United States

Oyster Brokerage 

The 27.08-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serafina Of London27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2013">Serafina of London</a> has been sold. Simon Goldsworthy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> introduced the buyer, while Jamie Collins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster Brokerage</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/367089/image/large-b3ed209c523754ff0b8776b9fb93f123.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/367089">She features exterior and naval architecture penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/879" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Humphreys Yacht Design (Company)">Humphreys Yacht Design</a>, with interior design penned in-house by her builder. At a volume of approximately 113 GT, guests can be accommodated in her six staterooms.In terms of propulsion system, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> sailing yacht is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine, giving her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots.At the time of her sale, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12924" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serafina Of London27.08m (88'10&quot;)Oyster Yachts2013">Serafina of London</a> had a last known asking price of €4,995,000.

Oyster yacht Serafina of London sold

The 27.08-metre Oyster sailing yacht Serafina of London has been sold.

27m Oyster sailing yacht Serafina of London sold

The 26.97-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunyo26.97m (88'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2025">Sunyo</a> has been sold, with Dan Wurzbacher and Jamie Collins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster Brokerage</a> representing the buyer and seller, respectively.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384741/image/large-e1a0171d641a301d37222c192127a422.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384741">She features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/879" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Humphreys Yacht Design (Company)">Humphreys Yacht Design</a>, while her interior was designed in-house by the builder. With an approximate volume of 113 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunyo26.97m (88'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2025">Sunyo</a> offers accommodation for guests across six staterooms.Performance-wise, she has a cruising speed of around 8 knots and a top speed of 11 knots.At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13027" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunyo26.97m (88'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2025">Sunyo</a> carried a last known asking price of £9,250,000.

Oyster yacht Sunyo sold

 The 26.97-metre Oyster sailing yacht Sunyo has been sold.


27m Oyster sailing yacht Sunyo sold

The 24.99-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Florida24.99m (81'12&quot;)Oyster Yachts2009">New Florida</a> has been sold. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> introduced the buyer, whilst Jamie Collins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster Brokerage</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/369939/image/large-9ee05c5c111f27a6897316daee00406a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/369939"> Delivered in 2009 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster</a> 82 series. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Florida24.99m (81'12&quot;)Oyster Yachts2009">New Florida</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/879" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Humphreys Yacht Design (Company)">Humphreys Yacht Design</a>, while her interior and naval architecture was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a>. She can accommodate up to eight guests onboard across four staterooms, as well as three crew members, including the captain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/369965/image/large-ad1d2083907d18bedccbbd320093fda8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/369965"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New Florida24.99m (81'12&quot;)Oyster Yachts2009">New Florida</a> has a GRP hull and superstructure. Performance-wise, she is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine, which gives her a cruising speed of 9.5 knots and a top speed of 11 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/369941/image/large-c3de3d0f5bcc15f3f706f676e7a00983.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/369941">At the time of her sale, she had a last known asking price of €1,450,000.

25m Oyster yacht New Florida sold

The 24.99m Oyster sailing yacht New Florida has been sold. Worth Avenue Yachts introduced the buyer, whilst Oyster brokerage represented the seller.

25m Oyster sailing yacht New Florida sold

The 25.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maegan25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2014">Maegan</a> sold in an in-house deal with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster Brokerage</a> USA broker Dan Wurzbacher introducing the buyer and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster Brokerage</a> Palma broker Jamie Collins representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338408/image/large-7f8d430d52e340d5916435c3b8b0cb98.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338408">Delivered in 2014 as part of the Oyster 825 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maegan25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2014">Maegan</a> features interior and exterior design by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Yachts</a>, with naval architecture penned by UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/879" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Humphreys Yacht Design (Company)">Humphreys Yacht Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74056/image/large-cfcabb59bc389cf56a8d0c8c2c076624.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74056"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74058/image/large-3091400a6c0320036c8c5407c95b923e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74058"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maegan25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2014">Maegan</a> can comfortably accommodate up to six guests across a three stateroom configuration, consisting of two double and a twin stateroom, all of which have ensuite bathrooms. Her spacious cockpit benefits from large skylights, which illuminate her U-shaped seating and dining area.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74062/image/large-03b24681cb616b09f5e58b8024068cd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74062"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74072/image/large-08ea0e025abfac4de50755b064da3919.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74072"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74067/image/large-da41acccd77467e2c4470bb441b34421.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74067"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maegan25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2014">Maegan</a> boasts expansive deck space, with plenty of seating for guests to savour the sea views. Her large cockpit table provides the perfect entertaining space, either under the bimini by day or alfresco dining under the stars by night.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338405/image/large-bf64c8f6eb596ea64c96648fdc338145.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338405">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maegan25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2014">Maegan</a> is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine, which provides her with a cruising speed of eight knots and a top speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maegan25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2014">Maegan</a> had a last known asking price of €2,950,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338407/image/large-a2ce2e32b05956b739aa65d692a11c1c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338407">

Maegan: 25m Oyster 825 sailing yacht sold in-house

The 25.15-metre Oyster motor yacht Maegan sold in an in-house deal with Oyster Brokerage. She had a last known asking price of €2,950,000.

