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I’ve been watching three themes that have gathered speed and power over the last two years. While they were set into motion before the pandemic,
What’s a true “Expedition Yacht?” Helping clients understand the crowded yachting marketplace is what The Fog Warning is all about. Some segments are trickier
What’s a true “Expedition Yacht?” Helping clients understand the crowded yachting marketplace is what The Fog Warning is all about. Some segments are trickier
I’ve been watching three themes that have gathered speed and power over the last two years. While they were set into motion before the pandemic,
… for a reason. Last week I had the pleasure of coordinating a professional photo shoot for my 2017 Alerion 41 brokerage listing. In my
Personally, I’ve never bought into that whole “The two happiest days of a boater’s life are….” line. I sold my sailboat two seasons ago, and
Some exciting news today, presenting my loyal friends, clients and readers with a true value play. The Florida owner of this pristine 2018 Long Island
Right off, a cheerful welcome to all my long-time friends, fans and clients. But an especially joyous greeting today to all my brand new fans.
My Clients I learn from my clients every single day. The range and diversity of their business and yachting experiences; the knowledge and insights they
My two lawyer-children tell me that there is an exception to the hearsay rule of evidence called an “Admission against interest.” If you are saying
I’m sorry for being out of touch, loyal clients and followers. I’ve been on the run – seven days a week- finding myself now about
Every once in a great while (and certainly not often enough) I come across a yacht that sails right up to that fine line between
I. Stairway to Heaven… Last week my regular tennis partner returned one of my better top-spin forehands with an uncharacteristically (for him) short ball. Ah,
I. Sold! I have found that long-time readers of The Fog Warning Blog (since 2009!) fall into one of two camps when they receive one
I. Big News from France, and your Save the Date! I figure I have about eighteen months before I am dislodged from my throne here
I. “Q is for quality!” As I mentioned last year (in my most widely read blog post ever, “Really now, what is a dayboat?” ) a cool
Some twenty + years ago, finding myself a woefully under-educated newbie yacht broker, I dedicated myself to reading every boat review I could find, sail
Our listing for Natalia, a 2012 Torpedo 42 Luxury Dayboat, presents the rarest of opportunities for those knowledgeable, discerning yachtsmen and women looking for immediate delivery
I know a terrific delivery Captain, a Vicem specialist (I suppose I am too, in a different way) who taught me alot over the years.
Well, we wrapped up a record-setting (really, truly) northeast boat show schedule, and later this week we take our Long Island Yacht 33 Runabout to
I was so pleased and proud that our Long Island Yachts 33 Runabout was nominated for the Newport Boat Show award for “Best New Yacht
A week in the life… for the week of your life? I’m off to Europe on Monday for a truly yacht-filled week, and I thought
I. The Best Six Minutes of Your Day I mean it. Give me 6 minutes out of your life to watch this moving video. I’ll
… and now for you! For you, that is, after these short detours captained by Chanel’s top supermodels: Chanel could have chosen any luxury
I. My best sea trial ever… I have just returned from a wild ride – Two back-to-back trips to Europe in twenty days, with sea
I. From the Land of Vicem… The Palm Beach Boat Show approaches! Yup, you’ll find me at the Vicem Yachts display at the
I. The Limits of Marketing. I have a client, the owner of a global company (you all know his name) who told me something
I’ve been watching three themes that have gathered speed and power over the last two years. While they were set into motion before the pandemic,
…. I’m back with Vicem! Yes, loyal clients, it is true. After a nine-year break, I am beyond thrilled to be reunited with my old
It is no secret that September is just about the busiest month in the boat biz on both sides of the pond. Racing around as
I. Fancy Free Clearly, good things come to those who wait. And with Western Europe finally open to vaccinated Americans, off I go. If Europe
I. A Brave New World Long-time readers of the Fog Warning Blog may recall my pre-COVID predictions about the coming, inevitable post-boat show era. Specifically
I. Your Neil Armstrong Moment You’d be forgiven for thinking this strange blue marble was some bizarre exoplanet from a distant galaxy, one of the
“Dayboats” are a myth… … and you can have one this summer! The two hottest segments of the yachting market over the last few years
“Adventure is just bad planning.” – Roald Amundsen “When you spend enough time on boats, there are going to be moments
Really now? “No bad weather, just bad boats?” It’s an old Danish expression, but I heard it for the first time in Holland. Sure, it’s
Welcome to the launch of The Fog Warning 2.0. The new website allows us to share our stories with you in more helpful and engaging
I think I can distill down to three simple words an answer to The Fog Warning’s eternal question of yachting: What makes a yacht great,
Hartman Yachts Livingstone 24 has been called: “The pocket explorer yacht that dares to be different.” Hartman Yachts is a sixth generation Dutch builder. Their rock-solid
New 2021 Zeelander 72 – For December 2020 Delivery – Call for Pricing and full details. You can view her full Yachtworld listing here.
