One client at a time
We act exclusively for the client who instructs us. Buyers receive frank market advice; sellers receive considered presentation and the right audience — never both sides of the same deal.
Sandeman Yacht Company
Classic yacht brokers
Specialists in heritage, vintage and classic yachts — matching the right boat to the right owner.
Who we are
A brokerage devoted to classic yachts.
Sandeman Yacht Company are specialist classic yacht brokers. From our office in Poole, Dorset, we advise buyers and sellers of heritage, vintage and classic yachts — sailing and motor — across the UK, Europe, the Mediterranean and further afield.
Unlike general yacht brokerages that cover the whole market, we focus exclusively on craft with character, history and lasting design. That depth of knowledge is what clients come for: honest guidance on condition, provenance, value, restoration and fit for purpose.
We are members of the Association of Brokers and Yacht Agents (ABYA). In any transaction we act solely for one instructing client, with a clear fee structure and no conflict of interest between buyer and seller.
How we work
What to expect from a classic yacht broker
Clear advice, careful presentation, and a process built around the yacht — not a volume dealership.
Provenance & condition
Structural condition, history, originality and provenance sit at the heart of classic yacht value. We help verify what matters before you commit.
Global classic market
The classic yacht market is international and relationship-driven. We draw on decades of specialist brokerage to place the right yacht with the right owner.
Contracts & completion
A yacht broker handles the contract work. We use the ABYA sales contract, hold professional indemnity cover, and stay with you through survey, negotiation and completion.
Questions
Classic yacht brokers — FAQs
What does a classic yacht broker do?
A classic yacht broker specialises in buying and selling heritage, vintage and classic yachts. That includes marketing a yacht for sale, advising on value and condition, introducing suitable buyers or sellers, negotiating terms, and managing contracts through to completion — with particular attention to provenance, originality and the expectations of the classic market.
Why choose a specialist classic yacht broker?
Classic yachts are not interchangeable production boats. Specialist brokers understand designers, builders, restoration standards, regatta eligibility and how condition and history affect price. Sandeman Yacht Company focuses exclusively on this market, acting for one client at a time.
Where is Sandeman Yacht Company based?
Sandeman Yacht Company is based at 22 Market Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1NF, United Kingdom. The team works with clients and yachts internationally, including northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the United States and Australasia.
Do you help with selling a classic yacht?
Yes. If you are considering selling a classic or vintage yacht, we can advise on presentation, positioning and the current market, then market the yacht to a carefully matched audience. Contact the Poole office to start a conversation.
Speak with a classic yacht broker
Buying or selling — we are glad to talk through the market, a particular yacht, or how we work.