What can I say expect: WOW what a show!!!

It was absolutely fantastic to have such a response to our product. I would like to thank all of those who attended the show and welcome all our new Admiral owners. It was great to meet you’aaaaal. I and the factory look forward to meeting all your expectations and deliver a boat that you can truly feel proud of.

To John and Juanita, a special thanks for making your boat available and for all the time you gave at the show. We all wish you fair winds for the future.

As you may have heard, Admiral Yachts is in the process of opening an office in Fort Lauderdale, the details of which will be released in our next newsletter.

We will also be introducing a new product that will assist current Admiral owners as well as prospective pre-owned buyers.

The Admiral Pre-Owned Boat. If you are a current Admiral owner and you wish to sell your boat, Admiral Yachts will conduct a survey on behalf of the current owner and as long as the vessel has not been severely grounded and is accident-free, Admiral Yachts will extend the Admiral warranty. This will give the new buyer more confidence and will ensure that the seller gets a premium price. To qualify for this, all boats have to sell through our Fort Lauderdale office. Belinda Grimbeek will be heading up our sales and administration and Kent Grimbeek will carry out all warranty work and services. Dock space will also be available on a “first come, first serve” basis.

Admiral Yachts USA are the only factory-authorised and factory-recognised dealer in the USA.

The past Christmas was the first of many owner-get-togethers. It was held in George Town, Exumas, and was a fantastic few days. Thanks to all who attended. Watch www.teetime38.com for this year’s get-together.

If anyone wishes to contact me, my US number is: 954-655-3594

(Left, above) John and Juanita Bendele with Dave, Bianca and Michelle at the Miami Boat Show, 2005. John and Juanita's massive enthusiasm rubbed off on many of the people who walked through and left an indelible impression. (Right, above) The new galley layout. The hob is now positioned toward the centre of the room, where the headroom is greatest.

"Well done to Bob & Deidre on their navigation through the Panama Canal and to Bob for smoking the opposition in the flotilla!".

From the Vice Admiral’s Cabin

Thank you to John & Juanita for choosing Admiral Yachts to build them such a show stopper. As you all know, we are always looking at changes and improvements to enhance the quality and cosmetic feel of the boat.

The next full sailaway will sport additional stowage lockers in the cabins, larger cabin doors to allow for a more spacious feel and also a change in the galley configuration insomuch as the hob and oven have now been set to the aft end of the galley. This allows for more head room and also better ventilation when cooking.

The boats are now also wired and plumbed according to US Coast Guard standards.

Stand by for more upgrades. "We strive to improvise and customize." - Craig.

Season Snippets

Easter has passed and down South we're already feeling the turn of the season and the mad scramble as everybody tries to maximize the best summer days. From all of us at Admiral Yachts, we hope you enjoyed your Easter break!