Upcoming Events!

April 23rd, 2012

Come see JBYS at these upcoming events:

May 4 – 6 Catawba Island Boat Show
May 18 – 20 Great Lakes Boating Festival
June 7 – 10 Chicago In-Water Boat Show
June 16 Chicago Yacht Club In-Water Technology Show
July 27 – 29 JBYS Rendezvous in Killarney, Ontario
Aug 23 – 26 Michigan City in-Water Boat Show

SAVE-THE-DATE JBYS Rendezvous

April 17th, 2012

Online Registratin for JBYS Rendezvous

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience pure boating pleasure with your friends at Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales! The Sportsman’s Inn Resort & Marina has undergone extensive renovations, making this landmark boater’s destination more exciting and accommodating than ever. Check it out at sportsmansinn.ca.

For your planning convenience, note that dockside registration will be from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, July 27th and festivities will end with our farewell breakfast on Sunday, July 29th, 8-10 a.m. Stay tuned as we will be posting our full schedule of events soon. RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAYand get ready for one awesome party!

Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach

February 10th, 2012

The Yacht and Brokerage Show in Miami Beach will transform Collins Avenue into a multi-million dollar presentation of yachts including the world’s most extraordinary and uniquely designed yachts and superyachts from the world’s foremost boat builders. The in-water-only display presentation covers more than 1.2 million square feet of space over a mile-long strip of Indian Creek Waterway, featuring over 500 new and pre-owned vessels valued at more than a billion dollars. This Miami boat show is in the heart of beautiful Miami Beach on Indian Creek Waterway at Collins Avenue (S.R. A1A) – from 41st to 51st Streets.

You can find Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales in our manufacturer displays for Princess, Viking Yachts and Sunseeker. The line up is as follows:

Princess – Collins Avenue Ramp 34
V52, V62, V72 (debut), Princess 42, Princess 60, Princess 64, 72MY, 85MY

Viking Yachts – Collins Avenue Ramp 8
82 EB, 76 Convertible, 70 EB, 66 Convertible, 66 EB (debut), 60 Convertible, 60 EB, 54 Convertible, 50 Convertible, 46 Convertible, 42 Convertible, 42 Open

Vikings available for sea trial at the Miami Beach Marina:
42 Convertible, 42 Open, 54 Convertible, 50 Convertible

Sunseeker – Collins Avenue Ramp 33
48 Portofino, 54 Predator, 60 Predator, 73 Manhattan

Regal – Convention Center, Booth C71
You will find Regal on display at the neighboring Miami International Boat Show. If you are interested in visiting the Regal display with a JBYS sales representative, contact us.

Michigan Boating Industries Association (MBIA) Presents 54th Annual Detroit Boat Show

February 1st, 2012

The 54th Annual Detroit Boat Show is set for Feb. 11-19, 2012. The show will take place at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan.

With more than 100 of the best boat dealers in the state, this show will feature the newest lines of the most trusted and popular brands in yacht and watercraft sales. This is your chance to get great prices on yachts, cruisers, fishing boats, pontoon boats, ski boats, wakeboard boats, inflatables and personal watercrafts. While boats are the main attraction, this show offers much more. The Cobo Center will be packed with water toys, docks, decks, boat lifts, canvas, electronics, accessories and more.

This year, the Detroit Boat Show will accompany America’s Got Talent’s Jeremy Van
Schoonhoven for a meet and greet. Attendees can also climb in to the human hamster ball, fish from the mountain trout pond, meet Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer, and participate in many other exciting interactive activities for the whole family.

This is a great chance to spend time with the family, learn about boats and shop the top brands. Admission is $12 for adults and free for children 12-years-old and under. Package discounts and special admission days are available on the official website of the Detroit Boat Show.

When it comes to boats and big yachts in Michigan and throughout the Great Lakes Region, no other company can beat the product quality and customer care found at Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales. We represent only the finest manufacturers like Sunseeker, Viking, Princess and Regal and also offer a wide range of brokerage boats. If you’re looking to buy new, used, list your boat for sale, have your boat serviced or need financing assistance, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales is the destination for you. Contact us today and be sure to come see us at the Detroit
Boat Show!

VIP Preview – Viking Yachts & Princess 2/3-2/4

January 20th, 2012

Ready, Steady, Go to the Viking VIP Preview!
The 16th Annual Viking VIP Boat Show Preview gets under way February 3-4, 2012 at the Viking Yacht Service Center in Riviera Beach, Florida. Its location, just minutes from the Palm Beach Inlet, also makes it the ideal spot for a boat show preview because it allows for ocean sea trials for owners looking to upgrade to new Viking or Princess yachts.

