Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: AY&S News

85' Princess Yacht 2009 - Las Brisas This yacht is a must see! She is in like new condition, lightly used with a lot of extras, including an impressive sound system. 2 Seakeeper Gyros with extended warranties.  New fresh blue hull paint! The V85 is one of the most exciting and innovative models in the history of Princess Yachts. With breathtaking good looks, dynamic handling and thoroughbred performance she leaves no doubt that she represents the ultimate in V-class technology. Yet the broad beam, huge volume and ground-breaking... Read More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the "Yachting Capital of the World" will host the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show on October 30 - Nov 3, 2019. Every year, the show exhibits a vast array of the industry's latest boats and yachts of all sizes, worldwide debuts, plus a medley of marine products and accessories to enhance the nautical lifestyle. From yacht builders and designers to exotic cars and brokerage yachts, this show has something for everyone! Boats in the Show 130' Westport 2008 105' Hargrave 2006 101'... Read More

  featuring Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Jamey Johnson, LOCASH, Drew Holcomb, Randy Houser & more A star-studded benefit concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium will provide desperately needed funds to relief efforts in the Bahamas following the destruction of Hurricane Dorian last week. Organized and hosted by songwriter Patrick Davis (founder ofSongwriters in Paradise and frontman of Patrick Davis and his Midnight Choir), the Sept. 16 concert will feature some of Nashville’s most talented songwriters and notable artists, including Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Jamey Johnson, LOCASH,... Read More

Hurricane Dorian Fundraiser This Hurricane Dorian Fundraiser is for HOPE TOWN & ALL OF THE NORTHERN BAHAMIAN ISLANDS... Dorian has absolutely devastated Hope Town and the islands around Abaco... We know for all of us watching from afar this has been one of the more heartbreaking 24 hour stretches ever endured and we cannot even imagine what the people of Hope Town, Marsh Harbour, Guana and the rest of the islands have gone through (and will go through for many many days, weeks, months & years to... Read More

Atlantic Yacht and Ship announces the sale of "The Rock", a 120’ Ocean Alexander built in 2017 by yacht broker Christopher Carroll who represented the buyer, along with Andrew Miles of Westport and Jack Robertson of HMY who represented the seller. “The Rock” commissioned new in April 2018 by an extremely experienced Owner and Crew. The massive volume is comparable to a  larger yacht with the livability and stance of a 50 meter. Designed by Evan K. Marshall, with the idea of constructing a "mini 160" in a 120'... Read More

Are you considering selling your boat?  Here are some tips on how to list your boat for sale.  For starters, to get the highest sale price, you must get your boat in showing condition.   Not surprising, first impressions can make or break a deal!  Get Ready for the Sale What does showing condition mean?  It means the boat must be detailed and in some cases, professionally waxed to bring the brilliance back to the hull.  Also, the interior and bilges need to be deep cleaned to rid... Read More

Effective January 1, 2019, Broward, Dade, and Palm Beach Counties will be charging a 1% Discretionary Sales Surtax on the sales of tangible personal property.  This includes boats!  Fortunately, this tax is only applied to the first $5,000 of the sales amount.  This equates to a maximum of $50 on the sale.   To be clear, this is in addition to the 6% Florida Sales Tax that is applicable to the entire sales amount. In addition to the state sales and use tax rate, individual Florida counties may... Read More

  Originally built for the Toronto Boat Show, the 56' Carver 2007 has every conceivable option. Owned by a knowledgeable yachtsman who went by an open checkbook policy. A fantastic opportunity to own a low hour vessel that spent most of her life in freshwater. Every option you want including hydraulic swim platform, bow and stern thrusters, handheld yacht controller and new upgraded electronics. As well as, watermaker, new tender and over $30,000 in spare parts inventory. In fact, she truly is a turn key vessel in... Read More

Sea turtle nesting season is upon us and that means lights out near the beaches from May 1 to October 31, 2018. Local ordinances designed to protect sea turtle nesting, require all indoor and outdoor lights that are visible from the beach to be turned off from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Artificial lights from housing and condominiums can confuse the sea turtles, as they use the light of the moon to direct them to the ocean. First, a female sea turtle comes to shore and looks... Read More

Liquidity is the ideal yacht for entertaining! She is currently used as a private vessel by the current owner. However, her layout provides ample opportunity to earn extra income as a day charter. Her recent upgrades provide a contemporary setting that even the most discerning guest will appreciate. The vessel has undergone multiple refits, starting in 2005 and again in 2016. Main Deck and Flybridge The aft deck is a large popular space to relax, observe and converse. Low profile aft weatherboard with stainless railing and entrance... Read More