Amidst an industry environment not particularly conducive to R&D and product introductions, Tiara Yachts announces the launch of the all-new 4300 Open. This new flagship for the company’s most representative product segment reflects traditional Tiara timeless style and fine craftsmanship in a serious deepwater fishing and/or cruising performer. This all-new model features mezzanine aft cockpit seating, fish or cruise hardtop options – each integrated to the windshield to maximize visibility, large sky light inviting ample natural light to the interior and an all new interior design. This new model also continues the company’s ‘stealth’ efforts in that the boat is among the quietest within its class – making it that much more comfortable for captain and crew. “The 4200 Open has long been one of the finest performing and selling models within our lineup. With the new 4300 Open we have included all of what our customers love about the 4200 into a larger package with state of the art technology and owner comforts”, notes Robert Slikkers, President. Christened within the Tiara Yachts convention center display during the Miami International Boat Show, the 4300 Open is ready for fishing, cruising, or both, and will arrive at a Tiara dealership soon. Tiara Yachts is headquartered in Holland, Michigan. Products include Open, Sovran and Convertible models with inboard power from 30 to 58 feet. Tiara Yachts and Pursuit Boats are subsidiaries of S2 Yachts, Inc., which was founded in 1974. S2 Yachts, Inc. is one of the oldest privately held boat manufacturers in the United States.
HMY News
Tiara Yachts Introduces the New 4300 Open
February 10th, 2010Miami Dolphins Partner with Sun Life
February 3rd, 2010HMY received a special invitation from our partners, the Miami Dolphins, to the announcement and naming ceremony of Sun Life Stadium on January 20th. Dolphins CEO, Mike Dee, and Sun Life Financial’s U.S. President, Wes Thompson, welcomed special guests including senior management from the Boston based insurance company. Sun Life Financial has made the multiple year agreement with the Dolphins as a signature addition to their marketing efforts in the United States.
Guests enjoyed several videos, refreshments and a concert by Miami’s own, K.C. and the Sunshine Band. An attempt was even made to try and get the band to change their name to “K.C. and the Sun Life Band!”
A few days prior to the naming ceremony, HMY invited the senior management staff of the new partnership to a reception held at our Dania beach office location. The festivities didn’t end there…HMY followed the reception up with a sunset cruise aboard two of our new boats, one being our 75’ Viking Sport Cruiser. After a long day of final negotiations and at the conclusion of the cruise, Mike Dee thanked us for hosting the event and remarked: “HMY’s hosting of this event for our celebration and enjoyment exemplifies the difference between a partnership and a relationship.”
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Jupiter Billfish Tournament – Cowpoke Takes 1st Place
January 21st, 2010
JBT Post-Event Press Release
On January 13-15, 2010 Grand Slam Tackle and Marine Center hosted the 4th Annual Jupiter Billfish Tournament at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar in Jupiter FL. The Jupiter Billfish Tournament is a catch-release sailfish tournament. Forty-two boats entered the tournament and were able to fish out of the Jupiter inlet, Palm Beach inlet and the newly added St. Lucie inlet. There were two grand prize categories, Grand Prize Live Bait and Grand Prize Dead Bait along with six other Calcutta categories available for the anglers to enter.
This year forty-two boats completed our tournament! It was an exciting two days of fishing on the line; the first day from the moment lines hit the water the bite was ON! The radio room was buzzing with constant calls most double and triple headers! After fighting for two solid days of fishing the team on the Cowpoke moved ahead by one fish! Cowpoke walked away the Grand Prize Dead Bait winner as well as the winner of all six of the Calcutta categories. Cowpoke fished out of Pirates Cove Resort and Marina and has now added a little “luck” to our newly added inlet. An overall total of 364 sailfish were caught, 231 fish on day one and 133 fish on day two it was a tremendous two days of fishing!
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our presenting sponsors; HMY Yacht Sales, Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina and Henley’s Custom Marine, our volunteers and participants as we could not have done this without you! A big thank you to Castaways Marina and the Square Grouper Tiki Bar for helping us host this exciting event. Be sure to mark your calendars for the next Grand Slam tournament, the KDW tournament on May 14-15, 2010 located at Carlin Park in Jupiter, FL.
