About Worldwide Yachtsman

The idea

Buying and selling a boat should feel as transparent as buying and selling a home. Real estate has had an open MLS model for decades; the boat market has not. Worldwide Yachtsman is built to close that gap — a centralized marketplace where brokers, dealers, and private owners can list on equal footing, and where buyers can search the full inventory from one place.

Two marketplaces, one platform

Every listing belongs to one of two marketplaces. The brokerage marketplace hosts vessels represented by licensed yacht brokers, dealers, and marinas. The owner marketplace hosts vessels listed directly by their owners. Each has its own searchable database. Buyers pick a marketplace, then browse — the experience is built for focus, not cross-contamination.

What makes it different

• Direct-to-consumer, alongside professional listings. The major competitors do one or the other. Worldwide Yachtsman does both.
• Map-based search. Every active listing is plotted on an interactive map so buyers can shop by cruising ground, not just by manufacturer.
• Keyword filtering that actually works. Search by terms that matter — outboard engine, Seakeeper, freshwater, joystick — not just make, model, and year.
• Free to list. A listing without photos or video costs nothing. Media is priced transparently by the megabyte, so sellers pay only for what they upload.
• Modern, responsive, fast. Designed to feel at home on a desktop, a phone, or a tablet on the dock.

Who it’s for

Brokers and dealers looking for a global audience without punitive listing fees. Owners ready to sell their own boat without paying a 10% commission. Buyers who want to see the whole market — not just what’s been curated by a single firm. Banks, insurers, surveyors, and legal professionals who rely on transparent market data to do their jobs.

Get in touch

Questions, partnership inquiries, or feedback on the platform are always welcome. Contact us.