Interesting Data from Ocean Independence

Just a few hours ago, Ocean Independence distributed the newest edition of its newsletter, which includes some interesting data about the brokerage industry.

According to the newsletter, Northrop and Johnson currently has the largest number of CAs for sale, followed by Fraser Yachts Worldwide, Camper and Nicholsons International, Ocean Independence, Burgess Yachts, Edmiston and Company, International Yacht Collection, Merle Wood and Associates, and YPI Group.

When that list is adjusted to correspond with the total LOA of all listings for sale, the order is Fraser Yachts Worldwide, Camper and Nicholsons International, Northrop and Johnson, Ocean Independence, Burgess Yachts, Edmiston and Company, Merle Wood and Associates, International Yacht Collection, and YPI Group.

Though far smaller than the Superyachting Index that Camper & Nicholsons has released the past two years, this new data from Ocean Independence does have similarities. And, as with any industry, he who collects the data gets to frame it.

The way Ocean Independence interprets this newly released data: “We are happy not to be number one as we are a company without elitist views which delivers services to a wide range of clients.”

Much more information is available in the current Ocean Independence newsletter.

RJC Reports 2 Sales in 1 Week

RJC Yachts just wrote in to let me know that the company has sold two motoryachts in a single week.

First was the 82-foot Monte Fino Prime Time, a 2002 build.

Second was the 61-foot Viking Jenny O, a 2005 build.

Good stuff. Here’s hoping the pace continues, not only at RJC but across all size categories in the brokerage industry.

Curtis Stokes & Associates Hires Sales Associate

This is Sean Noel, the newest sales associate with Curtis Stokes & Associates.

Noel’s expertise is in yachts 50 to 100 feet long, the company says. He holds a 200-ton USCG Masters license and was most recently captain aboard the 87-foot Warren motoryacht AnnaSophia in Florida, the Bahamas and the Northeast.  Noel also previously worked for Warren Yachts as fleet manager, service director, and customer relations manager.

AnnaSophia is Noel’s first listing with Curtis Stokes. The yacht’s owner is asking $4.95 million, and the boat will be on display at the Palm Beach Boat Show in late March. Here’s a photo of her: