Yacht Intelligence
Know the difference.
Original analysis written to make the important distinctions clear. Specifications are a beginning. Use, layout, systems and ownership complete the picture.
Brokerage, Ownership and Technology
Why a Good Yacht Can Still Be Difficult to Sell
A technically good yacht can still be difficult to sell when it looks neglected, the listing creates expectations the yacht cannot meet, the broker oversells instead of identifying its real strengths, the process feels unnecessarily complicated or the asking price is disconnected from the market.
Onboard TechnologyWhat Sophisticated Buyers Should Know About Onboard Yacht Technology
The best onboard technology is not the system with the most screens. It is the system whose entertainment, lighting, climate, connectivity, monitoring and security functions work together, can be serviced and remain understandable to both owner and crew.
ConnectivityStarlink Is Not the Whole Yacht Network
Starlink provides the yacht with an internet connection. It does not design the onboard WiFi network, separate owner and crew traffic, secure remote access or provide every form of backup connectivity.
Comfort UnderwayYacht Stabilizers at Anchor and Underway
Underway stabilization reduces roll while the yacht is moving. Zero speed or at anchor stabilization is designed to reduce roll when the yacht has little or no forward motion. Some systems provide both, but the installed equipment and operating modes must be confirmed.
Vessel SystemsYacht Monitoring and Digital Switching Explained
Lifestyle automation controls the owner and guest environment. Vessel monitoring watches the yacht itself. Digital switching controls electrical circuits through a networked interface. These systems may communicate, but they should not be treated as interchangeable.
Charter BusinessHow to Start a Yacht Charter Business in Florida
Begin with the legal operating model, not the yacht. Crewed charter, true bareboat charter, inspected passenger service and uninspected passenger service create different rules for control, captain, passenger count, insurance, contracts and advertising.
Yacht Brands
Azimut Yachts
Azimut builds expressive Italian motor yachts across flybridge, sport and long range cruising lines. The range is known for strong visual identity, inventive use of interior volume and a broad choice of models for private use.
United KingdomPrincess Yachts
Princess builds British motor yachts with a disciplined approach to proportion, performance and interior planning. Its F Class flybridge range balances private accommodation with social space in a comparatively restrained design language.
United KingdomSunseeker
Sunseeker combines a recognizable performance profile with interiors designed for entertaining. The Manhattan range brings that identity to practical flybridge yachts with strong exterior living areas.
ItalyFerretti Yachts
Ferretti Yachts approaches the flybridge category through generous beam, carefully separated living areas and an emphasis on comfort underway. Recent models give particular attention to light, storage and the relationship between the salon and exterior decks.
ItalyPershing
Pershing builds performance motor yachts whose propulsion, hull design and exterior architecture are intended to make speed part of the ownership experience rather than a number added to the brochure.
ItalyRiva
Riva combines a highly recognizable design language with serious yacht engineering. The result can be unusually coherent, but the individual yacht still deserves a disciplined review of machinery, finish, options and service history.
ItalySanlorenzo
Sanlorenzo builds motor yachts with a strong architectural approach to interior planning, customization and the relationship between enclosed and exterior space.
ItalyAbsolute Yachts
Absolute uses beam, glazing and practical planning to create unusually generous living space across its Fly and Navetta ranges.
FrancePrestige Yachts
Prestige has built a broad owner operated market around practical flybridge yachts, pod propulsion and bright interiors, while the newer F Line and X Line take different approaches to circulation and space.
PolandGaleon Yachts
Galeon is known for transforming exterior space through opening side decks, balconies and adaptable entertaining arrangements, particularly in its larger flybridge models.
Model Profiles
Azimut Fly 60
Owners seeking an expressive three cabin flybridge yacht with strong exterior space and manageable dimensions.
Azimut YachtsAzimut Fly 68
Owners who need four cabins and substantial living space in a contemporary flybridge yacht under 70 feet.
Princess YachtsPrincess F55
Owners who value a composed design, three cabin accommodation and a flybridge yacht that remains straightforward to manage.
Princess YachtsPrincess F65
Owners who want the restrained F Class character with more separation between guest, owner and working spaces.
SunseekerSunseeker Manhattan 55
Owners seeking a sociable flybridge yacht with a strong connection to the water and a full beam primary cabin.
SunseekerSunseeker Manhattan 68
Owners who want flexible accommodation and clear separation between the owner's suite, guest cabins and social spaces.
Ferretti YachtsFerretti Yachts 670
Owners who prioritize beam, interior volume and a choice between a larger owner's area or an additional guest cabin.
Ferretti YachtsFerretti Yachts 720
Owners seeking four cabin accommodation, proper crew separation and more substantial onboard storage in the low 70 foot range.
Comparisons
Azimut Fly 60 vs Princess F55
The Azimut Fly 60 offers greater beam and a more expressive interior character. The Princess F55 is smaller, faster on published figures and visually more restrained. The better choice depends on whether volume or compact manageability matters more.
Side by sideAzimut Fly 68 vs Ferretti Yachts 670
The Azimut Fly 68 brings pod propulsion and a standard four cabin concept. The Ferretti 670 offers a broader beam and a meaningful choice between three and four cabin plans. Layout and propulsion should lead the comparison.
Side by sidePrincess F65 vs Ferretti Yachts 670
The Princess F65 and Ferretti 670 occupy a similar length class but express it differently. Princess emphasizes restrained British design. Ferretti uses additional beam and configurable accommodation to create a larger spatial impression.
Side by sideSunseeker Manhattan 55 vs Princess F55
The Sunseeker Manhattan 55 is wider and more assertive, with a particular focus on the aft connection to the water. The Princess F55 is more restrained and slightly faster on published maximum figures. Both deserve comparison as complete ownership platforms, not styling exercises.
United States Yacht Markets
Miami
Miami yacht buyer and seller representation informed by dockage, Biscayne Bay access, year round use and the South Florida service market.
Buyer and seller representationFort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale yacht representation shaped by the New River, Port Everglades, the Intracoastal and one of the strongest marine service networks in the country.
Buyer and seller representationPalm Beach
Palm Beach yacht buyer and seller representation for motor yachts, cruising yachts and waterfront owners across the northern South Florida market.
Buyer and seller representationNaples
Naples yacht representation informed by Gulf Coast access, local draft considerations, private docks and cruising yacht ownership.
Buyer and seller representationTampa Bay
Tampa Bay yacht buyer and seller representation for St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota and the Florida Gulf Coast.
Buyer and seller representationNew York and the Northeast
National yacht representation for New York and Northeast buyers and sellers, with attention to seasonal use, range, weather protection and marina access.
Buyer and seller representationTexas and the Gulf Coast
Yacht buyer and seller representation for Texas and the Gulf Coast, including coastal operations, heat, storm planning and national yacht search.
Buyer and seller representationCalifornia
National yacht representation for California owners and buyers, with attention to Pacific conditions, range, protection, marina fit and vessel location.
Buyer and seller representationGreat Lakes and Ohio
Yacht buyer and seller representation for the Great Lakes and Ohio, informed by seasonal use, freshwater history, winter storage and national search.