Against the Odds: Westport’s Strength in Brokerage
\n \tWith the superyacht industry weathering the harshest economic storm it has experienced since 2008, it is heartening to hear news of strong performance on the brokerage market from one solid player in shipbuilding. American shipyard Westport Yachts has announced the sale of a new Westport 164 and a Westport 130 in the space of just two days, proving the enduring appeal of the brand even in tough times.
\n The latest announcement,\u00a0in conjunction with Palm Beach brokerage Miles Yachts, saw the successful sale of another 50m out of the yard\u2019s successful W164 line, from which popular charter yacht Hospitality was born.
\nThe restyled tri-deck offers the ideal getaway from the concerns of the modern climate, providing spacious room for 12 guests in six star luxury. Her 3D modelling and innovative structural software uses technology borrowed from the aviation industry, ensuring this W164 surpasses all expectations of performance and comfort.
\nJust two days earlier, Westport announced the sale of a Westport 130\u00a0in groundbreaking speed, listed and sold in-house in just six days. Hull #9 of the 1500 series was delivered in 2005, remaining in turnkey condition thanks to her private use by her original owners.
\nThe 40m yacht makes impressive use of her interior volume, offering five spacious staterooms to her guests\u2019 leisure. The Westport 130 series is in its aesthetic appeal, respectable range and voluminous feel, emblematic of the brand\u2019s own special modus operandi \u2013 characterised by a classic style with a dash of flair.
\nExplaining how Westport Yachts had achieved these sales in spite of the lockdown measures in place, Daryl Wakefield, President of Westport Yachts, told us:
\n“As we know decisions like this are not made\u00a0overnight, the buyer was\u00a0very\u00a0 familiar with the product,\u00a0 they had seen numerous of our yachts. We were able to supply the buyer a great deal of photography and information, as they were unable to travel to the shipyard due to the imposed travel restrictions, this solidified\u00a0his decision.
\nVery similar situation for the purchase and sale on 130.”
\nThis special announcement from the all-American builder is testament to the enduring statement that superyachting, with its unparalleled levels of privacy, luxury and freedom, is timeless in its appeal.<\/p>\n
\t W164 <\/p>\n
\t W130 <\/p>\n
\t W164 <\/p>\n
\t W164 <\/p>\n
\t W130 <\/p>\n
\t W130 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Against the Odds: Westport’s Strength in Brokerage With the superyacht industry weathering the harshest economic storm it has experienced since 2008, it is heartening to hear news of strong performance on the brokerage market from one solid player in shipbuilding. … <\/p>\n