Jeff Merrill, CPYB, is pleased to announce he has teamed up with Selene Yachts Americas as an advisor to the brand and new build sales consultant.
Jeff has worked with numerous Selene owners and brokered countless Selene trawlers over the last 20+ years. For offshore cruising, whether coastal exploring or ocean crossing, Jeff is a strong believer in these rugged ocean-going trawlers.
The Selene brand is celebrating 25 years of success, and the yard has delivered over 450 new builds. Jeff and Selene founder, Howard Chen, have enjoyed mutual respect and friendship for over two decades. With the re-emergence of Selene sales and marketing in the US and Canada through Wayne Goldman, CPYB and Paul Cifka of Selene Americas, the brand is experiencing a huge surge in interest and Jeff is very pleased to help continue this momentum.
Selene trawlers are famous for their elegance and function, built on a foundation of superior craftmanship. Equipment selection, engineering expertise and systems designs make Selene’s reliable, encouraging their owners to explore further.
Well known and well-traveled world-wide, there is an established network dealers suited to assist this brand designed to be on-the-move.
There are many popular models, and each original buyer enjoys some creative flexibility in the layout and systems selections which keeps the brand innovative and continually improving. The resale value of Selene is one of the best in the industry. Jeff is looking forward to working with clients who wish to create their own vision of the ideal cruising trawler.
Each new Selene that is built at Jet-Tern Marine in Zhuhai, China is examined by Selene founder and CEO Howard Chen before it is delivered to its satisfied owner. The client/brand relationship doesn’t end there – the Selene owner community is an active group and they gather annually for two US owners’ rendezvous (East coast and West coast). The last four events have been even more impressive with Howard Chen in attendance.
The pride of the Selene brand is known throughout the trawler realm and JMYS is proud to extend our involvement with this wonderful community.
From Jeff: “I’m very pleased to become more involved with such an amazing trawler brand. The Selene yard is expanding and Selene Americas has already begun supporting existing Selene owners AND has generated several new build orders for eager clients. This is a significant development in my yachting career and I’m anxious to help with the growth of the brand by introducing more clients to Selene.”
Please see below for Selene Yachts Americas partnership announcement:
Selene Yachts Americas Announces Partnership with Renowned Trawler Yacht Specialist Jeff Merrill
Long Beach, CA – [September 30, 2024] — Selene Yachts Americas is proud to announce that Jeff Merrill, a seasoned trawler yacht specialist with decades of experience in the industry, has joined the Selene Yachts team as both an advisor and an authorized representative for new Selene Yachts sales. With over 30 years in the marine industry and a strong focus on ocean-going trawlers, Jeff Merrill brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help Selene Yachts clients realize their dreams of offshore cruising.
Merrill’s impressive career began with a foundation in competitive sailing, eventually transitioning into yacht sales and marketing roles with major brands like Nordhavn and Pacific Seacraft. As the founder of Jeff Merrill Yacht Sales, Inc. (JMYS), he has established himself as a trusted authority in the trawler yacht community. He has personally logged over 20,000 miles at sea and has represented hundreds of clients in their purchase and sale of premium cruising yachts.
Selene Yachts has long been known for producing some of the most capable and elegant long-range trawlers in the world. By joining forces with Jeff Merrill, Selene Yachts Americas aims to enhance its presence in the U.S. market, offering buyers the opportunity to work directly with one of the industry’s most knowledgeable brokers. Jeff will not only represent new Selene yacht sales but will also act as a strategic advisor, helping Selene Yachts Americas continue its trajectory as a leader in the trawler yacht category.
“We are thrilled to have Jeff onboard as a key part of the Selene family,” said Wayne Goldman, President of Selene Yachts Americas. “His extensive knowledge of trawlers and his hands-on experience will be invaluable as we grow our brand and deliver exceptional customer experiences.”
Jeff Merrill’s passion for customer service and his deep understanding of the yacht market align perfectly with Selene Yachts’ vision of building high-quality, ocean-going trawlers that are customized to meet each owner’s unique needs. Jeff’s close relationship with clients and his ability to guide them through the buying process will ensure that Selene Yachts owners receive the personalized attention they deserve.
For more information about Jeff Merrill and Selene Yachts, please visit www.seleneamericas.com and www.jmys.com, or contact Selene Americas directly at info@seleneamericas.com (877-689-3979) and Jeff Merrill directly at Jeff@JMYS.com (949-355-4950).
About Selene Yachts Americas
Selene Yachts Americas is the exclusive U.S. distributor of Selene Yachts, offering luxury long-range trawler yachts designed by Selene founder Howard Chen. The company provides a seamless yacht buying experience from design to delivery, ensuring every Selene meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and craftsmanship.
About Jeff Merrill Yacht Sales
Jeff Merrill Yacht Sales, Inc. is an international yacht brokerage specializing in trawler yachts. With a personalized approach, JMYS assists clients worldwide in finding the ideal cruising yachts for their needs.
