Selling Yachts

Ever wonder what it’s like when a multimillion dollar deal goes down to buy a megayacht? AWE brings the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the prospective owners, the raw emotions, and the big stakes negotiations.

Season One

Philip Bell shows new father & daughter yacht buyers Lance & Erica two yachts. After some deliberation, a decision is made. Paul Burgess shows Adam, a buyers rep, three boats. After some negotiating with buyer Eric, Paul makes his move.

Paul Burgess at Sunseeker Yachts wheels and deals with Eric, a savvy yacht buyer. While Arney Mendez at Florida Yachts International tries to do a deal with new yacht buyers Derek and Susan.

Bob Roscioli helps deep sea fishermen find the ultimate luxury vessel. Derek and Susan finally make a decision on which yacht will be perfect for them.

Steve and Linda keep looking for their golden-years yacht with Joel Davidson from Outer Reef Yachts. Meanwhile, Bob Roscioli at Roscioli International helps our two fishing buddies Mike and Tom decided on the sport fisher of their dreams.

Richard and Meredith just sold their sixty foot yacht and the couple is looking to go big, while Mike and Rhonda work to find the boat of their dreams so they can spend some fun quality time together.

Richard and Meredeth continue their quest for a pleasure yacht that they can also put in a charter pool. While Mike and Rhonda narrow down their decision.

Richard & Meredith have to choose which yacht will be the one. Kier, a Miami real-estate bachelor, takes his new girlfriend out on a sleek, new yacht. Buying a yacht makes newlyweds Adam & Brittany stretch their relationship to their limits.

Palm Beach native newlyweds Adam & Brittany are working with Paul Burgess of Sunseeker Yachts to find a new boat that fits their married lifestyle. Kier & Tasha work with Delta Carbonfiber Yachts & 26 North Yachts to find the boat for their needs.

Newlyweds Adam & Brittany must confront a difficult choice: choosing a motor yacht for their future together. Married couple Mike & Tracy, with a limited budget, explore either buying a smaller boat or picking fractional yacht ownership.

Tracy has a second chance of selling Mike on fractional ownership when they tour the 101′ Azimut “Reflection”. Oleg has promised his wife a vacation in Miami, but Aksana is surprised when Oleg tells her they will also be shopping for a yacht.

Having flown from Moscow to Miami, Oleg has to convience his reluctant wife Aksana of their need to buy a yacht in Florida. Mike and Tacy have explored fractional ownership and are ready to move forward.

With Oleg and Aksana’s vacation coming to an end they must decide on choosing a yacht or not! While Mario and Isabella’s choices are unlimited, some yachts are just not a right fit.

Mike has flown his son Eddy from New York and is hoping to make up for lost time as he was growing up. He has a proposal that may change their lives forever.

Photo of a yacht deck in a slip next to another yacht. Image by Lisa Larsen

Season Two

Jake and Heidi have been married for nine years, but they have an itch for something new, like a new boat. Meanwhile, Mike is trying to convince his son Eddie to drop everything and go sailing with Dad for a few years.

Jake and Heidi tour a new 60′ DYNA motor yacht after viewing one other boat and have to decide which boat fits their Miami party lifestyle. Mike and Eddie have an opportunity to spend some time together as father and son sailing the Caribbean.

Ike & Sherry are in the market for a new yacht. Ike wants to spend time w/ family & Sherry wants go to Europe for a yacht adventure. Meanwhile, Robert is looking to purchase a vintage yact for he & his wife Lori to enjoy during their retirement.

On this episode of Selling Yachts Jeff Sorgen of Denison Yachts tours the 110′ Broward Entrepreneur with Ike and Sherry. Also, Bill Powers of 26 North Yachts steps aboard the sleek and stylish “Quantum” a 62 foot Azimut with Robert and Lori.

Jeff Sorgen of Denison Yachts has presented Ike and Sherry two beautiful yachts, Holly Cow and Entrepreneur. Now they have to choose! While Hanna and Brad in South Florida are looking to go big with a yacht of their own.

Bill Powers and David Ingram from 26 North Yachts show Hannah and Brad boat options for their yachting needs and Tom and Kimberly look to Dr. Loren Simkowitz of Monocle Yachts for some guidance on their yacht ownership plans.

Loren Simkowitz of Monocle Yachts tours the 125′ Hargrave custom Mega Yacht GIGI II w/ Tom and Kimberly. Simon and Annika like to party hard, are into yachts, and love money. They are looking to mesh it all together with the purchase of a new yacht.

