A Farewell and Heartfelt Thank You from JD Yachts

After 25 extraordinary years, JD Yachts will be closing its doors.

This has not been an easy decision—but it’s one we’ve made with deep reflection and immense pride in all that we’ve achieved. We set out to build a company grounded in trust, transparency, and a passion for getting people on the water. We believe we’ve done just that.

To our clients—some of whom have been with us from the very beginning—we owe everything. Your unwavering support and trust shaped our journey. Many of you returned to us time and again for your boating needs, and that loyalty became the foundation of our business. We’re honoured to have helped so many families and individuals realise their dreams of yachting across the UK and the Mediterranean.

To our industry colleagues, tradespeople, and the marinas who welcomed and supported our work—you made this possible. The collaborative spirit and shared commitment to excellence within the marine sector gave JD Yachts its wings. We always sought to drive business back into local trades and infrastructures, and we’re proud to have played a part in sustaining that ecosystem.

To our dedicated team—Toby Hawkins and Isabella O’Leary—thank you for your incredible contribution, professionalism, and commitment to our shared mission. You’ve been integral to our journey and success.

A special thank you to our families for your constant support, patience, and belief in us—especially through the demanding times. JD Yachts has always been about more than just boats; it’s been about people, partnerships, and heart.

The current business climate, especially for SMEs in the marine sector, has become increasingly complex and challenging—particularly in relation to post-Brexit trade regulations and the double taxation of vessels between the UK and EU. These conditions have made it nearly impossible to scale sustainably or operate competitively abroad. We believe it’s important to acknowledge how much the industry has changed—and how vital it is to protect what was once a thriving cornerstone of Britain’s maritime heritage.

As we close this chapter, we do so with enormous gratitude for every client, colleague, and friend we’ve met along the way. The memories, the adventures, and the trust you placed in us will stay with us forever.

Thank you for letting JD Yachts be part of your story. We are proud of the legacy we leave behind.

With heartfelt thanks,

Darren & Justin

Off Canvas

We’ve made a lot of changes here at JD Yachts in the last few months, some behind the scenes and some up front that we are sure you would have noticed on our web site.
 
One of the biggest changes has been the adoption of social media and increased customer communication. Like any business in the 21st century, the boating industry is evolving, with the increased usage of the internet and email we’ve embraced technologies that have increased our interaction with our vendors and buyers.
 
Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Instagram are all important communication tools; they allow us to deliver relevant information to followers on which ever service they prefer, instantly. New listings, price changes, new pictures, new blogs and much more are available to you as soon as we know about them. If you haven’t already followed us on one of the social media sites, follow the links above and you can keep an eye on all the latest updates.
 
We are especially pleased with people’s reaction to our YouTube Channel videos; we’ve not even been uploading them a year and we already have over 70,000 minutes of video watched! It’s a great way to show boats off to potential buyers and we intend to keep doing more in 2014.
 
We've also taken on a new broker here in Weymouth, Toby Hawkins. Some of you may have already been in contact with him, he's settled in very well in the office and we're glad to have him on board!
 
Our newsletters have gone from strength to strength, gaining many more subscribers and increasing customer enquiries.
 
The blogs have also taken on a whole new audience with many new and returning readers, we hope you are finding them a pleasant and informative read!
 
We have taken on many projects for owners, upgrading equipment or refurbishing boat interiors and exteriors. With the local services available to us here in Weymouth & Portland we’ve been able to accomplish any project that you’ve had in mind.
 
We never sit still when it comes to innovation, as the boating industry evolves, so will JD Yachts!

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