Also be sure to keep an eye out for local community events hosted by Grand Slam, and please visit our new marine center located at the Jupiter Store at 261 North Alt. A1A Jupiter, FL 33477.
Final Results:
1st Place – Cowpoke
2nd Place – Hotty Toddy
3rd Place – Sea Check
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A New Viking is About to be Born
January 20th, 2010
Slated for its launch in late summer 2010, the new Viking 70 Convertible is set to join the most highly regarded and often imitated blue water fleet. From the spacious 208 square-foot cockpit to its elegant four-stateroom, four-head interior, the new Viking 70 Convertible represents Viking’s commitment to never rest on their laurels, but to focus on their 45-year philosophy to build a better boat everyday. The new 70 C shares the refined running surface of our most recent models with a convex deadrise shape and sharpened waterline sections. With a choice of MTU, MAN and Caterpillar power, standard 2,000 gallon fuel capacity, and Viking’s exclusive VIPER programmable independent hydraulic rudder steering system, also found aboard the Viking 82 and 76 convertibles, the new 70 C will amaze you with its performance and handling.
Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Release Tournament to benefit the RFA!
January 4th, 2010A MESSAGE FROM HMY:
Fish the Buccaneer Cup Sailfish Release Tournament to benefit the RFA!
HMY Yacht Sales is a longtime sponsor of the Buccaneer Cup because the tournament raises funds for the Recreational Fishing Alliance.
The Recreational Fishing Alliance is a political action group for saltwater anglers with a 14 year track record of accomplishments that have benefited marine conservation. It is the only national organization that is actively fighting to protect our right to fish! HMY encourages your participation if you are in the Central or South Florida area this January.
The Buccaneer Cup is steeped in sport fishing history and has been a leader in billfish conservation for 47 years and was one of the first billfish tournaments to go to an all release format. It is part of the Palm Beach Double Shot, which consists of two billfish tournaments run concurrently from Sailfish Marina in WPB and Castaways Marine in Jupiter.
The other half of the Double Shot is the Florida Fish for Life Billfish Tournament, a charity event that raises funds for leading cancer research and treatment institutions. You can enter just the Buccaneer Cup or both tournaments, each with trophies and Calcutta prizes.
The events kick off with a captain’s meeting and party at the Buccaneer Restaurant on Singer Island on January 20th and ends with a gala awards banquet at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach on January 23th! HMY staff will be on hand at the captain’s meeting.
Help the RFA fight to protect your right to fish! For more information and to enter go to www.buccaneercup.com or call tournament director, Gary Caputi, at 732-899-9988.
Entry forms are available at most HMY locations.
Regards,
Steve Moynihan
HMY Yacht Sales
PIRATES COVE SAILFISH CLASSIC
December 18th, 2009
Stuart, FL (December 14, 2009) – The 21st annual Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic kicked off on December 3 at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina in Stuart, Florida. 25 teams competed during three days of fishing and released a total of 181 sailfish.
Final results are as follows:
1st place overall – Bandolero, 73’ F&S, Captain Hans Kraaz, 25 releases
2nd place overall – Boneshaker, 54’ Willis, Captain Scott Fawcett, 16 releases
3rd place overall – Ohana, 66’ Spencer, Captain Eddie Wheeler, 13 releases
Top Male Angler – Kevin Paul, Bandolero, 9 releases
Top Female Angler – Dawn Samuels, Princess Lily, 2 releases
The Grant Stokes Memorial Sportsmanship Award was presented to Sharon and Alan Sadler on Intents. The Sadler family was presented with a gift basket donated by Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Tournament Director Laurie Bass stated, “We were thrilled with both the turnout and the overall results. The hard work of the staff at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina as well as the efforts of the tournament volunteers helped make the Sailfish Classic a success for all the teams, guests, and sponsors.”
The dates for next year’s Pirate’s Cove Sailfish Classic are December 2 – December 5, 2010. For more information, please visit www.piratescovesailfishclassic.com.
