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Pete’s most lovely wife and real estatebroker extraordinaire, Anne, just openedher new company—WOODS &ASSOCIATES REALTY. Anne’s long timeclose friend and business associate KayCoscio also came on board, along withnewly licensed side kick (and very specialsister in law) DIANE WOODS. This TerrificTrio will be domiciled within the hallowedhalls of our offices here at Pier 66. Don’task what their rent is!!

Anne has been full time in real estate for 20years and Kay’s been hard at it almost aslong. They were together for several years inthe old regime of Woods & Oviatt and

moved on to Re Max Partners for 8 yearsuntil making the recent transition. The Girlswere consistently among the top performersin both sales and listings at the Las Olasbranch and were recipients of the firms mostcoveted awards and recognition as multimillion dollar producers. Diane, although arookie is a quick study and just closed a salefor $1.5M—not bad for her first deal.

It is well documented that home and condovalues have declined in the past 18 monthsbut conditions are improving and theirsecond quarter sales were surprisinglystrong. They have several prime waterfrontlistings along with some desirable locationsoff the water. While commercial real estateis not their forte, a rental property portfolio—both single and multi family units— isavailable. The Girls also wish to report thatthey have a handful of clients who are mostwilling to consider an exchange for a qualityboat. This certainly is an intriguing

opportunity that could prove to bebeneficial for specific cases.

By adding the real estate division to thecompany we have re-defined the termcross marketing. Through our combinedclient data bases and industry connections,the networking recourses we can access inan effort to promote and sell your vessel orhome are tremendous. The yacht/propertycombination distinguishes us from thetypical one dimensional brokerage firmsthat are limited to either one or the other.

So, you must be wondering, “what aboutaircraft”—stay tuned, we are in negotiationswith Sky King & Penny to join the team.

Please sign on to www.woodsyachts.comour newly designed web site and go to theReal Estate link to view their currentlistings and get better acquainted with theTerrific Trio.

They’re

Back!“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm”

— Sir Francis Drake —

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Las Olas Point Lot • Ft. Lauderdale, FLPoint lot with 285’ of waterfront. Deep water dockage for up to 140’ vessel. 4 bedrooms plusoffice, 4.5 bathrooms, new kitchen with adjoining family room. Spacious living room withwood burning fireplace. Enjoy the breeze and serene views from huge covered patio areawith L-shaped pool. PLEASE CALL ANNE WOODS @ 954-249-8476.

Choose WiselyTomato—how do you pronounce it, TE-MA’-TOor TE-MAH–TO? An easy decision thatcouldn’t possibly have any bearing on your wellbeing or financial status. There are morecritical choices to be made, now that you havechosen the boating lifestyle. It’s time to make atrade, either buying—selling—or both (we likethe both thing). A myriad of factors come intoplay that need to be weighed out in order tosuccessfully accomplish your objective.Assigning a broker is the easy part—Woods &Associates!! Next, you will instruct us whatyour ultimate, best case scenario entails andtogether we will develop strategy on how tomake it happen.

When considering your next boat, there aremore complexities to deal with than everbefore. No one can possibly recite the namesof all the different boat manufacturers inbusiness, be they domestic or foreigncompanies. The range and vast number ofvessels being campaigned on the brokeragemarket is overwhelming. The selling side of theequation has its own set of circumstances thatrequire prudent advice. With 30 plus years onthe front line of the yachting industry, we havebeen involved (conservatively) in about 1500separate transactions that includeapproximately 55 different manufacturers fromall over the globe. We can instinctively employour expertise and objectively guide you throughthe process without any groundings.

Sellers wonder—how much should I ask—whenwill it sell and at what price —is there a bettertime to list—do I need to make cosmetic ormechanical improvements—are there a varietyof marketing approaches to consider—howabout docking at Pier 66—can you providecrew or maintenance services??? Buyersask—which manufacturer would yourecommend—what should I pay—speed—seakeeping characteristics—budget to maintain—isthere a length that would better providerequired staterooms—Caterpillars, Detroits,Cummins, MTU, Deutz or whatever—whereshould I flag vessel—can I avoid sales tax—would you recommend to offer for charter—predict re-sale value.

Perhaps the best way to un-complicate theprocess, after you have programmed all theinformation and advice available, is to diligentlyemploy the disciplines required and let yourheart take over. After all, the fundamentalpriority is to settle in on the vessel that willmake you and your family happy!

We don’t have all the answers but can mostlikely find out and help you choose wisely.

