Marco Island first. Naples & Collier County.

Who you're working with

Experience That Corporate Dealers Simply Cannot Match

Brokerage isn’t a side service at Marco Yacht Sales—it’s where we started, and it remains the foundation of everything we do. When you list with us, you work with Christopher Stahl, a Florida-licensed Employing Yacht & Ship Broker with more than 20 years of hands-on marine industry experience in the area.

Before founding Marco Yacht Sales in 2016, Christopher served as Director of Boat Sales at Walker’s Marine and Director of Sales at Rose Marina, where he established its brokerage office in partnership with United Yacht Sales. Licensed as a Florida Yacht & Ship Broker since 2008, he has trained team members across sales, service, finance and brokerage to a shared standard.

EBK6603

Christopher J. Stahl · Florida Yacht and Ship Sales Employing Broker, Chapter 326FS

20+ years

Marine dealership & brokerage · Marco Island, Rose Marina, Walker’s Marine, United Yacht Sales and the Florida Keys

20+

Years in marine brokerage

5K+

Client contacts

4

Licensed brokers on team

#1

#1 Best of 2025/2026 Marco Island Business

What's changed on Marco Island

Compare the offer, not just the headline number

A direct buyout and a brokered listing are different ways to sell a boat. An outright buyer pays you an agreed amount and takes ownership; after that, they decide how to price and resell it. With a brokerage listing, you retain ownership while your broker markets the boat and works with you through the sale. If you’ve received a quick buyout offer, compare the timing, costs and expected net proceeds against a professionally marketed listing. We’ll explain the trade-offs and give you a realistic local valuation so you can decide what works for you.

What's changed on Marco Island

Before you accept a buyout

Ask what you will receive after any costs, when you’ll be paid and what happens after ownership transfers. A brokered sale gives you a different path, with marketing and guidance through negotiation, survey and closing.

“There are other companies that will take on a listing for a lower fee—but I can personally guarantee they will not be able to provide the personalized, turn-key service we offer.”

Christopher Stahl · CEO & employing broker

Our turn-key brokerage process

From valuation to the final signature

We manage the details of your transaction through marketing, survey, sea trial and closing, with the goal of keeping both buyer and seller informed at each step.

01

Accurate valuation

A realistic, market-driven valuation informed by more than 20 years of local marine brokerage experience—not just an online estimate.

02

Professional marketing

Water-side photography, aerial video and direct outreach to a local client database of more than 5,000 contacts across Marco Island and Collier County.
03

Sea trial & survey

Our fenced brokerage yard at 975 Chalmer Dr lets us coordinate sea trials and haul-outs. Our in-house service team can assess and address survey findings.

04

Secure in-house closing

Our closing team coordinates contracts, title transfer, registration, documents and deadlines from agreement to completion.

05

After-sale support

The relationship continues after closing, with our local service department and team available when you need them.
06

Both sides considered

We work to keep buyers and sellers informed throughout the transaction and resolve outstanding details before closing.

 

Why Marco Yacht Sales

A local team with the whole sale in view

Independent brokerage lets us connect the people, facilities and experience a sale needs. These are the practical advantages our team brings to each listing.
01

Facility control

Our secure, fenced yard gives the team direct control over scheduling sea trials and haul-outs, including follow-up inspections when needed.
02

Service during survey

Marine technicians work alongside brokerage to evaluate issues as they arise and coordinate practical next steps.
03

Aerial imagery included

Professional water-side photography and drone video present a listing beyond a few dockside snapshots.

04

Local buyers reached directly

More than 5,000 client contacts in Marco Island and Collier County receive listing news, alongside broader online exposure.

05

Licensed marine brokers

Our brokerage team brings marine sales, mechanics, financing, survey and title knowledge to the conversation.

06

Personal accountability

Christopher Stahl’s name is on the employing broker license. The team is trained to deliver the same attentive standard on every transaction.

Our brokerage team

Licensed professionals. Local knowledge.

The people behind your listing know these waters and work together from your first conversation through closing and beyond.

 

Kyle Neff

FL Associate Broker #014134

A third-generation Marco Island native with three years as a licensed charter captain. His local waters knowledge helps match buyers with the right boat.

Christopher Stahl

Florida Employing Broker EBK6603

More than 20 years in marine dealership and brokerage operations on Marco Island. Former Director of Sales at Rose Marina and Director of Boat Sales at Walker’s Marine; Florida licensed since 2008.

Now Hiring · Brokerage Team

A dedicated brokerage yard

Our fenced, monitored brokerage facility gives us a secure place to stage boats and coordinate the practical work of showings, haul-outs and surveys without relying entirely on outside scheduling.

 

Security

Fenced · 24-hour surveillance

Ready to list?

Sell Your Boat With Marco Yacht Sales

Ready to list, considering a quick sale, or just looking for an honest valuation? Speak with our team about your options. Family-owned and independent since 2016.