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Boat Buying Guides and Yacht Ownership Advice
Practical guidance for buyers comparing yacht brands, evaluating brokerage opportunities, and planning the ownership experience before and after delivery.
September 29, 2026
Your Guide To Fort Lauderdale During FLIBS 2026
For five days every fall, Fort Lauderdale becomes the center of the boating world. The 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show returns October 28 through November 1, bringi...
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September 8, 2026
HMY Sportfish Market Update: What a Strong Summer Tells Us Heading Into Fall 2026
The summer months are often defined by tournament travel, long days offshore and owners putting their boats to work. But behind the scenes, the sportfish brokerage market has re...
Why Yacht Brokerage Matters in Luxury Sales
Selling a luxury yacht is a significant financial decision. Unlike many traditional assets, every yacht is different, and its value can be influenced by factors ranging from mod...
August 21, 2026
9 Things to Know About Yacht Brokerage Services
Choosing the right yacht brokerage firm can have a significant impact on your experience buying or selling a yacht. From broad access to yacht listings in multiple regions and e...
HMY Market Report: Summer Activity Builds Ahead of Fall Boat Show Season
As we move through the summer season, the yacht market continues to show positive signs of activity. Buyers remain engaged, new opportunities are entering the market, and prepar...
Brand New Valhalla V-46 Available Now Without the Wait
Finding a brand-new Valhalla V-46 without the typical factory lead time is a rare opportunity. Hull #46-108 is now complete and available for immediate delivery, giving buyers t...
July 22, 2026
Why HMY Yacht Sales Invests In Virtual Tours For Brokerage and New Listings
At HMY Yacht Sales, we believe buyers deserve more than a gallery of photos. That's why we invest in Prestige Vison® 3D, 360° virtual tours for many of our brokerage listings an...
July 17, 2026
Can You Trade In Your Boat When Buying a Yacht? HMY Yacht Sales Explains
The answer is yes. In fact, trading in your current boat can be one of the easiest and most efficient ways to move into your next yacht. At HMY Yacht Sales, trade-ins are a regu...
June 24, 2026
Why Buying a New Viking Yacht Offers Unmatched Peace of Mind
Purchasing a sportfish is a significant investment, and for many buyers, confidence in that investment is just as important as performance on the water. That's one of the bigges...
May 7, 2026
April Offshore Recap: The fish were biting and HMY was on the other end of the line
If April proved anything, it’s this: the fish are here, the crews are dialed in, and HMY clients are staying tight to the action. From grand slams in the Bahamas to a grander in...
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May 7, 2026
SOLD: 1998 LAZZARA 80 COCKPIT MOTOR YACHT "LOST TEXAN" BY HMY YACHT SALES
HMY Yacht Sales is pleased to announce the sale of M/Y Lost Texan, a 1998 Lazzara 80 Cockpit Motor Yacht. Congratulations to the Listing Broker, Mark Parker, and all parties inv...
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May 6, 2026
Skip the Build Line - 2027 Valhalla V-46 Available Now
Opportunities like this don’t come around often. Hull #46-108 of the 2027 Valhalla V-46 is already in production and on track for a July delivery, giving buyers a rare chance to...
May 1, 2026
The Case for the 2023 Horizon FD80 “SHERI LYNN”
For buyers considering new construction in today’s market, timelines, build decisions, and delivery schedules have become a meaningful part of the conversation. The 2023 Horizon...