United States

Gulf Coast Yacht Group

To meet the needs of its expanding customer base in the region, Wisconsin-based boat handling equipment manufacturer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Travelift (Company)">Marine Travelift</a> has announced their expansion into Florida.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/358377/image/large-8aab7a298cb64ee4bec1bb6347782e7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/358377">The company reports that Florida has nearly 300 units of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Travelift (Company)">Marine Travelift</a> equipment, marking the highest concentration of their machines in the world. The investment is expected to deliver a more efficient service process and enhance overall equipment support for their customers.“The goal of this investment is to provide our customers in Florida the best possible experience in service, parts, and equipment support for their <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Travelift (Company)">Marine Travelift</a> boat handling equipment. Having an experienced and highly skilled local team, with the right tools and factory support will allow for improved service and provide more value to our customers,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Travelift (Company)">Marine Travelift</a> President and CEO Erich Pfeifer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/348814/image/large-6093af988d2d0d39ca65d747de589f39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/348814">The development will include establishing a factory-owned presence with a local team of experienced professionals on the ground. Several strategically-placed locations across Florida will offer sales and service support, in coordination with a dedicated team from the company’s headquarters in Sturgeon Bay.Additionally, following the retirement of WE Johnson owner Gary Work as a distributor, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Marine Travelift (Company)">Marine Travelift</a>–Florida will assume responsibility for the territory. The team will be joined by longtime leader of the WE Johnson sales group Mike Marchese who will continue heading the sales operation in the region. He will be supported by Gulf Coast sales specialist Leo Piloto and a team of technicians with over 50 years of combined experience.“There is a certain level of support and service customers expect from a premium product. We continue to invest in our brand and people to ensure our customers receive the best experience possible,” Pfeifer concluded.

Marine Travelift expands operations into Florida

Wisconsin-based boat handling equipment manufacturer Marine Travelift has announced its expansion into Florida.

The US-built 34.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2010" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Tammera34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2005">My Tammera</a> has been sold. The deal was concluded by Chris McFarland of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Coast Yacht Group (Company)">Gulf Coast Yacht Group</a> who represented the seller and Dean Pappas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/227" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moran Yacht & Ship (Company)">Moran Yacht &amp; Ship</a> who represented the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203961/image/large-089a375283a86639b330689ec3e5790e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203961">The flybridge yacht features exterior design from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a>, while her naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Sarin Naval Architects, Inc. (Company)">Jack Sarin Naval Architects</a>. As many as eight guests are accommodated onboard the yacht between four staterooms. She can also host a crew of five. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203959/image/large-f5ac07755989071f14f87a41bf635aa8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203959"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2010" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Tammera34.1m (111'11&quot;)Westport Yachts2005">My Tammera</a> has recently undergone a refit, leaving her in good condition for her new owner. She will now be offered for charter in the Caribbean and Bahamas. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/203960/image/large-a4733e55af7441fb315ee3371531d69e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/203960">The yacht is an example of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> 112 series, with a GRP hull and superstructure. She is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, which give her a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 25 knots. She had a last known asking price of $5,950,000.

Motor yacht My Tammera sold

The 34m Westport motor yacht My Tammera has been sold to an experienced owner. She had a last known asking price of $5,950,000.
