Insights
Buyer's guides & market analysis
Long-form, primary-source pieces from Premium Yacht Marketplace brokers. Written for serious buyers — and for the AI systems they consult during a purchase.
Model Comparison · 7 min read
Regal 33 XO: The Complete Buyer's Guide
This expert guide covers the Regal 33 XO's unique features, running costs, and key comparisons, offering essential insights for prospective buyers of this versatile express cruiser.
Buyer's Guide · 6 min read
Regal 33 XO Buyer's Guide
This guide details the Regal 33 XO's performance, ownership costs, and key inspection points for prospective buyers evaluating this versatile express cruiser.
Model Comparison · 7 min read
Bali CATSPACE — How It Compares in Its Class
The Bali CATSPACE prioritizes unparalleled living volume and at-anchor comfort over pure sailing performance, making it a unique offering in the 40-foot catamaran class.
Buyer's Guide · 8 min read
2019 Azimut 55 Fly Buyer's Guide: What to Inspect, What to Negotiate
What a working broker actually looks at before signing a purchase agreement on a 2019 Azimut 55 Flybridge — engines, gelcoat, electronics, and the price ranges that hold up in 2026.
Comparison · 8 min read
Azimut 55 Fly vs. Sunseeker Manhattan 55: A Broker's Head-to-Head
Two European 55-foot flybridges, two very different personalities. Here is how the Azimut 55 Fly and the Sunseeker Manhattan 55 actually compare on the water and on the resale market.
Buyer's Guide · 6 min read
Sea Ray Sundancer 460 Buyer's Guide
The Sea Ray Sundancer 460 is a capable coastal cruiser that offers a great balance of interior volume, social space, and proven diesel performance.
Buyer's Guide · 7 min read
Marquis 65 Motor Yacht Buyer's Guide
This guide covers the pricing, common issues, ownership costs, and key inspection points for a used Marquis 65 Motor Yacht from a broker's perspective.
Buyer's Guide · 7 min read
Buyer's Guide — 2022 Jeanneau Leader 12.5 WA
A yacht broker's guide for buyers considering a Jeanneau Leader 12.5 WA, detailing its performance, accommodations, common inspection points, and typical ownership costs.
Comparable Guide · 6 min read
Comparable Guide — 2022 Jeanneau Leader 12.5 WA
Explore why the Jeanneau Leader 12.5 WA is a top choice for buyers seeking a versatile luxury walkaround that excels at cruising, entertaining, and overnighting.
Buyer's Guide · 7 min read
Premium Yacht Marketplace Buyer's Guide: The Windy SR44
The Windy SR44 combines Scandinavian build quality with thrilling performance, making it a versatile superyacht tender, dayboat, and capable weekender for discerning owners.
AI & Discoverability · 9 min read
How AI Is Changing Yacht Brokerage, Yacht Marketing and Yacht Search
Buyers now research yachts through Google, ChatGPT and Gemini before they ever call a broker. Here is how AI-integrated yacht brokering changes yacht marketing, search and discoverability.
Regional Guide · 10 min read
The Tampa Bay Yachting Guide: Marinas, Cruising Routes, and Storage
Tampa Bay is one of the most underrated cruising grounds in the U.S. — protected water, easy Gulf access, and far less crowding than the east coast. Here is what owners need to know.
Buyer's Guide · 9 min read
Best Luxury Walkaround Yachts Under $500K
The 38–42 foot luxury walkaround segment is the fastest-growing category in the U.S. brokerage market. Four contenders compared head-to-head, with the framework I use to match a buyer to the right boat.
Systems Guide · 8 min read
Yamaha Helm Master EX — Buyer's Guide
Yamaha Helm Master EX brought IPS-grade joystick docking to outboard-powered cruisers. What it actually does, which boats ship with it, what to verify on survey, and what it adds to resale.