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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A prime example of a quality JD Yachts Boats For Sale and Yachts For Sale presented to the new owner after a series of checking and cleaning. One could easily compare this type of service to the series of testing that they do with Bentley Motors!
 
After spending the day on a slightly smaller vessel and then boarding the Squadron 58, I start to really appreciate the space and especially on entering the engine bay. A very clean set of Volvo Penta engines, which were immaculate. Everything is accessible to hand, so checking the oil, water, seacocks and stern glands and even the belts was a breeze.
 
On the delivery to Chichester I had the pleasure of the new owner onboard, making sure a complete and precise JD Yachts hand over was given to the client. This is in my mind key to deliver a full satisfactory hand over to the client and completes the transaction smoothly.
 
We had a steady breeze from our astern and the tide with us, we were making great progress at 24 knots over ground.
 
It was a pleasure to see the owner on occasion saying WOW I am loving this, proved he had a very good buy. The interior of the Squadron was stunning and comfortable with the new owner taking to the helm seat under autopilot to join in and maintain a good look out. We also managed to check the log on board by comparing the distance between the mile marker posts at Anvil Point, this simple check proved to work and the log was indeed quite accurate.
 
Photos were also taken from the fairway buoy leading passed the historic Needles lighthouse round the Isle of Wight, we had ideal conditions and perfect visibility on entering the Solent.
 
This delivery didn’t take long and we were quickly approaching the narrow Chichester lock, as part of the hand over I guided the new owner to take to the helm and handle her through the lock and back on to the berth which he did beautifully.
 
This solid performing 58 looked great on the new owners berth.

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