Nautical Ventures has been appointed the exclusive authorised dealer for Sterk yachts in Florida.
Nautical Ventures will represent Sterk models distributed by MS Marine USA, Sterk yachts’ authorised US distributor, throughout the state.
Under the agreement, Nautical Ventures’ exclusivity will be subject to sales performance and payment conditions.
The appointment adds the German-based manufacturer’s conventionally powered dayboats to Nautical Ventures’ product portfolio and may also support future electric Sterk opportunities through Vision Marine’s electric propulsion technology.
Nautical Ventures will provide product consultation, customer demonstrations, sea trials, delivery support, after-sales service and local brand representation through its established Florida sales and service network.
Premium dayboat offering
“Sterk yachts combine European design, performance and practical functionality in a product well suited to the Florida market,” said Alexandre Mongeon, chief executive officer of Nautical Ventures parent company Vision Marine Technologies.
“Their addition expands Nautical Ventures’ premium dayboat offering and gives customers access to the brand through an established sales, delivery and service network.”
Milan Sterk, Sterk founder and managing partner, added: “Nautical Ventures is the type of network we want to work with as Sterk yachts expands in the United States, combining strong market knowledge, customer reach and established service capabilities.
“Vision Marine is also an important technology partner as we continue evaluating how advanced propulsion solutions can contribute to the development of Sterk yachts and the future of boating.”
Propulsion technology
The dealership relationship may also support the future introduction of electric Sterk yachts in Florida.
Vision Marine’s E-Motion 180E high-voltage propulsion system has already been successfully integrated into and publicly demonstrated on the Sterk31E.
“The Sterk 31E demonstrates what can be achieved by bringing together Sterk Yachts’ European design and Vision Marine’s E-Motion propulsion technology,” explained Maxime Poudrier, chief operating officer of Vision Marine.
Any broader commercial availability of electric Sterk yachts will remain subject to successful technical validation, production readiness, product availability and applicable commercial and regulatory requirements.
