Riviera expands its Americas dealer network with the appointment of two new Florida dealers

Riviera continues to build US distribution in Sarasota

Riviera welcomes the appointment of Sarasota Yacht and Ship Services to its growing US dealer network.

This is the second Florida dealer to be appointed in the past month for the iconic boat builder, who is expanding its US dealer network to meet growing international demand for its exciting new models.

Sarasota Yacht and Ship is one of the longest established full service yacht brokerages on the West Coast of Florida having operated from its Main Street location for the past 25 years.

Dealer Principals Gary Smith and Jason Mashke both have an extensive marine industry background. 

Gary joined Sarasota Yacht and Ship in 1999 and has dedicated his life to boating.  He enjoys scuba diving and spent 12 months cruising the Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean and South America. 

Jason comes from a career boating family and has grown up around boats and the water, he is an avid scuba diver and holds certificates in divemaster, rescue diver, Nitrox diver and underwater naturalist.

A professional and dedicated team of 16 staff including 13 sales professionals and two service personnel who are all are committed to the highest level of service and customer satisfaction.

Riviera Yachts USA Inc Director Chris McCafferty said Sarasota Yacht and Ship is a premier brokerage for yacht and larger power boat sales.

“Sarasota Yacht and Ship is dedicated to providing superior customer service and education and these skills fit well with the Riviera ethos.  I am very confident in their ability to represent Riviera’s high quality range of pleasure boats,” Mr McCafferty said.

Mr Smith says, “Our values dictate that we provide our clients with superior service and information and we are proud to be the first and one of the few dealers in the state of Florida to be designated ‘Certified Professional Yacht Broker Endorsed Brokerage’.”

Mr Mashke said Sarasota Yacht and Ship is proud to represent Riviera from its two locations.

"We operate from two offices in downtown Sarasota.  Our main office is located at 1306 Main Street and our marina location is 1000 Marina Plaza at Marina Jack; we are fortunate to have an exclusive arrangement with the marina to be the only in-house yacht sales company at Marina Jack.  We also maintain slips at this marina and host two shows a year from this site,” he said.

“Our philosophy is hard work and all our staff know how to best utilise their many years experience in the boating industry to ensure we offer our clients the best possible boat buying experience and we look forward to working with Riviera as they release a series of exciting new models in the US.”

Sarasota Yacht and Ship Services
1306 Main Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34236, USA

Phone: +1-941-365-9095
Toll Free: +1-866-375-5779
Marina Office: +1-941-957-3494

Riviera continues to expand its Americas dealer network in Miami

Riviera is continuing to expand its Americas dealer network with the appointment of Yachting Experts International Brokers in Miami Florida, making this Riviera’s third new Americas dealer appointment in the past four weeks.

Representing Riviera from the Broward/Dade county line south to Key West and Columbia, Yachting Experts International Brokers has 25 years combined maritime experience.

Dealer Principal Frank De Varona brings extensive marine knowledge and experience to the Riviera brand.

His interest in boating began as a child in Puerto Rico and he later became a Dive Master for the Search and Rescue Team attaining a 100-ton Masters license.

His wife, Betty, was born and raised in Miami and has a background in advertising sales.  Together they form a unique team offering professional sales and service of new and pre-owned vessels.

“Our clients are more than buyers, they’re our friends, whom we help further enhance their experience through knowledge, commitment and service,” Betty said.

“We are looking forward to Lauderdale Show starting on October 28 because of Riviera’s exciting new models including the 43 Open Flybridge with IPS, 5000 with Zeus and 5800 with IPS Sport Yachts.”

Riviera Yachts USA Inc Director Chris McCafferty said Yachting Experts International Brokers had extensive experience over 25 years in large power boats as well as motor yachts and sport fish boats.

“Yachting Experts International Brokers are energetic and extremely customer focused and I am proud to welcome them to the Riviera family as our newest dealer in the Americas,” Chris said.

Yachting Experts International Brokers
2550 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 205
Coconut Grove, Florida, 33133, USA

Phone: +1-941-786-228-8928

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