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Explore waterfront homes in Holland MI with JBYS and Michigan Homes & Cottages, featuring a luxury property and hands-on boating experience.

Explore waterfront homes in Holland MI with JBYS and Michigan Homes & Cottages, featuring a luxury property and hands-on boating experience.

Selling your boat or yacht is a big decision — and choosing the right partner makes all the difference. At Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales, we’ve been serving the Great Lakes and beyond for over 50 years. Our Selling Advantage means more visibility, stronger offers, and smoother transactions from start to finish. Get the highest selling price, in the shortest amount of time when you sell your boat with JBYS!

The season is turning, the docks are coming back to life, and the Great Lakes boating calendar is officially underway. From early-season boat shows to on-the-water demo days and summer events still to come, this is your guide to where you’ll find Team JBYS throughout the season.

From marine mechanics and fiberglass techs to sales managers and service advisors, the boating industry in Michigan is booming—with over $7.8 billion in economic impact and more than 58,000 jobs statewide. This growing industry is hungry for fresh talent, and the RBIEF scholarship is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door. If you’re a Michigan resident with a passion for boating and an interest in pursuing a career in the marine industry, this scholarship could help turn your goals into reality.

The She’s the Captain women’s boating course by MJM Yachts comes to Michigan, with hands-on instruction in docking and boat handling at JBYS events.

Learn what boat listing photos attract buyers and help you sell your boat faster. Expert tips from yacht brokers at JBYS.

Our Service Team goes to great lengths to support our clients. They travel across the country year-round, often at a moment’s notice, to provide on-site assistance for boaters in need. This week is our chance to give credit where it’s due—to the experts who work tirelessly behind the scenes, ensuring our customers have the best possible experience on the water. Without them, the luxury and reliability that define the JBYS experience wouldn’t be possible.

New Viking 70 Announced! Introducing the second-generation Viking 70 Convertible. A serious evolution in one of the most competitive size ranges in sportfishing, just announced by Viking Yachts at the 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show. The Viking 70 Convertible is set for its official world premiere at FLIBS later this year, with multiple configurations […]

Serving boaters across the Great Lakes and beyond, Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales offers a wide selection of new and pre-owned boats for sale. With summer winding down, it’s the perfect time to explore luxury yachts and end-of-season opportunities before next year’s boating kicks off.