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Yachts for sale in the gulf coast of texas, whether you desire to purchase or sell a yacht, fox yacht sales is the team to help you. we have been family owned and operated for over 30 years and have customers nationwide..

The same values that started Fox Yacht Sales are still in place today. We pride ourselves on our service to our customers. Our brokers and office staff will assists you from beginning to end in either selling your yacht or purchasing a different yacht. We deal in all types of boats and are sure to have something that fits your needs. If you don’t see something you like let us know and our brokers can look around the market for you. Fox Yacht Sales is here to make your buying or selling process as relaxed as possible.

The knowledge of our experienced sales team is vital when buying or selling a yacht. Our brokers work with you to make sure the buying and selling process runs smoothly. Our office will handle all Coast Guard documentation and/or Texas registrations as well.

With offices in  Port Aransas and South Padre Island, Texas, we have access to a wide array of listings and will work hard to find you the perfect yacht to purchase. If your desire is to sell your yacht, our advertising and attendance at boat shows and fishing tournaments are sure to gain your yacht the exposure it deserves.

Once you make the decision to buy a yacht or sell your yacht ,  contact Fox Yacht Sales  to get the process started and let us do the rest!

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Yachts For Sale In Kemah

Kemah is located southeast of Houston on the south side of Clear Creek Channel that connects Clear Lake with Galveston Bay. Set on a half-moon pocket on Galveston Bay, the town is 25 miles northeast of Galveston. Founded in 1898 by John Henry Kipp and James H. Bradford, who owned most of the land that they subdivided into lots to establish the town, they initially called Evergreen. To establish a post office, the town had to be renamed because the name Evergreen was already taken. In 1907 it was renamed Kemah, Indian for “wind in my face,” descriptive of its location on the Bay and also fitting for boat lovers.

United Yacht Sales can help you find the perfect yacht for sale in Texas . Give us a call today at 1-772-463-3131 about purchasing a new boat or listing your current yacht on the brokerage market.

YACHTS LOCATED NEAR Kemah Texas

80' Viking 80 Convertible 2023

Port Aransas, Texas, United States

72' Viking 72 Convertible 2018

Galveston, Texas, United States

70' Hatteras 1992

KEMAH, Texas, United States

68' Hatteras 68 Enclosed Bridge 2006

67' Hatteras 67 Cockpit Motor Yacht 1993

Seabrook, Texas, United States

65' Viking 65 Enclosed Bridge 2005

65' Hatteras 65 Motor Yacht 1988

60' Viking Convertible 2008

Southern Belle

59' Maritimo M59 2017

League City, Texas, United States

Double Down

58' Viking 58 Enclosed Bridge 2000

56' Sea Ray 56 Sedan Bridge 2001

Pottsboro, Texas, United States

56' Carver 56 Voyager 2006

STACY LE ANNE

55' Hatteras Convertible 1988

Texas, United States

55' Sea Ray 1994

Kemah, Texas, United States

Sea Lion ll

54' Whiticar Sportfisherman 1963

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Kemah began as a 177-acre land grant from the Mexican government to early colonist, Michael Gouldrich in 1824. It was also “home” to the French pirate, Jean Lafitte in the early 1800s. After Gouldrich mysteriously disappeared, the property changed hands several times until it was acquired by the Kipp and Bradford families who established the town of Evergreen in 1898. The storm of 1900 demolished the town and residents were forced to evacuate but returned in 1901 to rebuild and renamed it Kemah. Bradford discovered a shell reef that extended from his property several hundred feet into the Bay and was 20-30 feet high in some spots, that was excavated and sold to the nearby Southern & Pacific railroad by the carload. Shell was used to build roadbeds back then.

Kemah’s population was about 400 and dropped down to 100 during the Great Depression. After WWII, during the late 1940s – early 1950s, Kemah was notorious for illegal, brazenly open round-the-clock casino gambling that had spread from Galveston. It was finally shut down by the Texas Attorney General and Texas Rangers, and tourism declined. After the Clear Creek Channel opened, a major commercial shrimp fishing fleet was established in Kemah in the 1950s, and the town still celebrates its shrimping port heritage annually in August with a Blessing of the Fleet.

Kemah is still a small town though its population has “swelled” to about 3,000 in this decade. With the development of the Kemah Boardwalk, the quaint waterfront town, with its proximity to Houston and Galveston, has become a premier attraction for Kemah residents and weekend destination for Houstonians, Texans, and beyond, including international visitors. Most of the towns historical landmarks have been destroyed in the periodic hurricanes that have hit the area. Only a few built in the early 1900s remain. The old Kemah Schoolhouse has been restored and relocated—it houses the Historical Society and is owned and operated by the city of Kemah. The 2-room schoolhouse was originally for 1st-6th grades during 1912-1949. The restoration was completed in 2007.

