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CenterPointe Yacht Services delivers quality boat sales, service, slips, and storage for boaters in Wisconsin, Illinois, and beyond. We represent the most respected brands of luxury yachts, powerboats, deck boats, and center consoles in the world including Beneteau Powerboat brands , Grand Trawler, Monte Carlo, Gran Turismo, Swift Trawler, Antares, Flyer,  Pursuit , Chris Craft, Nimbus , Monterey ,  NauticStar , Hurricane Deck Boats and Stingray . We represent the best pontoons and tri-toons on the market including Godfrey : Sanpan, AquaPatio, Monaco, Sweetwater, Viaggio , and Lowe Pontoons . We also proudly sell Lowe aluminum fishing boats.  In addition to new yacht and boat sales, CenterPointe Yacht Services offers exceptional brokerage services that have a proven track record of results. Our vast experience in selling new and used boats gives us insight and product knowledge that many other brokers do not possess.

CenterPointe also offers competitive boat financing right through the dealership to keep your boat buying process hassle-free and streamlined in order to get you on the water fast! Our trusted team of boat financing experts is ready to work with you and listen to your needs and goals in order to find the best financing package available for you. We have built lasting relationships with a variety of lenders in order to get the perfect fit for our customers.

CenterPointe offers factory certified service for the most popular engines in the world. With over 30 factory-certified technicians on staff, we perform expert repairs and maintenance to Evinrude, Mercury, Yamaha, and Suzuki outboards as well as Mercruiser and Volvo Penta sterndrives, and more. We also offer factory-certified Volvo Penta diesel service.

In addition to sales and service, we offer marina slips and dry rack in/out service.  During the winter we keep our customer’s boats safe and secure on land in heated storage or outdoor storage.

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SN Yacht Services is the winner of Best of 2021 for  Business Services!!

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SN Yacht Services LLC is dedicated to helping make your boating experience more enjoyable and hassle free. Let our team of trained professionals clean and maintain your boat so you don’t have to.

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Elite Yacht Management, Maintenance and Service Care

The gold standard in yacht management and crew placement

Elite Yacht USA is proud to be one of the industry’s best yacht companies; a national leader in all things yacht management, service and care.

Whether you’re interested in Yacht Management, Detail Services, or Planned Maintenance, our team includes veteran captains, experienced engineers, and a professionally trained deck crew.

In business since 2012, our team’s wealth of yacht knowledge is what sets us a part from others. Our clients rest easy while we protect their investments with our proven management programs.

Yacht Management

Yachting is a passion and our goal is to enhance the experience of ownership through proactive management​. A luxury yacht operates in an exclusive and complex environment – organization and communication are key to successful yacht management.

Crew Services

Elite Yacht Management ensures that only the very best crew operate on your yacht. We are proud to supply professional crew on your vessels – these crew members share the Elite Yacht Management mission to exceed Owners’ expectations.

Provisioning Service

Cover the bulk of your dining needs with an array of catering services for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. Available supplies range from locally sourced produce to prepackaged entrees, beer, wine, liquor, and other supplies.

Planned Maintenance

A planned maintenance system increases the safety and reliability of any yacht, significantly reducing the risk of operational performance failure. We set up planned maintenance procedures in accordance with Manufacturer’s Guidelines, Warranty Guidelines, and more. 

Yacht PROTECTION

Ceramic Coating

Ceramic Coatings are the ultimate protection against dirt, sun, exhaust stains, and oxidation while giving an unrivaled gloss to your vessel. Coatings can last 4-6 times longer than traditional wax.

Paint Protection Film

XPEL’s ULTIMATE PLUS™ is one of the premiere paint protection films on the market. Available in three different thicknesses to offer you the protection you need for exterior and interior surfaces.

PRIME™ Window Tint can be applied to cabin windows & wind screens to help reduce glare while providing extra UV protection, while VISION™ can help bring some privacy, style, and extra security where your boat needs it most.

Teak Maintenance

Enhance your yacht’s beauty and durability with our teak maintenance services, including expert repair, precision caulking, and premium staining. We restore your teak to its original luster, ensuring it withstands the elements and looks immaculate on the water.

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•  Underwater Hull Cleaning
•  Oil Change Yearly Program
•  Wax & Wash Yearly Program
•  Teak Restoration
•  Teak Staining
•  Teak Caulking
•  Spring Cleaning Yearly Program

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“I have been a customer of Elite Yacht USA for the past two boating seasons and consider myself somewhat of a “perfectionist” when it comes to maintaining my Tiara Sovran. Doing so takes meticulous work and EYS has met or exceeded my expectations every step of the way.”

Dan W. – Belmont Harbor

“Dave is a young man who has built an impressive business in a relatively short time frame. He is an incredibly hard worker and has a keen focus on quality service. He is constantly researching better methods to apply to his business.”