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Christina Anne Woods (2 1/2)caught & released thisChub Fish on Father’s Day 2007@ Blue Hole, Long Island Bahamas.Well within new regulations!!

BahamasFishing RegulationsSome of the world’s classic fish stories have been fostered in the Bahama Islands, and forgood reason. Grander Blue Marlin—Quad hook ups of Whites—coolers full of Flag YellowTails—Schools of Yellow Fin Tuna—Colonies of Lobsters!!! Florida’s seasonal and residentboaters have been harvesting legendary catches for decades by simply crossing the GulfStream, wetting a hook and factoring in favorable conditions with a little bit of luck. TheBahamian government has recently implemented drastic limits for all species that will put aserious crimp in our lines. There is a considerable ground swell of opposition that willhopefully result in a more liberal bounty, but for now, here’s a copy of the new regulations.Stay tuned for up-dates.

Permits are obtained from Custom officials at ports of entry. Fishing gear is restricted tohook and line and you may not fish with more than six rods at a time. No vessel shall haveon board any fish unless its head and tail is intact. bag limit are as follows:

Lobster or Crawfish: Six tails per vessel, at any time. Annual closed season is April 1 toJuly 31. Minimum size limits are 3-3/8 inch carapace length or six inches tail length. Egg-bearing female crawfish are protected.

Conch: The Queen Conch (conch) is considered an endangered species throughoutmuch of the wider Caribbean, including The Bahamas. In an effort to ensure thecontinued sustainability of local conch stocks, the harvesting of the species by foreignboaters is prohibited.

Wahoo/Dolphin/Kingfish: Six fish per vessel, any combination.

Vessel Bag Limit: 20 pounds of scalefish, 10 conch and six crawfish per vessel may beexported from The Islands Of The Bahamas.

Stone Crabs: Closed season is June 1 to October 15. Minimum harvestable claw is fourinches. harvesting of females is prohibited.

Turtle: Illegal to catch or have on board; although legal to eat in The Island Of TheBahamas.

Spearfishing: Hawaiian slings is the only approved spearfishing device. Use of scubagear or an air compressor to harvest fish, conch, crawfish and other marine animals isprohibited. Spearfishing is not allowed within one mile off the coast of New Providence,within one mile off the south coast of Freeport, Grand Bahama and within 200 yards ofthe coast of all Out Islands. Spearing or taking marine animals by any means is prohibitedwithin national sea parks.

M&M RumorRumor has it that the M&M Boys may very likely be called upfrom the minors on time for this year’s fall classic and be offereda major league contract. And we’re not referring to the reveredand dearly departed Mantle & Maris of the New York Yankee’sfame, or the World Series. No indeed—that would be Matt &Max Woods of M&M Yacht Brokerage, to coincide with the FortLauderdale International Boat Show. Keep an eye on the boxscores and stay tuned.

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One of the more difficult choices in yachtownership is the decision to charter orremain private. The high operational costsand limited time to spend aboard your boatfrequently creates a dilemma that can takethe fun out the experience. A wellstructured charter program may be just theanswer you were looking for.

The concept is rather elementary but sound.Create earnings to fund expenses—qualifyfor certain tax write offs—keep vessel & crewactive. There is a well defined chartermarket world wide that is ever expanding,with interest in all size and type vessels.The fleet is not limited to Mega Yachts in theMed or Caribbean. Charters in domesticwaters and the Bahamas account for themajority of the activity, aboard motor yachtsand sport fisherman from 65’ to 115’. Whilethere is traditionally more interest in yachts,the sport fish models have great potential.With the dramatic increase in the length &accommodations of sport fishing vessels oflate, owners can capitalize on a void in thatsegment of the market.

With only a few weeks during the yearwhere you can get away, the most desirablecruising and fishing destinations may havebeen off limits. By booking a modestnumber of charters in these ports during idletime, enough monies can now be generatedto more that justify the related costsotherwise absorbed on a personal level. Somany of the entrepreneurs who enjoyboating have subscribed to this approach, itshould be well worth your consideration.

Please give us a call if you are curious aboutthe mechanics of a charter program andhow it would apply to your specific vessel.We can provide a charter pro formadesigned for your current boat or a newacquisition under consideration. It willcover income potential with a break down ofexpenses both fixed and variable. A taxspecialist and maritime attorney will berecommended to work with you andpersonal advisors to consider whatapproach would be best. It’s all aboutenhancing the boating experience andimproving the bottom line.

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