Marine and boat dealership news about which companies are employing which dealers to represent their boats in the UK, USA and across Europe and rest of world, and which dealerships have ended. Includes latest marine dealership news for Axopar, Ferretti Group, Candela, Fairline, Highfield Boats and more.
Dutch boatbuilder Linssen Yachts, which specialises in steel displacement motor yachts, has appointed Sanzi Yachts in Sneek as its official dealer for the northern Netherlands. “We are delighted to welcome Sanzi Yachts to our extensive dealer network,” said Yvonne Linssen, sales and marketing director at Linssen Yachts. “Their commitment to customer satisfaction and their in-depth […]
Contest Yachts has appointed Australian and New Zealand yacht importer Windcraft as its representative in the region, as the Dutch boatbuilder expands in the APAC region. The announcement, which was signed at boot Düsseldorf 2024 and recently announced on social media, will see Windcraft take on Contest’s range of blue water cruising yachts from 42ft […]
Iliad Catamarans has appointed Atlantic Yacht & Ship as the brand’s exclusive dealer in the United States and The Bahamas. Incorporated in 1959, Atlantic Yacht & Ship has more than 60 years of experience in supplying power and custom motor yachts. The new dealer appointment was confirmed on the eve of Iliad Catamarans’ US debut […]
Manitowoc Marina is expanding its operations by opening new yacht sales offices in Chicago, Illinois; and Sandusky, Ohio. As part of its expansion, Manitowoc Marina now offers Tartan sailboats across the Great Lakes region. Manitowoc Marina says this expansion is fuelled by the strong growth of Axopar and Brabus Marine across the Great Lakes. The firm […]
Rigid inflatable boat (RIB) manufacturer Highfield Boats recently added six new dealer partners to its extensive network across the US. Aluminium RIB manufacturer Highfield Boats has also reported it maintained its position as the leading supplier of RIBS in the US throughout 2023 and also gained 6 per cent market share in its competitive segment […]
Fox’s Yacht Sales, a UK-based Beneteau yacht dealer and used yacht broker, has been re-launched under new ownership. Fox’s Yacht Sales, which is located at Fox’s Marina & Boatyard in Ipswich on the English east coast, now represents Beneteau for its models in the east coast region. The news comes after the dealership’s previous owners […]
Finnish boat builder Axopar has appointed Hong Kong-based dealership Asiamarine as its exclusive dealer in Hong Kong. “This collaboration with Axopar perfectly aligns with our mission to bring the best of the yachting world to our clients in Hong Kong,” says CEO and founder of Asiamarine, Eric Noyel. “It completes and complements our existing quality […]
Ocean 360, the exclusive dealer for Ferretti Group in the UAE, has announced the end of its partnership with the Ferretti Group, effective 1 September 2023. In a statement, the UAE-based dealer says: ‘After five years of successful collaboration, both companies have decided to move forward independently, focusing on their respective strategic goals and growth […]
Swedish electric boat builder, Candela, has expanded its international sales network to the UK, appointing SE Yachts as its exclusive dealer. “We have a great affinity with the UK market as they embrace innovation readily,” says Gustav Hasselskog, Candela founder and CEO. “The SE Yachts team are a superb fit for us given their knowledge […]
British boatbuilder Fairline has appointed Southampton-based Approved Boats as the newest addition to its UK dealer network, as it launches Fairline South Coast and Fairline Scotland. The firm says this move ‘follows a strategic review of the brand’s UK dealer network’ and sees the Ocean Village Marina-based dealer take over from Bates Wharf as Fairline’s […]
Highfield Boats has announced the addition of two new dealer partners in New York state: Spellman’s Marine, a full-service boat dealership and separate marine service centre on Long Island in Hampton Bays, and Northern Marine, a full-service boat dealership and marine service centre in the Thousand Islands region in Clayton. The move supports Highfield’s continuing […]