Annapolis, MD – September 9, 2024 – ACY Yachts just announced it is acquiring Advantage Yacht Sales of Newburyport, Massachusetts, expanding its exclusive distribution of Fountaine Pajot sailing and power catamarans as well as Dufour sailing yachts to New England.
This strategic step logically follows ACY Yachts’ growth strategy from the past year, which included expanding into the Great Lakes and California. The seasoned sales team from Advantage led by Jack Wasson is joining the ranks of the new ACY Yachts from its existing sales office in Newburyport, MA while another office is opening downtown Newport, RI.
This announcement comes just ahead of the Newport International Boat Show opening Thursday September 12 with 3 Fountaine Pajot catamarans and 2 Dufour monohulls on display.
“Over the years, ACY Yachts and Advantage Yacht Sales have enjoyed a great collaboration with a shared passion for serving our customers. We’re thrilled to welcome Jack Wasson and his team into the ACY family and to write the next chapter of the Fountaine Pajot and Dufour brands in North America,” commented Christian Bent, President of ACY Yachts. “With continuous support from the factory, we will strive to maintain a consistent and robust approach to customer cultivation and owner care for years to come. Additionally, this presents another opportunity for yacht buyers to consider all their options, including the Business Yacht Ownership approach,” Bent explained.
Thanks to ACY Yachts’ collaboration with its affiliate, Waypoints Yacht Charters, and other leading charter operators, yacht ownership and management have become more efficient. This approach caters to the most discerning clients by offering an enhanced yachting experience, more peace of mind, and comprehensive support with maintenance and charter management. For more information on Business Yacht Ownership, visit: https://atlantic-cruising.com/business-yacht-ownership/
Contact for more info:
Maryline O’Shea, Chief Marketing Officer
About ACY Yachts
ACY Yachts, originally known as Atlantic Cruising Yachts, is one of the largest sailing yacht dealerships in North America with exclusive distribution of new Fountaine Pajot Sailing and Power Catamarans, as well as Dufour Yachts. The dealership counts 8 offices in North America, in Annapolis (MD), St. Petersburg and Fort Lauderdale (FL), Kemah (TX), Toronto (ON), Sandusky (OH), San Diego (CA) and St Thomas (USVI).
ACY Yachts also founded Waypoints Yacht Charters®, a network of boutique charter operators. Waypoints offers professional management and maintenance to yacht owners who wish to offset their cost of ownership by placing their boat in a charter fleet. Waypoints locations span from the East Coast of the US to Caribbean locations, including Annapolis (MD), St Petersburg (FL) the Bahamas, the US Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.
