Boats Group News

Funds advised by Apax Partners to acquire Boats Group

New York and Norfolk, Virginia, July 18, 2016 – Funds advised by Apax Partners today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dominion Marine Media (“Boats Group”), the leading global marine classifieds marketplace and marketing software...

Brexit Delivers Bargain Pricing for U.S. Buyers

The British pound (GBP) hit a 30-year low against the U.S. dollar (USD) after the Brexit referendum’s results were released, immediately creating an opportunity for American buyers with dollars to purchase U.K. boats advertised for sale with GBP pricing. As of July 7,...

Boat Show Traffic Whitepaper Released

Just released, 'Gaining The Advantage Before Your Next Boat Show' examined how unique visitor traffic increased and/or decreased around eight key boat shows across the globe to help customers understand what days are worth your online marketing dollars, and what days...

YachtWorld Releases Q1 Market Index for 2016

Just released, the 2016 Q1 YachtWorld Market Index provides detailed sales figures for the most recent quarter, both in the U.S. and Europe. In global terms, the market has softened, declining by ten boats in terms of volume but by $81 million in total price paid....

Ian Atkins Featured on The Hustle Sold Separately Podcast

Ian Atkins, President of Boats Group, discusses his entrepreneurial journey and keys to success on The Hustle Sold Separately podcast: http://ow.ly/Zm8R6 The Hustle Sold Separately is a weekly podcast dedicated to emerging creative entrepreneurs, new-economy doers and...