David Walters Yachts
THE CHOICE FOR QUALITY YACHTS SINCE 1982
Est. 1982
ABOUT DAVID WALTERS YACHTS
KNOWLEDGE | EXPERIENCE | INTEGRITY
Founded by David Walters, Sr. in 1982 as a New England yacht design and construction firm. Today, David Walters Yachts and our experienced team of yacht sales professionals specialize in quality semi-custom new and brokerage yachts with offices throughout the United States and the Caribbean.
A PASSION FOR OUR PROFESSION
Whether buying your first yacht or selling to make way for the next adventure, David Walters Yachts will ensure bespoke service throughout your yacht purchase or sales process. Our distinctive combination of on-the-water experience, innovative solutions, and dedication to our customers has made David Walters Yachts among the industry’s most highly regarded and trusted yacht brokerages for over 40 years.
BESPOKE BUYER AGENT SERVICES
Purchasing a yacht is a substantial investment and life decision. We take that seriously and understand the intricacies of the yacht purchase process. We offer bespoke Buyer Agent Services to help guide you through the yacht acquisition process from start to finish and beyond. Our team of specialized yacht brokers has the knowledge and real-world experience to help consult with you and your family to translate your desires into the perfect yacht.
As a company, we focus on high-quality semi-custom and custom yachts of substance and style, but each team member has a unique specialization as an individual. If you are looking for something unique or wish to have an expert on your side, Contact Us today to connect with a yachting expert dedicated to the yachts that interest you.
LATEST ARTICLES & CONTENT
Simplifying the Buying Process of a Bluewater Boat
The journey to buying or selling a yacht should be exciting—not stressful—and that’s where Ted Lockwood truly stands apart. With a lifetime on the water, from Great Lakes racing and offshore competitions to owning and operating bluewater cruising yachts, Ted brings deep, firsthand experience to every transaction. His background spans competitive sailing, yacht ...
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida — 12.19.2025 — David Walters Yachts is pleased to announce that Charlie Petosa has joined the firm as Senior Yacht Broker, focusing on representing clients in the acquisition ...
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The journey to buying your cruising boat is every bit as thrilling—and daunting—as casting off the lines for the first time. That’s why having someone like Captain Jay Williams in your corner makes ...
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida – December 4, 2025 — David Walters Yachts is pleased to announce the promotion of Erik Haaland to the role of Sales Director. In this new position, Erik will directly manage ...
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Navigating US Customs with Confidence in Your Next Yacht Purchase Buying a yacht should be one of the most exciting decisions a person makes — but for many U.S. buyers, the recent wave of import ...
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The Top Ten Budget-Friendly Downeast Yachts Dailey Tipton | A Lifetime on the Water For more than fifty years, I have been a dedicated student of sailing and power vessels. This lifelong passion has ...
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Why Grenada Is One of the Caribbean’s Best Locations for Hurricane-Season Yacht Storage David Walters Yachts - Caribbean: Your Guide to the Islands The team at David Walters Yachts Caribbean offers ...
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DWY Yacht Broker Captain Derek Jarvis joins the owners of Beyond Capricorn I aboard their Nordhavn 57 for a cruise through the San Blas Islands Few cruising grounds capture the imagination quite like ...
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The journey to buying your cruising boat is every bit as thrilling—and daunting—as casting off the lines for the first time. That’s why having someone like Captain Jay Williams in your corner makes ...
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DWY Market Intelligence: United States Sailboat Market NOVEMBER 2025 DWY Insights into the Sailboat Market The David Walters Yachts November 2025 U.S. Sailboat Market Report provides a comprehensive ...
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LIST YOUR YACHT - GET RESULTS
Any experienced yacht owner knows that it takes a lot of hard work and resources to sell a yacht successfully. It takes a proactive team emboldened by the right tools and resources to showcase the vessel to the right audience at the right time and in the right way to convey its condition and appeal.