25m Oyster 825 sailing yacht Maegan sold in-house

The 25.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iSNL25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2019">iSNL</a> sold, with Jamie Collins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster Brokerage</a> introducing the buyer, and also representing the seller alongside Kevin Bonnie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244204/image/large-9538b9bc09effc200734e8f525586b97.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244204"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244202/image/large-2dac28ae87d142b1996f23826c30e546.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244202">Delivered in 2019 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> 825 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iSNL25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2019">iSNL</a> features exterior and interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/879" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Humphreys Yacht Design (Company)">Humphreys Yacht Design</a>, as well as naval architecture crafted in-house by her British shipyard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244197/image/large-fabf45b6795be35ecb653adecd9332c7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244197"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244195/image/large-2860dac59ab707be63c381b1bc337076.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244195"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244194/image/large-3b3a09cd8d9862d9566df9f107113834.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244194">The sailing yacht is capable of hosting as many as eight guests across three VIP staterooms, which can transform to four staterooms to accommodate up to 10 guests if needed. When running privately, the vessel can be handled by two crew members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244209/image/large-29fbdc7c13f5a35dd2166d2f47c517fc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244209"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244200/image/large-c74dc8e5eee7e72d927ed3572c4f6f8a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244200"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244198/image/large-fa19128dd13f67a3667a1c2a9a32da26.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244198">As the only <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> 825 yacht with a painted hull and customised layout, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iSNL25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2019">iSNL</a> showcases a mirrored design forward of her mast for enhanced flow, along with an expanded seating area, captain’s service area, and forward-facing chart table.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244207/image/large-a8a6fc4aabcbdccac7db1c9abbe5dd9a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244207"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244183/image/large-d4a2ff7780c3637fa7d1bb95509cc154.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244183">In terms of her performance, the yacht is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1483" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cummins Inc. (Company)">Cummins</a> engine that propels her to a cruising speed of nine knots and a top speed of 10.5 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12425" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="iSNL25.15m (82'6&quot;)Oyster Yachts2019">iSNL</a> had a last known asking price of €3,700,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244205/image/large-bf6a8399d8afa85925e76619df86c627.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244205">

25m Oyster yacht iSNL sold  

The 25.15-metre Oyster sailing yacht iSNL sold, with Oyster Yacht Brokerage introducing the buyer, and IYC representing the seller. 