Will Snyder steps aboard “Trilogy” with Annika and Simon while Jack & Tara have agreed to purchase their first yacht, they disagree if it should be a sailing yacht or motor yacht. Jeff Sorgen from Denison Yacht will guide them through the experience.

Simon & Annika get advised on obtaining certification to charter more than 12 passengers on the yacht Trilogy, then decide if their party yacht plans make sense. Jeff Sorgen steps aboard a brand new Beneteau Sense 55 sailboat with Jake and Tara.

Anna and Chris from South Florida are looking for a new yacht. They have asked Raul Leoni from Florida Yachts International for help. And Paul and Olivia are looking to check out of their normal lives and sail around the world.

Jeff Sorgen steps aboard an aluminum yacht with Paul & Olivia older and half the price of the other yacht they saw Paul tries to convince Olivia sailing in classic style. Raul Leoni of Florida Yachts Intl with Chris and Anna tour an 82′ Sanlorrenzo.

Paul and Olivia go around and around on which yacht is the best yacht for their around the world journey. And Robin and Trudeau are young marrieds in South Florida their looking at their first yacht purchase for their South Florida lifestyle.

Trudeau likes to go fast and Arney Mendez has just the ticket! It’s 2009 68′ Riva named CHOP CHOP. Abe and Myrna are looking to slow down with a coastal cruiser. 26 North Yachts will help them discover their ideal yacht.

Season Three

On this episode of Selling Yachts Abe and Myrna Meet up with Matt Stone from 26 North Yachts for a tour of the 65′ Marquis. Miss Naomi and Broker David Ingram from 26 North Yachts tours the 80′ Lazzara KALEIDOSCOPE with Josh and Lindsay.

On this episode of Selling Yachts: After getting some help from the brokers at 26 North Yachts Abe and Myrna chose between the Outer Reef Yacht Ti Punch and a Marquis Yacht, Miss Naomi, with a four million dollar difference on the line.

Jack and Tia, a newly married couple from Miami, have agreed to look for a new Yacht for their South Beach lifestyle, but can’t decide on a fishing boat or a party boat

Tia wants a yacht that screams “Party” Matt Stone from 26 North Yachts dials up a sleek & sexy 75′ Lazzara for their consideration. Richard and Tawny step closer to realizing their dream as they are shown a classic beauty the 86′ Burger, ADVENTURER.

Steve and Amber are a South Florida couple looking at a yacht purchase with a fixed budget and Frank, recently divorced has brought his daughter Lisa for help choosing the right yacht for meeting new “lady friends.”

Steve and Amber tour the boat of their dreams, an 82 foot NISI. But is it out of their reach? And, Frank wants to consider a sexier yacht as they tour a 70 foot Azimut. Lisa, Frank’s daughter wonders if this is too sexy for her dad.

On this episode, with the NISI just outside, Steve asks Will Snyder if chartering might change the equation? And Mark and Chloe, a young couple with a limited budget, are looking for a coastal cruiser to entertain family and friends.

On this episode of Selling Yachts, David Ingram tours a 78′ Cheoy Lee, Equinox II with Mark and Chloe and E.W. and Karen are looking for a Mega Yacht. Will Snyder lines up a tour of a 100′ Hargrave, Sanctuary.

On this episode, Mark and Chloe have decided on purchasing a yacht. But will it be the Cheoy Lee or “King Me?” And EW and Karen were both impressed with Sanctuary. But, Karyn is not satisfied. Will Snyder’s next yacht may be a…Shore Thing.”

Francis and Elizabeth are empty nesters that miss their grown sons who have flown the coop. With two grand kid’s, their sons have little time for visiting family, They’ve hatched a plan to have their son sailing back for some mega family time.

Eric and Monica recently bought a new waterfront home with a 120 feet of dock space. Now they need a new yacht to go with it. Josh and Melinda have grown up around the Southern Florida boating lifestyle, and are ready to purchase their first yacht.

Eric wants a more massive yacht, but Monica worries that “No Bada Bees” is to massive to dock at their new waterfront home. Josh and Melinda were impressed with their first tour, but Melinda wants more wow factor. Will Snyder presents ‘DR NO.”

Eric and Jen are retiring and ready to cast off. Eric wants to kick back and relax with a new trawler, Jen would rather revive her love of sailing. Tom and Tanya are looking for a mega yacht, for entertaining and spending time with their children.

