Sunseeker

Expected to close in the third quarter, the deal is part of the newly formed OneWater Yacht Group’s growth strategy.

Sunseeker will livestream the debuts of five models during the next few weeks, starting today with the Manhattan 55 and Predator 55 EVO.

The U.K. builder says its Predator 74 and 74 Sport Yacht will get XPS models.

Francesco Frediani will head up superyachts and the dealer network.

The supply agreement runs until the end of 2022.

A $4 million Sunseeker 740 Sport Yacht  is confiscated by U.S. Marshalls at FLIBS as part of an ongoing court case over the boat’s ownership.

The U.K. builder went over its plans for “a new chapter and an important milestone” at the Fort Lauderdale show.

The U.K. builder also reported strong financial results.

Sunseeker said its profits increased six-fold in the last year.

Andrea Frabetti, the company’s chief technology officer, takes over the CEO position.

Simon Wood, the owner of Supermarine, is a veteran offshore powerboat racer.

Robert Braithwaite, who turned the U.K. brand into the preferred boat of James Bond, passed away last night.