David Rolls – 65ft. Fairline

“Elite is the best is the business when it comes to Yacht Care! Have hired them for a few services and they are top notch. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and amazing results. Highly recommended!”

Richard M Bassett

“We have worked with Elite on several service projects, we are continually impressed with their level of professionalism. Their desire for perfection, hard work, and excellent communication is an all around job well done. Highly recommended for all yacht care!”

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Frequently Asked

How much does yacht management cost.

Buying a yacht is a major investment that requires expert management. Our management service costs vary based on factors such as the yacht’s size and condition, the length of the management agreement, and the specific services you choose to include.

Why is it so important to deal with a reputable yacht management company?

We have the blueprint for managing superyachts effectively, backed by hands-on experience. We understand the intricacies of daily yacht operations, recognizing each yacht’s unique aspects such as ownership, size, operation, and crew. Despite these variables, the foundation of successful yacht management remains consistent: communication, clarity, and competence

How do I protect the paint on my yacht?

XPEL offers comprehensive protection for both land and sea with its ULTIMATE PLUS™ ‘self-healing’ Paint Protection Film. This film safeguards watercraft surfaces from scratches, spills, and environmental corrosion. It provides a durable protective seal for various materials, including fiberglass, hardwood, and granite.

XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS is the ideal choice for preserving your jet ski, boat, or any marine watercraft, ensuring long-lasting protection and a pristine appearance.

Why Elite Yacht USA

Elite Yacht USA is proud to support many of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and family offices across the globe. Our mission since we began, has been to make yacht ownership easy and to build trust with our clients by providing accountability and consistent services.

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Complete marine services. Boat management. Everything that your vessel may ever need in one stop or one call away. The difference between boating and actually enjoying your experience at sea.

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Everything you need to enhance boating.

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“Nice work! If you aren’t sure, always go with this guys. Believe me!” Jessica Lee @jesslee

“Another project well done. Thank you for your hard work!” Courtney Francis @courtneyfrancis

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“Job well done. You’ve saved our trip! If you aren’t sure, always go with this company. Believe me, you won’t regret it.” Kate Hughes @katehughes

“I don’t know what else to say. This is simply unbelievable! Emily Johnson @emjohnson

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“Awesome! Thank you so much guys. We really appreciate it.” John Jones @jjones

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Customized flight solutions for safe travel.

Immediate Availability    |    Wide Variety of Aircrafts & Yachts    |    Superior Safety Record    |    24/7 Customer Service

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Take control of your travel plans and fly on your own schedule, empty leg flights.

An empty leg is an empty plane on the return flight or outbound of an already booked trip.

Jet Charters

Charter your private jet today. No matter where you need to go, Exclusive has you covered.

Yacht Charters

We offer premier access to the world’s most elite yachts with experienced and knowledgeable crews, the very best onboard amenities and unparalleled service.

Best in Class Aircrafts & Yachts Available

You deserve the best. And that’s why we give our customers the freedom to choose the aircraft or vessel that best fits their needs. You will always get what you need to suit business trips and personal excursions. Luxury, safety, and comfort abound in all of our private charter jets and yachts.

Safety is at Our Core

Besides only working with operators that meet the FAA required regulations, we also work with aircraft that meet our Exclusive requirements. Exclusive holds both Operator and Broker Wyvern ratings.

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Immediate Global Availability

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A Full Service Maine Boatyard

Serving castine, brooksville, blue hill & the greater penobscot bay region.

Downeast Yacht Services, LLC., is a family oriented Penobscot, Maine based full service boatyard and marine contracting company offering a complete scope of services for your boat and waterfront. More than just a work order number, your specific boat or marine related project is our focus as we work with meticulous attention to detail, dedication and determination.

Services We Offer

• Statewide Maine Boat Hauling & Transport
• Crane Barge & Mooring Service
• Sailboat Mast Stepping & Unstepping
• Marine Construction & Island Transport
• Inboard Gas & Diesel Repair of all Brands
• Outboard Motor Sales & Service
• Marine Electrical, Plumbing & Systems Service
• Trailer Repair & Metal Fabrication
• Indoor & Outdoor Boat Storage
• Turn Key 'Mooring to Mooring' Yacht Management Service
• Seasonal Haul/Store/Service/Launch Packages
• In-Water Service Calls

Two Locations to Serve You Better

We have two locations located in the Penobscot Bay Region to serve the boating community with ease. Whether you’re an experienced local fisherman, a first time boating family, or a summer resident looking for a turn key maintenance package, our family oriented service yard stands ready to make your boating experience enjoyable.

