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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In the world of boat sales, the power of social media is undeniable which is why, at JD Yachts, it forms such a large part of the advertisement we carry out for our client’s vessels. With the platforms continuously developing and bringing with them forever growing audiences, we harness their power to ensure our client’s boats reach buyers across the globe, in conjunction with the more traditional platforms such as our website advertisement and affiliated websites.
 
 
So, where you can find us?
 
For daily content of new listings, price reductions, survey inspections, sea trials, boat completions and everything in between, you can find us on Facebook (JD Yachts Limited), Instagram (@jdyachts), LinkedIn (JD Yachts Limited) and X (@jdyachts). You’ll find at least one post a day as well as a daily feature on our Instagram story. Why not give us a follow and join our online community, keeping up-to-date with all that goes on at JD Yachts.
 
Alternatively, if you are interested in our video tours, covering each area of the boat from bow to stern, flybridge to engine room, head to our YouTube Channel channel. On our channel you’ll find high-quality visuals and exciting drone footage allowing you to immerse yourself in the boating lifestyle and enjoy getting stuck into every nook and cranny of each boat!
 
Our most recent and arguably most exciting platform yet is TikTok (@jdyachts). As we all know, TikTok has taken the world by storm since gaining momentum over the past couple of years so what better platform for us to join too! With shorter, snappy videos of our client’s boats, our growing profile features a diverse content, captivating viewers and potential buyers alike!
 
So, what are you waiting for?
 
Use the links below to connect and interact with us today. We love to hear from our followers via comments or direct messages and our team are always on hand to respond to any questions you may have. We're here to help!
 
 
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy our content and if there is anything else you’d like to see from us on our socials, please do get in touch!
 
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