BELFAST — East Coast Yacht Sales has opened its sixth brokerage office, located in Front Street Shipyard in Belfast. With growing market share and a need for water access, company officials in a news release said the move will bolster East Coast Yacht Sales' Midcoast presence, while supporting the diverse client base of Front Street Shipyard.

"Our team and our customers at Front Street Shipyard are all looking forward to welcoming East Coast Yacht Sales to the Belfast waterfront," said JB Turner, president of Front Street Shipyard. "The brokers at East Coast Yacht Sales are knowledgeable boaters who are committed to helping people spend more quality time on the water. That's a commitment we at Front Street Shipyard share with them."

Asked about this new opportunity, John Knowles, owner of East Coast Yacht Sales, said, "We are excited to be connected with a world-class yard that will bring additional value and benefit to our customers. With 25 years of professional collaboration, there is a great deal of mutual trust and respect between JB Turner and me. That will be important as we assist each other's customers. East Coast Yacht Sales is pleased by the opportunity to work with Front Street Shipyard in delivering our customer-first approach to yacht sales."