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Specifications Length: 32′ 9″ Beam: 9′ 4″ Draft: 2′ 5″ Standard Engine / Max Speed: Single Yanmar 195HP / 25 knots Optional Engines / Max
Length: 32′ 9″ Beam: 9′ 4″ Draft: 2′ 5″ Standard Engine / Max Speed: Single Yanmar 195HP / 25 knots Optional Engines / Max
I’ve got more fast-breaking developments for you, loyal friends and clients, coming in from all 32 points of the compass. That would include: Another Zeelander
I’ve got an almost dizzying amount of news for you, my loyal friends and clients. So much so that I’m taking a short sabbatical from
Sometimes it’s about the words. But more often it’s all about the pix. Especially these pix, taken just this week in Rotterdam. Our 42-knot Zeelander
Welcome to Chapter #3 in Zeelander University’s Master Degree program – The latest course in your 12-part series in advanced Zeelander ownership. Today we’re going
Welcome back for chapter two of your continuing twelve-part series in advanced Zeelander ownership. In the end you’ll be awarded your well-deserved Masters in Zeelander
I. Zeelander’s Latest Video Review I have a lot to share with you all today, about yachting things both big and small. But the most
I’ll get it to it, I’ll get to it. But first, a word from our sponsor… We are eight weeks out from the delivery of
Greetings, loyal clients and readers! Some very exciting things have happened in your yachting world recently (on both sides of the Atlantic) and I’d like
The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show countdown clock is now at T-9 days! Running from October 30th through November 3rd, I look forward to seeing you
I. Summer in Newport I am so pleased to report that our Zeelander Yachts “pop-up” boat show last month in Newport Harbor was a wonder
Short of a full blown boat show, I can’t think of a more exciting yachting opportunity for my US clients in 2019 than this one:
Vicem’s line of large flybridge yachts, whether they be the 67, 70 or 72′ models, are widely known for their beauty and performance. Owner’s of
This week, loyal clients and readers, we go through three iterations of fine yachts – The fast, the blue, and the custom! Fast Boats! I’ve
I have returned! With four cities and ten boats over five days under my jet-lagged belt, I’d like to share with you some of what
I. You Snooze, You Lose…. Ah, Baron, we hardly knew ye! Yes, ladies and gentlemen, The Baron, our premier Vicem 72 Flybridge listing, is now
Mahogany Rose, the esteemed Vicem 67 Flybridge currently in Charleston, has undergone a $350,000 price reduction, to $1,050,000. She is scheduled for a new paint
I. The Magazine! At least one of your holiday wishes has been granted! The Winter issue of The Fog Warning Digital Magazine has just been
I. What you’re not supposed to notice… To all whom I was lucky enough to catch up with at the Fort Lauderdale Show, thanks for
I. Portuguese for “peaceful, or gentle…” I’ve heard it said over the years that “Northern European’s don’t do sexy.” Yachts, that is. I don’t know if
When Vicem yachts released their first 72 Flybridge model in 2007 you could almost hear the competition gasp. No builder in America, Europe or Asia
The Sossego [Sah-SAY-go] Comfort 22 The Gebroeders van Enkhuizen’s yard of Makkum, Holland has long been known for launching some of the finest aluminum
The Long Island Yachts Runabout 40 Long Island Yachts of Rotterdam, Holland has a deep admiration for the looks and performance of classic American downeast
I’ve been traveling the breadth of Holland for most of September. Having bounced around between Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and that booming metropolis of Urk (no, that’s
I. A Christening I was shocked to learn that long after his heroic WWI exploits in the Middle East, Lawrence of Arabia swapped his camels for boats
I. More Mayday My last posting, Mayday – A Cautionary Tale, was the most widely read (and shared) post in the ten years I’ve been
Mayday! Last summer I did a solo delivery of a friend’s 45’ boat from Sag Harbor to Newport. A few miles off Fisher Island
I. No Room at the Inn For some of us it may be true that our first boat show is as memorable as our first
I. Cats, lots of Cats I’ve been on the road for much of the last six weeks, and I expect you’ll find the story interesting.
