Established Yacht Brokerage
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Boutique Yacht Brokerage is a boutique, founder-led yacht brokerage headquartered in Saint Augustine, Florida, serving buyers and sellers of quality oceangoing sailing and power yachts. Founded in 2020, the Company operates a capital-light, commission-based model with approximately $4 million in annual brokerage sales volume across 30-40 yacht sales per year. The business runs with 5 active brokers (all 1099 independent contractors) and 36 active listings. Revenue is 100% commission-based with approximately two-thirds of transactions being dual-agency (retaining the full commission). The Company has a loyal, repeat client base, strong brand recognition in the cruising sailboat community, and is a member of the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA). The founder is committed to a 2-year post-closing training and transition period, making this an ideal acquisition for a buyer seeking to enter Florida's yacht brokerage market. This is a home-based business with no leased premises and no inventory — pure cash flow generation.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 6
- Facilities & Assets
- Home-office model with no leased premises. All operations are managed remotely from the founder's home office or on the water. No physical office or storefront.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- The Company occupies a defensible boutique position between solo operators and large national houses. Florida's two-year broker apprenticeship requirement creates a regulatory moat that insulates the business from new-entrant competition and makes acquisition the practical route into the market.
- Opportunities for Growth
- Clear growth levers include expanding the boat-show calendar (adding Miami and other major shows), scaling advertising spend, recruiting new brokers on modern 50/50 splits, hiring administrative support, and developing adjacent verticals including the established catamaran brand extension and captain services. A buyer investing $50,000-$100,000 in working capital could scale significantly beyond the current plateau.
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Lifestyle-driven, well-planned exit. The founder intends to go cruising and tran
- Transition Support
- The founder is committed to a 2-year post-closing training and licensing contract and is open to staying on as a producing independent contractor thereafter. She will train the buyer in licensing, marketing, contracts, escrow handling, broker management, and client-facing skills.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2546268
- Listing Views
- 11
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