AvYachts

What AvYachts does

AvYachts, Inc. is a privately held Florida corporation headquartered at 501 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, that operates a boutique luxury yacht services platform. Its core product is the 50/50 Yacht Share Program, under which two qualified buyers co-purchase and co-manage a single Westport motor yacht (112' or 130' models at roughly $34M and $40M respectively), with AvYachts brokering the transaction, structuring co-ownership, and providing ongoing management. The company also runs yacht brokerage for outright sales, the Instant Yachtification trial-charter and booking platform, and a yacht management service covering crews, maintenance, and charter operations. Distribution is built on HNW field sales, matchmaking between prospective co-owners, presence at major boat shows (Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale International), and a referral network rather than a digital self-serve funnel.

The business model derives revenue from brokerage commissions on each share or full sale, recurring management fees on co-owned vessels, and fees on charter transactions routed through Instant Yachtification and partner berths. Customer acquisition is concentrated among U.S. HNW individuals and existing yacht owners seeking to defray ownership costs, with the Premier Elite Alliance providing access to 100+ global charter destinations. AvYachts does not disclose headcount, funding, leadership, financial performance, or a proprietary technology stack; its competitive differentiation rests on curated matchmaking, white-glove service, and Westport model specialization rather than on disclosed technology, AI, or scale advantages.

Name

AvYachts

Legal name

AvYachts, Inc.

Website

https://avyachts.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AvYachts is a Fort Lauderdale-based boutique yacht services firm that arranges 50/50 shared ownership, brokerage, charters, and management of Westport motor yachts for HNW individuals and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Services

NAICS

Boat Dealers (441222), Marinas (71393)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG)

Keywords

• Fractional yacht ownership
• Yacht brokerage services
• Luxury yacht charters
• Yacht management services
• Shared yacht ownership

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Services: Commission-based yacht sales and purchase brokerage services for luxury yachts
2. Shared Yacht Ownership Program: 50% Yacht Share program enabling co-ownership of yachts, reducing costs by approximately 50% when bringing two owners together
3. Yacht Charter Services: Charter services through Instant Yachtification platform for exotic destinations worldwide
4. Yacht Management: Full-service yacht management including crew management, maintenance, docking coordination, and operational logistics for co-owners

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AvYachts arranges shared yacht ownership through its 50/50 Yacht Share Program, sells and brokers luxury motor yachts (Westport 130' and 112' models), books yacht charters via the Instant Yachtification platform for global destinations, and provides full-service yacht management including crew, maintenance, and docking logistics.

Product overview

AvYachts is a luxury yacht services company offering three interconnected product lines: (1) Shared Yacht Ownership through the 50/50 Yacht Share Program, which enables co-ownership of premium Westport yachts at reduced cost; (2) Instant Yachtification, a trial charter service that lets prospective buyers experience yachting before committing to ownership; and (3) Traditional Yacht Brokerage for buying and selling yachts and yacht shares. The company specializes in Westport motor yachts including the 130' (40M) tri-deck and 112' (34M) models, offering both charter and fractional ownership options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 50/50 Yacht Share Program: A shared yacht ownership program where two owners split costs equally, reducing expenses by approximately 50%.
• Instant Yachtification

Products and services

• 50/50 Yacht Share Program AvYachts' flagship shared yacht ownership program that enables two owners to co-own a yacht at approximately 50% of full ownership cost, providing hassle-free management and guaranteed usage weeks per year.
• Instant Yachtification A charter experience service that allows prospective yacht owners to trial different yacht sizes, destinations, and crews before committing to shared ownership. Trial rates can be deducted from purchase price if buyer proceeds with ownership.
• Yacht Brokerage Full-service yacht brokerage for buying and selling yachts, including shared ownership shares, with expertise in superyacht market transactions.
• Westport 130' (40M) Tri-deck motor yacht accommodating 10 guests in five en suite staterooms including a spacious master suite on the main deck, featuring sundeck with spa pool, 7 crew, cruise speed 20 knots, max speed 24 knots.
• Westport 112' (34M) Motor yacht accommodating 8 guests in four en suite staterooms with classic yet timeless decor, featuring sundeck Jacuzzi, full bar, 5 crew, cruise speed 22 knots, max speed 25 knots.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% cost reduction in yacht ownership when two owners share
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Burgess: Global superyacht brokerage and charter company with sales, charter, and management services targeting UHNW clients, directly comparable to AvYachts' full-service model.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Historic luxury yacht brokerage, charter, and management firm with global superyacht operations, directly overlapping with AvYachts' brokerage and charter offerings.
• Fraser Yachts: International yacht sales, charter, and management company serving UHNW clients with a comparable full-service superyacht platform.
• Northrop & Johnson: Global yacht brokerage and charter firm with strong U.S. presence in Florida, closely overlapping with AvYachts' brokerage, charter, and management lines.
• IYC (International Yacht Company): Yacht sales, charter, and management company with global reach, competing with AvYachts in brokerage and charter across similar client segments.
• Denison Yachting: U.S.-based yacht brokerage, charter, and new-construction dealer with strong Florida presence, comparable to AvYachts in yacht sales and charter services.
• Merle Wood & Associates: Boutique superyacht brokerage and central agency firm with a Fort Lauderdale base, competing head-to-head with AvYachts in yacht sales and charter representation.

Others

• Westport Yachts: Builder of the Westport 112' and 130' motor yachts that anchor AvYachts' shared-ownership fleet, making it a key supply partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avyachts

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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