Autograph Yacht Group

What Autograph Yacht Group does

Autograph Yacht Group is a boutique luxury yacht brokerage firm operating from waterfront offices in Jupiter and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company represents buyers and sellers across multiple vessel categories including motor yachts, express cruisers, sportfishers, center consoles, and superyachts, with transaction values spanning hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars. It is a subsidiary of NextBoat and operates within the broader Off The Hook Yachts marine ecosystem, which encompasses yacht brokerage, financing, marine services, storage, and technology platforms.

The firm's core technology integrates with the BoatWizard API (Boats Group) for global listing management and third-party inventory display, supplemented by CRM systems that support broker workflows and lead routing. A proprietary AI Inquiry Management System automates SMS-based lead qualification before scheduling broker appointments. The technology stack also includes yacht-matching analytics, automation, and CRM intelligence tools.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction commissions on closed yacht sales, with supplementary income from listing fees and add-on services such as financing coordination, insurance referrals, trade-in programs, and vessel donation facilitation. Customer segments include high-net-worth individuals seeking motor yachts and superyachts, sportfishing enthusiasts, and luxury center console buyers. Go-to-market combines direct field sales at waterfront offices, online inventory browsing via the company website and BoatWizard marketplace, paid digital advertising, social media presence, email newsletters, and participation in events such as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The team is reported to have well over 100 years of combined yacht brokerage experience.

Name

Autograph Yacht Group

Legal name

Autograph Yacht Group

Website

https://autographyachts.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autograph Yacht Group is a boutique luxury yacht brokerage representing buyers and sellers of motor yachts, superyachts, sportfishers, and center consoles, operating from waterfront offices in Jupiter and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Brokerage

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222)

akta.pro primary industry

Cruise Charter Operators & Ship Buyouts (THAKAKAI)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht brokerage
• Yacht sales representation
• Superyacht transactions
• Yacht financing services
• Boat brokerage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Yacht Brokerage Commission: Traditional yacht brokerage model where the company earns commissions on yacht sales transactions. They represent both buyers and sellers of yachts across all price segments from center consoles to superyachts. Transaction values range from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars.
2. Listing Fees and Brokerage Services: Fees for listing vessels with Autograph Yacht Group brokerage services, including strategic marketing and personalized sales representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Autograph Yacht Group is a boutique luxury yacht brokerage that represents buyers and sellers of motor yachts, express cruisers, sportfishers, center consoles, and superyachts across price points from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars. The firm combines expert valuation, strategic marketing, and personalized broker representation, and supplements transactions with coordinated financing, insurance, and trade-in services.

Product overview

Autograph Yacht Group is a luxury yacht brokerage firm offering a boutique approach to yacht sales and representation. The core offering consists of yacht brokerage services for buying and selling luxury vessels, supported by a portfolio of yacht listings across multiple categories: Motor Yachts, Express Cruisers, Sportfishers, and Center Consoles. The company complements its brokerage services with add-on offerings including financing support, insurance referrals, and trade-in programs. The company has well over 100+ years of combined experience and operates offices in Jupiter and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Brokerage Services Full-service luxury yacht brokerage representing buyers and sellers in yacht transactions, with personalized service, expert valuation, and strategic marketing to deliver results for discerning clients.
• Yacht Financing Services
• Yacht Insurance Services
• Trade-In Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully closed $45M+ superyacht transaction (M/Y SCOTT FREE 60M Abeking & Rasmussen)

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• BurgessmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Burgess is a global superyacht broker. Autograph Yacht Group collaborated with Burgess on the M/Y SCOTT FREE (60M Abeking & Rasmussen) transaction. Christian Bakewell of Burgess represented the seller while Gary Hardcastle of Autograph Yacht Group represented the buyer.
• Off The Hook YachtscoreOthersAutograph Yacht Group is part of the broader Off The Hook Yachts ecosystem. The parent company encompasses yacht brokerage, vessel sales, direct vessel acquisition, financing, service, storage, technology, and related marine services. Information is shared within the ecosystem for customer service, lead routing, broker assignment, marketing, and operational coordination.
• NextBoatcoreOthersAutograph Yacht Group is a NextBoat company. NextBoat operates as a marine-focused business ecosystem including technology platforms, financing providers, marine service providers, storage facilities, brokerage businesses, and boat buying platforms.
• BoatWizard (Boats Group)majorTechnology or IntegrationBoatWizard is a Boats Group company providing the API through which Autograph Yacht Group displays third-party yacht listings. The site retrieves and displays listings from BoatWizard's marine inventory network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burgess: Global superyacht broker with worldwide offices and central inventory desk. Named as Autograph's co-broker on the $45M M/Y SCOTT FREE deal, making it the most directly comparable peer in the superyacht segment Autograph targets.
• Fraser Yachts: Established global superyacht and luxury motor yacht broker with broad charter and sales operations. Competes directly with Autograph for premium yacht mandates across all major cruising markets.
• Denison Yachting: Florida-based yacht brokerage with multiple offices and broad listing presence. Competes with Autograph across motor yacht, sportfisher, and center console segments at lower price points.
• United Yacht Sales: Multi-office U.S. yacht brokerage serving coastal markets with broad new and pre-owned inventory. Competes with Autograph in the express cruiser and mid-size motor yacht segments.
• Worth Avenue Yachts: Boutique-style luxury yacht brokerage headquartered in Florida. Closely matches Autograph's positioning as a high-touch, Florida-anchored firm targeting premium yacht buyers and sellers.
• HMY Yacht Sales: Florida-headquartered yacht broker and dealer with large inventory across motor yachts, sportfishers, and express cruisers. Direct competitor for Autograph across overlapping boat categories.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Heritage luxury yacht brokerage and charter house with international offices. Directly competes with Autograph for high-net-worth buyer and seller representation in the superyacht tier.
• IYC (International Yacht Company): Global yacht sales, charter, and management firm. Operates a comparable luxury brokerage model serving the same HNW customer base and superyacht deal sizes that Autograph targets.
• Northrop & Johnson: International luxury yacht broker with deep expertise in large yacht sales. Competes head-to-head with Autograph for premium mandates, especially in Florida and U.S. East Coast markets.

Others

• Boats Group (YachtWorld / Boat Trader): Marine marketplace and listing platform that powers BoatWizard, the API Autograph uses to extend its global inventory. Functions as an enabling ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AutographYachtGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/AutographYachtGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/autograph-yacht-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/autographyachtgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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