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Happy Christmas from us all at Ancasta. Drop in to one of our offices and let us help you plan your boating for 2025. See here for our opening hours.

Read all the latest news from Ancasta in the Ancasta Collection magazine.

Voted for by the readers of Sailing Today, we are pround to announce that the Lagoon 60 has been awarded the Multihull of the Year Award for 2024

Nick Hatfield; delighted to be charged with taking Sanlorenzo Yachts UK to the next level

The new Lagoon 60 has been nominated for the Best Multihull Award at this years British Yachting Awards.

New Lagoon 43 nominated for European Yacht of the Year 🏆

Read all the latest news from Ancasta in the Ancasta Collection magazine.

Discover new opportunities from our yacht charter investment partner Navigare Yachting.

Find out why high-profile racing teams choose Protector Boats.

To mark 40 years of cruising catamaran innovation, Lagoon is offering this special limited anniversary offer. Don’t miss out!

Contest Yachts partners with Ancasta Group to strengthen presence in the UK

Bluegame BGM75 wins the Innovation category of the Robb Report “Best of Marine” awards

The Ancasta Motorboat Club sets sail to the Channel Islands.

Ancasta are proud to welcome you to the British Motor Yacht Show 2024. Open until Sunday.

The Ancasta Yacht Club embarked on an exciting cruising rally from the bustling harbour of Lymington to the tranquil shores of Alderney in the Channel Islands.

The MC75 and MC82p have been shortlisted for The International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024.

First Private AC40 Build Slot Confirmed

This brand new MC75 multihull was launched fresh out of the McConaghy Boats factory in China.

Browse over 440 new and used boats for sale and get all of the latest news.

The MC55 from McConaghy Multihulls has been nominated for Sail Performance Multihull of the Year 2024.

The unveiling of the McConaghy MC82P.

For a limited time only we have put together a package of benefits to get you on the water for 2024 in style!

Representing McConaghy Boats and Emirates Team New Zealand, Ancasta Race Boats hosted the AC40 simulator at Metstrade in September.

Beneteau Nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2024

The very first AC40 America’s Cup Preliminary Regattas got off to a flying start in Spain and Saudi Arabia

We handed over a brand-new Protector Chase 310 to its new owner recently.

With over 440 new and used boats, features on Rigging, Race Boats and the line up for Boot Dusseldorf.

The Beneteau First 44 has won the Performance Yacht of the Year category at the British Yachting Awards 2023.

Two new Beneteau yachts nominated for the British Yachting Awards – vote here!

Lagoons celebrates the handover of the 1000th Lagoon 42

The Prestige M8 is awarded Best Multihull Design & Best Motor Catamaran.

The Royal Ocean Racing Club has announced that the legendary Admiral’s Cup will return in 2025.

Join us at the Southampton International Boat Show for a busy lineup of UK Premieres.

View the latest multihulls from Blugeame, Prestige, Lagoon and Beneteau at Cannes Yachting Festival.

World Launches at Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 – Starts TODAY!

A bumper edition including Cannes International Yacht Festival and The Southampton Boat Show.

Dates have been set for three Preliminary Regattas in AC40s ahead of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona.

It’s official! We are delighted to announce that Ancasta is now the exclusive dealer of Scorpion RIBs in the UK and Ireland.

We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office at the recently developed Premier Noss on Dart Marina.

Taking part in the Round the Island Race? Dame Ellen MacArthur calls on competitors to help transform lives of young cancer survivors.

A great time was had by all on the Ancasta Motorboat Club Rally to Guernsey in June 2023.

The first Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust ‘first time’ trip of 2023 supported by The Ancasta Group took to the waters of the Solent.

Despite some testing conditions, a great time was had by all on the Ancasta Yacht Club Rally to Cherbourg during the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht sold by Ancasta in just eight weeks.

Motor Boat Club Cruise – Mallorca 2023. Cruising with new friends in new locations.

With the recent arrival of Spring, we are really looking forward to a fun filled and exciting boating season ahead. Things are still very busy for Ancasta Group sales.

Lagoon 51 Wins Multihull of the Year 2023 at International Multihull Show.

