United States

Chamberlain Yachts

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/303824/image/large-4ab7e5034641eb096e519a7b8dcd8035.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/303824">Spotted during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show 2024">Dubai International Boat Show 2024</a> last week cruising in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is the 72-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5822" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity72.0m (236'3&quot;)Austal2003">Serenity</a>. Originally launched as a mini cruise ship in 2003 by the Australian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Austal (Company)">Austal</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5822" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity72.0m (236'3&quot;)Austal2003">Serenity</a> was converted into a private luxury yacht in 2017, under the design guidance of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/283" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luiz de Basto Designs (Company)">Luiz de Basto</a>. Previously known as Tu Moana and Obsession, she boasts various amenities including a swimming pool, a full-beam formal dining room with a wet bar, a cinema/conference room with an entertainment system and a wellness area with a spa, massage room, beauty salon and gym. Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5822" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity72.0m (236'3&quot;)Austal2003">Serenity</a> features two <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines with 1,071 horsepower each, reaching a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. She is currently for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>.&nbsp;

72m superyacht Serenity in Dubai

The 72m superyacht Serenity, built by Austal, is seen here cruising in Dubai. 

SuperYacht Times Synopsis: September

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SYT Synopsis September: Expansion into the Gulf, 23,000 GT of superyachts, including Carinthia VII, sold and more

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a> has not gone forward. Kent Chamberlain is stepping down from his management role at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> and will continue to own and operate <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a>. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179338/image/large-b4ed280ee8814e9671efc309a4a4defd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179338">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates acquires Chamberlain Yachts (2022-03-18 08:45:00 +0100)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates acquires Chamberlain Yachts</a>Kent Chamberlain's current yacht listings will be joint central listings with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>.&nbsp;

Merle Wood acquisition of Chamberlain Yachts cancelled

Merle Wood and Associates acquisition of Chamberlain Yachts has not gone forward.

Merle Wood & Associates’ acquisition of Chamberlain Yachts cancelled

Daphne D'Offay, Senior Charter Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>, has been in and around boats for many years, first as a stewardess, then as a broker. In 2009 she joined <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> and has been an active member of IYBA for sixteen years. Francesca Webster caught up with Daphne during last week's <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2022">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> to find out a little more about the state of the charter market in 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/221844/image/large-8b69f470244af618c496e6c01245daee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/221844">Tell me your story, how did you get into yachting?I was born and raised on the water, originally from South Florida my parents owned a 30 foot Hunter sailing yacht and we spent most of our spare time on the water. Like many people who grew up around boats, I tried to work elsewhere training as an Occupational Therapist, but I felt landlocked and came back to Florida to explore other options. My mum had worked in yacht brokerage and ended up needing some help during a boat show – the rest is history really!I first worked on boats, and then Kent Chamberlain gave me a shot with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a> and that was my very first job ashore. I began as an assistant to Kent and he really allowed me to try a lot of things and learn on my own.&nbsp;When his charter broker left I took over a few boats, and really learnt how to operate on that side of the market. The team at Chamberlain Yachts gradually grew and I had gained some great connections who helped me in those early years. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/99385/image/large-dd480f5183fe121538f81013c23b7cb8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99385">What was it about charter brokerage that appealed to you over sales?For me it was the travel, wanderlust aspect. I came from the position of crew and have done a lot of travelling over the years with my family and as such I felt confident that I knew that sector very well, versus the technical side. I wouldn't say I'm a sales person, even though I'm in a sales business; I can talk about charter very openly, honestly and transparently without that having to lead to a sale. That type of conversation comes very naturally in charter, because clients want to travel and have the passion to do so, if a client doesn't like one boat that isn't really a problem because there is always another, better suited vessel out there, which is not always the case with sales. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/99386/image/large-c25860de668f42910f032be8f6d5004a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99386">When a client comes to you and says "I want to charter in the Med but i've never been on a yacht" how do you find the perfect vessel for them?It is really about asking the right questions. If you don't have a real standard for how you approach a client and get all of the information from them in a conversation, you will never find the right fit and there will always be things you miss. I also think experience is really integral in this industry.One of the best things about <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> is that we have such a large team that works well together. If a new client approaches you and is looking for something that you don't have experience in, there is a real flow in the company of assisting one another and moving clients to brokers who have more experience is that area. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/99383/image/large-30fa0a64275b752464a18cf72428c5b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99383">You are in your 13th year at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a>, what drew you to this brokerage house?I was very lucky to begin my career under Kent, he was a great mentor, but I wanted to know more about global regulations vs just local. As I mentioned before there is a lot to be said about working for a large and dynamic brokerage house because there is a massive amount of expertise under one roof. This really ensures that our clients receive the best possible service, both in sales and charter.&nbsp;What would you say are the biggest challenges facing charter brokerage in 2022?For one inventory, many yachts have been taken out of charter due to either sale, or their owners wishing to move the vessel into private use. That has meant a few very strong charter yachts have left the market over the last year. This has really been exacerbated by the massive uptrend in demand for charter which means that many yachts are booked out for the coming seasons, both in the Med and in the Caribbean.Another major issue we have faced in the US is that as of November the British Virgin Islands have created a regulatory application for charter licensing in its waters, and yachts have been fined for not having their permits. The result is that many yachts have abandoned the BVIs, or are on a waiting list for months at a time meaning that they miss the season completely. &nbsp;The result is that we have turned to the Bahamas as an alternative, and while the Bahamas are beautiful, they haven't always had the same demand as the BVIs. The Grenadines have also benefitted but the islands are a little further away for US charter clients. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/99384/image/large-88737caf5328018e1a97099974f01f7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/99384">Finally, what do you think is the secret to gaining and retaining charter clients?Knowledge is really important but you also need to have an open personality that allows people to share their experience honestly – feedback is how you learn. You aren't just selling someone a commodity and walking away, you're hand holding all the way through and personalising it. The only way you can do that is by knowing all of the people involved, the destinations, and the people on the ground to make sure everything moves smoothly.&nbsp;

