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

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I never take for granted the trust and responsibility our clients put in us. It starts with that first enquiry, our response to the first question, the information we give and the advice that then follows.
Brokerage is a process of procedures that we have to ensure is professionally adhered to, but the beauty is in the detail.
 
At the end of this article are a series of pictures from a recent sale we completed and then carried out the service and preparation for the coming season before we hand her over to the family who eagerly await their new addition to the family.
 
We organised the quotes for the Insurance negotiated on their behalf for their berth, in house tuition with Captain Ben Harris on a 5 day skipper course for the whole family and delivery to their home berth.
We carried out a full hull and topsides polish, anti-fouled the bottom, burnished the props and rudders replaced the decals serviced the engines and generators and upgraded the engine room fire system from the older style Halon to the CE approved automatic fire system as recommended by the clients surveyor, all ready for the season ahead.
 
We really enjoy being able to offer a comprehensive range of after sales services to our clients as this cuts out what can be a lot of time and energy organising all the trades needed to carry out service and repairs, organising boat movements and sourcing parts. We know that we save our clients time and money and give them peace of mind that there new pride and joy is being taken care of.
 
 
 
“We were totally new to the boating world and were somewhat daunted by not only the buying process but also the post purchase issues. Darren and his team have been excellent in sorting out everything from the insurance to the skippering course. We cannot praise them enough. We really look forward to dealing with them in the future. A really 5 star post sales service. Many thanks!” - Stilwell family

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