Alinghi Red Bull racing take delivery of hull #4 of the new AC40.

Ancasta are proud to announce a new partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Ancasta welcomes Hannah Le Prevost as the new Multihull Brand Manager.

The 26th Ancasta Collection Magazine with features on Boot Dusseldorf Boat Show, Ancasta Multihulls, Barcelona Cruising Guide, and over 390 New and used boats for sale.

Prizes for Lagoon 51 and beneteau First 36

Lagoon and Beneteau nominated in the British Yachting Awards 2022

Sanlorenzo’s Ameglia shipyard enters the multihull segment with the build of the new BGM75.

We are very proud to announce that we have won the Prestige Yachts “Dealer of the Year” Award 2022 for the fourth consecutive year!

On the first day of the Cannes Yachting Festival, Ancasta celebrates winning Bluegame’s award for Best Sales Progression in 2022.

Two Beneteau sailboats nominated for European Yacht of the Year Awards 2023

BLUEGAME FOILS INTO THE AMERICA’S CUP!
Bluegame and the NYYC have signed an agreement for the design and construction of the team’s 
hydrogen-powered chase boat.

You are invited to join us on our Ancasta Balearic Motor Boat Club cruise 2022.

The 25th Ancasta Collection Magazine with features on Southampton Boat Show, Cannes Yachting Festival, Protector Boats, Sanlorenzo Charter, and over 390 New and used boats for sale.

The award for the Best Customer Service goes to…….

The Lagoon 51 World Premiere review from La Grande Motte Multihull Show 2022

Arrival of the first ever Bluegame BGX60 into the UK

Update in respect of the VAT status of boats into the foreseeable future.

PB Europe becomes Europe’s exclusive dealer for high-performance Protector Boat RIBs.

The BG72 from Bluegame has won the Motorboat of the Year Award 2022 as conducted by MB&Y magazine.

The Grand Trawler 62 from Beneteau picks up the European Powerboat Award 2022.

View the launch of the refined SX76 from Sanlorenzo. This yacht is available in the UK or Med from March 22!

The shortlist of finalists for the 2022 Motor Boat Awards has been announced!

Lagoon 55 scoops the Multihull of the Year Award 2021

Sunseeker 86 Hard8 – SOLD

The two existing ranges, BG and BGX will soon welcome the new BGM range.

For the first time, the worlds leading performance composite yacht builder is being represented at the fabulous Monaco Yacht Show.

Ancasta Wins “Best UK Sales”

McConaghy are delighted to confirm that the first MC75 is now in build.

Welcome to the 23nd Ancasta Collection.

After what has undoubtedly been an extraordinary twelve months, we are delighted to be able to bring you the latest news and events from the Ancasta Group.

Hamble Yacht Services Refit & Repair has merged with the Ancasta Aftersales and Commissioning division.

Join us at the Ancasta Easter Virtual Boat Show 2021
With over 100 new & used sail & powerboats on show, plus Brokers on board, ready to conduct personal video tours.

The McConaghy Multihull Range – Find out more about these extraordinary performance cats.

MELGES IC37 UK update: New boat in build for Spring delivery.
Read more about the most exciting development in one design racing in the UK.

Prestige 420 awarded Best in Class at the 2021 Motorboat & Yachting Awards..

All our offices are operational in-line with government guidelines.

BREXIT and the VAT status of yachts.
Ancasta has been working hard to understand and interpret the rules that may apply into 2021.

COVID Update – December 2020.
Since the end of lockdown #2, it is business as usual across the Ancasta network.

Boating is seen as a great antidote to COVID as you are in control of your environment. Ancasta is working hard to ensure you can get afloat in 2021…

In line with government guidelines, the doors to our Sales and Aftersales offices are now closed.. HOWEVER WE REMAIN OPERATIONALLY OPEN!

Bluegame is coming to the UK! The ground-breaking range of Bluegame Yachts is now available through the Ancasta network.

The World Premiere of the new Sanlorenzo SX112 at Genoa Boat Show 2020.

Bluegame yachts present the worldwide preview of the new BGX60

Sanlorenzo UK now presenting the Italian tailor-made yacht and superyacht brand to the UK audience.

