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Starting with an eight-man team working on the floor of a sparse Palma apartment, CEO Nick Gelevert transformed Boatsters Black from a high-energy startup into a global superyacht power player. By combining traditional hospitality expertise with fast, AI-powered real-time data, the firm has disrupted the traditionally slow yacht brokerage industry while securing major multi-million-dollar deals.

Damen Yachting has announced the sale of a new 80-meter Amels 80 Limited Editions superyacht, locked in for a spring 2029 delivery. The vessel was purchased by a first-time yacht owner who was represented in the transaction by Boatsters Black and Bjorn International Brokerage. The choice of shipyard was highly deliberate for the new owner. Nick Gelevert, CEO & Founder of Boatsters Black, noted that the Amels 80 "clearly stood apart" during a careful shipyard assessment, while Kasper Jakobsen of Bjorn International Brokerage pointed to Damen's proven build philosophy and reliable delivery timeline as the key deciding factors.

Dutch shipyard Damen Yachting has secured a sale for a new 80-meter Amels 80 superyacht, with the first-time owner represented by Boatsters Black (in collaboration with Bjorn International Brokerage). Slated for a spring 2029 delivery, the flagship of the Limited Editions range features exterior styling by Espen Øino and custom interiors by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design. The 2,175GT vessel boasts premium amenities including a 200-square-meter sundeck, a private owner's deck, and a foredeck helipad.

Damen Yachting has announced the sale of a 79.8-meter Amels 80 superyacht to a first-time owner, represented by Boatsters Black and Bjorn International Brokerage. Scheduled for delivery in Spring 2029, the steel-hulled vessel will feature an exterior by Espen Øino, naval architecture by Damen Yachting, and a 2,175 GT interior designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design to accommodate up to 14 guests and 20 crew.

SAIRU is Riva's largest superyacht to date, 54.8 metres of Italian design blending sporty lines with timeless elegance. A beach club with pool, a glass-enclosed gym, four decks connected by a lift. Now part of Boatsters Black fleet.

Forbes features Boatsters Black’s Danielle McNeill and luxury yacht DANLOU in an in-depth look at why Turkey is becoming one of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after yacht charter destinations.

Delivered in 2026, the 29-metre Italian motor yacht DANLOU is now offered for charter in Greece and Turkey through Boatsters Black. Accommodating up to 11 guests in 5 suites, she stands out for her refined interiors, top-level Mediterranean cuisine, professional 5-person crew, and a full range of water toys blending Sanlorenzo elegance with relaxed summer cruising.

Boatsters Black is redefining yacht ownership replacing the industry's long-standing opacity and fragmented systems with digital clarity, transparent management, and a heritage of Dutch maritime discipline. From a fully digitized owner platform to bespoke charter concierge, the company offers a quieter, smarter approach to life at sea.

The article explores how Boatsters Black, led by founder Nick Gelevert, is transforming the luxury yacht market with a structured, transparent, and tech-driven approach. Combining Dutch maritime pragmatism with international reach, the company offers a digitalized, full-service experience that goes beyond traditional brokerage to support clients throughout the entire yacht ownership journey.