United States

Tom George Yacht Group

The 36.58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/119" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horizon Yachts (Company)">Horizon Yachts</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5850" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Xanadu 36.58m (120'0&quot;)Horizon Yachts2016">Xanadu</a> sold after 252 days on the market. The buyer was introduced by Chris Carrol of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4588" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Atlantic Yacht & Ship Inc. (Company)">Atlantic Yacht &amp; Ship</a>, while Tom George of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> represented the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229530/image/large-b22172c57f7a98782c4ab083f3ecb0ff.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229530">Launched in 2016, the 190 GT yacht features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espinosa Yacht Design (Company)">Espinosa Yacht Design</a>, while her interiors come from the boards of Italian yacht designers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/58" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luca Dini Design & Architecture (Company)">Luca Dini Design &amp; Architecture</a>.She can accommodate as many as eight guests between four staterooms. She had a last known asking price of $10,900,000.

Horizon 37m yacht Xanadu sold

The 37m Horizon yacht Xanadu sold after 252 days on the market.

Horizon 37m motor yacht Xanadu sold

In a major announcement, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> has just released the news that is has reached an agreement to purchase American yacht brokerage firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>. Bob Denison and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> team, who recently reported record sales during the Miami International Boat Show, will become part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine Group</a> which owns marinas in 21 locations across the United States, alongside a number of US shipyards, brokerages and other facilities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/30214/image/large-a8ee21972a91ea952f6fc2da893c5d58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/30214">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52957" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George on the foundation of the OneWater Yacht Group (2021-05-19 11:30:00 +0200)">Tom George on the foundation of the OneWater Yacht Group</a>“We are thrilled to welcome Bob Denison and his team into the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> family, which expands and strengthens our presence in the superyacht and yacht categories,” said Austin Singleton, Chief Executive Officer for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>. “As we move through the second fiscal quarter, we continue to capitalise on record demand and a growing backlog. Orders at the Miami Boat show were off the charts for both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a>, which underscore our combined position as the premier marine retailer of choice from superyachts and yachts to traditional boat sales, parts and service. We look forward to enhancing our leadership position in the market in the coming years.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209108/image/large-e99bfe00014215cdc9d5e5e23aa85ead.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209108">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53903" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SYT Exclusive: Bob Denison on how Denison Yachting will duplicate its US success in Europe (2021-10-19 10:15:00 +0200)">SYT Exclusive: Bob Denison on how Denison Yachting will duplicate its US success in Europe</a>The move significantly expands <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>'s yachts sales and services strength, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>'s 70-plus years of experience in the yachting industry. Bob Denison commented, “Strong consumer demand continues to fuel our growth and strengthens our position as industry leaders throughout the United States, Europe and the Mediterranean. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison</a>’s team of experienced yacht brokers is unparalleled in the world of yachting. Their commitment to take incredible care of clients will be accelerated thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>’s tools, resources and support. We are excited to be joining the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> family and we look forward to what our shared future holds.”The news comes not long after <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> made the expansion into Europe, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53703" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="American brokerage firm Denison Yachting announces European expansion (2021-09-16 12:30:00 +0200)">opening its first office in Monaco</a> at the tail end of last year. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> has been on an extensive expansion campaign over the last few years, purchasing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Centre</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> (now the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a>), among many other acquisitions in 2021.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195707/image/large-de67fa31773c049f18d6b319a791d975.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195707">It is not yet clear if, when the acquisition is finalised, whether <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> will retain its brand identity, or if it will be rebranded part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> name.

Denison Yachting to be purchased by OneWater Marine

OneWater Marine has reached an agreement for the purchased of American brokerage firm Denison Yachting.