This year 16 new Vikings from 42 to 82 feet will be featured , including the premiere of the exciting Viking 66 Enclosed Bridge Convertible. The 66 Open Bridge Convertible was a big attraction at the recent Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show and its stable mate is sure to make waves at this event, too.

You’ll want to also check out the 42 Open and 42 Convertible with the amazing Cummins MerCruiser Zeus pod-drive propulsion system. Also on display will be a Viking 50 Convertible powered with Caterpillar diesels matched to ZF 4000 pod drives.

Princess will be showcasing 4 exciting models including the Princess 42, the Princess 60, the V62 and the stunning V72 which will debut.

Finally you won’t want to miss the special vendor displays consisting of nearly 50 exhibitors showcasing the latest in engines, electronics, accessories and marine services.

You are cordially invited you to contact Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales for more information and to arrange a sea trial.

Winter Boat Show Circut

January 12th, 2012

Be sure to catch up with Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales on the winter boat show circuit! We’ve got loads of exciting new product to tell you about and a great brokerage line up. Looking to sell or need service? We can help you with that too! Here’s our boat show line-up for the season:

London Boat Show 1/6 – 1/15
Chicago Boat, Sports and RV Show 1/12 – 1/16
Toronto International Boat Show 1/13 – 1/22
Mid-America Boat and Fishing Show 1/13 – 1/22
Detroit Boat Show 2/11 – 2/19
Miami Yacht and Brokerage Show 2/16 – 2/20

Greg Krueger Inducted into MBIA Hall of Fame

December 8th, 2011

JBYS President, Greg Krueger, was inducted into the Michigan Boating Industry Association (MBIA) Hall of Fame on December 1, 2011. “Greg has made great contributions to the MBIA and our industry during his time on the Board and throughout his life,” said MBIA President, John Ropp. “We owe a great deal of gratitude to Greg for his leadership skills, his understanding of the industry and his willingness to share his expertise with all of us.”

Greg has spent his entire life showcasing and sharing his love for the water and recreational boating. He is well known for his passion and dedication to the highest ideals, trust and professionalism within the marine industry. “While it is not possible to account for all the numerous and significant contributions Greg has made, there is no question that he has proven to be an outstanding asset in furthering MBIA’s objectives of advancing the recreational boating industry,” said Ropp. Read the full MBIA press release here.

Happy Holidays and Happy Boating!

November 29th, 2011
Photo Card
View the entire collection of cards.

In this photo: Viking 42 Open, Princess 60 Flybridge, Regal 2300 Bowrider, Sunseeker 48 Portofino

JBYS Earns Sunseeker Distributor of the Year Award…AGAIN!

November 23rd, 2011

Once again, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales has earned a Distributor of the Year Award from Sunseeker International in recognition of our achievements to deliver BEST IN THE WORLD customer service! It was with great pleasure and pride that JBYS president, Greg Krueger, accepted the 2011 award from Robert Braithwaite, CBE President for Sunseeker, at the recent Distributor Conference held on Madiera Island, Portugal. The prestigious award was served up on a lovely piece of Royal Doulton, and we are pleased to acknowledge that this is our 4th time to receive such an award. Previous awards were made to JBYS in 2004, 2005 and 2009.

Amazing Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show Line Up

October 18th, 2011

Our manufacturers have an amazing line-up planned for the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. Are you headed to the show and have something in mind you’d like to see? Contact us ahead of time and schedule your personal appointment. Get ready to see some sizzling hot product that will surely knock your socks off! This is what will be on display:

Princess (Bahia Mar, D-Dock)
42 Flybridge, V58, V62, 64 Flybridge, 85 Motor Yacht
Debuting the 60 Flybridge

Viking (Bahia Mar, D-Dock)
42 Open, 42C, 46C, 50C, 54C (with flybridge staircase), 57C, 60C, 70EB, 70C, 76C, 82EB, 82C
Debuting the 66 Convertible

Sunseeker (Bahia Mar, Face-Dock)
52 Predator (IPS), 60 Predator, 63 Manhattan, 64 Predator (IPS), 74 Predator Sports Bridge, 86 Yacht, 34 Meter Yacht
Debuting the 53 Manhattan and the 73 Manhattan