Belfast shipyard seeks to expand Florida market
PHOTO / BILLY BLACK
Front Street Shipyard's waterfront has deep water access and considerable dockage, allowing superyachts up to 200 feet to visit and stay in the mid-coast region.
Front Street Shipyard in Belfast has contracted a Palm Beach, Fla.-based consultant who will seek new business opportunities for superyacht refit work in the Florida and Caribbean markets.
The shipyard announced Tuesday it has hired Bacchus Yacht Consultancy to expand the shipyard’s business in what it called a “major yachting hub” as more shop space becomes available next year.
"Bacchus Yacht Consultancy provides Front Street Shipyard with a presence in a major yachting hub in Southern Florida," JB Turner, president of Front Street Shipyard, said in a prepared statement.
"[Owner] Michael Bach is a knowledgeable representative of the yard who will spread the word to captains and owners who may not yet be familiar with us."
Front Street Shipyard launched in 2011 and has been credited with transforming what was once a derelict area on Belfast's waterfront into what is now being called a "hidden gem for boaters."
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