Interview with Daphne D'Offay

We caught up with Senior Charter Manager Daphne D'Offay of Ocean Independence.

Daphne D'Offay of Ocean Independence on making it in yacht charter

A rundown of the yacht business news in March

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SYT Synopsis: A rundown of March 

The American brokerage firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> has just announced its acquisition of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a>, in addition to the appointment of the companies owner Kent Chamberlain as the CEO. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/179337/image/large-81db6737aa45a6a2c69c29d756f05aba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/179337">Kent Chamberlain brings more than 40 years of experience in the industry to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a>, previously serving as General Manager of Bradford Yachts, Vice President of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/538" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westship Yachts (Company)">Westship</a> Yachts, General Manager of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> and, most recently, owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a>.&nbsp;Merle Wood, Chairman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> commented, "I tapped Chamberlain for this role because of his collegial style and reputation for bringing yacht brokers together.” The move also allows Wood to focus on superyacht clients rather than day-to-day operations. John Cohen, Director of Sales &amp; Charter, said the new addition will help update the company’s marketing and technology services and increase sales productivity.

Merle Wood and Associates acquires Chamberlain Yachts

Merle Wood & Associates has acquired Chamberlain Yachts project managers and ownership.

Merle Wood & Associates acquires Chamberlain Yachts

The deal for the lease/purchase of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>’s 51.8-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazy Z51.8m (169'11&quot;)Oceanco1997">Lazy Z</a> has been closed. Kent Chamberlain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts International</a> handled the negotiations, who extended thanks to Wayne Kurian and the National Save The Sea Turtles Foundation for their assistance. According to <a href="https://superyachttimes.ac-page.com/homepage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT iQ</a>, she is likely the largest yacht to be donated, to date. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219461/image/large-599300b21e7109a7571867e2c8c4af4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219461"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazy Z51.8m (169'11&quot;)Oceanco1997">Lazy Z</a> was launched in 1997 and has been well maintained throughout her life with numerous refit and maintenance appointments – her most recent one is still ongoing and is being conducted at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/36" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Derecktor Shipyards (Company)">Derecktor Shipyards</a> in Florida. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65719/image/large-84eb229ef690d2b062b03b22b78a06ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65719"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65715/image/large-a1ae86a91955c9fcb4558ef10c93e1de.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65715">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53077" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: Unpacking Yacht Donation (2021-06-23 15:00:00 +0200)">Insight: Unpacking Yacht Donation</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Richard Hein (Company)">Richard Hein</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/80" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The A Group (Company)">The A Group</a> took charge of the exterior styling of this 638 GT motor yacht, laying their design on a hull sculpted by her builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazy Z51.8m (169'11&quot;)Oceanco1997">Lazy Z</a> is characterised by a borderline utilitarian styling with a tiered, heavyset superstructure forward which is balanced by her vast, open-planned cascading decks to aft. The use of asymmetrical glass adds even more charm to this <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65717/image/large-a321a03ecd56ff1f0b96a4fa186e4ebe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65717"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65718/image/large-6aaa37488d05ad151a7cc1cec0cce7f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65718"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/80" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The A Group (Company)">The A Group</a> joined forces with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/649" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baron Gurney Interiors (Company)">Baron Gurney Interiors</a> for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazy Z51.8m (169'11&quot;)Oceanco1997">Lazy Z</a>’s interior design. Together they curated the spaces following a minimalist design that is inviting and tranquil. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazy Z51.8m (169'11&quot;)Oceanco1997">Lazy Z</a> can accommodate as many as 14 guests across six staterooms, comprising an owner’s suite, three doubles and two twins. She also carries 12 crew. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65713/image/large-a9ef30bbaaf3001500d17909700ed444.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65713"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65716/image/large-d1508b07380d06242f9a39cff671021c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65716"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazy Z51.8m (169'11&quot;)Oceanco1997">Lazy Z</a> offers guests plenty of opportunity to unwind and socialise, as she has numerous lounging areas both inside and out. Her upper deck saloon boasts unrivalled views and has been kitted out with cream, neutral soft furnishings and a strictly modern design theme. Her main saloon is a lot larger in size and is the perfect spot to kick back with all those onboard. In terms of outdoor living, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazy Z51.8m (169'11&quot;)Oceanco1997">Lazy Z</a> has multiple alfresco dining areas and a collection of sunloungers. She also has an impressive Jacuzzi on her main deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65720/image/large-c5686e987300e09913479daf795aa95f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65720"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/856" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazy Z51.8m (169'11&quot;)Oceanco1997">Lazy Z</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that gives her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/65714/image/large-35f9cbb5c83dd62c8977ca0e686e1dca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/65714">

