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Eleonora Pitasso, broker turned owner and founder of The Wayve.

‘Do you even want the yacht?’ – broker-turned-owner Pitasso on her epiphany

Rob Hodgetts

2 Feb 26

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She stood by as the client’s representative fired a volley of technical questions on a tour of the new build, but eventually she had to…

Charlie Ross is group operations director, Pendennis.

Skeletons in the hull: Pendennis’ Ross on rebuilding classics

Rob Hodgetts

26 Jan 26

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She is a classic motor yacht from 1931 but Marala’s storied history hid some dark secrets. The Camper & Nicholson-built vessel was converted for naval…

The luxury superyacht Bayesian sank in a storm off the coast of Siciily in Augusta 2024, killing seven people.

TISG sues widow of Bayesian owner Lynch

Rob Hodgetts

22 Jan 26

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Bayesian builder The Italian Sea Group has reportedly filed a €456m lawsuit against the widow of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch who died along with…

Marsha van Buitenen, sales director, Feadship. (Photo: Feadship)

Inside the Feadship sales psyche

Rob Hodgetts

12 Jan 26

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The client was poised over the contract, ready to sign, when his wife piped up: “Is this the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought for…

Hot or not? Superyacht market predictions for 2026.

Hot or not? Market forecasts in 2026

Rob Hodgetts

23 Dec 25

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If we could predict the future we’d have all gamed the lottery and bought our own superyachts by now. But that doesn’t stop us from…

Superyacht propellers

Munro: Nuclear ‘100% the future’ barring perception

Rob Hodgetts

15 Dec 25

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For four years they referred to it simply as the “power pack” to avoid prying ears getting wind of what they were up to. It…

The Middle East has become a significant hub for the superyacht industry.

‘Patience’ the key to unlock Middle East bounty

Rob Hodgetts

8 Dec 25

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In football terms, they supplied the cross, Dubai headed it in. Unfavourable or uncertain tax regimes in countries such as the UK and France are…

Sunseeker is a UK-based luxury yacht and superyacht builder.

Sunseeker CEO Frabetti stands down

Rob Hodgetts

5 Dec 25

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Sunseeker CEO Andrea Frabetti has stepped down with immediate effect “by mutual agreement”, the UK yacht builder said in a statement. Scott Millar of Teneo…

Fraser Yachts broker Jan-Jaap Minnema.

‘Experience is a trap’ – Minnema on 25 years as a broker

Rob Hodgetts

1 Dec 25

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Gazing around at his fellow commuters on the train, his heart sank. It was the same every morning, but the nagging in his soul was…

Buying a superyacht: Part II - the MOA.

Buying a superyacht: Part II – The Memorandum of Agreement

Superyacht Investor Contributor

27 Nov 25

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Securing your dream yacht, Part II: from Letter of Intent to Memorandum of Agreement—anchoring the deal and navigating the next step to ownership As the…

Superyachts in Port Hercule, Monaco at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Gaining an edge with revamped central agency

Rob Hodgetts

24 Nov 25

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If you find yourself up against Goliath, you need to find an edge. Ryanair’s edge was offering cheap upfront flights and monetising everything else. Netflix…

Burgess is set to open a new office in Aspen, Colorado.

Burgess investment a sign of ‘optimism’ – Cecil-Wright

Rob Hodgetts

21 Nov 25

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Burgess’ investment from US private equity firm Ancient is a sign of “optimism for growth” in the superyacht industry, according to Chris Cecil-Wright, founder of…

Feadship Royal Van Lent CEO Jan-Bart Verkuyl is to be the new SYBAss president. (Photo: Feadship)

Feadship’s Verkuyl elected SYBAss president

Rob Hodgetts

21 Nov 25

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Feadship Royal Van Lent CEO Jan-Bart Verkuyl will take over as president of the Superyacht Builders’ Association (SYBAss) following recent elections and board meetings. Verkuyl…

Sunseeker is a UK-based luxury yacht and superyacht builder.

Sunseeker quashes CEO Frabetti exit reports

Rob Hodgetts

19 Nov 25

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Sunseeker has sought to quash rumours boss Andrea Frabetti is to leave the company after six years with a statement saying he “remains the CEO”.…

Corporate services provider Eximia has appointed yachts and jet expert James Porter as a senior manager.

Eximia Global appoints Porter as senior manager

Rob Hodgetts

17 Nov 25

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Corporate services provider Eximia has appointed yachts and jet expert James Porter as a senior manager. The company, based in the Isle of Man, offers…

Kitson Yachts co-founder Brandon Kummer.

‘A symphony behind closed doors’: Inside the rise of Kitson Yachts

Rob Hodgetts

17 Nov 25

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If you doubt the role of social media in modern superyacht transactions, you might want to listen to US broker Brandon Kummer. The co-founder of Kitson…

MarineMax owns superyacht brands Fraser Yachts and Northrop & Johnson.

MarineMax earnings marred by challenging environment

Fayaz Hussain

17 Nov 25

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Recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax reported a dismal end to the fiscal year as the company’s total revenue shrank by 4.8% year-over-year to $2.3bn…

Sanlorenzo is an Italian luxury yacht maker.

Sanlorenzo reports strong profitability as margins stabilise

Fayaz Hussain

14 Nov 25

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Italian luxury yacht maker Sanlorenzo posted a stellar 3.2% year-over-year growth in new revenue from yachts to €690m owing to excellent performance in the Superyacht…

Superyachts at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2025. (Photo: Informa Markets)

Halloween at FLIBS and big yacht sales are screaming

Rob Hodgetts

4 Nov 25

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He describes himself as first mate, deckhand and bartender. Ernie also keeps up a good line in chirpy commentary as his yellow water taxi ferries…

Sunseeker is a UK-based luxury yacht and superyacht builder.

Sunseeker receives capital investment to boost growth

Rob Hodgetts

4 Nov 25

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Sunseeker has shored up its financial position ahead of future growth plans with new investment from its lenders Cheyne Capital and Cross Ocean Partners. The…

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