Atlantic Yacht And Ship Presents Industry News and Event

The 281-foot Cakewalk is the longest yacht built in the United States since the 1930s. At 3,000 gross tons, Cakewalk is believed to be the most spacious yacht ever built in America, costing $82 million, according to the LA Timesarticle. After nearly 4 years of construction, the six-deck superyacht will sail from Long Island Sound to Fort Lauderdale for its public debut at the International Boat Show October 28 to November 1. Cakewalk represents America's prowess in the large-scale luxury yacht industry, featuring a spiral central staircase,... Read More

For several years, the Florida Inland Navigation District has been working to obtain permits for three dredging projects along the waterways of Broward County, Florida. The opened waterways will allow for passage of larger yachts, giving South Florida's marine industry a boost. The Inland Navigation District is close to attaining the paperwork for the first project slated for 2011. The project will create a 17-foot deep path along the Dania Cut-Off Canal, on a one-mile stretch from Port Everglades to US1. The $5 millions project is expected... Read More

This year, the Newport International Boat Show celebrates its 40th Anniversary from September 16-19, 2010. The show will take place along America's Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island, featuring new sailboats and motor yachts for sale, thousands of products and services from domestic and international exhibitors. A highlight of the show this year is the reunion of The America's Cup 12 Metre Legends. A panel of some of the most famous names in the race's history, with the likes of Ted Turner, Buddy Melges, Bruno Bich, Halsey... Read More

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc.  Brent DeSellier, Open Listing Agent for “Lady Magdalena” Announces a $400,000.00 price reduction! - Now asking $2,100,000. This fast and accommodating Italian motor yacht boasts top-quality materials and painstakingly designed interiors. Advanced construction methods along with powerful engines combine to give Pershing yachts a distinctively sporting profile and peak speeds of 50+ knots. She had a lot of new equipment added in 2008 along with a complete Arneson drive system overhaul, all new paint, extended 3 year warranty, new... Read More

Cannes International Yacht & Boat Show runs from September 8 to 13, 2010. As Europe's leading in-water exhibition, the show is held in the unique venue of Vieux Port de Cannes and Port Pierre Canto where visitors will be able to view the finest boats of the year. Yacht owners, buyers and enthusiasts from around the world will gather in the magical setting to view new motor yachts in Vieux Port de Cannes and used vessels in Port Pierre Canto. This extraordinary six day event celebrates its... Read More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Atlantic Yacht & Ship broker Randy Kires has New Listings...Various Sunseeker Portofinos in NY, Maryland, Miami and Greece….Carver 42 Cockpit Motor Yacht in FLA, Sea Ray Sundancer in Ft. Lauderdale and a 2006 45 Cigarette Maximus in Pompano. Also his most Recent Sales activity- Exported a 37 Scarab to Greece, closed on a 65' MacGregor Sailing Yacht, took a Monterey Cruiser in Trade on a NEW 38 Donzi with Triple 300HP Verados, closed on a 46 Sunseeker in Baltimore and wrote a NEW... Read More

Last Wednesday, an unmanned yacht called “Makin Waves” mysteriously washed up on the shores of Redding Beach, west of St. Petersburg on the Florida Gulf Coast. The 48-foot yacht had no one onboard and its engines running on autopilot when it was spotted by local resident Gene Borg. "I see boats all the time -- it's one of the joys of living here -- but this one was coming straight in at the beach," Borg said. "I hollered at my wife to call 911 and I put... Read More

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc added a New Brokerage Boat 70' Antago Motor Yacht 1996 to the market, easy to see in Miami, Florida. This vessel is Italian quality/craftsmanship and impressively maintained. She is extremely clean, professionally and lovingly maintained, and ready to serve her next owner for years. She features a spacious 5 cabin/5-head layout and the beautiful interior that one would expect from a fine Italian yacht. Asking price for this vessel is $699,000 give Brent DeSellier a call (954) 769-0566... Read More