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Angela Collins Yachts

Yacht brokerage based in cape town.

I started Angela Collins Yachts in 2000, in Durban, as a brokerage, selling pre-owned yachts and eventualy represented boat building factories like Maxim Catamarans, Fast Yachts and even represented an international brand, Feretti Yachts in South Africa.

This all led me to start my own  boat building factory and commisioned yacht designer Angelo Lavranos, who designed the Blue Bay 37 production monohull for me, which we built from plans, to plug to moulds to boats. Shortly after I was offered the moulds of the  Parlay 40ft Catamaran, a Simonis Voogd design and started production on them also.

It was at this stage that my husband Mark joind me in the business to assist managing and over seeing the factory.

Every year we would travel to the USA to attend the two major boat shows, the Miami Boat Show and the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show to represent our boats, with great success.

We are both sailors and have our coastal skippers tickets and have been married for 44 years.          

We are both very familiar with all aspects of the yachting industry.

Angela Collins Yachts specialises in marketing pre-owned yachts of all sizes, from small day sailer, medium to large luxury ocean cruisers, both in monohull and catamarans and are able to offer you our best advice no matter if you are a first time buyer with no sailing experience or a very capable sailor.Once again we will be building yachts,having bought the Tosca 39 moulds and having recieved the licencing from Lavranos the designer,even though the Tosca is a design from the 80s it is still a very popular cruising yacht,with centre cockpit and aft cabin.They are a strong safe sailing yachts, ideal for families and cruising couples – over 40 were originaly made and are still sailing all over the world.

We understand the dreams of owning a yacht, so we love to help people make their dreams a reality.

We are here to help and we are available seven days a week  –  We believe adventure starts with a dream, so let us make your dreams a reality.

We will give you our personal attention. You will find us knowledgeable, professional and friendly to work with.we will assist and guide you through all the nessesary steps and legalities to owning your boat – assistance with surveys,test sails and deliveries if required.

We look forward to assisting you

Warm regards  

Angela & Mark Collins

Tel: Angela +27 (0)64 913 8516

Email: [email protected]

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Yachts For Sale

Subscribe to my youtube,                      click here , all about yachts,sailing,adventure,travel & dreams, cruising catamarans, dean 33 catamaran 4 cabin layout – r1,3 mil, modified stern with grp dive platform,motors are stern mounted mercury 4 strock 60 hp – ideal for family fun in cape town or west coast lagoons., [email protected], angela 0649138516.

Lagoon 38 – owners version 3 cabins – $250,000. / R5 mil zar

Extensive refit in 2023 – ready to cruise everything you need for extended blue water cruising – launched in 2008 – registered in the isle of man – lying in nose be, madagascar – that is where it will have to be viewed – owners are living aboard but are going to settle on land once the boat is sold., angela 064 9138516 – contact me for full inventory.

Leopard 45 4 cabin version – R4,3 mil  – $225000.

Built in 1998 by robertson & caine in cape town  excellent condition with the same owner from new and used by the owner on charter in the seychelles untill now. the boat has been very well maintained. . $225000.usd – r4,300,000.zar – fully loaded to go blue water cruising., contact me for the full inventory .

Wildcat 35 – R2,2 million

Wildcat 35 – launched in 2002 built in durban by charter cats,construction grp – the broad beam of almost 7 m creates a large interior space. designed by jeff schionning,who stated that the boat will sail at 8 – 10 knots to windward and 10 – 13 knots off the wind they are fast and comfortable to sail..

CRUISING MONOHULLS

This ocean 60 is a 10 berth charter version, built in 1983 by southern ocean shipyards in poole uk, this vessel is strongly built, tried and tested, built to lloys a1 specifications, designed by richard roscoe and built for extended ocean cruising in all latitudes.fully loaded ready to go., $230,000. usd, r4,3 million zar, angela 0649138516 – contact me for full inventory.

Diebold 62 ft (19.2m) Custom  Alloy Expedition Sloop –

R1,5 million zar – $80,000 usd – including the mooring at rcyc cape town, this yacht was designed for expeditions,and has done long distance sailing to the antarctic, marion island, and been used to train students on long distance atlantic voyages and can carry a large crew of up to 13 people.2 very large aft cabins each with 2 hanging bunks – large pilot berth at the navigation station,8 large hanging bunks in the main saloon,very large galley,2 very large heads with showers., this is a very strong and serious ocean going yacht that has done many ocean crossings and expeditions to antarctica., however the boat has been neglected by the family since the owner passed away and will need repair work to get it back to its former glory.the boat is bare inside with no funishings cupboards except in the galley but they too will have to be repaired due to water damage – there is no navigation equipment on the boat at all,no safety equipment,all the running rigging needs to be replaced,the standing rigging will need to be checked and might need replacing.the aluminium hull will need to be check professionaly., the sails are in good condition,there is a new yanmar 110 hp engine –  excellent with very low hours., view the video below, call – angela – 0649138516, email : for full inventory, [email protected] ..

