9 March 2021 14:45 Market New-Build
Kayla Dowling
The fifth unit currently in build of the 38.2-metre superyacht Azimut 38 Metri Trideck has been sold to an experienced American owner. The deal was closed collaboratively between broker Mike Doyle, Bob Fritsky, and Andrew Schneider of MarineMax as well as Federico Ferrante of Azimut-Benetti Americas.
Photo: Azimut YachtsThe project is currently in build and is expected to be delivered to her owner in the spring of 2022 to The Bahamas where her owner plans to use her.
The tri-deck superyacht features naval architecture from her builder, Azimut Yachts and an exterior by Alberto Mancini Yacht Design. Her interiors are the works of Salvagni Architetti who has designed a layout intended to entertain guests comfortably. The informality afforded by this design choice is evident on her main deck where a private patio for social gatherings has been included in lieu of a traditional formal dining
MarineMax CEO Brett McGill on the future of the industry giant 1 March 2021 11:30 Business
Georgia Tindale
When news broke in July 2019 that Fraser had been acquired by the US’ largest boat dealer, MarineMax, from the Azimut|Benetti Group, the superyacht industry sat up and took note. Here, we sit down with CEO Brett McGill to learn what is next in the pipeline.
Photo: MarineMaxNot only did the move add the Benetti Class of yachts to MarineMax’s motor yacht offering, but also “dramatically increase [MarineMax’s] presence and strength in the strategically important superyacht category ” according to a statement released at the time from CEO Brett McGill. And, as if that wasn’t enough to get the industry talking, MarineMax hit the headlines once again through its purchase of brokerage house Northrop & Johnson in July this year.