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Fast Growing Brokerage Company Strengthens Resources

Newport, RI – Latitude Yacht Brokerage (www.latitudeyacht.com) announced today that Matthew Leduc has joined to form a formidable powerhouse in boat sales in the State of Rhode Island. Matt comes with a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, having spent nearly 20 years coming up through the ranks learning, listening and honing his skills to become one of RI’s leading yacht brokers.  Matt joins Latitude Yacht Brokerage, with his friend Ryan Miller, and is looking forward to working with fellow brokers Tim Norton and Tom Miller. Matt comments – “Ryan and I have worked together for years, always speaking about the industry and how we can help move it forward in this new economy. We are constantly collaborating on how to handle the aging fleet, how to grow boating in New England and introduce people to a wonderful, fulfilling lifestyle.”

Latitude, based in Newport RI, specializes in the brokerage of select Cruising, Racing, and Offshore Sailing Yachts, as well as Down-East style Cruisers, Trawlers, and Motor Yachts. Additionally, in nearby Jamestown, we operate an office at Conanicut Marina, allowing us to better serve our clients by offering a full array of services and convenience.

If your goal is to sell your boat, we have the resources to locate a qualified buyer and represent you in all aspects of the sale, striving for your satisfaction through to the final sale. If your goal is to find that ideal boat, we are here to support and assist you in realizing your dream. Whether you are a new sailor, a classic boat enthusiast, or a seasoned yachtsman, we anticipate the critical stages of buying, and we will steer you toward the day when you navigate to open water.

Our goal is to build your confidence and gain your trust as we orchestrate the purchase or sale of your boat. We are ideally located in the yachting center of the northeast, and will provide you with outstanding service and support.

Please consider us. We won’t disappoint you.

Contact

Latitude Yacht Brokerage

401-560-0007

info@latitudeyacht.com

www.latitudeyacht.com

Ideally located literally over the water at Conanicut Marina (CMS), our goal is to continue to offer a quality service directly to our clients by partnering with this established marina. Located on Conanicut Island at the mouth of Narragansett Bay, CMS is known for its hospitality, excellent facilities, highly trained technicians, and nearby amenities. CMS is an ideal base for cruising the waters of Narragansett Bay, Block Island, and the Elizabeth Islands or for racing on the Bay. Located in the center of the town of Jamestown, guests have easy access to restaurants, groceries, and laundry facilities. Please visit CMS to learn more- www.conanicutmarina.com

Please make sure to stop by and visit us this summer!

Here at Latitude we are incredibly excited to welcome Tom Miller as our newest broker. Tom comes with a wealth of knowledge from his years of professionally captaining all types of vessels and also through the managing of service work at full service boat yards. We welcome him to the team!

Tom looks forward to using his lifetime of experience and expertise to help you find everything you are looking for in a boat and more. Contact him today and see how he can assist in your boating needs.

401-835-7215 Mobile
tom@latitudeyacht.com
To learn more about Tom and his background please visit our website.

Whether a novice or experienced boat owner, the process of purchasing or selling a boat can be a lengthy one, and as with any investment, it is always a wise decision to turn to those who have the resources to assist you in becoming a well informed and educated consumer in the boating industry. Please stop by and discover the difference that is Latitude Yacht Brokerage.

Our booth (#406) is located on the right hand side of the show along the outside wall. Please call if you cannot find us (401-835-0069).

www.newenglandboatshow.com

Dates & Location
February 22 – March 2, 2014

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

415 Summer St. 
Boston, MA 02210

Show Hours
Saturdays, February 22 & March 1, 10am–8pm 

Sunday, February 23, 11am–6pm 

Monday thru Friday, 1pm–9pm 

Sunday March 2 11am–5:30pm

Each year, the Providence Boat Show draws thousands of visitors from throughout New England, looking to see what’s unique and exciting for the upcoming boating and fishing season.

This year, under new management, the Providence Boat Show will be offering creative and informative displays, exhibits, presentations, and fun activities for the entire family.

The showroom floor will unveil a wide variety of powerboats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and inflatables. Plus, you will find the latest technology, engines, electronics and accessories.

The 2014 show will offer three days of sport fishing seminars, organized by Captain Jack Sprengel, as well as providing highly informative general boating courses by Captain John Martino of the Annapolis School of Seamanship. Be sure to schedule time to attend one of these educational seminars.

The Providence Boat Show is conveniently located at the Rhode Island Convention Center, in the heart of downtown Providence, where you will find great hotels, restaurants, shopping and activities. Stay the weekend. The Providence Boat Show is one of the finest winter boat shows in the region.

Come visit Latitude, we will be located on the perimeter wall opposite side from the main entrance. If you can’t find us, call 401-835-0069.

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Posted on January 14th, 2014
Written by John Burnham, YachtWorld.com

U.S. yacht brokers sold 1,528 boats in December, completing a strong fourth quarter and an eighth straight month of improving sales compared with the same month in 2012.

Sales were up 3 percent for December, 8 percent for the quarter and 6 percent for the year, according to YachtWorld member brokerages reporting in SoldBoats.com, their proprietary database. There were 31,451 sales in 2013, up from 29,730 the previous year.

The total value of boats sold in December was $447.2 million, an unusually high figure that was $99 million above December 2012 and the third-highest monthly total in 2013. Superyacht sales accounted for about three-quarters of the gain with $264.7 million paid for boats over 80 feet, but the market segments between 26 and 45 feet, which are much less volatile pricewise, accounted for most of the rest of the gain, a positive sign of rising average prices through the high-volume portion of the market.

The aggregate price paid for boats sold in 2013 was $3.94 billion, almost $700 million more than the previous year.

Sales of the smallest boats actually slowed in December, compared with the same month last year, especially among powerboats, with brokers selling 1 percent fewer boats under 25 feet and 2 percent fewer boats between 26 and 35 feet.

More than offsetting those incremental declines, however, were sales of boats above 35 feet. Boats 36 to 45 feet were up 8 percent with 370 sold. Sales of boats 46 to 55 feet rose 12 percent with 118 sold. And among boats 56 to 79 feet, sales climbed 25 percent, with 60 changing hands.

For the year, sales of boats of all lengths below 55 feet increased by similar amounts on a percentage basis — between 5 and 7 percent. The strongest segment was boats between 36 and 45 feet, with 6,606 sold, up from 6,170 a year earlier.

The total price paid for all boats under 55 feet improved, compared with 2012, at a greater rate than the number of sales in each length segment, proof that average prices paid rose during the year. For example, in the 36- to 45-foot category, the total value increased 9 percent, from $788.8 million to $859.5 million, and the average price paid rose from $128,000 to $130,000.

John Burnham is the editorial director of YachtWorld.com

The 43rd Annual Newport International Boat Show, September 12-15, 2013

Boating has never been more exciting; whether it’s an evening harbor cruise, a fun-filled day of fishing or an extended cruise on a yacht with all the luxuries you can imagine. Come discover the many new products, programs and opportunities for the whole family!
 
Multiple waterfront facilities along America’s Cup Avenue host the Show including Newport Yachting Center, Oldport Marine, Bannister’s Wharf and Bowen’s Wharf.  All Show sites are accessible by land or by water taxi service.

Latitude will be located in Tent D, booth 64. Call Ryan at 401-835-0069 for Directions.

For More Information. www.newportboatshow.com

2000 Sabre 362 price reduced by $34,000! Now only $125,000.
Buyer must take delivery this fall. Offer available till Monday, September 16th 2013.

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