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MGM Boats Relaunch Successful Cork Office

27th June 2025
The MGM Boats Cork office is based in Kinsale, next to the Yacht Club
The MGM Boats Cork office is based in Kinsale, next to the Yacht Club

MGM Boats first opened its Cork Office in 2011, and it has enjoyed great success over the years, building a community of returning customers and many new friends. Based in Kinsale, next to the Yacht Club, the international yacht brokers have done a great deal of business locally as well as in Crosshaven and other parts of Cork, and they have become well known to sailors and motorboaters alike.

In 2024, a new era began with Ronan Charters taking up a full-time position as Yacht Broker in Kinsale, having previously spent time at the MGM Head Office in Dun Laoghaire.

Kinsale Yacht Broker Ronan ChartersKinsale Yacht Broker Ronan Charters

Ronan has been boating all his life and spent time working in MGM's service department, where he gained the knowledge and skills of boat maintenance before moving into a full-time sales role in 2023. Ronan is personable and a great communicator, ensuring the best possible service for buyers and sellers in the Cork area. In the summer months, Ronan spends many hours on the water in his RIB or sailing with friends both in Cork and at his native Waterford harbour - Dunmore East. Ronan is living locally and is ready to do business with new and old faces in Kinsale, Crosshaven and all of Cork. Results are his top priority.

(Above and below) Examples of successful sales by MGM Boats in Cork over recent months(Above and below) Examples of successful sales by MGM Boats in Cork over recent months(Above and below) Examples of successful sales by MGM Boats in Cork over recent months

The full MGM Team assists Ronan including National Sales Manager Andrew Jacobs who spends time at the Kinsale Office every week.

Andrew, who is originally from Monkstown in Cork has been working in sales since before he finished school and has built up a lot of experience in trade and customer relations, working with MGM all over Ireland and Europe. He can be found boating in Dublin, Cork or Kerry when not in the office and has spent many thousands of hours on the water, allowing him to understand the needs of buyers and sellers and to maximise the results for his clients.

MGM Boats National Sales Manager Andrew JacobsMGM Boats National Sales Manager Andrew Jacobs

Andrew and Ronan are exceptionally knowledgeable and understand the importance of being reliable, honest, and professional. They bring the market insight of Ireland's largest and most successful brokerage company, as well as a great deal of enthusiasm.

Current listing: Sun Odyssey 349 lying in RossbrinA current listing: Sun Odyssey 349 lying in Rossbrin

As the most successful brokerage company in Ireland, MGM has perfected the various aspects of the sales process and their application to the Irish market. Their service covers everything from skilled photography and marketing to valuation, pre- and post-survey engineering, negotiation, logistics, and finances. This ensures a seamless, pain-free experience for buyer and seller and maximises the results of the sale.

Whether working with boats locally or on the international stage, the team at MGM Boats deliver the best possible results to existing and new clients.

If you wish to buy, sell or trade a boat in Cork, MGM Boats is happy to assist.

Contact the Cork Office on 021 470 9600 to start the process now.

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About MGM Boats

MGM Boats is one of Ireland's leading boat brokers now operating internationally as well as throughout Ireland. MGM Boats was founded in 1997 by brothers Martin and Gerry Salmon who were previously worked as a carpenter, joiner and glass fibre laminator in the 1980s. Martin progressed to boat retailing in the late 1980s and Gerry was a service manager in the 1990s. From these many years of experience, MGM Boats was founded in 1997. It started out as a service, maintenance and repairs company based in Malahide, Co. Dublin.

The company grew in 1998 when the Aquador dealership was acquired. Starting as they meant to go on, in 2001 MGM became distributors for Jeanneau Motorboats and Yachts and also opened its second office in Belfast. MGM had begun to create what would be an international and acclaimed brokerage company.

In 2003, MGM Boats moved to Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Co. Dublin. The large office space and yard expanded the service department and paved the way for MGM to acquire the dealership for Sunseeker in Ireland in 2003.

From then, MGM built up its brokerage listings and in 2009 it opened its office in Hamble, UK. This has led to many years of MGM being present at all major UK boat shows, and each year growing their presence and listings.

The success of MGM's brokerage listings spread internationally, leading in 2012 to 2 new offices being opened in the Mediterranean - in Villamoura, Portugal and Mallorca, Spain. The now international brand and team throughout these years received many awards for their enterprising spirit, customer service and international presence, including winning Sunseeker Distributor of the Year in 2007, 2009 and 2011.

This also led to a new Irish office being opened in Kinsale, Co. Cork increasing their presence within Ireland as well as abroad.

At A Glance – MGM Boats Agencies

MGM Boats are Irish agents for the following yacht and motorboat manufacturers

  • Jeanneau sail
  • Jeanneau power
  • Prestige
  • Lagoon catamarans
  • Aquador
  • Bayliner
  • Zodiac

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