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Preparing Your Boat For Its Listing Debut

Buyers are watching the market closely these days, so when a new listing pops up that fits their criteria, they’re likely to view it immediately. Because of this, it’s important that your boat makes a great first impression! Consider a few of these tips to make sure your boat is ready for its debut. Previous […]

Headed North: Bob Brown Aboard “Reel Estate”

Congratulations to Bob Brown of Ohio, the proud new owner of the 2002 Sea Ray 410 Express Cruiser, “Reel Estate”!   In February, Bob attended the boat’s survey at Deltaville Boatyard. With his broker, Bob Hoefer by his side, they enjoyed a fun sea trial on Jackson Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. He closed the […]

Meet Whitney Law

Whitney is the hidden face of YaZu Yachting.  She designed our website, publishes and distributes our monthly Log and takes care of our social media.  She’s your first point of contact with YaZu Yachting– though you don’t know it! She is familiar with what is current and what is soon-to-be-current in the media world and […]

2022 Holiday Gift Guide for Boaters

2022 Holiday Gift Guide For Boaters

Gift ideas for the boaters in your life inspired by this year’s Annapolis Boat Show vendors! Find gift ideas for all of the boaters on your list!

Island Rehab-anero

At the age of four, Bob & Connie Hoefer’s son, Robert, started playing baseball and quickly found out how much he enjoyed it. Over the years, often with his dad coaching him, he played many positions. His favorites were catching, first base, short stop, second base, and above all pitching. Fast forward to high school days, […]

Spinsheet Magazine Feature: Sailing Took Her From South Africa to the Chesapeake

Anne Hutchings of YaZu Yachting - Spinsheet Magazine Feature

Our very own, Anne Hutchings, recently participated in an interview with Spinsheet’s Beth Crabtree for a Start Sailing Now Extra. In the interview, Anne shares her story of how she got into sailing and how others can begin their own sailing adventures! Watch The Interview Below!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orFNOH1ayQI&t=8sYou can read the full article on Anne’s story at this link!

“Gayle Wix Memorial Rendezvous”

The Monk36 Owners Association “Gayle Wix Memorial Rendezvous” Opening day took place this month on Wednesday, June 8th. John and Gayle Wix of Woodbridge, Va owned the recently sold 2002 Monk 36 Safe Return together for seventeen years and collected many memories & nearly 4000 hours on her during their adventures.  A couple of years ago, Gayle passed […]

Why You Should Use A Buyer’s Broker

Why you should use a buyer's broker when buying a boat

There’s a lot of value in using a buyer’s broker for your next boat purchase. Brokers have the knowledge and experience to help you through the entire buying process, from vetting the boat to handling negotiations with the selling broker. We can provide you with an outside perspective of the boat at the time of […]

Meet Bob Hoefer

Bob Hoefer of YaZu Yachting

As many of you may know, the YaZu Crew gained a new member in the last year, and what a fantastic addition he has made to our team!   We’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Bob over the last year, and we hope you all can have the opportunity to meet him, as well!   […]

Surveying the Jeanneau Yacht 51 “Bolero” In Savannah, Georgia

The stunning 2019 Jeanneau Yacht 51, ‘Bolero’ was put under contract while located at Hilton Head Island for the winter.  The nearest boatyard that could haul her was Thunderbolt Marine in Savannah, a 26 mile boat ride away, by the shortest (circuitous) route.  Owner, Chris set out with Jon and Anne as crew on a […]