White and Black Boat on Sea Near Brown Rock Formation. Photo by Matias Mango

Season Four

Jen hopes to sway Eric towards a sailing lifestyle. Jeff Sorgen, dials up a 52′ Irwin sailboat for consideration. Looking to impress, Tom asked to see something larger. Shannon McCoy, sets up a tour of the massive 100′ Paragon “Bahamas Skymaster.

Jay and Kelly have recently moved to South Florida from New York City. Now in the yachting capitol of the world, Jay is considering dipping his feet in the waters, with a yacht charter business while Kelly wants a boat for the family.

Chicago couple Jossie and Lee are ready to trade the frigid Mid Western winters for South Florida’s beautiful weather. The cherry on top of their new dream life… a luxury yacht, their first!

Will Snyder shows Ricardo and Sophia the new, contemporary styled, Horizon E88. After finishing his tour of the Horizon E88. After finishing his tour of the Horizon E88, Will takes them to the CCN102′ Flyingsport!

This episode of Selling Yachts, Damon an investor in crypto currencies, from France, has a new love, Lexi, they met in the Midwest and he is planning on moving them to South Florida to start their new lives in warmer climates near the ocean.

Zack & Pricilla have been tasked with a mission to make the final decision in the purchase of a new yacht for family & business use. They must decide between purchasing a yacht that can sit behind their estate, or a larger yacht, docked at a marina.

On this episode of Selling Yachts! Cash buyers, Rodrigo and Miguel have flown in from Central America looking for a yacht to entertain. They’ve called on 26 North Yachts to help them locate mega yacht, to impress their business associates.

Newly married couple, Bradly and Alexandra are shopping for their first yacht. Alexandra prefers a traditional style motor yacht while Bradly seeks sleek and speedy. They’ve asked the brokers at 26 North Yachts to help to unify their quest.

Couple Alex and Dani are in Miami shopping for yachts! Dani’s father is a wealthy Mexican businessman who will use the yacht for both business and pleasure although Dani is convinced she will have the last word.

Ever wonder what it’s like when a multimillion dollar deal goes down to buy a megayacht? AWE brings the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the prospective owners, the raw emotions, and the big stakes negotiations.

Ever wonder what it’s like when a multimillion dollar deal goes down to buy a megayacht? AWE brings the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the prospective owners, the raw emotions, and the big stakes negotiations.

Left with a large inheritance from her parents, Angel and her husband Rocky wish to find a yacht to expand their life’s experiences. Angel has dreamed of starting a family, as she sails around the world but Rocky has contrasting views.

Hunter is a boat captain currently employed by a wealthy couple to operate a 62-foot Azimut.The owners are ready to upgrade and trust Hunter to find a bigger and better yacht.

Season Five

On this episode of Selling Yachts, Night club investor, Michael, and his wife, Alina, are in the market for a new yacht. Michael insists on going big and is looking for a yacht to live up to the expectations his business associates.

Sophia and Captain Ben are looking for a new yacht to add to their growing charter business. Sophia and Captain Ben believe that expanding their charters into a new, mix-use sportfish – luxury yachting would prove profitable.

Ever wonder what it’s like when a multimillion dollar deal goes down to buy a megayacht? AWE brings the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the prospective owners, the raw emotions, and the big stakes negotiations.

Travis manages his family owned chain of nation-wide car dealerships. His wife Shelby, runs an education and relief effort non-profit. Together they’re shopping for a yacht for both family to use for Shelby to entertain for her nonprofit fundraising.

Ever wonder what it’s like when a multimillion dollar deal goes down to buy a megayacht? AWE brings the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the prospective owners, the raw emotions, and the big stakes negotiations.

David, an upscale commercial real estate developer, is looking for a large yacht to entertain clients, along with family and friends. His wife, Amanda, organizes client events and hopes to use a yacht as a new venue for hosting parties.

High Tech investor, Daniel, and his wife Ella, are relocating to sunny Southern Florida from California. Daniel is looking for an ultra-high-tech, sporty, and modern. Ella wants a traditional motor yacht that’s suited for entertaining.

Ever wonder what it’s like when a multimillion dollar deal goes down to buy a megayacht? AWE brings the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the prospective owners, the raw emotions, and the big stakes negotiations.

Having recently sold their successful ad agency, Scotti and Roger wish to explore the world in a yacht of their own. Scotti, with an eye on luxury, has an interest in the Bilgin Motor Yacht “Clarity”. Modern but inspired by the “Roaring Twenties.”