PRE OWNED SAILING YACHTS UNDER 36 FT – DAY SAILERS AND CRUISING 

Sadler 32 – r430,000., perfect safe & forgiving yacht, easy to sail ideal for new or experienced sailors – great boat for day sailing or extended trips,ready to go sailing.this yacht is owned by a very experienced sailing instructor,so the boat needs no attention it is ready to go sailing,has a life raft – contact for full inventory – a must to view and a excelent buy..

RACING YACHTS 

Farr 40 racing yacht  for competetive sailors. r1,4 million zar – $76,000.usd  , this farr 40 racing yacht has an enormous inventory of sails – 32 in total – fully equipped for long distance races. winner of the 2023 vasco da gama ocean race. view the video and contact me for full inventory., angela collins 0649138516 – contact me for full inventory.

MOTOR BOATS

Sea ray 470 sundancer –           r950 000. zar – $ 50000.usd, launched in 1991, has been well maintained with new reconditioned engines – definitely the ideal family and friends day cruiser to enjoy those popular spots around cape town like clifton beach, camps bay to mention a few. if you are into motor boats then this boat is definitely for you,this boat is ready for you to go and have fun..

New factory built cruising yachts – TOSCA39

Tosca 39 is a lavranos design from the 80’s – over 40 were made and are still cruising the world – these yachts are strong safe cruising yachts with centre cockpit and aft cabin and very spacious – ideal for families and cruising couples. the boat is not a  “new style” boat but what it has in common with newer boats is a high volume stern and good space. she sails well in a breeze., angela collins yachts will be building them but our intension is not to produce more that 2 per year on bespoke orders., contact angela 0649138516 for a viewing and inventory of the new tosca 39.

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At boating world we are proud of our reputation as the leading african importer of luxury sailing and motor-yachts..

The portfolio of brands that we represent equals our understanding of flawless class and appeal.

We are the principal boat dealer for Azimut Yachts, Fountaine Pajot, Jeanneau and Sunreef Yachts.

We offer these luxury boats for sale in Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, the Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania.

Since our establishment in 1999, we have successfully safeguarded the delivery of countless new motor yachts, sailing boats and catamarans into many African countries as well as the adjacent Indian Ocean Islands.

Super Yachts along the African coastline are growing in numbers, for clientele in the market to buy a 80ft or larger mega yacht, our Azimut and Benetti ranges are custom built for top-drawer affluence.

Our clients can be assured that we can always offer a wide range of yachts and boats for sale to suit their lifestyle.

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Known for our absolute attention to detail concerning even the most basic necessities, our highly experienced team offers boat buyers exceptional delivery and after-sales service.

Our pre-owned boats division offers an extensive range of choices to clients looking to buy quality second-hand motor yachts, super yachts, catamarans, and sailing boats available for sale from across Southern Africa and Europe.

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Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we are a brokerage company which specialises in the sale of new and second-hand; small to medium sized sailing yachts. However, we also deal in larger sailing yachts; various catamarans and motorboats.

We are here to help the weekend sailors, the power fanatics, the cruisers and everyone in between.  Whether you are purchasing your first vessel, upgrading, downsizing, or just perusing the market with the hopes of one day fulfilling your life’s dream, we are dedicated to ensuring that your experience is a fulfilling and pleasurable one.

Our History

We have many years of lived experience in all the areas of purchasing and selling of vessels, both locally and internationally. Having been in the industry since 1998, we know the inherent values of a vessel and realist market value. We can provide valuable experience in areas of surveys, valuations, insurance, transportation, deliveries, mooring, equipment acquisitions, clubs and associations etc. With this experience we can guide, give advice and make recommendations which will aid you in your journey. We are committed to making sure your satisfaction is our priority.

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We are committed to ensuring that your sales journey is great from start to finish. get in touch with one of our consultants to get sailing., meet our team.

Chris de Kock

Over the last 22 years in industry Chris has built up a wealth of contacts and  knowledge and is keen to share what he can to assist his clients through their buying or selling process. Client communication is high on the priority list and aftersales service keeps repeat and ‘word of mouth’ business strong.

Thomas Merlier

Thomas is a sailor with a passion for the cruising life, offshore sailing events, and all things nautical. He has logged thousands of miles offshore and has lived on his sailboat. Let’s use his knowledge and experience to help you navigate your way through your next sale or purchase of a yacht.

Mike Turner

Mike is an Eastern Cape native and sailing enthusiast since his Grahamstown boarding school days, which led him to trade his farming roots for Cape Town’s shores in 2002. With a successful five-year tenure as a yacht broker, Mike now re-enters the industry, equipped with fresh perspectives from a 12-year career in real estate.

Chris from Yacht and power sales has given the sort of sales service that restores one’s faith in humanity. He has gone the extra many miles. He has put up with client indecision, waver and insecurity. He has steadfastly advised, provided assistance where ever possible and created the framework to bring comfort to the table.

