126' Christensen Emerald Isle Going To Auction

1992/2009 126' Christensen currently asking 5.9M goes to auction with a minimum bid of 2.85M.

Selling to the Highest Bidder at or above a minimum bid of $2,850,000.

Luxurious 126 foot Christensen motor yacht completely refitted in 2009.

Boasting world class elegance and the finest of materials, the Emerald Isle is a dream vessel crafted to roam the far oceans of the world. This luxury motor yacht has made eleven Trans-Atlantic crossings including cruises to Norway, Cruasia, Sardinia, the Melby Coast, Caribbean, and Alaska. Enjoyed by a single owner, the Emerald Isle has proven reliability and received a complete refitting in 2009.

Model: Tri-Deck Type: Motor Yacht
Beam: 26’0” Draft: 7’
Speed Max: 17 Knots
Engines: 2 x Detroit Diesel 12V92 TA’s/1040HP/1992
Fuel Capacity: 6,830 Gallons
Water Capacity: 1,700 Gallons
Hull Material: Composite
Range: 4,000 Nautical Miles

For more information on this yacht please email:
carlson-hermann@ardell.com or call us direct at (954) 309-1255.

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In the past several months Brian and I have spent a considerable amount of time previewing yachts and examining yachts that are potentially great buys. We are near completion of having our list of the top 10 best buys on the market put together. If you're looking for a particular model let us know and who knows...maybe your dream yacht is out there and will cost much less than you think!

Brokerage Yacht Sales Are Up--

Sailboat brokerage numbers are up in May
Posted on June 08, 2010
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Yacht brokerage sales volume in 2010 has been running ahead of 2009 all year, but as brokerages moved into the typically high-volume selling season of May, the difference between sales in the two years has diminished.

According to YachtWorld.com member brokers who report their sales in the proprietary database SoldBoats.com, units were up 7 percent from 3,020 to 3,219, and total value of the sales increased 24 percent, from $264 million to $327 million. Year-to-date, the increases have been 22 percent and 39 percent, respectively.

Mid-sized and bigger boats had the best unit sales gains in May compared to May 2009: boats 36 to 45 feet were up 27 percent to 685 boats, 46 to 55 feet up 33 percent to 157 boats, and above 55 feet were up 38 percent to 84 boats.

By comparison, unit sales of boats 35 feet and below increased only 11 to 22 percent in May. Increased valuation of sales followed a similar pattern; in small boat-size ranges, valuation was up between 15 percent or less compared to May 2009, while larger boats sold at 25 to 35 percent higher valuation. The two highest-valued categories were among boats 36 to 45 feet and boats over 55 feet, both with total valuations close to $100 million.

On a percentage basis, unit sales of sailboats showed a greater increase than powerboats when comparing May 2010 to May 2009. For the year to date, 9,682 powerboats have been sold, a 21 percent increase over '09, and 2,385 sailboats have changed hands, a 25 percent increase. The total valuation of all powerboat sales is up slightly more than among sailboats, 40 and 37 percent, respectively. Powerboat sales account for $1.2 billion in total, while all sailboat sales have been valued at $180 million.

The time required to sell the average boat reported sold in May remained high - more than 300 days, for the second straight month. Both the power and sailboats sold during the month took an average of 314 days to sell.

A more detailed report on May 2010 brokerage sales, including a special report on sales in the Great Lakes region, will appear in the July issue of Soundings Trade Only.

— John Burnham, YachtWorld.com

How to sell your yacht in turbulent waters

Sales Tips to sell your yacht today:

We all know selling multi-million dollar yachts in the worst recession many of us have seen is not an easy task. Some not familiar with the industry would even say it’s laughable. No longer can you post your listing on sites such as YachtWorld and Yacht Council and sit back and wait for leads. No longer can you depend on the broker that credits himself as knowing everything there is about boats and rely solely on this knowledge. You would not consider hiring your cleaning lady to sell your house because she’s familiar with your home would you? The obvious answer is no, you would hire a sales professional who has the reputation and necessary tools to sell your yacht. Someone that knows the market, has the energy and drive to bring in prospects and can protect and advise you on selling one of your most prized and valuable assets.

Today’s market is value driven and buyers are looking for opportunities just as you would be if the roles were reversed. Listing your boat for sale does not make you a seller. A seller is someone that has been educated of the current market and priced their yacht to compete. A seller’s representative is aggressive providing exposure that will bring buyers to the table in a reasonable amount of time.

Are you an individual that wants to list your yacht for sale…or are you a seller?

Quick Sales Tips

•Make sure your listing agent has an assistant that can reach him or field calls. Also confirm that your broker is teamed with another broker in his office that can cover his business when out of the office. In the brokerage business, a successful broker often travels frequently so back up is very important. One-man brokerage offices can only handle one client at a time.

•Ask your broker for a report showing comparable yacht prices in the market as well as sold boat comps. If your yacht is not priced competitively in the market, it will generally not sell after other more competitively priced yachts have been sold or removed from the market.

•Ask your broker if they provide virtual tours as well as what new marketing tools are they using that are different than their competition.

•Position your yacht in a location where the yacht can be easily shown. Part of the exposure you need to sell are having showings.

•DON’T CHASE THE MARKET. Too often I look at listing that show the date the yacht went to market as being two or three years ago with significant price reductions along the way. Price your yacht to sell, not to sit.

Contact Mike Carlson and Brian Hermann to sell your yacht today.

carlson-hermann@ardell.com