Some yachts change hands privately, through broker relationships, rather than on public listing sites — typically where sellers value discretion. There is no browsable off-market inventory; access comes through active buyer representation and broker-to-broker trust.
Dan works from a detailed profile of your requirements — size, type, budget, timeline — and puts it in front of his broker network to surface candidates. Every private introduction still gets full due diligence: survey, sea trial, comps-backed valuation, and escrow-protected closing.
How private sourcing works
Private deals are still priced against the market — comps-backed analysis anchors fair value regardless of listing status.
Confidentiality agreements are standard; seller privacy is part of what makes these transactions possible.
Timeline flexibility strengthens your position — private sellers often choose buyers who can move on their schedule.
Verification never relaxes: survey, sea trial, and title work are as rigorous as on any public listing.
A precise buyer profile (size, type, budget, use case, timeline) is what activates the right conversations.