Oceanco 52m motor yacht Lazy Z closed

The deal for the lease/purchase of Oceanco’s 51.8-metre motor yacht Lazy Z has been closed. 

Lease/purchase agreement closed for 52m Oceanco Lazy Z 

The 44.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intermarine S.p.A. (Company)">Intermarine</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balaju44.5m (145'12&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.2002">Balaju</a> has been sold, with a last known asking price of $6,950,000. Her sale was concluded by Henry Schonthal of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4600" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reel Deal Yachts (Company)">Reel Deal Yachts</a>, John Cohen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/322" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merle Wood & Associates, Inc. (Company)">Merle Wood &amp; Associates</a> and Kent Chamerlain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/659" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Chamberlain Yachts (Company)">Chamberlain Yachts</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190240/image/large-7bd7695bd5948cdf875e09dbe0778a8a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190240">The motor yacht was built in Italy in 2002 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intermarine S.p.A. (Company)">Intermarine</a>, and she features exterior design from the in-house team, while her exterior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190234/image/large-846ebae7c58beeb1cfde476260bba5a8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190234"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190236/image/large-14094b4dde47c3b2e0cdd5bcf516034e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190236"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190238/image/large-119523e254d3f1625b2cad4e2197d96f.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190238"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1353" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balaju44.5m (145'12&quot;)Intermarine S.p.A.2002">Balaju</a> cruises at 12 knots and reaches a top speed of 16 knots. She can sleep up-to 10 guests, and is taken care of by a crew of nine. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190232/image/large-2b12c957a5e3df1dc59f8907f4f36748.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190232">

45m motor yacht Balaju sold

The 45m Intermarine motor yacht Balaju has been sold, with a last known asking price of $6,950,000.

45m Intermarine motor yacht Balaju sold

The 48-metre superyacht Australis has been sold, it has been recently announced. Built in 2010 by Australian shipyard Oceanfast, she was designed in her entirety by the yard’s in-house team. A successful charter yacht, she underwent a significant refit in 2013 which saw both her interior and exterior transformed.

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/165767/image/large-4261fcf5ec8787787ce67c4c5ac4e79b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/165767">

Australis was sold with Chamberlain Yachts introducing the buyer, and Burgess and Merle Wood &amp; Associates acting as joint central agents. At the time of sale she was listed at an asking price of $10,900,000.

The 48-metre superyacht Australis sold

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show celebrates its 55th edition this year. The world’s biggest in-water boat show will feature almost $4 billion worth of boats and marine products across over 3 million square feet of exhibit space.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150911/image/large-c0097b0ec03b111231cbda827a419f24.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150911">Several enhancements have been announced ahead of the show, including the addition of Pier 66 Marina, a full-service pop-up restaurant and the IGFA Sportfishing Lounge. Efram Zimbalist III, CEO of Show Management, the company that manages and produces the show, comments, “Year after year our goal for the show is to enhance the overall experience for visitors and offer industry professionals the best platform to conduct business. This year we have more exhibit space than ever before, further-improved navigational aids and additional dining options all designed to ensure that FLIBS remains the center of the yachting world.”The addition of Pier 66 Marina to the show’s locations meant that the iconic pier saw its first renovation since the yachting center’s launch more than five decades ago, in a project costing more than $20 million. Exhibitors scheduled to be at the new location include Robert J. Cury &amp; Associates; Woods &amp; Associates Yacht Brokerage; Burger Boat Company; Chamberlain Yachts; Fraser Yachts; Caterpillar, Inc.; Talbot Freeman; International Yacht Collection; Merle Woods &amp; Associates; and Edmiston &amp; Company.Further evidence of the organisers intent on enhancing the show experience for attendees include additions to the program, including Hook The Future kids’ fishing clinics, where kids get a free rod/reel combo amongst other prizes, an expanded Blue Wild area featuring scuba and freediving, lobstering and safety seminars, the all-new JYPSEA Swimwear Show and the Boat Show Film Festival.The show’s seven locations are connected by a convenient land and water transportation network offering several parking and transportation options. “Over the past several years we have incorporated numerous useful navigation aids to make getting around the many show sites as effortless as possible,” comments Steve Sheer, director of marketing for Show Management. “With the app, bright color-coded directional signage, maps, the show greeter program and a reliable ground and water transportation system, thousands of visitors make their way around quite effortlessly.”This years show will begin on October 30th and conclude on November 3rd. The event will kick off with a spectacular fireworks display on the opening night.By Gemma Fottles

