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Yachts For Sale Southampton Brokers Village E039

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Buying a yacht in the UK, Greece or Turkey then visit us at the Brokers Village Southampton International Boatshow on stand E039 to discuss any of your local or international brokerage requirements.    September, October & November are the busiest months for buying in Greece where we have an office in Lefkas and just as busy in Turkey.   Contact us direct to discuss how to get there, for advice on buying or selling.  We look forward to seeing you shortly.

Feeling Lift Keel Yachts La Rohcelle Boathshow

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

See the new Feeling 48, 39 & 32 lift keel yachts at the ‘Grande Pavois de la Rochelle’ from 15th-20th September.

Lagoon 410S2 Greece – Price Reduced

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Lagoon 410S2 built 2005. Owners edition of the popular, spacious cruising catamaran. 2 x 40hp Yanmar 3JH4E engines (1650hrs run each), 4.5 Kva diesel powered Fischer Pander generator (1087hrs run), Berths for 7 in 3 double cabins & single, 2 heads, comprehensive safety and navigation inventory.Vat not paid  £199,000

Buying & Selling a Yacht – Customer Quotes 2010

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Ken Wittamore – Bought HR42

“Thank you for your professionalism, patience and absolute integrity in managing our purchase, we would recommend you to others without reservation.”

Margaret Laker – Sold Faeneo 42

“Thank you so much for all the hard work, you gave me the feeling that I was the only client who mattered and that my sale was extremely important to you. True professionalism”

David & Babara Potter – Sold Moody 46

“We had been trying to sell for 18 months, A friend recommended Williams & Smithells. We sailed to Lefkas two weeks later the sale was completed.  Williams & Smithells are a highly professional and efficient company, who still manage to offer a very personal service, they have our highest recommendation”

Lynne Stoppard-Jones : Sold Gemini Cat 105

“I congratulate you for your customer service, We have already sung your praises to all we’ve met and will continue to recommend you to everyone”

Dave & Gill Burke – Bought Jeanneau 49

“We found the service from W&S to be friendly, professional and reliable”

Bob and Helen VasperSold Westerly 48

“You have been both pro-active on the sales side and kept us fully-informed, We have no hesitation in recommending your services to others”

Dr Michael Radecki – Sold – Dehler 40

“You sold my boat in 2 hours, Your efficiency is frightening !”

Pat SimpsonSold Northwind 50

“It should not be underestimated the amount of detail and background work a good broker should undertake . Williams & Smithells have been very conscientious, allowing a smooth and enjoyable transaction. I recommend their service”

Antonio Tranchino – Bought Najad 441
“Thanks to Williams & Smithells, I am enjoying my Najad only through their clear and efficient service”

Horst Keil – Bought Bavaria 42

“I am very excited about my purchase and must tell you that Stephen is very professional and helpful.  He found me the right yacht.  It has been a pleasure doing business with you”

Nigel Stanbury – Sold Beneteau 331

“I was extremely impressed with your professionalism, efficiency and good advice. I would not hesitate to recommend your brokerage service to others”

John Pinks – Sold 40ft Catamaran

“We have no hesitation in recommending your services.  From start to finish the dedication in the UK and Greece was impressive. Our Yacht was sold within a month of arrival in Lefkas.  Thank you for everything.”

Jeremy & Susan  Eccles – Bought Moody 346

“I cannot recommend your company highly enough. Your website was easy to find and professionally presented, very positive e mail responses, once in Greece we were thoroughly impressed by the staff”

Dick & Janice Taverne, – Sold Najad 441

“Expert, efficient, pleasant and very helpful in every way. Leave it all to Williams & Smithells and ‘no problem”

Liz & Les Hall – Sold HR 352

“Let me say again ‘ thank you ‘ for the very professional way in which the sale has been handled by your team. Congrats all round”

Gilles BreteauSold Beneteau 361

“An outstanding result. Many thanks to Williams & Smithells team for their advice and  efficiency”
Rodney Cox & Clive Gilbert –Bought Beneteau 351

“ I would also like to thank you for the quite excellent service, you really have made it a very stress free and simple process”

Massimo CasaliniSold Moody 346

“Thank you for the quality and professionalism of your services. See you at the next boat”

Gerran TangyeSold Beneteau 393

“Good service, friendly staff. Thanks for your help, Hope 2010 is a good year”

Karsten & Anne Swensson – Bought Northwind 50
“We were met with interest, politeness and in such a professionally way. To buy a boat abroad can be challenging, but we always felt secure and well taken care of.  We want to thank you for a very nice experience in purchasing our new “dream boat” 

Mike Walker – Sold Ben 36cc

“Williams and Smithells took all the worry out of the sale of are boat, offering a personable but professional service, a pleasure to do business with”

Chris & Ange Diggins – Moody 425

“This was my first yacht purchase and the team at Williams & Smithells were very helpful guiding me through the process and managing a fair and successful negotiation.”