Ever wonder what it’s like when a multimillion dollar deal goes down to buy a megayacht? AWE brings the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of the prospective owners, the raw emotions, and the big stakes negotiations.

Leon and April are now ready to first yacht. Leon’s business sells security systems internationally so he is looking for a yacht where he can conduct sensitive business. April just wants an intimate space where they can share their new life together.

Chase spent his free time learning to code, he then created and launched a successful Country Club Golf Software and App System. He and his wife, Junet, wish to launch themselves into Miami’s ultra-rich social scene with the purchase of a new yacht.

Juliana is an attorney and wants more family time with her husband Gregory, and their two growing daughters. Gregory, a fine art dealer, has ambitions of being the captain of his own yacht, having enjoyed piloting their much smaller 30 foot Sea Ray.

Season Six

Retired couple Gail and Peter, charter yachts frequently. Now they want to experience ownership of their own. Gail wants a yacht for long cruises with their family, while Peter wants a yacht that will indulge his passion for fishing to the fullest.

Andrew and his wife, Kristine, are looking for a sizable yacht for entertaining their large families and business clients. Having had their eye on Westport yachts for some time, they search for a yacht in the 34 to 40-meter range.

Season Seven

Take in the splendours of Carnival and participate in some of the rituals. We will learn about the local chocolate industry, get tips on keeping fit on a boat, then sail north to explore the Grenadian islands of Petite Martinique and Carriacou.

Take in the splendours of Carnival and participate in some of the rituals. We will learn about the local chocolate industry, get tips on keeping fit on a boat, then sail north to explore the Grenadian islands of Petite Martinique and Carriacou.

One of the most beautiful island groups in the Caribbean – The Grenadines. Dive the crystal waters of Union Island and party ashore with a fisherman entertainer. In the Tobago Cays, we explore the Marine Park and sample fresh lobster on the beach.

In the breath-taking isles of the Turks & Caicos, we’re sailing away to clear waters, sweeping beach landscapes, and unique cultures on this episode of Distant Shores.

Join us this time on Distant Shores as we explore some of the most remote of the Bahamian Islands and learn the history of these shallow seas. We sail to the magical shallow waters south of Great Exuma and dive in a cave in George Town.

Expert sailors Paul and Sheryl recount some of their most amazing voyages around the globe, onboard their vessel ‘Distant Shores’.

We explore the island checking out a huge cave network, try fresh Bahamian conch salad and learn more about free-diving with the world champion in the worlds deepest blue hole.

Explore the seldom visited “back” side of Exuma Island, meet a huge sleeping sea turtle and sail north to the Abacos and Green Turtle Cay to learn the history of this island

We raise anchor in the Bahamas – and hoist the sails for a passage of nearly a thousand miles – to more adventures in the Caribbean.

We meet up with a fellow filmmaker cruising the Caribbean with his parrot, and dive deep testing our anchor. Then we upgrade the boat for an Atlantic crossing before setting sail for 17 days on the high seas.

Last time on Distant Shores we set sail from the Caribbean and arrived in the Azores at Flores. This time we’re looking forward to exploring remote and lovely Flores, then sailing on to the sailor’s mecca of Horta.

We explore the central island group of the Azores, where we learn canyoning, try our hand at milking, run into bulls in the streets, barnacles in the galley and explore a volcanic lava tube.

We drop anchor at the Azorean island of Sao Miguel, famous for amazing scenery where its volcanic faults heats the pool, runs the power plant and even cooks dinner

Season Eight

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

Season Nine

This time on Distant Shores, we go out sailing in the Strait of Gibraltar. We sail along the Spanish Mediterranean coast to the Balearic islands before returning to Morocco at Tangier and heading off shore to the Canary islands.

This time on Distant Shores, we’re doing our first major ocean crossing on the new boat. We’ll stop at the Cape Verde islands, before the big jump, 2200 miles onto Antigua in the Caribbean.

This time on Distant Shores, we sail from Antigua to Montserrat, Nevis, Statia and St. Barths, and talk gadgets with Brian and Karin on SV Delos.

This time on Distant Shores, we look at how to plan a comfortable Caribbean cruise explore lovely Saba, investigate hurricane recovery efforts in the British Virgin Islands, and sail four days offshore to the Turks and Caicos.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

We’re sailing away – and visiting exotic lands with ‘Distant Shores.’ Join us as we explore the waters and culture of the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean.

Sail Boat Sailing on Sea. Photo by Rachel Claire

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