25m Oyster sailing yacht iSNL sold  

Tom Roberts, yacht broker with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>’s Mayfair office in London, started out his career at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> yacht brokerage in Suffolk. He has spent his life sailing, competitively racing yachts and even joining the Formula Two powerboat racing scene in 2015. His knowledge of the market and passion for the industry shine through the screen as we converse over Zoom.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199087/image/large-3383f11ae8bfac944b74407a165a93b1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199087">Please introduce yourself and explain your background in the industry:I grew up sailing on the Norfolk Broads, but it is not just sailing for me, I began powerboat racing in Grand Prix boats in 2015 and that really showed me life in the motor boat industry which I really enjoyed. Jonathan Beckett, now CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a>, helped me start out as a yacht broker, he lived next to my parents in Suffolk and was instrumental in the beginning of my career nearly 20 years ago.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199086/image/large-433dd64d54483151a499631dd6c91a2c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199086">So, I started at Fox Yachts as a sales broker in Suffolk, selling Beneteau’s and other sailing yachts. Back then it was part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster Group</a>, and I was there for three years and then moved to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> in 2007, where I was a broker until 2020. I was based in the Ipswich office, selling the full range of Oysters, new and used, and then started with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> in December 2020. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/199088/image/large-a7eff4e9e6ad6e061b713646aff9d7f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/199088">You are an accomplished yachtsman, how do you think that this has helped you in your work as a yacht broker?The racing side of things has certainly helped, you deal with all kinds of people, wanting cruisers or yachts that can perform, and it is definitely important to know exactly how a yacht works, and how to get the most out of it. The ability to sail and race particularly, really helps me to engage with clients and to understand what kind of vessel they are looking for and when clients want to talk about the technical specifications. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster</a> we took clients out for sail trials ourselves, selling the yacht while we were sailing it – that was a really good experience.&nbsp;How has the transition been from&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Brokerage (Company)">Oyster</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>, and taking a step back from the sailing side of the industry?&nbsp;For me it has been really easy. I’ve always had a fascination with motor boats, my parents had an Albatross and I always loved classic motor yachts. I took a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> across the Crinan Canal in Scotland and it really piqued my interest. I think because I’ve been sailing all my life, I really appreciate the motor boat side of the industry.&nbsp;At <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/oyster-brokerage" target="_blank">Oyster</a>, most of the sales were generated from our own website. In the superyacht industry, where you don’t only represent one builder, along with digital leads you have to go out and find your own listings and nurture leads from client relationships. I am seeing that fall into place at the moment which is really fantastic. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/73224/image/large-7237bdc07fe89e245db4b6a60d968f56.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/73224">There is a lot of talk about a boom in the industry at the moment, how has it been starting out at&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a>&nbsp;during such a busy time?It has been a great time to start, I have some fantastic listings, such as the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Royal Huisman Shipyard BV (Company)">Royal Huisman</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2261" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Billy Budd II34.25m (112'4&quot;)Royal Huisman Shipyard BV1994">Billy Budd</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3454" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nativa48.0m (157'6&quot;)Arzana Navi2012">Nativa</a> the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1987" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arzana Navi (Company)">Arzana Navi</a> sailing yacht, and though it has been a bit slower in the U.K. in terms of sales, the charter side of the industry has been flat out. We have a large worldwide client base for the London Office, we are situated in Mayfair, so right in the heart of the British superyacht market.&nbsp;The trouble everyone has at the moment is that there is no inventory out there, and a real shortage of good, unlisted boats. We are lucky at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> because we have loyal customers, who come to us again and again, and we really see that, even in the time that I have been at the brokerage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192618/image/large-dd726bb67b142072140813523295caed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192618">What do you think the future holds for the market?I think September is going to see a big change in yacht ownership, with people looking forward to next year and selling on the yachts they bought for the 2020 and 2021 Mediterranean seasons. People are most likely sorted now for this summer, but as the season tails off, yachts will be returning to the market, so yes September is going to be a busy time in the marketplace.&nbsp;Explorer style yachts have seen a real surge and that has definitely been impacted by the pandemic; people want to be more isolated, and travel further afield. Generally the most popular yachts right now are in the 40 to 50 metre range, and I don't see that changing in the coming year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/188015/image/large-8d2a5168304fd40df1d69128ac640f38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/188015">We recently&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53117" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Interview with CCO of Arcadia Yachts on the timeless Arcadia 85 (2021-06-04 14:00:00 +0200)">did an interview with the team at Arcadia</a>&nbsp;who suggested that in the current climate, clients are more inclined to buy yachts that are already constructed, either on spec or used, rather than constructing new builds - are you seeing or expecting this pattern?The most sellable items at the moment are used or spec built yachts which are ready to go. People really don’t want to wait, which is something the pandemic seems to have really brought on – people want to be out at sea with their families, in a safe environment. Working as we do now, people can work from anywhere, you don’t need to be in the office 24/7, and that has really changed the way people perceive their time, if you can work from your yacht, why wouldn’t you?At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1097" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oyster Yachts (Company)">Oyster</a> we also found that often people preferred to buy older models as opposed to new build yachts, because of the lengthy lead times of new vessels. Buying used yachts and then refitting them to your own specifications can be a great option for owners.Most of all, I think we are all looking forward to getting back to the yacht shows, seeing each other in person and doing what we do best. Though there has been a lot of chatter in lockdown about the value of the boat shows, I do think they are important, but we don't need to be spending the amounts of money that we used to spend on them.

Yacht broker Tom Roberts on his move to IYC

SYT interviews to Tom Roberts, yacht broker from Oyster, now at IYC.

"The demand is at an all time high": Tom Roberts and the state of the current market

The 30.8-metre sailing yacht Sarafin has been sold, it has been announced. Built by British yard Oyster Yachts in 2011, the all-aluminium vessel was designed by Dubois Naval Architects.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29168/image/large-a57ddcde0b876dfa05a0f06162f0833e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29168">Sarafin underwent an extensive refit recently, in which included the yacht receiving a new mainsail, new standard rigging, and the rebuilding of both her generations. On board, she accommodates up to eight guests over three cabins, as well as a crew of four.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29155/image/large-ce99c511fb6ce16bb0a975a0a6fc5177.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29155"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/29156/image/large-6018818d7c4398fc95df8ea104fd4702.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29156"> Sarafin was sold in a direct deal at Oyster Brokerage and was listed for sale by Jamie Collins. At the time of sale, she was listed at an asking price of €6,950,000.&nbsp;