Viking 76 Enclosed Bridge to Premiere
December 18th, 2009
The new Viking 76 Enclosed Bridge Convertible will premiere at the 14th Annual Viking VIP Miami Boat Show Preview at the Viking Yacht Service Center in Riviera Beach, Florida, January 29-30, 2010. This new model is a sister ship to the Viking 76 Convertible, which premiered at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show this fall. The Enclosed Bridge will feature a similar interior and cockpit, but provide the distinct luxury of a climate-controlled helm area and a posh sitting and entertaining area abaft the command center. A teak staircase provides access to the enclosed bridge from the salon in addition to exterior access from the mezzanine. Standard accommodations include five staterooms and four heads, plus a day head. Based on multiple sea trials of the open bridge 76 Convertible, the 76 EB will cruise effortlessly in the mid 30 knot range and top out at speeds approaching 40 knots with its twin MTU 2400 MHP engines.
HMY Celebrates 30 Years!
December 4th, 2009
Under clear blue skies with the music drifting across the Manatee Pocket, the HMY family, past and present, gathered at Pirate’s Cove Resort and Marina to celebrate the 30th anniversary of HMY and to toast its prosperous future.
Surrounded by family, friends and employees, owner Steve Moynihan recognized the contributions of many and fondly remembered his longtime partner “Doc” Austin introducing his widow, Donna, also in attendance. Making note of the team effort and the many sacrifices and contributions of employees, family as well as supporting group of professional relationships with trusted lawyers, insurance agents and bankers, he joked, “we’re only human, and occasionally need their services.”
Visibly moved, particularly when presented with a beautiful plaque on behalf of all HMY employees and brokers, he thanked his wife, Faith and their children, recognizing that they too had contributed to the success and growth of the premier yacht sales and brokerage house in the industry and spoke of the future and continued success of the firm.
Brian Nopper, Dania broker, spoke on behalf of all as he earnestly thanked Steve for “the opportunity to work and earn a good living at HMY and for your leadership by example and hard work that have earned you the respect of the industry.
Speeches completed, the group continued to enjoy the delicious spread, including an anniversary cake while enjoying the music and spirits and the amazing magic of the featured entertainer while participating in animated competition at the bean bag station long into the evening, gradually drifting to the Pirate’s Loft for more camaraderie and animated dancing!
View a slideshow of the event – Click here
Florida Department of Revenue Extends Exemption for Large Boats Sold to Nonresidents!
December 3rd, 2009
Recently the Florida Department of Revenue extended the exemption for large boats sold to nonresidents. A nonresident purchaser may purchase a boat of 5 net tons of admeasurement or larger (a qualified boat) exempt from tax and keep the qualified boat in Florida for a period of 180 days under certain conditions, rather than 90 days as previously allowed.
For more information on this new program contact one of HMY’s sales representatives and they will be happy to explain in further detail!
HMY Success at the Fort Lauderdale
International Boat Show
November 5th, 2009
HMY Yacht Sales proudly maintained its commitment to its own prominent brokerage display on “D” dock and throughout its manufacturer displays at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this past weekend.
Beginning with their strong presence at the Tiara display since being named Tiara dealer for the entire East coast of Florida earlier this year, on opening day, HMY sold a new 4300 Open minutes after the new model was introduced by the Holland, Michigan manufacturer. Virtually every Tiara model ranging from 30′ to 58′ was on display at the show! The HMY inventory which includes the 5800 Sovran, 48 Convertible, 4300 Sovran and 3900 Open were all busy. Sea trials on the 5800 are scheduled for a current Tiara owner from Jacksonville and on the 3600 Open for a new customer, right after the show.
At Riviera, seven models were on display and sales activity was strong across both the flybridge and sport yacht products. HMY sold an in stock 48 Offshore Express that will be delivered to the buyer in just two weeks!
The popular Volvo IPS powered Sport Yachts Tiara’s 3600, 4400, 5000 and 5800 all received numerous inquiries and HMY expects to complete sales on several 4400s and possibly a 5800 in the next few weeks.
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