I. Gemstone Quality A client recently asked me if The Fog Warning had a specific theme. I quickly said: “Sure! On any given day I write
I. You Snooze, You Lose… Go ahead, you know you want to! Punch The Fog Warning button: Truant, my Vicem 70 listing (and one of
SOLD! 2016 Viking Enclosed Skylounge – Untethered $6,850,000 Untethered, this custom 2016 Viking Convertible with Enclosed Bridge, sits at the very top of sportfish design’s
I. Words fail me…. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this video must be …. priceless! My new Yachtworld listing for
Welcome to The Fog Warning, where we try to answer the two great and eternal questions about yachts: What makes a yacht great, and why? Who
2016 Reliant Newport, RI $595,000 Reliant, a Commuter 40, presents a rare opportunity to own a fine downeast-style yacht this season, without delay. She is now
2006 Vicem 85 Palm Beach, FL $1,950,000 At some point in their history, most successful custom builders find that they can hit a sweet spot
I. Privet, i dobro požalovat’ v tumane predupreždenie …… WAIT! Sorry about that. Part of my new Russian language blog snuck in while I wasn’t watching. What I
I. Prize Winners Wow! A big thanks to the almost two-dozen of you who took the time to send in your appreciation for last week’s
At some point in their history most successful custom builders are able hit a sweet spot in the design and execution of a truly special
I. Florida First and foremost, to my Florida friends and clients – My thoughts are with you today. Please let me know if and how
I. Tesla Smart! Any fellow Crunchbase readers out there? Reading it is part of my morning routine, along with the Times and my oatmeal and raisins.
I. Crunch of the Week: As far as I’ve been able to determine, The Fog Warning is the most widely read blog in this (rather
I. STUFF HAPPENS Let’s face it – ten scary minutes at sea get a lot more attention than a thousand peaceful hours. The problem is
I. Innovare The word just just rolls of the tongue, doesn’t it? “Innovare,” the root of “Innovate.” It’s meaning in Ancient Rome? “To renew.” My meaning
A bumpy night, indeed! Clearly Bette Davis wasn’t talking about boats here (we all know what she was talking about). But talking, writing and selling
This week I’d like to talk about the challenges of great boat design, and take you on a photo safari of downeast boats. I believe
Dreams indeed! Sixty-five years after Bogart starred in The Maltese Falcon, famed Italian builder Perini Navi stunned the yachting world with this namesake: With a
How’s this for a Back-to-the-Future development, loyal readers? I have again surrendered myself to the beauty and value of Turkish-built yachts! I am thrilled
I. ‘TIS THE SEASON: Long ago and far away I used to work a dozen or more boat shows a year, all around planet earth.
Two wonderful book recommendations this week, loyal readers. Their common theme is … genius! This first book jumped out at me from a glowing review
I. A Very Rare Opportunity – I used to be known for a particular phrase in this biz (and no, not launch a flare, which
I. Headache-free Ownership – Yes, I’m opening this post the same way I closed the last one. If you laughed last week, get ready to
I. Our Last Event – Last weekend’s Hinckley Experience Event in Westchester was much fun, as these pix will attest. What is it about fine
I. Brains and Beauty – Flipping through the channels the other night, this scene stopped me as just as firmly in my tracks as the
I. Running the Race – Our Hinckley Experience event in Sag Harbor last weekend was much fun, but I will admit I worked my ass
So this clip from 1933 – to me one of the funniest in film history – playfully illustrates the difference between the real deal, and
“Why a duck?” asks Chico. Or, more to the point: Why a Hinckley? Well, here’s one [lengthy] answer: When you get a bunch of builders
Greetings, and welcome to the launch of The Fog Warning. My name is Dave Mallach, and I’ve been a yacht broker and an enthusiastic observer of
Thirty-something years ago I read an [evidently] memorable book called Goodbye To All That, by Robert Graves. He was one of the few British WWI poets
Because so many of my clients are friends, this blog has always been a mix of the personal and the business. This entry is
It is not very often when a brokerage listing, especially a Vicem brokerage listing, undergoes a 25% price reduction. Well, today is the day.
