United States

Woods & Associates

The 29.87-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Bay SonShip Yacht Builders Ltd. (Company)">West Bay</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hard Times29.87m (97'12&quot;)West Bay SonShip Yacht Builders Ltd.1997">Hard Times</a> has been sold. Ryan Woods of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2863" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Woods & Associates (Company)">Woods and Associates</a> introduced the buyer, while Brad Topovski of <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> represented the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363632/image/large-b974b59f878356cc4271bca431a26d3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363632">Previously known as Betsy, Lucky Stars and Protocol, she was delivered in 1997 by the Canadian shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/866" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Bay SonShip Yacht Builders Ltd. (Company)">West Bay SonShip Yacht Builders</a>. Constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, she has a beam of 7.32-metres and a draught of 1.68-metres. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hard Times29.87m (97'12&quot;)West Bay SonShip Yacht Builders Ltd.1997">Hard Times</a> features exterior design and naval architecture developed by <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>.At an interior volume of 142 GT, accommodation onboard the yacht is arranged for up to seven guests across a three-stateroom configuration. Moreover, additional sleeping quarters are available for a crew of two, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hard Times29.87m (97'12&quot;)West Bay SonShip Yacht Builders Ltd.1997">Hard Times</a> 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, propelling her to a top speed of 24 knots and a cruising speed of 17 knots.At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hard Times29.87m (97'12&quot;)West Bay SonShip Yacht Builders Ltd.1997">Hard Times</a> had a last known asking price of $1,795,000.

30m West Bay motor yacht Hard Times sold

 The 30m West Bay motor yacht Hard Times has been sold in a deal with Worth Avenue Yachts and Woods & Associates.


The 36.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hitachi Zosen (Company)">Hitachi Zosen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buckpasser36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hitachi Zosen1985">Buckpasser</a> sold in a deal with Ryan Woods of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2863" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Woods & Associates (Company)">Woods &amp; Associates</a> introducing the buyer and Dirk Johnson of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Edmiston (Company)">Edmiston</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310972/image/large-f5ccdcd8eea620698a3ae6c1776357df.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310972">Delivered in 1985 by her Japanese builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hitachi Zosen (Company)">Hitachi Zosen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buckpasser36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hitachi Zosen1985">Buckpasser</a> features exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Hargrave (Company)">Jack Hargrave</a>. Constructed with an aluminium hull and superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buckpasser36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hitachi Zosen1985">Buckpasser</a> benefitted from a thorough repaint in 2023, while her aluminium superstructure was later repainted in 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310907/image/large-6e489677315da0d64ef647e465f2af35.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310907"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310908/image/large-cc62f87ba172c05b23010c89e5b58908.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310908"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310912/image/large-f0306f9fed3efa94bfa10c56187cdef7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310912"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310910/image/large-c6554e2c9e8c716dddd9f5039d93b76e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310910"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buckpasser36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hitachi Zosen1985">Buckpasser</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across a four stateroom configuration on the lower deck, with a large owner’s suite and VIP suite situated amidships, alongside two twin staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/310918/image/large-6b1e5ada954c0ba54eb4d93366ff51d0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/310918">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buckpasser36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hitachi Zosen1985">Buckpasser</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines which provide her with a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Buckpasser36.58m (120'0&quot;)Hitachi Zosen1985">Buckpasser</a> had a last known asking price of $2,250,000.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194978/image/large-2055fdafef0920f555c1267c9a65dc4d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194978">

Buckpasser: 37m Hitachi Zosen yacht sold

The 37m Hitachi Zosen motor yacht Buckpasser sold, with a last known asking price of $2,250,000.

37m Hitachi Zosen motor yacht Buckpasser sold

The 28.42-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4332" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viking Yachts (Company)">Viking</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Work of Art 28.42m (93'3&quot;)Viking Yachts2016">A Work of Art</a> has been sold, with Ryan Woods of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2863" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Woods & Associates (Company)">Woods &amp; Associates</a> introducing the buyer and Jim Azzolini and Will Roohan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galati Yacht Sales (Company)">Galati Yacht Sales</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279393/image/large-4f44ae21a811f7c691a0b4999b6fe36d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279393">The sport fisherman yacht was designed by US-based builder, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4332" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Viking Yachts (Company)">Viking Yachts</a>. Up to nine guests can be accommodated across the yacht’s four staterooms, with space for a crew of two.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279388/image/large-a39fa2b0dd57d1cd20250eedf644cdff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279388"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279383/image/large-427bf504901ba097a94af7cc76077f4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279383"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279389/image/large-c32a656df36aa48aec2ef0885c11081a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279389"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Work of Art 28.42m (93'3&quot;)Viking Yachts2016">A Work of Art</a> showcases a large main saloon, featuring two L-shaped white sofas surrounding low-level lacquered coffee tables, illuminated by warm overhead LED strip lighting. The saloon also displays an informal dining area, characterised by a bright art wall hanging. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279394/image/large-f31033a77a2407b4ba1dd8be7655625c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279394"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279395/image/large-866ef09263ce682f5ec93ba9bb983d17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279395">Meticulous wooden craftsmanship blends with intricately patterned furnishings across the yacht’s staterooms, while neutral tones and glossy surfaces enhance the inviting ambiance onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279386/image/large-9788ff07488412f007881d63e32106f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279386"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279384/image/large-ebbadd4d77f569f22556e9c72b18fea5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279384">Regarding performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A Work of Art 28.42m (93'3&quot;)Viking Yachts2016">A Work of Art</a> 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, providing her with a cruising speed of 30 knots. At the time of her sale, the yacht had a last known asking price of $8,799,000.

