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Practical guidance for buyers comparing yacht brands, evaluating brokerage opportunities, and planning the ownership experience before and after delivery.
May 18, 2018
NBC Sports To Telecast Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) announced they will be televising the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) this December, now considered the largest in-water boat show in ...
Read articleMay 4, 2018
HMY Yachts Exceeds $61 Million in Monthly Brokerage Sales
When Steve Moynihan founded HMY Yachts in 1979, he knew he would work hard to grow the company as much as possible, but he had no idea it would expand into one of the largest, m...
May 2, 2018
3 Reasons To Support Mike Schmidt's Winner's Circle Charities Fishing Tournament
This week will kick off the 18th Annual Mike Schmidt's Winner's Circle Charities Fishing Tournament in Old Bahama Bay. Donating 100% of profits to charity and joined in 2012 by ...
April 8, 2018
70' Viking Tournament Dominator Ready To Raise More Fish
When you buy a pre-owned Viking, you aren't just purchasing a boat- you're carrying on a legacy. "China Time," a 2012 70' Viking Enclosed Bridge Convertible, has a history that ...
April 6, 2018
Five Reasons Customers Buy Pre-Owned Vikings
In Part 1 of this series we caught up with HMY broker and former Viking Yachts captain, Brian Komer, to learn why some buyers prefer to go the new vessel route when it comes to ...
January 9, 2018
Let's Go Fly A Kite...For Sailfish
To say HMY Yacht Broker and Captain Mike Simko enjoys kite fishing is a gross understatement. The 30-year kite fishing veteran owns 50+ kites! Some may call that being a bit ove...
October 16, 2017
HMY Yacht Sales Brings Industry Veteran Steve Gale On Board
Palm Beach Gardens, FL (October 16th, 2017) – HMY Yacht Sales, one of the largest yacht dealers and brokerage firms in the world, has announced the addition of marine industry v...
October 9, 2017
HMY To Debut The OKEAN Yachts 50 At FLIBS
HMY Yacht Sales, one of world's largest dealers and brokerage firms, will introduce an all-new yacht brand, OKEAN, at the upcoming 58th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat...
August 17, 2017
Take A Tour Of Cynthia, A 2015 Rybovich 86 Custom Sportfish For Sale
Designed and constructed by the master shipwrights at Michael Rybovich and Sons, Cynthia, a 2015 Michael Rybovich 86 Custom Sportfish stands as one of the most epic sportfisherm...
August 2, 2017
Nimbus, A 1994 Merritt 70' Custom Sportfish Is A True World Traveler
Meet Nimbus, a 1994 Merritt Boat Works 70' Custom Sportfish. As a long-range fish and cruise vessel, this classic sportfish was designed to take you and yours to the world's mos...
June 13, 2017
Meet Black Shadow, A 2007 Sea Force IX 81 Custom Sportfish
Custom built by her current owners for long distance marlin fishing trips, the Black Shadow, a 2007 Sea Force IX 81' Enclosed Bridge, is a stunning example of a lean, mean fishi...
May 1, 2017
Nautical Lifestyle Mother's Day Gift Ideas
It's time to celebrate all the fantastic mothers in your life and show them just how special they truly are. If you still haven't found the perfect gift, perhaps our guide can h...
April 8, 2017
HMY Yachts 1st Quarter 2017 Brokerage Market Results
HMY's yacht brokerage sales in the first quarter ended with a 57% increase in revenue over Q1 2016, mainly driven by a 61% spike in the average deal price of yachts sold. The la...