October 2009 - Florida Yacht Brokers Association, Inc.

H&H Marine Sales is proud to announce the two
newest, but well seasoned, yacht brokers to join our
growing business. Broker Mark Crew brings the experience
of working with a long list of exclusive yacht companies. Mark
has almost 15 years in the boat business. Broker Jack Stang has
almost 15 years of experience with European yachts, most
recently with Cranchi Yachts. H&H Marine Sales looks forward
to working with these professionals.
Dave Bender of Associated Marine Institutes, AMI, is now
doing business as AMIKIDS. Dave just celebrated 37 years
with the organization, and AMIKIDS operates 56 schools in
seven states. Dave, with the coordination of Bill Snider of
The Marine Group, just received in donation a 72’ Trinity
Sport Fish. The boat may be viewed at the Ft Lauderdale Boat
Show in The Marine Group’s display.
Atlas Marine Systems has an addition to the capability of the
Atlas TecPOWER power management switchboard products. A
method to prevent underloading of diesel generators has been
developed and it deletes the need for load banks which are normally
used to prevent generator underloading.
Sarasota Yacht & Ship would like to sincerely thank
our sponsors, vendors, and the brokerage companies
that participated in our semi-annual Bayfront Boat Show,
September 25, 26, and 27th. During the weekend, SYSS wrote
accepted deals on a 2002 54’ Offshore, a 2008 48’ Sea Ray, a
2006 40’ Sea Ray, a 2003 39’ Sea Ray (with a backup), and a
2004 38’ Meridian.
United Yacht Sales held its 6TH annual sales meeting on
September 11th in Stuart Florida. Over 40 United brokers
attended the 2 day meeting. The common theme throughout the
meeting was how yacht brokers can adapt to the many changes
and challenges in the market place.
Barry Lipoff, formerly of Dolphin International Yacht Sales,
announces the October 1 opening of his new yacht brokerage
firm, Crown International Yacht Sale, based in downtown
Sarasota, Florida. Contact Barry Lipoff at 941-552-6713 or
email: barry@crownyachtsales.com.