Jul 17, 2017 | Boat Profiles, Industry News, Magazine, News, Viking Yachts
Emerging Markets When Viking and the Healey family pursue a goal, they do it with true gusto and tenacity. Anyone fortunate enough to spend time around Viking Yachts President Pat Healey will instantly recognize his intense ambition and enthusiasm. This passionate...
Jul 8, 2017 | Boat Profiles, Industry News, Jarrett Bay Boatworks, Magazine, News
What’s the most impressive part of a 90’ custom sportfish project with no expense spared to build it with cutting edge technologies and the highest-end appointments? Well, everything—but that might be about all we can tell you right now. That’s because the Jarrett Bay...
May 16, 2017 | Bluewater Perspective, Industry News, Magazine, News
FROM THE HELM Despite your party affiliation, one thing is clear—our country turned the page and began writing a new chapter in 2017. If you’ve walked a boat show since the presidential election, you were likely swamped by the positive energy on the docks. Marine...
Jan 24, 2017 | Industry News, News
The value of all brokerage boats sold increased 7 percent in the U.S. last month, even as the number of boats sold declined by 4 percent compared to the previous December (2015). U.S. brokers reported a total of $274.8 million paid as 1,537 boats changed hands. Read...
Jun 17, 2016 | Industry News, News
Three years ago the State of Maryland instituted a sales tax cap for yacht sales. The tax was and has been 5% but was capped at $15,000. A $300,000 boat would be $15,000 and a $400,000 boat would also be $15,000. The tax cap was temporary and had a “sunset...
Apr 11, 2016 | Industry News, News
Reported by Soundings Trade Only from data curated by YachtWorld, March has shown a great sales increase as opposed to the first months of 2016. Although sales value was down over last year, this is only due to sharp decreases in the value of boats sold in the segment...
