Marine Concepts Yacht Sales

What Marine Concepts Yacht Sales does

Marine Concepts Yacht Sales is a boutique, family-owned yacht brokerage founded by Ryan White in 2000 and headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with a secondary office in Montauk, New York. The firm provides brokerage services for buying and selling pre-owned yachts in the U.S. domestic market and operates a differentiated turnkey international yacht acquisition service that sources vessels from Europe, the Mediterranean, Australia, and other regions for delivery to U.S. buyers. Customers include individual yacht buyers and sellers, first-time buyers, and experienced owners seeking to upgrade or acquire internationally, with active listings ranging from approximately $17,000 to $1.7 million per vessel.

The company's core offering combines traditional yacht brokerage with deep marine-engineering expertise, including in-house capability for 50Hz-to-60Hz electrical conversions and full systems diagnostics for European-spec vessels. This technical depth enables accurate upfront cost projection for conversions and repairs, allowing Marine Concepts to quote a single all-in 'Turnkey Acquisition Price' that covers purchase, freight, customs, regulatory compliance, conversion, and final delivery — eliminating the multi-vendor invoice coordination typical of cross-border yacht transactions and shortening typical timelines to 8-16 weeks from contract signing to delivery. Distribution is purely direct and relationship-driven, supported by a website for inventory display and participation in industry events and boat shows; the firm also leverages a worldwide network of brokers, surveyors, freight carriers, US import brokers, and maritime attorneys to surface off-market inventory.

The business model relies on brokerage commissions on yacht sales and purchases (transaction-fee revenue) combined with professional services fees for the turnkey international acquisition workflow. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment or funding rounds, and operates with a small team of 1-10 employees across its Virginia Beach and Montauk offices.

Name

Marine Concepts Yacht Sales

Legal name

Marine Concepts Yacht Sales

Website

https://marineconcepts.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marine Concepts Yacht Sales is a family-owned boutique yacht brokerage based in Virginia Beach and Montauk that provides domestic yacht sales and turnkey international yacht acquisition services, combining marine-engineering expertise with worldwide vessel sourcing for individual buyers and sellers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Brokerage Services

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

Keywords

• Yacht brokerage services
• Pre-owned yacht sales
• International yacht acquisition
• Yacht import logistics
• Marine engineering conversion

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Yacht Sales Commission: Brokerage commissions on yacht sales and purchases. The company acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers of vessels, earning a percentage of the transaction value. Services cover both domestic brokerage and international acquisitions.
2. International Acquisition Services: Turnkey acquisition services for international yacht purchases including sourcing, logistics coordination, customs clearance, technical conversions, and delivery. One all-inclusive price covers acquisition, freight, customs, conversion, and delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Marine Concepts Yacht Sales is a boutique yacht brokerage that buys and sells pre-owned yachts for individual clients in the US market and sources vessels internationally for turnkey delivery. Domestic brokerage handles consultation, sea trials, financing, documentation, and delivery; international acquisition covers worldwide sourcing, freight, customs, EPA/USCG compliance, 50Hz-to-60Hz electrical conversions, and final-mile delivery under a single all-in price.

Product overview

Marine Concepts Yacht Sales is a boutique family-owned yacht brokerage firm offering two core services: domestic yacht brokerage for pre-owned vessels in the US market, and a turnkey international yacht acquisition service that sources vessels globally. The domestic brokerage operates from Virginia Beach and Montauk offices, providing buyers and sellers with comprehensive support including sea trials, financing, documentation, and delivery. The international acquisition service handles the full cycle of overseas vessel purchases—from search and due diligence through electrical conversions (50Hz to 60Hz), customs clearance, and final delivery—for a single turnkey price. Together, these services provide complete end-to-end yacht acquisition and sales support for clients worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Yacht Brokerage Boutique yacht brokerage service for buying and selling pre-owned vessels in the domestic US market, based in Virginia Beach and Montauk, with personalized service and marine-engineering expertise.
• International Yacht Acquisition
• Yacht Brokerage Services (Buyer Services)
• Yacht Brokerage Services (Seller Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-35% purchasing-power advantage for USD buyers from weak Euro or Sterling against the dollar
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Export Agencies NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal expert partners in every major international source market — Italy, Netherlands, Malta, Germany, Australia, Bahamas, Saint Maarten, and beyond. These partners facilitate vessel sourcing, export documentation, and local market knowledge for international acquisitions.
• Freight PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished relationships with RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) and flat-rack carriers on routes worldwide for ocean transport of vessels from international markets to US ports.
• Licensed US Import BrokerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFully bonded specialists in CBP (Customs and Border Protection) entry procedures and EPA engine certification for importing vessels into the United States.
• Independent SurveyorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnically rigorous survey professionals selected for their specific vessel expertise rather than being the lowest-cost option, ensuring accurate vessel condition assessment.
• Refit Yards and MarinascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted refit yards and marina operators on both sides of the Atlantic for vessel storage, conversion work, and post-delivery services during international acquisitions.
• Service Technicians NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist mechanical, electrical, and systems technicians vetted across multiple vessel builds for craft and reliability, supporting 50Hz-60Hz conversions and systems readiness.
• Worldwide Brokerage NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing relationships with fellow brokers across Europe, Caribbean, Australia, and beyond for sourcing off-market vessels and closing cross-border transactions.
• Maritime AttorneyscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel experienced in vessel documentation, cross-jurisdictional title transfer, flag state requirements, and tax structuring for international yacht transactions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Burgess: International full-service yacht brokerage with deep European and US networks; competes on cross-border yacht acquisition and large-yacht brokerage, with established commission-based revenue model.
• Northrop & Johnson: Global superyacht brokerage with strong international charter and sales arms; overlaps with Marine Concepts on international acquisition and high-end pre-owned yacht sales, though focused on larger vessels.
• Fraser Yachts: Global luxury yacht brokerage and management firm with extensive European and US presence; competes in the international acquisition segment and broader pre-owned yacht market, though at significantly larger scale.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Historic international yacht brokerage with global offices; comparable in international acquisition capability and pre-owned yacht sales, particularly for European-source vessels.
• IYC (International Yacht Collection): Global yacht brokerage and management firm with extensive international footprint; competes directly in the international acquisition space where Marine Concepts' turnkey pricing competes on convenience and total cost.

Direct peers

• Denison Yachting: Large US-based yacht brokerage with offices along the East Coast (including Florida) and a strong international acquisition desk; offers pre-owned yacht sales, new boat representation, and yacht charter — directly comparable to Marine Concepts' domestic brokerage and international acquisition services.
• HMY Yachts: Multi-office US yacht brokerage with significant East Coast presence, focused on pre-owned motor yachts and sportfish; directly comparable customer base and inventory range to Marine Concepts.
• Atlantic Yacht & Ship: Florida-based yacht brokerage handling pre-owned yacht sales and international transactions; comparable brokerage model and deal-size profile to Marine Concepts, with strong cross-border experience.
• United Yacht Sales: US yacht brokerage network with multiple East Coast locations and a long-standing pre-owned yacht sales franchise; competes for the same domestic buyer and seller segments as Marine Concepts.
• Worth Avenue Yachts: Boutique US yacht brokerage with international acquisitions focus and a personalized service model; closely comparable to Marine Concepts in scale, target customer segment, and acquisition service offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MarineConceptYS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/marine-concepts-yacht-sales

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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