DiMillo’s Yacht Sales Acquires Hunt Yachts Assets From Hinckley
Deal secures brand license and positions Ocean Series range for continued global production
DiMillo’s Yacht Sales has acquired key strategic assets of Hunt Yachts LLC from Hinckley Yachts, marking a transition in stewardship of the US-based semi-custom yacht brand.
The transaction includes an exclusive license agreement with Ray Hunt Design, enabling DiMillo’s to continue building and marketing vessels under the Hunt name for the global market.
The boats will be marketed as Hunt Yachts by DiMillo’s, maintaining the brand’s focus on deep-V hull performance, craftsmanship and design heritage.
The existing Ocean Series, offered in flybridge and express configurations from 56ft to 76ft, will continue to be built by Global Yacht Builders in Taiwan, which has produced the range since 2008. Current production includes two 56ft flybridge models and one 63ft flybridge.
The addition of Hunt Yachts complements DiMillo’s existing portfolio of brands, including Sabre, Back Cove, Tiara and MJM, and reinforces its positioning in the performance motor yacht segment.
“We were honored to have been asked by the team at Hinckley and Hunt Yachts to explore this opportunity to acquire Hunt Yachts,” says Chris DiMillo, founder of DiMillo’s Yacht Sales. “As a Hunt owner myself, I have a deep personal appreciation for the brand’s design, performance, and heritage.
“It is both an honor and a privilege to be the steward of this iconic brand going forward. My team is ecstatic about this next chapter – what Hunt Yachts will bring to DiMillo’s, and what we will bring to the brand and Hunt Yachts family.”
Gavin McClintock, CEO of Hinckley, says: “DiMillo’s is exceptionally well positioned to carry Hunt Yachts forward, and we’re genuinely pleased to see the brand in their hands. They bring deep expertise, longstanding customer relationships, and a shared commitment to quality that aligns naturally with Hunt’s heritage.
“For Hinckley, this transition allows us to focus on our core strengths of American craftsmanship, enduring design, and a highly personalized ownership experience, as we continue to invest in the future of Hinckley Yachts and Hinckley Yacht Services.”