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A Captain-Engineer’s Pre-Purchase Advantage
For nearly 30 years I’ve protected yacht owners from costly surprises others never see. As a former superyacht engineer and captain, now a licensed Florida brokerage owner, I offer a confidential pre-purchase yacht inspection designed exclusively for qualified buyers in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach.
This isn’t a survey. It’s strategic buyer protection that reveals hidden risks, resale impacts, and negotiation leverage before you make an offer.
Why Savvy Buyers Call *Before* They Fall in Love With a Yacht
Most buyers jump straight to the fun part—touring yachts, calling listing brokers, sending offers. But the most experienced buyers (and all UHNW families who’ve owned multiple yachts) do something different:
They call an independent captain-engineer before they ever step aboard.
This short conversation often saves them six figures, avoids months of frustration, and prevents ever chasing the wrong boat. It’s the fastest way to uncover blind spots, resale consequences, and hidden risks a listing broker will never mention.
What Buyers Learn on This Call
- The 3 biggest mechanical red flags buyers overlook.
- Which models quietly bleed money in shipyard costs.
- How engine hours *really* affect long-term resale value.
- Which brands have the most predictable ownership experience.
- How to avoid paying a premium for cosmetic distractions.
- When a yacht has a “story” no one talks about.
What We Cover in 15 Minutes
- Your intended use, range, guest flow, and trip profile.
- Which yards, engines, and systems align with your style of ownership.
- The 1–2 models that actually fit your needs (usually not the ones you saw online).
- Hidden dangers from past refits, owners, management, or neglect.
- Your negotiation leverage—before the listing broker knows you're interested.
Only a handful of new buyers are accepted each month
Because every inspection requires personal involvement, this service is reserved for a small number of qualified buyers at any given time. If you are purchasing a 60-200 ft yacht in South Florida, now is the moment to secure your place on the calendar.
About Kevin St. Clair
Captain - Engineer - Licensed Florida brokerage owner
My first job aboard a 150 foot superyacht was in 1997. Since then, I have logged more than 200,000 nautical miles as an engineer, captain, and owner of a boutique superyacht brokerage in Fort Lauderdale.
Across shipyard projects, ocean crossings, new builds, and private program management, I have seen exactly how much money the wrong yacht can quietly consume. The pre purchase inspection service on this page is the same lens I use to protect my own clients before they ever commit to a survey or a contract.
How this helps you
- Real world insight into how specific models behave over time, not just on paper.
- Engineer level awareness of the systems that fail first and cost the most to repair.
- Captain level judgment about safety, range, comfort, and crew impact.
- Broker owner perspective on resale value and long term ownership strategy.
The goal is simple: help you avoid the wrong yacht, choose the right one, and keep as much of your capital working for you as possible.
Trusted by Serious Yacht Buyers
- Hands-on experience across multiple superyacht programs.
- Personal oversight of complex refits and shipyard periods.
- Licensed brokerage owner representing buyers’ interests.
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