FLORIDA SUPERYACHT SELLER REPRESENTATION
Sell Your Superyacht. On Your Terms.
Before your yacht reaches the market, understand its position, your options, and the decisions that can influence your sale.
SELL MY SUPERYACHT IN FLORIDA
The Decisions Before You List Can Shape Your Sale.
Selling a superyacht begins well before photography, advertising, or a public asking price.
Your yacht's condition, documentation, recent comparable sales, buyer demand, and ownership objectives all deserve consideration before it enters the market.
St. Clair Superyachts is a Fort Lauderdale-based, Florida-licensed brokerage representing owners of motor yachts 77 feet and larger.
We begin by understanding your yacht and the result you're seeking—not by assuming that every seller needs the same marketing campaign.
SELECTED COMPLETED TRANSACTIONS
Superyachts Personally Sold by Kevin St. Clair.
Experience is best understood through actual transactions. These examples reflect Kevin St. Clair's personal involvement in completed superyacht sales.
Mangusta 130'
A privately arranged international transaction involving a 2011 Mangusta 130' in the South of France and Monaco.
Personally handled by Kevin St. Clair through St. Clair Superyachts. Buyer and seller introduced privately.
Leopard 112'
A completed Leopard 112' superyacht transaction involving Kevin St. Clair, with the vessel later featured in the Netflix series Selling Cabo.
Personally sold by Kevin St. Clair during his previous brokerage employment. Not represented as a St. Clair Superyachts company sale.
Mangusta 100'
An international Mangusta 100' superyacht transaction involving direct buyer-seller introductions.
Personally handled by Kevin St. Clair through St. Clair Superyachts.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL OF EXPOSURE
Not Every Superyacht Should Be Sold the Same Way.
Your priorities determine how a selling strategy should be evaluated.
Private, Off-Market Introductions
For owners who prefer discretion, a private approach may begin with carefully selected introductions to prospective buyers and industry relationships.
This can limit public exposure while allowing an owner to evaluate interest before deciding whether broader marketing is appropriate.
Privacy requirements, buyer qualification, and information sharing can be discussed before outreach begins.
Targeted International Market Exposure
For owners seeking broader visibility, a public sales strategy can combine professional presentation, yacht-specific positioning, relevant brokerage relationships, and selected digital channels.
The objective is not simply to generate views. It is to reach prospective buyers whose requirements align with the yacht.
The appropriate campaign depends on the vessel, market conditions, budget, and agreed representation.
THE SELLING PROCESS
From Initial Evaluation to Final Delivery.
A clear sequence helps owners understand what happens next and which decisions require their attention.
Review Your Yacht and the Market
Examine the vessel's specifications, condition, maintenance history, recent comparable sales, competing inventory, and current buyer demand.
Identify What Buyers Will Examine
Review presentation, service records, equipment status, class or flag documentation where applicable, and matters that could emerge during inspections.
Select Your Selling Approach
Establish asking-price positioning, presentation materials, prospective buyer profiles, and the appropriate level of public or private exposure.
Evaluate Offers and Contract Terms
Consider purchase price alongside deposits, contingencies, inspection periods, timing, delivery location, and the responsibilities of each party.
Coordinate Survey and Sea Trial
Support coordination among the parties, surveyors, technical specialists, crew, and relevant facilities as contractual inspections proceed.
Complete Documentation and Delivery
Work with the appropriate closing, legal, registry, and escrow professionals to address the agreed closing requirements and transfer arrangements.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Trust That Extends Beyond One Transaction.
“Other brokers have a lot to learn from you both in terms of your negotiations, humility, and professionalism. You will always be my broker.”
Superyacht Buyer · Mangusta 130' · Monaco
SUPERYACHT SELLER QUESTIONS
What Owners Ask Before Selling a Superyacht.
Answers to common questions about valuation, timing, discretion, international transactions, and selling a superyacht in Florida.
How do I sell my superyacht in Florida?
Begin by reviewing your yacht's condition, documentation, comparable sales, and current buyer demand with a qualified yacht brokerage. Then establish an appropriate asking-price strategy, prepare the vessel for presentation, determine how it will be introduced to buyers, and coordinate offers, inspections, and closing. St. Clair Superyachts represents motor yachts 77 feet and larger from Fort Lauderdale.
What is my superyacht worth in today's market?
An evaluation considers the yacht's builder, model, age, condition, machinery hours, maintenance records, refits, specifications, competing inventory, recent transactions, and current demand. Public asking prices alone do not establish actual sale value. A vessel-specific review is needed before recommending a range.
Can I sell my superyacht without advertising it publicly?
A private, off-market approach may be possible through selected buyer introductions and brokerage relationships. It can offer greater discretion, although limited exposure may reduce the number of potential buyers reached. The approach should reflect your objectives and the yacht's market.
How long does it take to sell a superyacht?
There is no reliable universal timeframe. Builder reputation, size, condition, asking price, location, seasonality, and buyer demand all matter. Inspection findings and closing requirements can also affect timing. An evaluation of your specific vessel provides a more useful starting point than a generic industry estimate.
How much does it cost to sell a superyacht?
Potential expenses include brokerage commission, agreed marketing or preparation costs, maintenance, dockage, crew, documentation, and professional services. The amounts and responsibilities depend on the listing agreement, transaction structure, and yacht's circumstances. Commission and other charges should be explained before you engage a brokerage.
Can a Florida brokerage sell my foreign-flagged superyacht?
Foreign-flagged yachts may involve additional legal, customs, registration, tax, and jurisdictional considerations. Whether and how a particular yacht can be marketed or sold depends on its status, location, and the transaction structure. Appropriate maritime legal and documentation professionals should be involved when needed.
Should I complete repairs before listing my superyacht?
Not every repair or cosmetic project produces a corresponding increase in sale value. The relevant questions are how the issue affects safety, insurability, buyer confidence, survey findings, and marketability. Reviewing the work list before committing to major expenditures can help clarify priorities.
Can I sell a superyacht located outside the United States?
International yacht sales may involve buyers and sellers in different countries, overseas inspections, foreign registries, currency considerations, and local transaction requirements. St. Clair Superyachts has experience with international yacht transactions and can discuss the appropriate coordination for your vessel.
What documents should I prepare before selling my superyacht?
Depending on the yacht, relevant records may include registration or documentation, ownership information, maintenance history, machinery service records, equipment inventories, class and statutory certificates, refit records, and any existing liens or financing details. Exact requirements depend on the vessel, flag, and transaction.
A PRIVATE FIRST STEP
Considering Selling Your Superyacht?
Tell us the year, builder, model, and location of your yacht. We can begin with a private discussion about its market position and your selling objectives.