Denison Yachting to be sold to OneWater Marine

Following the recent announcement of the formation of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a> (OWYG) by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> (OWM), SYT caught up with the Director of the new division, Tom George, to talk about his plans for the venture. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater Marine</a> has been on an extensive acquisition schedule, purchasing the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> in December, shortly before they acquired the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a> in Fort Lauderdale. With many American brokerage firms buying up smaller businesses, it's interesting to hear how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> are preparing for the future and expanding their already impressive remit. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195708/image/large-98b60529a8f8728db23af2fd5894e39d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195708">Could you explain your background in the yachting industry and the foundation of your company,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group (TGYG)</a>, before its acquisition last year?&nbsp;I started in 1988 with Gulfwind Marine. Gulfwind was a boat dealership based on the Florida west coast with locations in Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Venice and Fort Myers, primarily selling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ray Boats (Company)">Sea Ray</a> boats and yachts. In 1998, the company merged with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5716" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sea Ray Boats (Company)">Sea Ray</a> dealerships across the USA to form <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a>, and I was one of the founding partners with Chairman Bill McGill before we rolled it up and took it public.&nbsp;I was at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> for 20 years and became the top selling yacht and brokerage salesman as well as the top <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras</a> salesman. Additionally, I was doing several large custom build yachts in the 40 to 50-metre range, with both the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport Shipyards</a> in the Pacific Northwest. In late 2008 and early 2009, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> began pulling their lines in to weather some very turbulent times and they wanted to minimise and get back to selling small boats. I left and went into business on my own to continue my relationship with my loyal database of clients who supported me throughout the years. I contacted my top clients and asked if I started my own firm would they stay with me and support my new venture. Each one stated “Tom we don’t care what hat you wear, as long as you continue to take care of us, we will follow”. This answered my question and I started my own boutique brokerage firm, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group (TGYG)</a> in Dunedin, Florida with my nephew Jimmy Rogers. We did exceptionally well and in 2013/2014 we became a dealer for Cobalt Boats, Edgewater Boats, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras Yachts</a>, Carver and Marquis Yachts, Everglades Boats and Invincible Boats. Within 10 years, we had 35 employees, had grown sales to around $50 million and opened a second store in Clearwater.I remained in touch with Anthony Aisquith, COO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a>, as we had worked together previously, and also with a number of the management team, as we watched each other grow. We would connect at boat shows and dealer meetings and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">TGYG</a> both started growing exponentially to record sales each year. I admired how <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> was acquiring dealerships and maintaining the name and brand and not destroying the legacy dealerships had created over the years. Companies are built by the people and I felt if I ever sold, I would want the name to live on as well as the employees to remain. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195781/image/large-2a89bdea4bcbc524848504013e8fd088.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195781">So, what was it that finally encouraged you to join&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>?&nbsp;Just prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, we had been looking to offer our employees’ health benefits and 401k’s, but had been struggling to offer a competitive benefits package. Additionally, we had been searching for new boat lines as well as new store and marina sites. &nbsp;All of this was becoming very difficult as there were no marinas available and boat lines were being acquired by big houses with very large buying power. When we came out on the other side of the pandemic still running and sales took an unexpected jolt, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> made an offer I never dreamed I would see that was in the best interest of everyone, with a fantastic package for my employees and allowing me to keep everyone on board and stay at the helm myself. It relieved me of the personal liabilities with banks and allowed me to do what I do best, selling large yachts and helping two local stores continue to grow.&nbsp;When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> buys companies, 99% of the time they retain their name and autonomy which was very appealing to me. I had built a phenomenal team and made it a prerequisite that no one be let go ensuring everyone was taken care of with a top shelf benefit package.&nbsp;I also felt that as the pandemic came to a close, there would be a surge in demand that a smaller company like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> might not be able to meet due to a shortage of product. Predicting we would struggle to expand alone in the coming five years when you’re competing with big companies like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MarineMax (Company)">MarineMax</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>, it also made sense to join the larger firm to ensure continuity for our clients and employees. That, combined with the fact I could retain my position and have the freedom to expand <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a>, made it a very attractive offer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195779/image/large-b461d330a052e74f9a12dafd0a409f3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195779">Shortly after their purchase of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">TGYG</a>,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a>&nbsp;bought&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a>, can you tell me a little more about the motivations behind this partnership?When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> offered to buy us, I asked CEO Austin Singleton, what the plans were for servicing the yacht brands, and advised that we would need a high-end yard to service these brands. A month later, he informed me they bought <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli Yachting Center</a> (RYC). I was amazed this acquisition happened so quickly as I believe it is one of the best shipyards in Fort Lauderdale. The deal closed 30 days after the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">TGYG</a> sale closed and we were able to maintain the name, legacy and history of Bob Roscioli which I loved.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195707/image/large-de67fa31773c049f18d6b319a791d975.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195707">Austin said “take it, run with it and make it work” so I am in the process of building up <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">RYC</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a>, formerly <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grande Yachts International (Company)">Grande Yachts</a>. &nbsp;We have rebranded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grande Yachts International (Company)">Grande Yachts</a> who have been selling <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5729" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Absolute Yachts (Company)">Absolute</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1399" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Riviera Yacht (Company)">Riviera</a> and Belize Yachts under the direction of Bryan Braley, and already have a sales facility in the shipyard with covered slips for all the yachts. It makes us unique to have such a large array of offered services and such a high standard of service available. We can haul up to a 150’ Tri-deck, paint a yacht from bow to stern and do just about any first-class refit with our own employees. I know of no other organisation in the USA that offers this with a full-fledged shipyard at their disposal for taking care of their clients 24/7, 365 days a year.&nbsp;As a sales advantage, our yacht brokerage team can now schedule haul outs, surveys and requested punch list work to get our new clients up and running sooner in lieu of long yard waits. All our <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">RYC</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OWYG</a> clients will have priority for service work and/or storage, including hurricane planning. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195782/image/large-e6c4bbaeed15cd74fd7256f1e347a2ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195782">Finally, looking at the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OneWater Yacht Group</a>&nbsp;website, it is clear that they have taken your structure and branding from&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a>, how does this work?When we were purchased, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a> wanted to retain the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> name for the new yachting centre of the company and the rebranding of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4990" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grande Yachts International (Company)">Grande Yachts</a> name. I believe it is vital to have the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OneWater</a> name out there for this division of the business, showing strength, size and growth over time. I felt it was time for the world to recognise who <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">One Water Marine</a> is and making a statement of using the new name was exciting. The Tom George name will remain on my two original stores in Clearwater and Dunedin and that legacy will live on.We have used the compass rose from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">TGYG</a>’s branding, which shows our clients we are pointing them in the right direction, and it is a clear sign we have retained our ethos. I want that same direction to pinpoint the compass rose for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OWYG</a> and we're going to guide our clients, now with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5586" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roscioli Yachting Center (Company)">Roscioli</a> by our side, offering a full range of services for all of their needs and giving our clients a new experience. It’s really fun continuing to work with my old team as well as the entirely new team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6334" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Yacht Group (Company)">OWYG</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="OneWater Marine Inc. (Company)">OWM</a>. It’s amazing the growth we have experienced in just a short period of time and there are so many more opportunities and partnerships coming down the water way. Life is good!&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195876/image/large-32d8b8b0f27759b7db07a4b83e183c55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195876">

