because we’ve got the opportunity to really help guide our clients.” Broker James Hall of TWW Yachts on 'living the deal' and life as a 'chameleon'. bit.ly/4ewdwX5