New boats RELOCATED from BOATS2020 and Ocean Village Boat Show to Ancasta Port Hamble Head Office just 6 miles away for one exclusive week. COVID save and secure viewings by appointment only.

Prestige Yachts Dealer of the Year Award 2020 goes to: Ancasta International Boat Sales.

Over 175 quality sail and powerboats sold since lockdown. Contact us NOW to sell your boat!

View the remaining new boat stock that is deliverable THIS season:
Power, Sail, Monohull, Multihull, Fractional, Shared or chartered.

Explore your options and let us help you get afloat in 2020!

The Ancasta Virtual Used Boat Show – Powered by MDL Marinas is NOW OPEN. Join us on the marina until 25th May 2020

Extraordinary times call for a change in approach. Ancasta are working hard to enable customers to continue their boat search…….

The Ancasta Virtual Boat Show is now OPEN and our teams are available to help plan your next boating adventures. See more here……..

Ancasta is proud to being part of the phenomenal growth of the Beneteau brand for over 35 years!

Although our offices are currently closed, we are still operating as usual although remotely and with the use of virtual tour tools and software….

With over 600 new and used Sail and power boats and many features you will be able to sit back and find your new boat.

If you are unable to get down to your boat at this difficult time, give us a bell and we will check on her for you…

COVID-19 – Our doors are open but we are monitoring this unprecedented situation on a daily basis….

There is a huge saving of upto £50k on a new Swift Trawler 47 from Beneteau!

Ancasta ranked no: 53 in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 of Britain’s fastest-growing private exporters.

Ancasta are proud to announce that the Oceanis 30.1 has picked up the European Yacht of the Year award for the Family Cruiser category

Prestige recently unveiled their plans for the first model in the new X-Line: The X-70. Explore more…..

Imagine not just one, but two exceptional seaworthy boats, featuring exquisite comfort and luxury, and an incredible amount of space, ideal for the perfect ocean cruise.

Ancasta International Boat Sales is now looking for new franchise partners

Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 shortlisted for the 2019 Motorboat of the Year Awards.

We are proud to announce that the latest issue of the Ancasta Collection magazine has landed

The Prestige 590 has been nominated for the 2019 Best of Boats Award.

Officially The Best Company To Work for!

The New X-line range from Prestige Motor Yachts.

Announcing the Official World Launch of the Lagoon Sixty7 at Cannes Boat Show: 11th to 15th September 2019

Ancasta scoop three more awards!

Ancasta collects the Dealer of the Year Award for the fourth year!

The Latest Swift Trawler from Beneteau – information now available

Ancasta supports the Plymouth Regatta for the second year.

Ancasta scoop another award for Customer Service!

A successful Motor Boat Rally to Saint Vasst and Cherbourg over the long bank holiday weekend!

Excellent debut for the South Coast Boat Show at Ocean Village.

Spring Offer: 20% off Canvas Renewal and 10% off Sail Servicing.

Our Award Winning Brands!

Ancasta’s motorboat brands shortlisted for the MB&Y Awards.

Beneteau pick up another award! The new Oceanis 30.1 elected boat of the year 2019.

Limited availability on what are arguably the best 45-55 foot sailing yachts on the market!

Beneteau announce the NEW First Yacht 53.

Prestige and Raymarine launch DockSense™ at boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show 2019

The new Oceanis 46.1 wins the 2019 European Yacht of the Year award

Ancasta are offering a free Ownership Paperwork check – available until the end of February 19

Lagoon and Beneteau collect more silverware at the British Yachting Awards 2018.

The Ancasta Winter Collection includes over 500 New and Used boat listings.

Beneteau Swift Trawler 35 WINS BOB award in the “Best for Travel” category.

Brand new Beneteau Gran Turismo 40 for sale with full warranty, 2019 specification and a with the possibility of immediate delivery.

Brand New Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 available now. View the stunning full 360 imagery of this yacht or contact Ancasta Port Solent for an appointment to climb on board.

We are very pleased to announce the nomination of the PRESTIGE 520 for the 2018 best of boats awards!

Swift Trawler – this safe, comfortable, and smart cruising yacht has every chance of winning the “Best for Travel” category.