ACY Yachts Partners with SailTime to Bring Dufour Yachts to Fleet
ACY Yachts, one of the largest Dufour dealers in the world, is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with SailTime to introduce Dufour sailboats into SailTime’s expanding North American fleet.
Published: Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:00 am
ACY Yachts is a leading North American new yacht dealership and brokerage company specializing in luxury sailing and power yachts. With more than 40 years of industry expertise and as a subsidiary of the Fountaine Pajot Group, ACY Yachts maintains a strong presence across the United States, Caribbean, and Canada.
This partnership reflects ACY Yachts’ continued commitment to growing access to premium sailing experiences while supporting innovative ownership and membership models. Through this collaboration, select Dufour models will be integrated into SailTime’s professionally managed programs across its expanding network of bases.
Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, SailTime has more than 30 franchise-owned bases in North America, Netherlands and Australia. SailTime client-members share the use of a professionally managed boat through the use of a unique and proprietary online scheduling system. A monthly membership covers the slip fees, maintenance, insurance, and operating costs. These memberships offer an attractive alternative to boat ownership. As SailTime accelerates its North American growth, ACY Yachts will serve as a key supply partner, delivering Dufour’s performance-driven cruising sailboats to meet increasing demand for high-quality, versatile sailing platforms. The collaboration strengthens both organizations’ ability to provide sailors and owners with access to modern, well-equipped yachts supported by experienced operational teams.
For more than 60 years, Dufour has combined innovation, quality craftsmanship, and a passion for the sea to create yachts that balance performance with comfort. “Dufour sailboats represent an exceptional balance of performance, craftsmanship, and onboard comfort,” says Chris Bent, President, ACY YACHTS. “Partnering with SailTime allows us to introduce more sailors to the Dufour experience while supporting owners with a professionally managed pathway into structured sailing programs.”
Dufour yachts have experienced sustained international success, particularly throughout Europe and North America, recognized for their structural integrity, intelligent layouts, and refined sailing performance. Their ease of handling and modern design make them ideally suited for shared-use programs while maintaining the elevated experience today’s sailors expect. This collaboration also reinforces ACY Yachts’ broader strategy of expanding distribution channels and supporting flexible ownership solutions.
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With extensive expertise in both retail yacht sales and charter-focused management through its Business Yacht Ownership® program, ACY Yachts brings decades of operational insight to the partnership. Through this initiative, both organizations maintain their commitment to operational excellence, safety, and client satisfaction, ensuring owners and members alike benefit from respected global yacht builders supported by professional management.
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