Benetti Appoints Fraser Yachts Worldwide As Exclusive Agent For The Western United States and British Columbia

Benetti Yachts appoints Fraser Yachts Worldwide San Diego office as the exclusive Benetti broker for the West Coast of the United States and British Columbia.

SAN DIEGO, CA (PRWEB) May 2, 2006 -- Mark Cavendish, Sales Director for Benetti Yachts, recently announced the appointment of the Fraser Yachts Worldwide San Diego office (http://www.fraseryachts.com/Template.aspx?PID=124&PPID=117) as the exclusive Benetti broker for the West Coast of the United States and British Columbia.

The Azimut-Benetti Group, based in Italy, is the largest luxury yacht builder in the world. Benetti Yachts, founded in 1873, specializes in building semi-custom yachts from 100 to 145’ and steel and aluminum custom yachts ranging from 50 to 70 meters plus. Fraser Yachts California Benetti Agency will represent the entire line of the new motor yachts (http://www.fraseryachts.com/Template.aspx?PID=124&PPID=117) including the latest Benetti yacht, the 82’ Legend series.

“Ideal for the West Coast market area, the Benetti yachts are ocean going vessels that offer good economical range with most of their models,” commented Sales Broker Neal Esterly of Fraser Yachts San Diego. Esterly, a part of the Fraser team since 1992, is responsible for establishing the new agency for the U.S. West Coast and Canada. He will represent the new motor yacht product line as well as assist the entire Fraser Yachts Worldwide sales team with all Benetti-related yacht sales and service matters.

Benetti Yachts currently has over 35 luxury yachts (http://www.fraseryachts.com/Template.aspx?PID=124&PPID=117) on their order books totaling over 2,300 feet/700 meters in length. The megayacht industry continues to grow at astounding rates. Benetti Yachts is well placed to meet the challenges of the future and offer their clients the finest luxury superyachts. “As an exclusive Benetti agent, Fraser Yachts will be able to offer clients a full range of services,” said Sales Director Cavendish. “This joining of forces positions both Benetti and Fraser to take full advantage of the megayacht market growth on the West Coast.”

“For us, Benetti offers a different yacht than the type built in the U.S.,” commented Carlo Agliardi, President of Fraser Yachts Worldwide. “Benetti yachts are known for their stunning profile designs and innovative interiors that incorporate beautifully crafted woodwork, the finest selection of marble and flawless stainless steel work,” said Agliardi.

As a special offer to clients, Fraser Yachts will be offering its yacht management services free for the first year to clients who purchase a new Benetti yacht. Currently Fraser Yachts has over 50 megayachts under management worldwide monitoring the maritime safety requirements, yacht maintenance, establishing and administering the yacht’s budget, and assisting the owner with finding experienced and professional crew. “This is an exciting opportunity for a new Benetti buyer,” said Esterly

Fraser Yachts (http://www.fraseryachts.com/Template.aspx?PID=124&PPID=117) is one of the largest and oldest full service brokerage firms in the world with offices in Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Moscow, Milan, Athens, Auckland, Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic, and three offices on the U.S. West Coast including San Diego, Newport Beach and Seattle.

For more information please contact the Fraser Yachts California Benetti Agent at +1 619 225 0588 or e-mail Benetti@fraseryachts.com.

Contact:

Jennifer Holloway

Tel: +1 954 712 7161

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