I have circled the planet in the last three weeks (Dubai, China, Palm Beach) and I’d like to fill you in with a groggy
Greetings from the land of Vicem. I’m about to depart on an extended circling of planet Vicem next week (Dubai, China, Palm Beach) and
I. Dave’s Latest Snoozagram I am so pleased to announce that our display yacht at the Miami Boat Show sold during the show! Vicem 58
Last week I mentioned that one of the top ten boat show questions I hear is “Anything smaller than a V52?” I also hinted, with no
I am going to have to stop opening these posts with my “Lot’s going on this week, folks” line, because “this week” has become
Quite a bit to talk about this week. Go get a cup a coffee on this snowy (New England) day. I will be here
I returned yesterday from Istanbul, a little overwhelmed by the scale and scope of what we are doing over there. Here are some of
Greetings from Planet Vicem! For new readers of this blog, I’d like to introduce you to an insider’s phrase: Whenever we sell a brokerage
Quite a lot to report on this week, so pull up a chair. I. What exactly happened to our 78 Cruiser? A good question.
It is with a great measure of pleasure and exhaustion that I report that our Fall season has concluded. I have had the fun
Greetings one and all! First, I’d like to apologize for the time gaps between blog postings. I have found that in the fall I
There is a whole lot to fill you in on here. What can I say? It’s the fall, and that’s when we rock. So
Hey there. I am just finishing the setup for the Newport Show, and setting tickets aside. If you are coming down, just let me
I. Way back in 2004 or 2005 Vicem flew me to Istanbul to ask me just one question: What should the goal of our first advertising
I. I am pleased to announce that our Bahama Bay 54 IPS has sold! She will be in Fort Lauderdale for a couple of weeks if
I. How To Buy a Brokerage Vicem: I had forgotten about a very cool set of Vicem videos, never before shared by me. A
I. How about this? Behind a V52, Miami This great shot was taken yesterday morning, off the owner’s house in Miami. Great shutter control! Here is
I am so excited to announce our latest listing – Truant, a 2007 Vicem 70 Flybridge. Why? Because once in a great while, even among the
I. OUR LATEST LISTING I am psyched to have this new listing, because it is a boat I have spent many happy hours on – Ruthie
The new day brings news of a significant price adjustment on my favorite boat: Vicem 51 – Summer Nights – Now asking $499,000 Summer
Let’s start with some videos! A few weeks ago our V72 was one of the official spectator boats for the J-Class Regatta. Seeing these
Much to report on here, as always, but first I’d like to wish everyone a great Fourth of July on the water. And watch
I had mentioned a few blog posts ago that getting a cover is just about the best thing that can happen to a builder
Here is some late-breaking news for you: Our pristine Vicem 51, Summer Nights, will be displayed at two boat shows in Michigan in the next
At the end of the road, almost at the end of the country, a new school appears: Bodarie School, Phase I Greetings. I returned last
Much to report after a quite busy Memorial Day weekend in Newport: I. New Pix Below you will see the latest pix of our Vicem
From June 15 – 19 a very special event is occurring here in Newport – one of four world-wide races of the J-Class fleet. J Class The
When this Fort Lauderdale Vicem 58 Flybridge listing went live in April you may recall I predicted she wouldn’t last long. My kids say that
In our industry few things are as big a deal as getting a magazine cover shot. So we are quite excited about our 78 Cruiser
I. Spring Arrives! Spring has most definitely come to Newport! Last Tuesday about 11pm I sat on my porch on Nanaquaket Pond, listening to some
I. Brokerage News I heard this week that our Vicem 85 brokerage boat, Essence, is planning on making her way north this season. Vicem 85
Greetings! Welcome to the inaugural posting to my brand new Vicem blog. After years of using email to regularly communicate with my 3,000+ clients, my kids have
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