OneWater Yacht Group and their recent acquisitions

SYT sits down with director of the newly founded OneWater Yacht Group and their future in the U.S.

Tom George on the foundation of the OneWater Yacht Group

The 40.16-metre yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey40.16m (131'9&quot;)Princess Yachts2015">Odyssey</a>, has been sold after 553 days on the market. Joint CAs Tim Vickers of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a> and Tom George of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2771" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tom George Yacht Group (Company)">Tom George Yacht Group</a> represented the seller in the deal, which concluded with a last asking price of €12,500,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76579/image/large-999605963dd1601e3cf22e3931fc67dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76579">Built in 2015 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a>, she features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2740" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Olesinski Ltd. (Company)">Olesinski</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a>. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in five cabins and runs on two 3,508hp MTU diesel engines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5925" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Odyssey40.16m (131'9&quot;)Princess Yachts2015">Odyssey</a> has a top speed of 21kn and a range of over 2100nm. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76584/image/large-c85c5e8b606e7d8f756fddef1b21e847.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76584">The 395 GT yacht has a semi-displacement hull configuration, two propellers, three decks, a beam of 8 metres and a draft of 2.7 metres. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76602/image/large-18d42953338b738d1f7c8af51e98301c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76602">She has a five-year Special Class survey, which was completed in July 2020. She is currently located in Nice, France, where she sits complete with her full watersport inventory including a custom floating pool and marina.

Sold: 40m Princess yacht Odyssey 

Yacht Odyssey has been sold after 553 days on the market with a last known asking price of  €12,500,000.

