Atlantic Yacht And Ship Archive Category: Florida Motor Yachts

Memorial Day Weekend is widely considered to be the start of the summer boating season. It's often the time when boaters bring their vessels out of the winter dry dock into the water for the first time all year. This time of year, Florida has nearly one million recreational and commercial vessel registrations. Whether you're sailing to the Keys, the Bahamas, or exploring the Intracoastal waterways this Memorial Day weekend, have fun and be safe. With all the boats in the water, it is important to be... Read More

The House Finance and Tax Council have moved forward with a measure that caps sales tax on boats sold in Florida at $18,000. The tax cap is part of a measure that plans to spend $89 million on tax incentives this year. Under the proposal, all boat purchases are subject to Florida's standard 6% sales tax, but once the tax amount hits $18,000, (the equivalent of a $300,000 boat) the rest of the boat's cost is tax free. If the measure is approved by both houses of... Read More

After six weeks of being abandoned on Belize's barrier reef, the 85-foot luxury yacht belonging to American national Albert Barscroft has been deemed lodged on the reef near Hunting Caye.  Barscroft ran aground on November 30th after exiting Belizean territory waters.  While the Port Authorty is investigating the cause of the accident, evidence already suggests the incident occurred as a result of Barscroft's negligence. Because it has been abandoned and left in the waters for so long, it is beginning to fall apart.  The tank is full... Read More

Fort Lauderdale Yacht Broker Atlantic Yacht and Ship, Incorporated is pleased to present ORLY, a 94' 2003 Sunseeker Manhattan Motor Yacht. ORLY is equipped extensively, with a number of beneficial custom features. This used motor yacht is in good condition inside and out, and has been properly and regularly maintained. Upon entering the salon from the aft desk, there is curved seating to port, in addition to a starboard with a large plasma TV as well as a wet bar across the way. Opposite the port, there is... Read More