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Downeast Yacht Services, LLC. Penobscot, Maine

Phone: (207) 577-0819

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A Full Service Marine Company specializing in Boat Refits and Repairs, featuring: Electrical, Electronics, Plumbing, Carpentry, Fiberglass & Paint, Systems, Rigging & Spars, Boom Furlers - such as Leisure Furl, and Custom in-house Marine Fabrication for arches, bowsprits, pushpits and pulpits.

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We Are Yacht Brokers

Welcome to Atlantic Yacht & Ship, Inc. We remain an integral leader in the yacht and ship brokerage industry, serving the yachting community since 1959. Atlantic Yacht & Ship, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is located in the heart of the “Yachting Capital of the World”. Whether buying or selling a quality motor yacht, center console, or having your luxury yacht built. Atlantic Yacht & Ship is your one-stop resource for the highest quality luxury yacht sales and service in the yachting industry today. The dynamics in buying or selling a yacht are complex and time consuming, but at Atlantic Yacht & Ship, our team of professional yacht brokers are prepared to handle the entire process and create a positive and easy experience for all our clients.

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Equipment Service Center

Since 2006, yacht equipment service centers has been providing a higher level of expertise in the marine service industry.  factory-trained and certified technicians set us apart from the rest.  our service vans are equipped with the latest marine innovations to provide superior dockside service.  quality workmanship and customer service is our standard..

Y.E.S. offers superior dockside service to the best marinas in the area. Our service vans are well-equipped to handle your boating needs. Please contact us today for your next service or new installation appointment.

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Satellite Systems GPS Security Cameras Marine Audio Underwater Lighting Service & Repairs

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PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Y.E.S. has a large inventory of parts. If we do not carry it in stock, we can order for you. (Returned parts are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Special orders are subject to deposit and are non-returnable.)

EP1 Furuno Marine Electronics Comparison 2020

Since their inception in 1948, Furuno has been manufacturing quality marine electronics.   Yacht Equipment Service Centers technicians are Furuno-certified for the best installation and service in the area.  Let us keep your boat up-to-date with the latest, state of the art marine electronics.

Seatronx is a U.S. manufacturer, distributor and designer of rugged electronics catering specifically to the Military, Maritime and Industrial markets. Our focus is on superior rugged design with unprecedented quality and performance for the toughest environments using proven and tested technology. Services include design assistance, manufacturing and distribution of both commercial off the shelf and custom displays, panel pc’s, computers and CCTV camera systems.

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Great folks there and very helpful

Y.E.S. was very responsive, quickly and correctly diagnosed my Yanmar starting problem then corrected it with reasonable charges. Could not be more impressed with their professionalism and helpfulness.

(Yeah, no relation to the fighter) I can't say enough good things about Jim and his staff. I have been buying my Yanmar parts from him for years. Fair prices for parts and labor and he will always take a few minutes to answer my questions or help me diagnose a problem and then give me tips on how to fix it myself. I wish there was a six star option!

Everyone there works to their fullest potential and their work is outstanding.

"The  staff  we have met have all be professional, friendly and easy to work with."

"Jim and his  staff  are efficient, friendly and very knowledgable!"

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Why choose Burgess' yacht management services?

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With over 65 highly qualified experts and yacht managers worldwide, our very experienced and cost-effective management team ensures your enjoyment of your yacht is first-class, wherever you are in the world.

Service package tailored to fit your precise needs

Our management team provides a comprehensive tailored service across the board, including a proven 24-hour emergency response service, berthing, operational management, technical support, crew, accounts, safety, and security. You are never on your own with Burgess yacht support.

All your yacht management needs provided in-house

Burgess has the most qualified and established yacht management team in the industry. We have over 30 years' experience of managing motor and sailing yachts from 40-150m and over in length. Our extensive yachting expertise guarantees that your yacht and interests are in safe hands.

Personalised service from a dedicated yacht manager

Providing a direct link between you and our entire team, your personal yacht manager ensures all operational, technical, and financial needs are handled with the utmost discretion. The safety of your yacht, guests, and crew is our highest priority.

Our aim is to allow an owner to get maximum enjoyment from his yacht without the day-to-day worry of the yacht's operation. We work very closely with the captain and crew to ensure the yacht is operated as safely and efficiently as possible.

A suitably experienced Technical Manager is assigned to each management team to provide required technical support. Our Planned Maintenance Systems, on board inspections and 24/7 support ensure maximum yacht reliability and resale value.

Safety and Security

Unlike some Yacht Management companies, we provide safety and security services in-house as we believe their implementation and operation has to be fully integrated with all other areas of operation, such as technical support and crewing matters.

Cost control is important to all yacht owners. Our experienced accounting team prepares accurate, fully-itemised budgets and detailed monthly accounts and supplies them to the owner in a timely manner.