Several superyachts changed hands over the holidays. The first to sell was the 43 metre superyacht Espresso III, built by Trinity Yachts in 2004. She has been elegantly styled and designed to sleep 10 guests in five cabins and offer a range of entertainment options across her panoramic sky lounge and sun deck. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146888/image/large-fde2d4c9a8244716ffb6b1a8a6db69a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129442">Built in 2004 by American shipyard Trinity, the 43 meter features lavish interiors of marble and rich wood by Mimi Fritz and Dee Robinson. She is powered by two original Caterpillar 3512B engines that allow her to reach a top speed of 19 knots and cruise comfortably at 15 knots. Espresso III was sold by Worth Avenue Yachts, and the new owners were represented by International Yacht Collection.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146889/image/large-2616dab83bf92e8400c80f0a96b7878d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/125786">Superyacht Aghassi was sold by Mark Elliot of International Yacht Collection. The new owners were represented by Tom George Yacht Group. <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2330">Aghassi</a> is a luxurious tri-deck motor yacht with notable cruising abilities. She is a tribute to the Christensen legacy. Her 5 lavish staterooms accommodate 10 guests and crew. She is fully MCA compliant and a meticulously maintained yacht.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146890/image/large-c0110d397adb7499967276678d079cca.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/130052">At Last was built in 1990 at Heesen Yachts in Holland as l’Aquasition. Since then she’s had several different owners, and has now been sold again by Thom Conboy of Burger Yacht Sales. Thom represented both the seller and the buyers. Her previous owner completely refitted the engine room and interior over a period of two years making <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/342">At Last</a> a virtually new yacht with state of the art equipment and an amazing array of toys. She accommodates 10 in 5 luxurious double staterooms with ensuite facilities.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146891/image/large-c18f62011737263c3f6f3f0b219d52be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/140132">Burger Yacht Sales and Compass International sold superyacht Fleurtje, to a client of Fraser Yachts. At 57 metres, Fleurtje has extremely elegant lines. The long overhangs at bow and stern, the rich Awlgrip blue hull and 3 Douglas Fir masts with stay sail plan, combine into a handsome profile. Her steel hull and aluminium superstructure are in splendid condition having been recently faired and repainted. The acclaimed Naval Architect Gerald Dijkstra was brought in to optimize sailing performance, thus resulting in considerable speed and handling improvements.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146892/image/large-3ab213e4245be276843046d84f06d968.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135263"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146893/image/large-7f13c1f54baf3c7b35a5da270e61506b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135264"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146894/image/large-36dc291bf42585df35d8091b7e499a62.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/135265">Camper &amp; Nicholsons International together with Burgess sold the 41.65m (137’9) Il Cigno to a client of Mortola Yacht &amp; Ship. This classic gentleman’s motoryacht was completely rebuilt from her hull in 2002 and refitted again by her current owner in 2006. The yacht is in immaculate condition with a full technical and mechanical work list completed in winter 2010/11, and boasting accommodation for ten guests and eight crew.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/146895/image/large-966dd7e171035d722d6017e65621975e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/146895">This week, Moran Yacht &amp; Ship announced the sale of Lady Soul. The sale of the 30.9 metre Custom Line, Lady Soul marks the 6th sale for Moran Yacht &amp; Ship in the past 3 months.

Superyacht sales over the holidays

Christensen Shipyards has announced the signing of a contract for the first Custom 43M Series project. This sale to American buyers was brokered by Tom George of Tom George Yacht Group, making him the only broker to sell two new construction yachts at Christensen, the first being M/Y Mystic. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138563/image/large-1dde4247a84f0cec6fdef456ba402558.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/138563">With a massive beam of over 29' and it's international tonnage of approximately 480 GRT, this luxury 142' vessel has a total interior square footage of 4,520. Twelve guests will be comfortably accommodated in five gracious staterooms each with an en suite bathroom adorned with custom finishes. It will feature a main deck Master Suite, two VIP staterooms, two forward convertible guest cabins, and an elevator servicing all decks. The exterior square footage is 3,753, providing abundant opportunities for entertaining and basking in the sun along with ample room designated for a touch-and-go helipad and toys. The sun deck will include a full height bar, Jacuzzi tub, day head and lavish lounge areas. The bridge aft deck provides a large dining table for al fresco dining with drop-down air conditioning. The yacht's exterior styling will reflect the classic Custom Series image with a raised forward full-shear bulwark and vertical pilothouse windows. It is powered by twin MTU 12V 4000 series engines, with a range of over 3,500 nautical miles, and features Quantum Zero Speed At-Anchor stabilizers. In addition to the new 142' contract, Christensen has current contracts for two 164' Custom Series, one 160' Custom Series, and three Ocean Alexander 120's. The next 43M available is 29 months away and has an introductory price with a Patton Marine reviewed specification of $25,950,000 turn-key including a $50,000 fuel credit. Christensen Shipyards +1 360 695 3238 <a href="mailto:sales@christensenyachts.com?subject=M/Y%20Christensen%2043M%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">sales@christensenyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.christensenyachts.com">www.christensenyachts.com</a> Tom George Yacht Group +1 727 734 8707 <a href="mailto:info@tgyg.com?subject=Sale%20of%20Christensen%2043m%20M/Y%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@tgyg.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.tgyp.com">www.tgyp.com</a>