Landry’s Restaurant Inc. established the Kemah Boardwalk in the 1990s, bringing a surge in tourism that has increased along with the Boardwalk’s expansion over the decades, to become the premier Boardwalk attraction of the nation! It is now ranked as the top tourism attraction in the Greater Houston area. The Kemah Boardwalk is a 60-acre entertainment complex located 20-30 miles southeast of Downtown Houston. It began as a waterfront dining spot (Landry’s Restaurant) but developed into a weekend family destination and major attraction, built along the shoreline of Galveston Bay and Clear Lake. Kemah Boardwalk features “Food, Fun, Rides, and Music” for the whole family.

It offers year-round fun for all ages. Some of the attractions include the C.P. Huntington Train—a replica of an 1863 steam locomotive, double decker carousel, Ferris wheels, roller coasters, Boardwalk Tower, Drop Zone, Rockin’ Rocket, Iron Eagle, Boardwalk Beast speedboat thrill ride, Boardwalk Bullet (wooden coaster with 42 crossovers!), Stingray Reef & Rainforest Exhibit (Aquarium Restaurant-1st level), Rock the Dock—free concert series, midway games, arcade, playground, fireworks, Dancing Water Fountains (splash zones), and more.

The Boardwalk FantaSea passenger yacht features elegant dinner cruises, sightseeing and party cruises, and is the largest charter yacht for events and special occasions on the Gulf Coast. Boardwalk FantaSea cruises the Houston, Kemah, Clear Lake, and Galveston Bay Area. Based in Kemah Boardwalk Marina, Boardwalk FantaSea offers public leisure cruises and amazing cuisine on its dinner cruises.

The Kemah Boardwalk Marina is a destination marina in a protected harbor at the beautiful 60-acre Kemah Boardwalk resort property with restaurants, hotels, shops, amusements, attractions, and entertainment just steps from the boat slips. The Clear Lake Recreational Area is known as the “Boating Capital” of Texas with the highest density of boats of any region in Texas. The marina has the 3rd largest recreational boat fleet in the nation and is conveniently located about 45 minutes southeast of Downtown Houston on Galveston Bay on the Gulf of Mexico and is a short drive from Houston and Galveston Island. Constructed in the late 1980s, it injected new economic life into Kemah, TX. Access to the marina is via the Houston Ship Channel from Galveston. The marina has 414 slips for vessels 20 ft to 115 ft and dockside water depth is 9 ft at MLW. Floating docks have 30, 50, and 100amp electric hookups. Other services and amenities include pump-out, oil recycling, restrooms/showers, laundry facility, ice, wireless internet, and more.

Other marinas in the area include the Waterford Harbour Marina located on Clear Lake adjacent to Galveston Bay. This beautiful, elegant Williamsburg-style marina is a great departure point for circumnavigation, island exploration, or coastal cruising. Wide floating docks accommodate vessels with maximum length of 95 ft and draft of 6 ft. Services include water, electrical, pump-out, laundry, restrooms/showers, wireless internet, and security. Amenities are swimming pool, hot tub, tennis, fitness center, onsite Sundance Grill II restaurant, and two picnic areas with gas grills. Weekend stays, liveaboards, or season visitors are welcome.

Portofino Harbour Marina is located on Clear Lake just ½ mile from Galveston Bay and is a Dockominium—slips can be purchased. Transient slips are available by reservation. The marina is walking distance to restaurants and the Kemah Boardwalk, grocery stores, and shopping. Fuel dock and full-service repair yard with travel lift is nearby. The floating concrete piers have 212 slips ranging from 40 ft to 55 ft. Dockside depth is 7 ft. Service includes water; 30 & 50amp electric is metered. Pet friendly. Amenities include a waterfront pool, poolside clubhouse with kitchen, BBQ grills, free internet, laundry facility, restrooms/showers, gated security, pump out, and ice. The Portofino Harbour Yacht Club, a private club for slip owners and tenants only, is a registered member of YCA (Yachting Club of America) sine 2009 and offers reciprocity with many YCA Yacht Clubs throughout the United States.

Seabrook Marina & Shipyard is on Clear Lake with easy access to Galveston Bay. The marina has 650+ slips for sail and power vessels up to 125 ft, including multi-hull and catamarans. There are also large covered floating docks for boats up to 60 ft with 28 ft vertical clearance. Seabrook offers year-round docking facilities with permanent slips and seasonal accommodations. Overnight (transient) slips are currently unavailable (check website for updates). Amenities include pool, fitness center, full-service yard with travel lift and fuel dock offering gas and diesel fuels, bait & tackle shop, dry storage, and launch ramp. Services include water, electrical, ice, laundry facility, pump-out, restrooms/showers, wireless internet, and security.