For over 40 years, David Walters Yachts has built a reputation for offering bespoke Listing Agent Services, delivering proven results, and Satisfying Thousands of Customers worldwide. Our sales and marketing strategies are no secret; we're proud that you see our listings marketed heavily throughout the industry and often encounter our brokers on the docks. With offices across the United States and the Caribbean, we pride ourselves on being local yet capable of global reach.
Our Team of yacht sales professionals are experts in all types of yachts, from power to sail. When you partner with David Walters Yachts, you're not just getting a service but a team member who will sell your boat promptly, professionally, and profitably.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Trawlerfest Fort Lauderdale 2026
Meet the Yachting Experts at David Walters Yachts Join the David Walters Yachts team at Fort Lauderdale TrawlerFest. This is the premiere event for boat owners and prospective buyers to hone their boating skills or to find their next boat. Powerboaters and sailors alike will have unparalleled access to a wealth of industry experts, from manufacturers to other ...
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Explore the Largest Selection of Pre-Owned Hylas Yachts - Meet the Experts & Owners David Walters Yachts is pleased to host a Hylas Brokerage Event and Owner Social on June 13, bringing together ...
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Invitation to Hylas Owners David Walters Yachts is pleased to host the 2026 DWY Hylas Owners Rendezvous, bringing Hylas owners together for a relaxed early-fall gathering on the Chesapeake Bay. An ...
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Real-world offshore lessons and advice from Hylas owners who have crossed oceans, faced challenges, and learned what truly matters. Hosted Live from the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show - Join us in ...
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A technical deep dive into Hylas rigging and systems, focused on reliability, safety, maintenance priorities, and what truly matters during surveys and resale. Wednesday, March 18, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM ...
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Trim, Sail Selection & Performance with Peter Grimm Jr. of North Sails Wednesday, February 18, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM EST Learn how to get the best performance, balance, and longevity from your Hylas ...
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Pricing Trends, Demand & Protecting Long-Term Value Wednesday, February 4, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM EST An in-depth look at the current Hylas brokerage market, pricing trends, and the decisions owners ...
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Design, Models & Real-World Ownership Tradeoffs Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4 PM to 5 PM EST A practical, experience-driven look at Hylas models to help buyers and owners choose the right boat ...
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Saturday, November 14th | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Skyport Marina 40 Airport Road, Simpson Bay, St. Maarten Entrance: Gate between Leana's Coffee Shack and The Mailbox Welcome, Caribbean Sailors! David ...
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Meet the Yachting Experts at David Walters Yachts Join the David Walters Yachts team at the Annapolis Powerboat Show! Whether you’re exploring your first yacht or searching for your next, we’re here ...
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TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR CLIENTS
Xavier A. - Seller: Beneteau 49 Maria Cristina
Ted Lockwood was very responsive and went above and beyond to satisfy the bank's request, which was funding the buyer's purchase. He was great! Ted went above and beyond, communicated promptly, and was overall excellent to work with.
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John was knowledgeable and patient. He provided multiple qualified recommendations for a surveyor and a pleasant person to work with. John was knowledgeable and patient. He provided multiple ...
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Working with Derek Jarvis was a pleasure; he was very knowledgeable about the vessel and also extremely helpful in dealing with the sellers. I would highly recommend Derek to anyone interested in ...
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Erik Haaland was recommended by my neighbor Joe Mench. Erik is a very dynamic young man who has sold two boats within four weeks. Very sharp personality, and has good answers. Very professional ...
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Erik makes the transaction easy. He will do what it takes to get he job done!
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When I sold my boat through David Walters Yachts it was a first for me. Little did I know the hoops I was going to jump through. Some of them were on fire. My broker Derek Jarvis, stood steadfastly ...
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I have been a real estate broker for 30 years. I know how customers and clients need to be handled. This was a difficult deal due to an unscrupulous surveyor I unknowingly hired. Erik hung in there ...
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John was outstanding as usual & extremely helpful throughout the process. His advice on pricing, boat prep and negotiating was spot on. Throughout the years John is our “go to “ guy
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Marty was excellent, enjoyed time with him and he was spot on with all his estimations and advice.
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In addition to being very responsive to questions, Erik is very knowledgeable on both the product, sailboats and sailboat racing.
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