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French authorities arrest Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at a Paris airport, French media report

Durov is a dual citizen of France and Russia.

NICE, France -- The founder and CEO of the messaging service Telegram was detained at a Paris airport on an arrest warrant alleging his platform has been used for money laundering, drug trafficking and other offenses, French media reported Sunday.

Pavel Durov, a dual citizen of France and Russia, was taken into custody at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday evening after landing in France from Azerbaijan, according to broadcasters LCI and TF1.

Investigators from the National Anti-Fraud Office, attached to the French customs department, notified Durov, 39, that he was being placed in police custody, the broadcasters said.

Durov's representatives couldn't be immediately reached for comment.

French prosecutors declined to comment on Durov's arrest when contacted by The Associated Press on Sunday, in line with regulations during an ongoing investigation.

French media reported that the warrant for Durov was issued by France at the request of the special unit at the country's interior ministry in charge of investigating crimes against minors. Those include online sexual exploitation, such as possession and distribution of child sexual abuse content and grooming for sexual purposes.

Telegram was founded by Durov and his brother in the wake of the Russian government's crackdown after mass pro-democracy protests that rocked Moscow at the end of 2011 and 2012.

The demonstrations prompted Russian authorities to clamp down on the digital space, adopting regulations that forced internet providers to block websites and cellphone operators to store call records and messages that could be shared with security services.

In the increasingly repressive environment, Telegram and its pro-privacy rhetoric offered a convenient way for Russians to communicate and share news. In 2018, Russian media watchdog Roskomnadzor moved to block Telegram over its refusal to hand over encryption keys, but ultimately failed to fully restrict access to the app.

Telegram continued to be widely used - including by government institutions - and the ban was dropped two years later. In March 2024, Roskomnadzor said that Telegram was working with the Russian government to a certain extent and had removed more than 256,000 posts with prohibited content at Roskomnadzor's request.

Telegram also continues to be a popular source of news in Ukraine, where both media outlets and officials use it to share information on the war, and deliver missile and air raid alerts.

In a statement posted on its platform, Telegram said it abides by EU laws including the digital services act, and its moderation is "within industry standards and constantly improving."

Durov, the company added, "has nothing to hide and travels frequently in Europe."

"It is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform," Telegram's post said. "Almost a billion users globally use Telegram as means of communication and as a source of vital information. We're awaiting a prompt resolution of this situation. Telegram is with you all."

A French judicial official suggested that Durov could appear before a judge later Sunday to determine whether he will remain in custody. The official wasn't authorized to be named publicly during an ongoing investigation.

"If the person concerned is to be brought before a judge today, it is only in the context of the possible extension of his police custody measure - a decision that must be taken and notified by an investigating judge," the official said.

Western governments have often criticized Telegram for lack of content moderating on the messaging service, which experts say opens up the messaging platform for potential use in money laundering, drug trafficking and allowing the sharing of content linked to sexual exploitation of minors.

Compared to other messaging platforms, Telegram is "less secure (and) more lax in terms of policy and detection of illegal content," said David Thiel, a Stanford University researcher, who has investigated the use of online platforms for child exploitation, at its Internet Observatory.

In addition, Telegram "appears basically unresponsive to law enforcement," Thiel said, adding that messaging service WhatsApp "submitted over 1.3 million CyberTipline reports in 2023 (and) Telegram submits none."

In 2022, Germany issued fines of 5.125 million euros ($5 million) against the operators of Telegram for failing to comply with German law. The Federal Office of Justice said that Telegram FZ-LLC hasn't established a lawful way for reporting illegal content or named an entity in Germany to receive official communication.

Both are required under German laws that regulate large online platforms.

Last year, Brazil temporarily suspended Telegram over its failure to surrender data on neo-Nazi activity related to a police inquiry into school shootings in November.

Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of social media site X who's called himself a "free speech absolutist" in the past, posted "#freePavel" in support of Durov following the arrest.

Russian government officials expressed outrage at Durov's arrest, with some highlighting what they said was the West's double standard on freedom of speech.

"In 2018, a group of 26 NGOs, including Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Freedom House, Reporters Without Borders, the Committee to Protect Journalists, and others, condemned the Russian court's decision to block Telegram," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

"Do you think this time they'll appeal to Paris and demand Durov's release?" Zakharova said in a post on her personal Telegram account.

Officials at the Russian Embassy in Paris had requested access to Durov, Zakharova told Russian state news outlet RIA Novosti, but she added that French authorities view Durov's French citizenship as his primary one.

In a statement to the AP earlier this month, Telegram said that it actively combats misuse of its platform.

"Moderators use a combination of proactive monitoring and user reports in order to remove content that breaches Telegram's terms of service. Each day, millions of pieces of harmful content are removed," the company said.

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