Marina Del Sol has wet slips on floating concrete docks for power or sailboats up to 55 ft, 34 ft beam (multi-hulls), and 4.5 ft maximum draft, and dry storage for runabouts or boats up to 30 ft. Services include 30 & 50amp electrical (metered), restrooms/showers, laundry facility, pump-out, ice, and dock cart. Amenities include swimming pool, Captains Lounge, BBQ and picnic areas. Transient slips are available for a daily fee of $2/ft. Monthly rate is available, check website. Marina Del Sol is located on Clear Lake with easy access to Galveston Bay.

Located on Clear Lake, the NASA Johnson Space Center (established in 1970s) brought tourism back from its decline in 1950s and 60s, as pleasure boats began filling the lake. The 1700-acre Center is the research facility for NASA Mission Control and training facility for shuttle and space station astronauts. The nearby Space Center Houston opened in 1992 at 1601 E NASA Parkway as the Visitor Center for NASA Johnson Space Center and is a Smithsonian Affiliate. It is now a major tourist attraction offering the ultimate in edutainment, providing a close-up look at the US Space Program. Visitors are treated to tours of the NASA Johnson Space Center and the shuttle replica of Independence that sits on top of the historic NASA 905 shuttle carrier aircraft, which can also be toured. The Space Center has the largest collection of spacesuits and moon rocks in the world. The 250,000 sq ft educational complex has welcomed over 22 million since opening and annually attracts nearly 1.25 million visitors and is the #1 attraction for international visitors to the Houston area.

The Kemah Lighthouse District is Kemah’s popular center for shopping, restaurants and bars, attractions (outdoor stage, Cool Zones, Captain Kidd, Boardwalk Bullet, Joe’s Boardwalk Beast, Old Railroad Station Museum, Stingray Reef, South Coast Sailing Charters, 4-D Theater, and more). The distinct blue and white striped cylindrical tower of the Kemah Lighthouse also serves as a water tower. Kemah is renowned for its fresh Gulf seafood. Restaurant Row features over two dozen restaurants in and around the Boardwalk area. 

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Take a look at the impressive yacht made in North Carolina

H IGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — One community in our state far from the coast has a long history of building some impressive yachts. A legacy that was launched years ago is now part of a new project.

Brad Jones found out more about this creation by Matthews Custom Yachts which is Made in North Carolina.

The boat is big, beautiful and ready for the open sea. As it was being loaded onto a trailer for the long trip down to the coast, we had a chance to talk with the man who knows all about its connection to some of the finest custom yachts in the world. Brad Matthews says he has always followed the story of Hatteras Yachts, and his goal was to eventually buy a fishing yacht from Tom Slane, the son of Willis Slane who founded Hatteras back in 1959. Tom Slane then started his own company, Slane Marine to restore some of those Hatteras boats, and he helped to design this one too. “Tom wasn’t able to finish the project,” Matthews told us, adding “I have loved finishing it and love what it’s turned out to be.”

We were there almost a decade ago when the folks at Slane Marine pulled the mold off the hull for this project. At 62 feet, it was much larger than anything they had done before. Brad Matthews completed the build using former Hatteras employees and some from his current business, Matthews Specialty Vehicles.

The technology inside is mind-boggling. It features a Sea Keeper, which is a gyro deep in the hull that is designed to prevent it from rolling at sea. It can even anticipate when a big wave is about to hit and keep it from rolling back and forth. The yacht has four staterooms and three baths; it’s also powered by twin pods which can be turned from side to side making it very maneuverable.  The design makes it more efficient than other comparable yachts of this size.  Matthews says, “The boat is resin-infused. There’s no wood in the boat so it’s super light, and with the pods, a boat of this caliber compared to its competitors will burn half the fuel.”

There’s no mistaking the style either. It’s called a Carolina Yacht for a reason. With a big flare on the bow, the sharp angle of the entry and a break in the line along the gunwale as it heads toward the stern.  These boats are made for the unpredictable waves off the Outer Banks and are designed to be comfortable as they run through heavy seas in any kind of weather. It’s a purpose-built vessel, like nothing else on the water.

Matthews says it will take a few weeks to do the final assembly and testing, then it should be in some high-profile fishing tournaments this summer.  And with a new name across the transom, you can bet there will be a few more to come. “We have all the molds that were used to build this boat.  So when this one leaves we’re planning to begin production on hull number two and maybe hull number three.  We see a huge demand for this boat in the marketplace.”

It may be one of the most impressive yachts along the Carolina coast. But the Matthews 62 has a bloodline that goes back to the yachts that put High Point on the nautical map a long time ago.

You can find out more by going to MatthewsYacht.com

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