The Book on Superyacht Sales


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With this book, Urs Schmid shares years of experience in Sales, Negotiation and Communication. In the early 90's he entered the Yacht market and was able to create thousands of contacts. Through these experiences and the implementation of the 7 Swiss top Secrets to Success, he developed and tested these proven techniques to become strong and effective in the sales and communication process. They are easily described and understandable which makes the book very valuable to the reader. The book has been designed for everyday use as a reference guide allowing the readers to select chapters that pertain to their present challenge they are experiencing and lead them to their individual solution.




Smart Yacht Marketing 101


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Smart Yacht Marketing 101 is the first-ever yacht industry resource to help yacht owners, captains, sales and charter brokers, corporate management and industry marketers better present and market their yachts for improved stand out, increased enquiries and smarter, more sustainable client service.




Law of Yachts & Yachting


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The book is the first comprehensive treatise on the law relating to yachts and provides its readers with a thorough analysis of maritime law as relevant to the superyacht sector. Written by a team of leading yachting practitioners and researchers, it covers the legal issues arising during the life of a yacht. The book is written for the legal practitioner, yacht-broker and manager concerned with the operation of professionally crewed yachts including financing, registration, chartering, insurance, compliance and casualty management. Key Features - •This is the first and only practitioners’ book on the area •It covers all major aspects of yachting law in a single book •The Law of Yachts and Yachting is highly comprehensive - despite its main focus on contract and tort law, it contains references to public law and international law and practice •References to case law, English, foreign and international •Appendices containing essential source materials




The Superyacht Industry


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The first textbook is ever written about the superyacht industry. Yachts being the most expensive asset a wealthy individual can own. The book focuses mainly on motor yachts of over 50 meters long. In collaboration with 95 experts who design, build, buy, sell, equip, support, operate and manage the world's largest yachts. They are sharing their experience and true gold nuggets of information that will give you years of competitive advantage to understanding the superyacht industry. The state of the art reference for the yachting industry.




Grand Ambition


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Tells the story of Doug Von Allmen's plan to build an extraordinary yacht and the way that the 2008 financial crisis threatened the project and the livelihood of the one thousand employees of the shipyard where it was built.




The boat they laughed at


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Buying a 42' ferro-cement boat for £1500 and what started as a retort to a wind-up led to the adventure of a lifetime. RYA Yachtmaster Max Liberson had been drawn to the sea all his life, but it was the chance acquisition of a yacht that apparently only he could see the potential of that allowed him to fulfil a dream. What followed was a true story of ingenuity, persistence and more anecdotal tales of woe than most sailors would want to admit to as their own. For anyone aiming to make a similar voyage, the story goes into detail of his plans beforehand and the many pitfalls and triumphs he encountered on his 9-month round trip from Battlesbridge in Essex over to the Carribean.




Jon Bannenberg


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There's a Yacht More to Life: Loving, Working and Playing in Paradise


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The true story of a baby-boomer couple who chuck their San Diego corporate lifestyle, then morph from life in a bamboo hut on a tiny Caribbean island to running mega-yachts for billionaires.




Hinckley Yachts


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Celebrating more than eighty-five years of the prestigious yacht company, Hinckley Yachts traverses decades, oceans, and seas, capturing the joy, excitement, and serenity of the ultimate boating experience. A highly respected name in the yachting world, Hinckley sets the standard for high quality, performance, and lasting beauty. This book showcases the rich history, classic design, and legendary work of the handcrafted Hinckley yachts from 1928 to today. With historic and contemporary photographs and drawings from Hinckley's extensive archive-featuring the incredible craftsmanship and technical innovations of both its sailing yachts and jet boats-this is the first book to celebrate Hinckley's rich history. Chronicling the company's early years, which includes boats used for World War II, to its integral role in the fiberglass revolution and the evolution of today's modern yacht, it offers an in-depth look at some of the most legendary and renowned boats in the world. Hinckley Yachts: An American Icon is a must for any boating, yachting, or sailing enthusiast, as well as those interested in classic design and craftsmanship.