Selling Your Yacht With Confidence
At Jeff Brown Yachts, we make selling your yacht a seamless, profitable, and stress-free experience. Our team of licensed and bonded yacht brokers combines decades of industry expertise with cutting-edge marketing to ensure your yacht reaches the right buyers and sells for top value.
Whether your vessel is a luxury motor yacht, sailing yacht, catamaran, or adventure boat, our proven sales process delivers maximum exposure locally, nationally, and internationally.
We operate from seven sales offices located in San Diego, Newport Beach, Sausalito, Seattle, Kailua-Kona, Wrightsville Beach, and Charleston.
Experience, Reach, and Results
Trusted Industry Leader — Representing premier brands like Riva, Sirena Yachts and Axopar, we have a track record of success across all major yacht categories.
Global Buyer Network — Direct access to qualified buyers through YachtWorld, MLS feeds, targeted advertising, and our private client database.
Full-Service Brokerage — From valuation to handover, we handle every detail so you can focus on your next adventure.
Local Expertise, National Reach — Whether you’re buying or selling your yacht, our offices in San Diego, Newport Beach, Sausalito, Seattle, Kailua-Kona, Wrightsville Beach, and Charleston provide unmatched support across every major yachting destination.
Our Proven Appoach
Time-driven and resource-ready, the team delivers thoughtful, scalable staging and sales strategies with efficiency and precision. Access to the right marine services and professional support ensures every detail is covered. Thorough market analysis, meticulous boat preparation, a compelling sales presentation, high-quality leads, and timely follow-up all work together to sell your yacht.
Services Provided:
- Professional marine survey recommendations
- Professional photography, drone footage, and 360° tours
- Market analysis to set the optimal asking price
- Listing agreement setup, repairs, and staging advice
Services Provided:
- MLS & international listings (YachtWorld, Boat Trader, and more)
- Global advertising campaigns across digital, print, and social media
- Compelling visual library and professionally written descriptions
- Featured on our website for maximum visibility
Services Provided:
- Lead generation and follow-up through our CRM
- Organizing private and virtual showings
- Facilitating offers and negotiations
- Regular updates so you know exactly where your sale stands
Services Provided:
- Contract management and negotiation
- Taxes, duties, and documentation assistance
- Coordinating transport and delivery
- Final handover and after-sales support
Brokerage FAQ's
Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions about our brokerage experience.
We offer boutique-style, personalized service backed by our licensed and bonded brokerage team. With nearly 30 years of marine industry experience, we tailor sales programs to each vessel and seller’s unique profile.
From motor and sailing yachts to family cruisers, expedition yachts, one-design boats, and custom vessels—regardless of size or class, we craft a specialized strategy for selling your boat.
We guide you through a clear four-step process—Prep, Listing, Cultivate, Sold—covering everything from valuation and staging to marketing, negotiations, and final handover.
With seven U.S. offices—San Diego, Newport Beach, Sausalito, Seattle, Kailua‑Kona, Wrightsville Beach, and Charleston—we offer both local expertise and broader market reach.
We focus on preparing your yacht for prime market appeal, including market analysis, valuation, staging, detailing, and listing agreement setup.
Your listing gets a visual boost with professional content creation, then distributed through strategic advertising and high-converting listing funnels.
We handle lead generation, follow-up communications, buyer showings, offer facilitation, contracts, surveys, taxes, duties, transport arrangements, and the final handover.
You’ll work with an industry-leading brokerage team of senior-level marine professionals whose expertise spans years of structured sales experience.
Our approach is time-driven and resource-ready. We use data-driven market analysis, professional staging, effective marketing, quality leads, and consistent follow-up to shorten sales cycles.
When you're ready, reach out by phone at (619) 222-9899 or contact us for a personalized consultation and begin your seamless yacht-selling journey.
Bespoke Yacht Sales, Brokerage, and Maintenance Services
For more than three decades, Jeff Brown has been immersed in every aspect of the marine industry—from yacht repair and refits to maintenance, optimization, and global deliveries. That expertise shapes the boutique experience offered at Jeff Brown Yachts, where every client receives tailored support whether buying, selling, or maintaining a vessel.
Our licensed brokers and bonded agents provide personalized guidance at every step, backed by the ongoing care of our Service & Warranty Department. With Jeff Brown Yachts, your journey on the water is managed with precision, professionalism, and a commitment to ownership satisfaction.
Our Proven Success
"We had the pleasure of working with Wayne as out-of-town buyers. His service is second-to-none. While impossible to imagine given how much we love this boat, should we decide to upgrade to another boat, Wayne at JBY would be our first and only call!"
– Robert B.
"From the first conversation with Andy and throughout the entire process I couldn’t be happier to have had any other broker other than Andy working my deal for a Robalo R272."
– Shannti H.
"I have known Jeff Brown for well over 20 years and bought 2 boats from him. I have found him to be extremely knowledgeable, service-oriented, and a pleasure to work with."
– John L.
"I purchased my Pardo 38 from Jeff Brown Yachts. Jeff and his team are excellent! They are always there for me when I need anything. I highly recommend them if you are looking to purchase a yacht. You won’t be disappointed."
– Cassandra D.
"I sold my 2019 Axopar 28c through JBY and then purchased a new 37xc from them. Great group to work with!"
– Derek P.
"We purchased a pre-owned Axopar 28 from Jeff, and we had a great experience. He was very knowledgeable and committed to making the purchase process easy."
– Fran K.
"We can’t speak highly enough of our experience with Jeff Brown Yachts and the Mari~Time program."