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The Yacht Sales Co

With a wealth of experience in all things sailing and boating, The Yacht Sales Co is passionate about providing yachting enthusiasts across the Asia Pacific region with the boat of their dreams, offering an expansive range of quality new and pre-owned yachts for sale.

Under the direction of founder and marine industry specialist Mark Elkington, The Yacht Sales Co team has an extensive history in the boating world. This is thanks, in part, to the continued success of sister company Multihull Solutions, which quickly became one of the leading providers of multihulls and catamarans in the Asia Pacific region after its founding in 2008.

Now, with the official launch of the company and the representation of Dufour Yachts, Absolute Yachts and Tesoro Yachts in the region, and Maritimo Yachts exclusive to Southeast Asia, The Yacht Sales Co is ready to meet any and all yachting needs. Our yacht Sales Centres service Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast as well as Sydney, Auckland, Tahiti, Noumea and more. This means that, whether you’re looking to sell your yacht or buy a new or used yacht, we have a simple, convenient option for you.

The Yacht Sales Co  is the exclusive Australian dealer of Dufour Yachts , the prestigious French shipyard producing some of the world’s finest sailing monohulls. In their own words, sailing offers “ a primal connection to elements that liberates body and soul ”, and this is a feeling that is felt throughout their entire range. With over 50 years of experience as one of the world’s most trusted and beloved shipyards, Dufour is a testament to the power and ingenuity that goes into creating this popular range of sailing yachts.

We also offer a wide selection of pre-owned sailing yachts for sale, sourced from across the globe. So, whether you’re a yachting enthusiast looking for your first personal vessel or a seasoned sailor on the lookout for your yacht’s next home, The Yacht Sales Co is here to help.

Click on the links below to see our range of new and used sailing yachts for sale.

For those that are looking for a more powerful experience, motor yachts offer the perfect blend of size, speed and maneuverability.

The Yacht Sales Co specialises in the sale of the world’s finest motor yachts, both new and pre-owned. We are the exclusive distributors of Absolute Yachts in Australia and Thailand, for Tesoro Yachts in Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Singapore and Maritimo Yachts in South East Asia. So, if you’re a seller of a used motor yacht, or if you’re looking for a range of premium new motor yachts, The Yacht Sales Co has you covered.

Click on the links below to see all of our new and used motor yachts for sale.

In addition to our extensive range of premium new boats for sale, The Yacht Sales Co has a quality Pre-owned Brokerage division with an extensive array of both motor and sailing yachts to cater for all budgets and preferences.

Each of our used sailing yachts has been meticulously checked, tested and kept in excellent condition, so you can be sure that your purchase will stand the test of time. Plus, with vessels from some of the world’s most trusted brands, including Dufour Yachts, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Absolute, Riviera, Azimut and more, The Yacht Sales Co is dedicated to helping you find the used sailing yacht or used motor yacht that is perfect for your needs.

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Mooloolaba is the gateway to some of Australia’s finest cruising grounds and is the perfect place for cruising boats to start, finish or take a break while exploring the coastline.

Enjoy easy access to your boat with the Sunshine Coast Airport only 15 minutes drive and Brisbane Airport an easy 50 minutes away. Mooloolaba is an outstanding location to leave your yacht for sale as it offers an extremely protected harbour with easy access in most weather conditions. If you are in the market to buy a multihull, it is also very convenient to be able to inspect numerous boats and brands all in the one place.

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If you are looking to sell, we highly recommend that you relocate your boat to one of our Sales Centres to maximise a fast and successful sale.

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Money Report

Covid caused a ‘massive spike' in yacht sales — now some of those boats are back on the market

By monica pitrelli,cnbc • published april 29, 2024 • updated on april 29, 2024 at 9:52 pm.

Some pandemic-era yacht owners are headed back for dry land.

The pandemic spurred a "massive spike" in yacht sales, said Richard Allen, chief operating officer of the Hong Kong-based yachting company Simpson Marine.

"We've seen a lot of those people, that had their boats for two years, sort of now wanting to travel," he told CNBC. "In the last probably few months, talking with other people in the industry, we've seen an increase in brokerage activity of … boats being sold."

That was expected, said Paolo Casani, CEO of the Monaco-based yachting company Camper & Nicholsons.

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"We sold, as an industry worldwide, more than the double the yachts [in 2021] than 2019," he told CNBC. When this happens, "they go to the market starting from a couple of years later."

Prices in the pre-owned market

Enthusiasm for yachting remains high, even if sales have fallen since 2021, said Casani.

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"The industry is going back to 2019," he said. "And we have to distinguish between brokerage and new builds, because the demand for new builds is still quite high."

With more yachts hitting the brokerage market, prices are down, albeit slightly, from pandemic-era highs, he said.

"Prices are still quite high," he said. "There is still a gap between the demand and the offer ... but we do believe that there will be still a reduction in the course of 2024."

Asia yacht growth 'less than expected'

Some yachts buyers in Asia aren't selling, though, said Allen — in fact, they're trading up for larger vessels.

"Some have actually really enjoyed the boating lifestyle, and are already upgrading … to bigger boats," he said.

Asia — a continent of rising wealth and numerous island nations, many bathed in year-round warmth — has long been viewed as the next frontier for global yacht growth.

Casani and Allen, who spoke to CNBC on April 26 while attending the second annual Singapore Yachting Festival, agreed that the continent's yachting market is growing.

But, Casani said, the pace is "less than expected" for many reasons, including culture, lifestyle and lack of infrastructure.

"But we still believe that Asia has a very high potential," he said.

Allen said the disparate and onerous "rules and regulations" in the region are thwarting progress.

"We need to make it easier for boats to move around between the region," he said. "In one country you might be able to drive a certain size boat, but then another you can't. So those sort of things — the red tape, shall we say."

Complex visa requirements for foreign boat crews are problematic, as are high import taxes, which can reach 40% in some markets, he said.

"We need to do a lot of lobbying with governments to make it easier to import boats," said Allen. "There's a lot of lobbying groups like ICOMIA … that are working much more collaboratively with the different dealers to have a voice to government."

The International Council of Marine Industry Associations, or ICOMIA for short, hosted a two-day conference ahead of the Singapore Yachting Festival to address issues the industry faces, from sustainable propulsion to the lack of marina infrastructure in high-potential countries, such as Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.   

Beyond buying and charters

Simpson Marine estimates the global marine leisure market will reach an estimated $46.5 billion in 2027 — which it says will trickle down to the local economy through job creation and tourism revenue.

"The yachting industry employs thousands and thousands of people building boats, supporting boats, all the component servicing," said Allen. "This is a ... great industry for countries to embrace."

Newer forms of ownership make yachting less expensive, which is opening the industry to more people. One model that is especially popular in Australia is fractional, or syndicated, ownership, where owners buy a share of a yacht, he said.

Others are avoiding ownership altogether, opting for flexible subscription models, which are now the norm for many forms of entertainment, from music to television.

"We've seen massive growth in boat clubs," said Allen. "It's a bit like joining a gym or a golf club. You pay a monthly membership, and you get the use of a boat so many days a week. And that's very popular for people that don't really want all the hassle of owning a yacht."

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