Grand Yachts Inc

What Grand Yachts Inc does

Grand Yachts Inc. is a privately held yacht dealership and brokerage founded in 1976 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a second location at Port Sidney Marina on Vancouver Island. The company sells new boats as the authorized Western Canada dealer for Beneteau sailboats, Nordic Tugs trawlers, and Fleming Yachts, and also operates a brokerage business for pre-owned vessels including Grand Banks yachts and custom boathouses. Its customer base consists primarily of individual recreational yacht buyers and sellers, including first-time owners and seasoned boaters transitioning between sailing and power, with documented expertise in cross-border transactions between Canada and the United States covering documentation, tax, import duties, and registration.

The firm operates through a traditional enterprise field-sales go-to-market model rather than a proprietary technology platform, relying on CPYB-certified brokers with a century of combined experience and on high-visibility sales docks at two of British Columbia's most prominent marinas. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time sales of new boats imported from European and Pacific Northwest builders (Beneteau, Nordic Tugs, Fleming), commission-based brokerage fees on used vessel transactions, and service-and-parts coordination through authorized service centres (Delta Marine Service on Vancouver Island and First Yacht Services in North Vancouver). Pricing is per-unit and varies materially by vessel, with used inventory observed at $315,000 to $400,000+ CAD and new builds sold on a "call for price" basis.

The company is co-owned by Robb Butler (President) and David Worland, with a management team that includes a Director and an Administration/Marketing/Events Manager, plus a bench of six yacht brokers and a delivery captain. Distribution combines direct sales at the two physical marina locations with regional boat show participation (Vancouver International Boat Show, BC Boat Show at Port Sidney Marina, Miami International Boat Show), post-sale owner rendezvous events, and website/email marketing. No external investment, private equity backing, or institutional ownership has been disclosed.

Name

Grand Yachts Inc

Legal name

Grand Yachts Inc.

Website

https://grandyachts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grand Yachts Inc. is a privately held Vancouver-based yacht dealership and brokerage, founded in 1976, that sells new Beneteau, Nordic Tugs, and Fleming Yachts as Western Canada's authorized dealer and brokers used vessels for individual recreational buyers across the Pacific Northwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Boat Sales: Revenue from sales of new boats as authorized dealer for Beneteau, Nordic Tugs, and Fleming Yachts. Boats are imported from Europe and sold to Canadian and international clients.
2. Brokerage/Used Boat Sales: Commission-based brokerage services for pre-owned yachts. The company facilitates the sale of used vessels from their inventory.
3. Service and Parts: Parts and service operations through authorized service centres for Beneteau vessels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grand Yachts Inc is a yacht dealership and brokerage operating since 1976 from two sales dock locations in British Columbia (Coal Harbour Marina, Vancouver and Port Sidney Marina, Sidney). The company is Western Canada's authorized dealer for Beneteau sailboats, Nordic Tugs, and Fleming Yachts, importing new vessels from Europe, and also brokers the sale of pre-owned yachts including Grand Banks trawlers. Beyond sales, Grand Yachts provides vessel valuation services, cross-border transaction handling (tax, import duties, registration, documentation), boat delivery and transportation, and coordinates authorized service work.

