Miami · Fort Lauderdale · Palm Beach
Yachts for Sale in Florida
Florida yacht buyers often begin their search statewide, but the market concentrates in South Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and the corridor north to Jupiter offer a year-round boating season, deep service infrastructure, and one of the most active resale markets in the United States.
The Yacht Trader is a South Florida-focused yacht brokerage. Dan Ribeiro represents buyers across the Miami — Fort Lauderdale — Palm Beach — Jupiter corridor as a CPYB-certified broker: comps-backed negotiation, independent survey and sea-trial coordination, and escrow-protected closings from first offer to title transfer.
What to consider when buying in Florida
- Each South Florida market has its own marina capacity, service yards, and typical inventory mix — visiting boats in person across markets is often worth the drive.
- Seasonal weather and hurricane preparedness shape where boats are kept and how they have been maintained.
- Proximity of haul-out facilities, fuel docks, and service yards to your home port matters for ownership cost and convenience.
- Florida titling and registration is distinct from federal documentation; confirm which applies to your purchase before closing.
- Ask for hurricane plans, insurance history, and maintenance records during due diligence.
- For West Coast Florida or Gulf Coast-specific matters, verify local logistics and representation — this brokerage's working focus is the South Florida corridor.
