The second instalment of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials took place in St James, the heart of London’s competitive yacht brokerage sector, where we caught up with Jonathan “Joff” Beckett of Burgess to learn more about the current superyacht market. He shared his insights on short-term trends and long-term developments...
The second instalment of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials took place in St James, the heart of London’s competitive yacht brokerage sector, where we caught up with Jonathan “Joff” Beckett of Burgess to learn more about the current superyacht market. He shared his insights on short-term trends and long-term developments with host Charlotte Kan. Heesen’s CEO Arthur Brouwer also tuned in to add some perspective from the shipbuilding angle.
Peeling back the years Burgess has orchestrated the sale of myriad famous superyachts, with Beckett at the helm throughout much of it. The charismatic broker broke the ice by reflecting on one of his most memorable deals, the 1987 sale of Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi’s 86-metre Nabila to a young Donald Trump for $30 million.
“In its day, that represented the largest deal by double than any previous yacht sale that had ever occurred,” says Beckett, “and dealing with the two parties involved was quite an experience for me as a young man.”
This Superyacht Guide item is an original editorial summary based on the official Heesen Yachts news release.
Image source: Heesen Yachts official news release.