Wayne & Yvonne Adams – Bought & sold Yachts

“They are clearly experienced, and guided us through the negotiations, sale &  purchase swiftly, keeping us informed of progress.  They’re friendly too”

Vivien & Arthur Dickens – Bought Ben 36cc

“A very important purchase made smoothly thanks to Williams & Smithells”

Philip Sheldon – Looking for yachts

“I have been most impressed with the attitude of your company and particularly the attentive detail that you have shown to us. Thank you”

Andy & Judith Phillips – Sold – Ben 473

“Williams and Smithells are a very professional company who looked after our interests in the best possible way when we sold our boat”

Clive Phillips – Bought Bavaria 41

“Thank you for your caring service and smooth transaction . Your presentation and marketing was the best I have seen from any brokerage firm”

Anders Schnobeck – Bought Jeanneau 45

“Despite two foreigners buying in haste over Christmas & New Year´s it was easy to accomplish with Williams & Smithells. The advertisement on the website was truthful and the company also gives excellent help afterwards”

Jeanneau 45.2 Greece price reduced

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2. Built 1999. Very well maintained, easy to handle, a perfect family yacht for the Med. Yanmar 75 hp diesel, 4KW Panda generator, In-Mast furling Mast, Facnor electric furling for Genoa with remote control, Sleeps 6 in three cabins, Comprehensive safety and navigational inventory. €125,000

Fairline Squadron 58 Lefkas, Greece

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Fairline Squadron 58. Built 2005. Very well maintained and highly spec’ed motor cruiser by respected manufacturer. Twin engine, bowthruster, generator, aircon, full safety equipment & navigation, Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins + crew cabin aft. £550,000 VAT Paid.

Northwind 56 Turkey

Friday, June 25th, 2010

North Wind 56. Built 1990. Exceptionally well equipped and maintained with excellent blue water credentials without compromise to comfort. Hull painted 2010, 150hp Volvo TMD 41D BT, 3600 aprox engine hours, Westerbeke WB18009 generator, Ritchfield hydraulic retractable bowthruster, Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper Modular 400 /120 lit/hour Water Maker, Extensive navigational inventory, Sleeps 8 in 4 cabins. VAT not paid €250,000 Euros

New Yacht Listings May

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Broad  Reach 2008

Contest 38. Built 1992. Substantially built, very highly specified and well maintained blue water cruiser yacht from renowned Dutch yard.Regularly stored ashore in builders heated warehouse During 2006/2007 winter refit. Volvo Penta 2003T 42HP Original engine (complete overhaul 2008). Comprehensive navigational inventory with many extras Complete sail wardrobe, Full safety equipment. Sleeps 7 in 2 cabins. original owner from new. £95,000

North Wind 56

North Wind 56. Built 1990. Exceptionally well equipped and maintained with excellent blue water credentials without compromise to comfort. 1 x 150hp Volvo TMD 41D BT, 3600 aprox engine hours, Westerbeke WB18009 generator, Ritchfield hydraulic retractable bowthruster, Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper Modular 400 /120 lit/hour Water Maker, Extensive navigational inventory, Sleeps 8 in 4 cabins. VAT not paid €250,000

Saltram Saga 40. Built 1995 by K.R. Skentelbery and Sons. Renowned Blue-water cruiser.  Exceptionally well maintained & continually upgraded. Extensively equipped and ready-to-go! Ford 1.8ltr, 47hp, 4 cylinder marinised by Lancing marine (new August 1999, full log kept), comprehensive navigation and safety inventory, Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins £89,950

Nautitech 395. Built 2000. Spacious catamaran great for family cruising with friends with ample accommodation. Volvo Penta GM30, 30 HP last serviced 2009, full safety and sail inventory, Sleeps 10 in 4 + 2 cabins. Vat not paid – Euros 115,000

Motor Yacht for May – 42ft Fairways Trawler

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

42ft Trawler Style semi-displacement motor yacht.  Built by Fairways Marine in 1979.  Refit by professional yard 2002 where stern was extended to increase size of aft cabin. Powered by twin Perkins 225hp engines new 2004, 475 hours. Accom for 6 in 3 cabins.  Euros 49,950

Easter Specials & new Moody 46 CC

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

NEW LISTING – Moody 46 – Centre Cockpit, 2000.  Quality cruiser from respected builders. Well equipped for comfortable cruising.  78hp Volvo, Bowthruster, Generator, Inmast furling main, electric winches, Two double master cabins fore & aft and single cabin to port for storage. Vat paid £185,000 Arrives in Lefkas from Turkey end April 2010.

REDUCED – Beneteau 461 built 1996 to Bruce Farr design.  Privately owned, Lightly used example, summer & spring cruising only then ashore.  4 cabin version, Yanmar 62hp engine, 2kw Genest 09, solar charging, good nav & safety gear. NOW Euros 99,500

REDUCED – Grand Soleil 46.3 built 1999 to J & J design launched 2000.  Fully equipped for long distance cruising & the rare 4 cabin version.  56hp Yanmar, Respected cruiser racer. Now ashore in the Lefkas area. NOW Euros 115,000 Ex VAT