1. Boat Show Season is Here
Cannes. Annapolis. Fort Lauderdale. Miami. Whether you’re buying new or planning to shop pre-owned in a few years, boat shows are a great opportunity to get hands-on with new models, meet competent brokers, and actually see what’s out there, not just scroll through it.
It’s also a great time to get realistic about your budget, your timeline, and what’s actually doable.
2. Best Time of Year
Hurricane season ends on November 1. That’s when serious cruising begins.
If you want to be out on the water this winter, seeing stunning new places, connecting with nature, or waking up at anchor off the coast of remote beaches, you need to start vetting your options now.
That means vetting models, comparing layouts, and connecting with a broker who can help you sort what’s online from what’s actually worth seeing.
3. Market Shift
It’s been a weird year. Tariff uncertainty, sellers clinging to post-COVID pricing, and buyer hesitation. But that’s changing. As we head into fall, prices are starting to move. Sellers are getting more flexible. Serious offers are being accepted.
If you’ve been waiting- now is the time to jump back in.
4) Ex-Charter Yacht Inventory
Ex-charter yachts from the Moorings are selling. These yachts continue to hold fair market pricing and continue to prove a solid platform for cruisers looking to get started now, and looking for a good value entry-point. An uptick in As-is deals means especially good deals for buyers with some elbow grease.
5) You have to start sometime- why not now?
The weather’s turning. The listings are moving. The next season is calling.
So- why not now?
Dylan Haas
Dylan’s connection to the water started young, growing up near the Chesapeake Bay and spending time on a mix of powerboats and Hobie Cats. What started as weekends on the bay turned into a lifelong passion for being on the water—and ultimately, a career around it.He earned his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certification in South Africa, where he gained valuable offshore experience sailing around the Cape of Good Hope (or Storms!)—home waters for Leopard Catamarans. He went on to work as a charter captain in the Caribbean, running both day trips and extended charters alongside his wife.Now based in Fort Lauderdale, Dylan brings that hands-on experience to the brokerage. He’s had a longtime appreciation for Leopard Catamarans, dating back to the first time he stepped aboard one in a marina in Deltaville, VA. Whether you’re new to sailing or looking to upgrade to your next boat, Dylan is ready to help guide you through the process.