Product overview

Grand Yachts Inc is a yacht brokerage and new/used boat dealership established in 1976, specializing in fine luxury yachts. The company operates as a multi-brand dealer offering Beneteau sailboats (Western Canada's authorized dealer), Nordic Tugs trawlers, Fleming motor yachts, and Grand Banks yachts. Their product portfolio includes both new boats and brokerage (used) inventory across sailboats, power yachts, and trawlers. Services include boat purchase assistance, cross-border transactions, selling services, authorized service center coordination, boathouse listings, and video-based viewing options. They serve clients from two prime locations in British Columbia - Vancouver (Coal Harbour Marina) and Sidney (Port Sidney Marina) on Vancouver Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beneteau Sailboats Sales of new Beneteau sailing yachts as Western Canada's authorized Beneteau dealer. Boats are imported from Europe and sold to Canadian and international clients. Includes access to Beneteau parts and authorized service.
• Nordic Tugs Sales of new Nordic Tugs semi-displacement recreational trawlers as authorized dealer for Western Canada. Models include Nordic Tug 34, 40, and 44, known for fuel efficiency, stability, and seaworthiness.
• Fleming Yachts Sales of new Fleming raised pilothouse motor yachts as authorized dealer. Models include Fleming 55, 58, and 65, designed for serious cruising with semi-displacement hulls and long range capabilities.
• Grand Banks Yachts (Brokerage) Brokerage sales and specialist handling of pre-owned Grand Banks classic trawler yachts suited for Pacific Northwest cruising. Grand Yachts acts as a dedicated Grand Banks specialist.
• Yacht Brokerage Services Commission-based brokerage for pre-owned yachts displayed at Grand Yachts' two sales dock locations. Brokers market vessels, handle inquiries, negotiate transactions, and assist with documentation through to closing.
• Boat Valuation Professional vessel valuation service for owners looking to sell. Provides market-based valuation to support pricing decisions and listings.
• Cross-Border Transactions and Deliveries International yacht brokerage handling cross-border transactions between Canada and the United States, including documentation, tax, import duties, yacht registration, transportation logistics, and boat delivery.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BeneteaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWestern Canada's Authorized Beneteau Dealer for new Beneteau yachts, sailboats, parts and service. Grand Yachts imports Beneteau vessels from Europe and sells them through their two locations in British Columbia.
• Nordic TugscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Nordic Tugs dealer for Western Canada. Nordic Tugs are distinctive tug-style recreational boats originating from the Pacific Northwest.
• Fleming YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Fleming Yachts dealer. Fleming builds raised pilothouse motor yachts designed for serious cruising with semi-displacement hulls.
• Delta Marine ServicecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized Service Centre on Vancouver Island for Beneteau and other brands. Provides commissioning and service work.
• First Yacht ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized Beneteau Service Centre in North Vancouver. Handles commissioning process for new Beneteau yachts delivered to Grand Yachts.
• British Columbia Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA)minorOthersIndustry association membership demonstrating professional standards and ethical business practices.
• Boating BC AssociationminorOthersProvincial industry association membership for boating businesses in British Columbia.
• Northwest Yacht Brokers (NYBA)minorOthersRegional yacht brokers association providing networking and professional development.
• Grand Banks Cruising Club of BCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrand Yachts hosts and supports the Grand Banks Cruising Club of BC, organizing twice-yearly rendezvous events for Grand Banks yacht owners.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Northrop & Johnson: Established global luxury yacht brokerage offering brokerage, charter, and yacht management services. Comparable as a premium yacht brokerage serving HNW buyers, though larger and broader in scope than Grand Yachts' regional model.
• Fraser Yachts: Global luxury yacht broker and charter company with offices worldwide. Comparable as a luxury yacht broker facilitating sales and international transactions for HNW clients, though operating at a much larger global scale than Grand Yachts.
• Burgess: International luxury yacht broker, charter, and management company. Comparable as a full-service premium yacht broker, although Burgess operates globally and at much larger transaction values than Grand Yachts' mid-market regional focus.
• Allied Marine: Large U.S. yacht brokerage and dealer group with multiple sales locations. Comparable as a multi-brand yacht dealer and brokerage, though operating at greater scale and broader geographic scope than Grand Yachts.

Direct peers

• Worth Avenue Yachts: Yacht brokerage focused on premium and luxury yacht sales. Comparable in that it operates a professional-broker model selling both new and brokerage yachts, with international transaction capabilities similar to Grand Yachts.
• United Yacht Sales: Yacht brokerage network with multiple locations and a broker cooperative model. Comparable as a new-and-used yacht brokerage serving recreational buyers across multiple geographies.
• HMY Yacht Sales: Long-standing multi-brand yacht dealership and brokerage in the U.S. with a large broker network. Comparable as a multi-brand dealer/broker offering both new and pre-owned yachts with associated service operations.
• SYS Yacht Sales: International yacht brokerage specializing in new and brokerage sales of premium sailing and motor yachts. Comparable in product mix (sailboats, motor yachts, trawlers) and international transaction capability.
• Denison Yachting: Multi-brand yacht dealership and brokerage operating across the U.S. with sales locations and a broker network. Highly comparable as a multi-OEM authorized dealer and used-yacht brokerage serving HNW recreational buyers, similar to Grand Yachts' model.

Regional players

• Pacific Coast Yachts: Pacific Northwest yacht dealership/brokerage serving similar regional waters as Grand Yachts. Comparable in geographic focus and product mix, though operating in the U.S. portion of the PNW market rather than Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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