Sell Your Yacht With St. Clair Superyachts
Licensed Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Yacht Brokerage
Protecting Superyachts & Owners for 28 Years!
Based in the Heart of Florida’s Yachting Capital
From our base in Fort Lauderdale, Florida—America's yachting capital—St. Clair Superyachts helps yacht owners across Miami, Palm Beach, Naples, and the Florida Keys sell their vessels with precision and privacy. As a licensed Florida yacht brokerage, we understand the state’s title transfer nuances, posess nearly 30 years of local yachting industry experience, and are currently receiving our seasonal, buyer migration that can have direct influence in the sale of your yacht.
Whether your yacht is berthed at Bahia Mar, Las Olas Marina, Pier 66, or Palm Harbor Marina, our team aligns timing, pricing, and positioning to attract qualified Florida and international buyers...including 2025 yacht sales to buyers from both Monaco and the Middle East.
2008 Leopard 112' Superyacht - Sold
Listed for brokerage sale with Kevin St. Clair while in his 2-year brokerage licensing internship (previous employer). Sold directly to the new owner after Kevin was trusted by BOTH buyer & seller throughout the entire process. *Now Featured on NETFLIX “Selling Cabo”
2010 Pershing 64' Sport Yacht - Sold
*during Kevin St. Clair’s brokerage licensing internship*
2007 Hampton 630 Skylounge - Sold
*during Kevin St. Clair’s previous employment.
2011 Cruisers Yachts 52 Coupe
*during Kevin St. Clair’s previous employment.
How to Sell Your Yacht in Florida – Step by Step
- Request Your Yacht's Valuation & Readiness Review – We help you assess your yacht’s current market value, evaluate and consider ongoing projects, and give you our quick assesment regarding buyer appeal.
- Prepare Presentation – Discouss small mechanical or cosmetic items to protect price strength.
- Time the Market – Florida’s yacht demand peaks around FLIBS, Miami, and Palm Beach shows; we position you strategically.
- Choose Your Exposure Level – Off-market introductions for privacy or full-scale media for maximum reach.
- Negotiate & Close – We manage offers, surveys, and documentation through final delivery and funds transfer.
Sell Your Superyacht with Confidence
You don’t just need a broker — you need a network. I bring a private circle of qualified buyers actively shopping right now. A few months ago I privately introduced the buyer in a Mangusta 130’ transaction — featured in Superyacht Times. Off-market when desired. Maximum leverage always.
What You Get
- Strategic valuation based on real demand, timing, and engineering insight — not guesswork.
- Two paths to sell: discreet off-market introductions or targeted global exposure across tier-one yachting media.
- Deal stewardship protecting superyacht owners for more than a quarter-century.
- Buyer matching from an active private roster of UHNW clients seeking specific makes, sizes, and build pedigrees.
The St. Clair Method™
- Discovery & Valuation — crisp positioning and pricing strategy to create qualified urgency.
- Readiness & Story — engineering-backed prep list + narrative that highlights what buyers value most.
- Go-to-Market — off-market outreach to my private list, or media syndication when we want scale.
- Negotiation & Close — protect terms, timelines, and your net. Zero surprises.
Schedule Your Private Consultation
Prefer discretion? Request an off-market sale plan.
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How to Sell Your Yacht in Florida - Step by Step
A clean, predictable process wins in Florida. Here’s the short path from “thinking about selling” to “funded and closed” without giving your price away.
Captain's Steps - Listing to Close
- Evidence first - assemble logs, invoices, recent samples, key photos. This is your negotiation shield.
- Photo plan - choose tide, light, and route for exterior. Stage cabins and salon. Remove personal items that distract in photos.
- Spec sheet - plain language facts: build, refits, engines, hours, upgrades, range. No fluff. Just proof.
- Distribution map - MLS, private list, and qualified off-market channels. Keep parity in disclosures for all buyers.
- Offer protocol - require written offers with funds verification and timeline. Define your trade chips in advance.
- Survey window - pre-reserve haul-out and vendors to keep momentum. Delays dent price.
- Close cleanly - coordinate documentation and escrow through a qualified closing agent. Consult your CPA or attorney on taxes.
Florida Showing Checklist
- Start sequence - cold start, alarm silence, no smoke, stable idle.
- Bilges - dry, clean, and odor free. Strainers clear.
- Helm discipline - updated charts, tidy wiring, named breakers.
- Comfort systems - air, heads, watermaker, refrigeration verified.
- Exterior optics - stainless, caulking touch ups, fendering plan for demo route.
- Paperwork ready - titles, registry, lien releases, service summaries on hand.
Note: Requirements vary by vessel. Use this as a starting point and adjust for your yacht.
How to Sell Your Yacht in Florida - Frequently Asked Questions
These are the questions Florida yacht owners ask most when preparing to sell. Each answer comes from real experience across Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and Palm Beach.
How long does it take to sell a yacht in Florida?
Timelines vary by vessel and market. With clean documentation, strong photos, and fast survey logistics, many yachts move from listing to close in weeks rather than months.
When is the best time to list in Florida?
List when your yacht is ready—not just before a show. Readiness, presentation, and pricing create momentum that outperforms the calendar.
How do I prepare to attract serious buyers?
Function first—starting, steering, cooling, sanitation—then clean optics. Buyers pay for confidence and condition, not just cosmetics.
Do I need pro photos or video?
Yes. Professional photos and short, steady video sequences help buyers pre-qualify faster and reduce wasted showings.
Where will my yacht be advertised?
A mix of MLS exposure and private buyer networks tailored to your yacht’s category and price range, with parity of disclosures.
How do I avoid a price chase?
Launch with full documentation and momentum. Stay disciplined on pricing and respond quickly with facts, not emotion.
Can I keep my sale off market?
Yes. Off-market can preserve privacy and secure faster deals—if run with equal proof, process, and buyer qualification.
What about taxes, registration, and closing?
Taxes and fees depend on vessel structure and ownership. Coordinate with a closing agent and consult a CPA or maritime attorney early.
How can I protect my asking price during negotiation?
Preparation and proof. Maintain logs, invoices, oil samples, and service records to remove uncertainty and keep leverage on your side.
What do Florida buyers look at first on a showing?
Cold-start behavior, alarms, smoke, helm discipline, recent engine hours vs idle wear, bilge smell, and evidence of organized maintenance.
How do I reduce survey surprises?
Light pre-survey your yacht. Pull oil/coolant samples, quick thermal checks, and photo known wear points. Disclose and price it in—or fix in advance.
Will a recent haul out help my price?
Yes—when it documents bottom condition, running gear, through-hulls, and anodes with dates and invoices. Fresh data anchors negotiations.
Any Florida-specific paperwork traps?
Ensure titles, liens, registry, and state requirements are current. Coordinate with your closing agent and consult a CPA or attorney for tax questions.
What prep work gives the best ROI?
Fix function first (start/steer/cool/sanitation), then optics (teak/stainless/soft-goods refresh). Choose short yard items that show big in photos and survey.
How should I think about pricing?
Price to the comp set buyers actually tour, not outliers. Use a tight justified band from service history and recent like-kind sales—then defend with documentation.
How do I keep momentum after the first offer?
Have the evidence pack ready, slot survey/haul-out, and pre-approve vendors. Momentum protects price; delays invite renegotiation.
What if a buyer asks for a big credit after survey?
Return to facts. Separate safety/seaworthiness from preferences. Price repairs with written quotes and trade only where the market agrees.
