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

It’s that time of year again; Southampton boat show will be fast upon us starting on the 13th September, running until the 22nd. Out of all the boat shows in the calendar, Southampton is our favourite, being on the South coast and being on the water and hard standing, it has always had a lot to offer to its visitors and exhibitors, a pleasant day out to see what’s new and existing in the marine world.
 
As a brokerage we get very busy leading up to the show, during and after with viewings. As you can imagine the buzz of the show lifts the idea of ownership to the forefront, being able to view so many different types, sizes and layouts in one place can help narrow the search down considerably.
 
Staying faithful to our vendors I have to say that any buyer in the market looking at placing thier deposit on a new order or stock boat would always do well to call us or come and visit Weymouth during the show period so you can compare the savings that can be currently made on the pre-owned market, also to get that much needed reality check on the real depreciation you could be looking at when buying new and selling in the first 2-5 years.
 
We currently have some 140 vessels on the market 60 of which are here in the UK. You can currently visit us in Weymouth and see anything from 20' to 65' for sale, so your trip to Weymouth would not be wasted. Another handy tool to use while at the show is your iPhone or Android devices to browse our mobile site to compare the makes and models you like to see what the current asking prices are, or give us a call and we will do our best to give you the best advise we can. Sometimes the deals being offered are so good it’s hard to match if you want to buy new, but it’s always best to seek a unbiased opinion before signing on the dotted line, being a brokerage house we are not tied to any of the manufacturers for new boat sales.
 
We wish all clients a great time at the show, especially at the Guinness stand, and hope to see you in and around the show.

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