The 2014 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Merle Wood and Associates have sold the 40.23 metre superyacht Monte Carlo, together with Chamberlain Yachts, who introduced the buyers. Built in 1988, the full displacement yacht was designed by Diana Yacht Design and in 2006 the luxury yacht underwent a complete interior refit by Claudette Bonville.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148624/image/large-f93f27b38418c529efcf099a078f74d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130191">This yacht offers two master staterooms of equal appointment - one of Monte Carlo's most distinguishing features - boasting a king-size bed, entertainment system, vanity and ensuite bath.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148625/image/large-c9e0f57361f6308ff3bda2281e4e9404.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130192"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148626/image/large-1acc1e3eb15a386a3f76a3b4e2fd0333.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130193">Monte Carlo had an asking price of $ 3,950,000

Superyacht Monte Carlo sold

Merle Wood &amp; Associates and Chamberlain Yachts have sold the 44 metre superyacht Summerwind. Summerwind was built by the Cheoy Lee shipyard in 1996 to a design by Frank Mulder. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/142889/image/large-7af31bba7613939c62d4a0c5c26be16e.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139144">The motor yacht has six staterooms for 14 guests and she accomodates 10/12 crew in six cabins. Merle Wood &amp; Associates +1 954 525 5111 <a href="mailto:mail@merlewood.com">bob@merlewood.com</a> <a href="http://www.merlewood.com">www.merlewood.com</a> Chamberlain Yachts Kent Chamberlain +1 954 478 7000 <a href="mailto:kent@chamberlainyachts.com">kent@chamberlainyachts.com</a> <a href="http://www.chamberlainyachts.com">www.chamberlainyachts.com</a>

Superyacht Summerwind sold

Bob McKeage of Merle Wood &amp; Associates has joined Kent Chamberlain of Chamberlain Yachts to list the 44 metre superyacht Summerwind for sale. Her price has seen dropped by more than 40% from $ 4,950,000 to $ 2,950,000 and she is being offered as is, where is. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/139144/image/large-6df79e006b3245abb4fd37d6a59554bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/139144">Summerwind was built by the Cheoy Lee shipyard in 1996 to a design by Frank Mulder. She is currently on the hard in Fort Lauderdale and she is in need of a complete exterior paint job, an interior refit, and major engine overhauls. The motor yacht has six staterooms for 14 guests and she accomodates 10/12 crew in six cabins. Merle Wood &amp; Associates Bob McKeage +1 954 646 3090 <a href="mailto:bob@merlewood.com">bob@merlewood.com</a> <a href="http://www.merlewood.com">www.merlewood.com</a> Chamberlain Yachts Kent Chamberlain +1 954 478 7000 <a href="mailto:kent@chamberlainyachts.com">kent@chamberlainyachts.com</a> <a href="http://www.chamberlainyachts.com">www.chamberlainyachts.com</a> By Merijn de Waard

44m Superyacht (1996) for sale at $2,950,000

Merle Wood &amp; Associates and Chamberlain Yachts have announced their central agency for the sale of the 44 metre Starship. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131588/image/large-463e38c271f55d6152539c95a14f3173.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131588">The 44m <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/529">Starship</a> was built in Holland by Van Mill in 1988 as Luisamar V. Starship is powered by twin 2250HP Caterpillars and driven by twin KaMeWa waterjets, enabling the yacht to reach a top speed of 17 knots. Starship is also one of the few yachts, especially in her size range, to carry a helicopter onboard. Her asking price is $ 13,500,000.Merle Wood Cromwell Littlejohn +1 954 205 6166 <a href="mailto:clittlejohn@merlewood.com?subject=Starship%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">clittlejohn@merlewood.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.merlewood.com/">www.merlewood.com</a> Chamberlain Yachts +1 954 779 2666 <a target="_blank" href="http://www.chamberlainyachts.com">www.chamberlainyachts.com</a> By Maarten Janssen