Viking yacht A Work of Art sold

The 28m Viking yacht A Work of Art sold with a last known asking price of $8,799,000.

28m Viking yacht A Work of Art sold

The 34.8-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inevitable34.8m (114'2&quot;)Burger Boat Company1985">Inevitable</a> has been sold after just more than two months on the market. Peter Woods of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2863" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Woods & Associates (Company)">Woods &amp; Associates</a> represented the seller while Jonathan S. Chapman of <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> brought in the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207118/image/large-e627780b3466abe8e29b1127314073a7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207118">Inevitable was built in 1985 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger Boat Company (Company)">Burger Boat Company&nbsp;</a>and was refitted in 2015 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. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Hargrave (Company)">Jack Hargrave</a> penned her classic exterior lines and also completed her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207117/image/large-3094d509508209b947211a5e29f59f61.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207117">The interior of the 156 GT yacht is classically styled with dark wood panelling and furniture throughout. Her main saloon is home to a comfortable seating area with a large leather sofa. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inevitable34.8m (114'2&quot;)Burger Boat Company1985">Inevitable</a> accommodates up to eight guests across four staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207115/image/large-259328f2e8b42e89da1579f353253241.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207115"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207111/image/large-67646dce031ebc1813e5a255260b1472.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207111"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207107/image/large-b07ca8dee16f31c98f7dd5bce2f376ec.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207107"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207104/image/large-bb7d32d61f97e09dc09c2468a1ea10e9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207104"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inevitable34.8m (114'2&quot;)Burger Boat Company1985">Inevitable</a> sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1497" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Detroit Diesel (Company)">Detroit Diesel</a> engines with a combined 2,900 horsepower which propel her to a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 17 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207099/image/large-6bb431fa6e64641645fdcb494c2baa96.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207099"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inevitable34.8m (114'2&quot;)Burger Boat Company1985">Inevitable</a> was sold with a last known asking price of $3,150,000.

35m Burger Boat Company yacht Inevitable sold

The 35m motor yacht Inevitable, built in 1985 by Burger Boat Company, has been sold with a last known asking price of $3,150,000.

35m motor yacht Inevitable sold

The 34.14-metre Westport motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5688" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seahawk34.14m (112'0&quot;)Westport Yachts2014">Seahawk</a> has been sold. The deal was concluded by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2863" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Woods & Associates (Company)">Woods &amp; Associates</a>, alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Brokerage (Company)">Westport Brokerage</a> broker Camm Moore representing the seller and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> brokers Richard Glazer and Erik Mayol who introduced the buyer. &nbsp; <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189275/image/large-cfabdaf5ca2bb899ec08f91d2dc4cad9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189275"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5688" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seahawk34.14m (112'0&quot;)Westport Yachts2014">Seahawk</a> was launched in 2014 and features naval architecture from <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 Architecture</a>, exterior and interior 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 Yachts</a>. As many as eight guests are accommodated aboard the yacht, alongside four crew members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189272/image/large-6f141f35e00fcbccbb28169016246982.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189272"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189271/image/large-1091e9c26c75a2a9fe1ec9560585f72b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189271">The yachts interior is finished in cream and light tones varnished wood throughout. The four staterooms include a main deck master suite with light carpets and dark furniture, in keeping with the social areas onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189266/image/large-91fb0f6b2c07378fe4d698c4c3c97fdf.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189266"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189262/image/large-91128976d33ce640c20787ac3be981c8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189262">On deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5688" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seahawk34.14m (112'0&quot;)Westport Yachts2014">Seahawk</a> has a number of al fresco and semi-al fresco dining and lounging areas to her aft and bow, as well as on her flybridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189520/image/large-c3733e7c3a9dadb4975b1213c32b583d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189520"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/189261/image/large-28b3a62532f6ee4282e778c5407a38a3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/189261">She had a last known asking price of $10,500,000.

Motor yacht Seahawk sold

The 2014 Westport motor yacht Seahawk has been sold, she had a last known asking price of $10,500,000.

Westport motor yacht Seahawk has been sold 

Having been listed at an asking price of $3,950,000 through Burgess, the 46-metre motor yacht Francine was recently sold after the client was introduced by Johnny Woods at Woods &amp; Associates.

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Francine, built by Azimut-Benetti in 1989, has been in excellent care over the last few years with over $10,000,000 having been invested in her upkeep by her private owner.

46m superyacht Francine 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

Nicholas Dean of Ocean Independence has sold superyacht Juna. The 27 metre Ferretti 881RPH Juna was built in 2008, and is in excellent condition.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/140286/image/large-0a0b02c367d27d2db6a6d9f7b809e83b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137634">The yacht features a bright, light and contemporary interior, that offers accommodation up to 10 guests in 4 cabins. She has only seen private Med use to this day, and is powered by twin 2200 hp MTU engines.She was offered at € 3,200,000, and Woods &amp; Associates represented the buyers.Ocean Independence Nicholas Dean +44 (0)1273 831010 <a href="mailto:nick@ocyachts.com?subject=Juna%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">nick@ocyachts.com</a><a href="mailto:twalden@ocyachts.com?subject=Juna%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com"> </a><a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceanindependence.com/">www.oceanindependence.com</a> Woods &amp; Associates +1 954 764 4880 <a href="mailto:info@woodsyachts.com?subject=Juna%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@woodsyachts.com</a> <a href="http://www.woodsyachts.com">www.woodsyachts.com</a> By Maarten Janssen