2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show Recap
Every fall, the Annapolis Sailboat Show brings together the people who make the sailing industry what it is. The 2026 show was no exception. The Murray Yacht Sales team enjoyed…
Murray Yacht Sales Expands Gulf Coast Presence with the Addition of Three Brokers in 2026
As the Gulf Coast boating community continues to grow, so does our commitment to providing the highest level of expertise, service, and passion to our clients. This year, we have…
We Asked AI to Evaluate St. Petersburg’s Top Yacht Brokerages. Here is the Data.
Beyond the Brochure: An AI-Driven Analysis of St. Petersburg Yacht Brokerages If you are preparing to buy or sell a yacht in St. Petersburg or the greater Tampa Bay area,…
Beneteau Parts & Service – Oceanis Yacht 54 (OY54)
…marking the beginning of my relationship with the late Frank Butler, founder of Catalina Yachts. Frank was supported by Sharon Day, national sales manager and later president, and Gerry Douglass, head of engineering and design. Both retired from Catalina Yachts long before the current unfortunate situation.
West Marine, Private Equity, and the Changing Boating Market
Our Team, along with many other boaters, was surprised to see reports surrounding West Marine and their Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. For many owners, captains, and industry professionals, the news naturally…
2025 Roundup and 2026 Crystal Ball
I am often asked “how is the boat business?”. My answer is typically “both consistent and erratic”. Consistent in that our model of professional representation of buyers and sellers has…
Professional Memberships & Industry Affiliations
In an industry where trust and expertise matter as much as the boats themselves, Murray Yacht Sales stands apart through deep involvement in the organizations that define professional yacht brokerage.…
2025 Catalina Yachts update – How to Find OEM Catalina Sailboat Parts / Inside Resources -by Stanton Murray
…marking the beginning of my relationship with the late Frank Butler, founder of Catalina Yachts. Frank was supported by Sharon Day, national sales manager and later president, and Gerry Douglass, head of engineering and design. Both retired from Catalina Yachts long before the current unfortunate situation.
Port Houston’s State-of-the-Art Electric Tour Vessel
Port Houston is charting a new course in maritime sustainability with the announcement of a 73-foot electric tour vessel that will replace the nearly 70-year-old M/V Sam Houston. Since 1958,…
ABYC Standards Update (65th Supplement)
The American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC) is the nonprofit organization that sets the standards used by our industry. ABYC publishes an annual supplement to guide construction and repair standards…