His straight honesty is refreshing and has earned a great deal of well deserved trust. He has done what he said he would do, he has stood by his convictions and created a relationship between buyer and seller. I can honestly say that if it were not for Chris we wouldn’t have been able to buy our boat and embark on the realisation of our dreams.

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Abromowitz Sharp & Associates (Pty) Ltd was established in 1995 by David and has been based in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town since inception. We are the Southern African including Mauritius and Seychelles distributors for Princess Yachts and in addition, we are actively involved in matching buyers with new or pre-owned vessels.

In 2015 we partnered with the South African Beneteau Distributors to become the South African Sales and Marketing agents for Beneteau. Power or sail, mono – or multihull, we can find the right boat for you. As the leading yacht brokers with years of experience in the Marine Industry, we can lead you in the right direction. In addition, we head up a separate division within the company that deals in Fractional Ownership of yachts both sail and power and currently operate in South Africa, Mauritius and the Mediterranean.

Abromowitz Sharp & Associates are the Southern African agents for Princess Yachts, and in 2021 we became the Nautitech Catamaran Agents in South Africa. In addition to the above, we are actively involved in matching buyers with new or pre-owned vessels.  Power or sail, mono – or multihull, we can find the right boat for you.  As the leading yachtbrokers with years of experience in the Marine Industry, we can lead you in the right direction.

We are also registered representatives with various new build boatyards and can offer assistance with the direct purchase of any production boat in South Africa or any bespoke one-off projects. We are also active members in the Marine Industry Association South Africa.

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Rob has been involved with boats for over 35 years and joined David in 2011 as a full partner in the business.

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David Abromowitz has been involved in the South African Yachting Industry since its inception.

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25′ Trophy 2503CC Sports fisher

Launch Year: 2007 Hull material: GRP Engine(s): 2 x 200hp Evinrude ETEC

Trophy 2503CC sports fisher for sale in Western Cape South Africa. To my eye her lines and hull design with its deep V (21 degree deadrise) would work particularly well in our less than ideal sea states that the sports fisherman down here in the Cape tends to face.

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Gemini model 730 WR – 6-seater purpose built for use in the oil & gas industry and are said to be in good condition with low engine hours (+/- 400 hrs). Her owner is open to discussing a vehicle swop arragment.

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Ramaphosa is sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s president with help from coalition parties

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June 19, 2024, 1:28 PM

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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in for a second term as South Africa’s president on Wednesday in a ceremony in the administrative capital, Pretoria, after his reelection with the help from a coalition of parties, a first in the country’s 30-year rule.

Ramaphosa is now set to appoint a Cabinet in a new coalition government after his African National Congress party lost its parliamentary majority in an election last month. He was reelected president by lawmakers on Friday after the main opposition party and a smaller third party joined the ANC in an agreement to co-govern Africa’s most industrialized economy.

He will have to guide the first coalition government in which no party has a majority. At least three parties will make up what the ANC is calling a government of national unity, with more invited to join.

Ramaphosa was administered the oath of office in a public ceremony at the Union Buildings, the seat of government, by Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.

King Mswati III of Eswatini, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Zimbabwe President Emerson Mnangagwa and former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga were among many dignitaries who attended the inauguration ceremony as Ramaphosa begins what promises to be a tough final term in office.

The ceremony included a 21-gun salute by the presidential guard and a flyover by the South Africa Air Force over the Union Buildings. South African musicians and cultural dancers entertained thousands of citizens who attended the swearing-in.

Addressing the nation, Ramaphosa said that the people had spoken and their will would be adhered to.

“The voters of South Africa did not give any single party the full mandate to govern our country alone. They have directed us to work together to address their plight and realize their aspirations,” he said.

Ramaphosa said the people of South Africa “have also been unequivocal in expressing their disappointment and disapproval of our performance in some of the areas in which we have failed them.” He also recognized the society “remains deeply unequal and highly polarized,” which could ”easily turn into instability.”

“The lines drawn by our history, between black and white, between man and woman, between suburbs and townships, between urban and rural, between the wealthy and the poor, remain etched in our landscape,” he said.

He also promised that the new government would create new work opportunities to face the crippling unemployment as well as work on providing people with basic service s like housing, healthcare and clean water.

While Ramphosa’s words were meant to reassure an already economically strained population, the new administration could prove challenging to lead.

It is made up of parties that are ideologically opposed and don’t see eye to eye on how to address the country’s many challenges, including land redistribution policies and proposed solutions to the electricity crisis, as well as their contrary views on affirmative action.

Major players such as the Democratic Alliance and the Inkatha Freedom Party have already joined the coalition, and others like the Patriotic Alliance, the GOOD Party and the Pan Africanist Congress are expected to follow.

However, the third largest party, led by former President Jacob Zuma, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party , and the leftist Economic Freedom Fighters party have refused to be part of it.

It is unclear when the formation of the new Cabinet would be announced.

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