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Many people probably don’t put a lot of thought into the dealings of yacht brokers. They probably wonder what they do. Well, they are the go-to guys for buying and selling boats. They are the movers and shakers that make it happen.
These guys get boat listings that come from people who initially try to sell the boats on their own. When that doesn’t work, they go out and find experienced people to help them make the sale.
Trying to sell a boat or a yacht is not a piece of cake. There are certain steps that have to be followed in order to make a successful sale. When employing a broker, it’s important for them to know what the market is like.
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People who take boat trips often fail to realize the potential disasters that can ensue if they are not careful and safe on-board their boat. Over 1,000 people die on boating trips per year, and many of the dangers associated with boating are easily preventable. In this article, we’ll give some tips to help you to avoid the potential pitfalls that one may wake while operating a boat.
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James Packer, who is the son of the late billionaire Kerry Packer and the third-richest man in Australia, had to wait some time until his new $50 million yacht had been completed. But the waiting was worth it, as it seems.
The yacht is a 50-meter Mangusta 165, which is the largest open yacht in the world. Its name is Z Ellerston. It was built by the shipyard of Gerard Rodriguez. Only two Mangusta 165 yachts have been built so far.
As written earlier, the superyacht market is booming with many people in Russia and in Asian countries getting very rich, and new Asian yacht companies entering the market. I’m sure we’ll be seeing lots of other beautiful yachts in the near future!
