I have been around boats all my life. I was born and educated in New Zealand and spent most of my adult life in Australia.

How did I get into Boat Brokerage?

Stuart Stevenson

I have owned and built many sail boats. I naturally sold them myself. Likewise I was approached on occasions by brokers to cross-list. A particular broker in Sydney, whom I always considered the best , Bob Holmes came up with a novel approach.

1) I could use his marina at no expense.
2) If I sold the boat he was given 50 percent commission.
3) If he sold the boat he retained the entire commission. N.B. This never happened.

He often asked when I was going to join his business full time. ( I was too busy flying corporate jets. )

In the Caribbean a similar experience occurred. People come to me disgruntled with Brokers' indifference and lack of performance.

My business is built on trust and integrity at all times. The idea is to match the perspective buyer with a boat that fulfills his / her wishes.