22 Dec
David Walters Yachts Welcomes Charlie Petosa as Senior Yacht Broker
BY Amanda Noon -
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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 and sale of luxury motor yachts. Based in Annapolis and operating seasonally from David Walters Yachts’ Fort Lauderdale and Sint Maarten offices, Charlie brings more than 30 years of senior leadership and hands-on experience across the yachting and luxury hospitality sectors.
Charlie joins David Walters Yachts following an accomplished career that includes executive roles such as Chief Operating Officer at Northrop & Johnson Yachts, Managing Director at Haven Harbour Marina Resorts, and senior leadership positions with The Hinckley Company, West Marine, and Ocean Marine Yacht Center. His background spans brokerage, new yacht sales, marina and resort operations, and strategic business development—providing clients with a comprehensive, 360-degree perspective on yacht ownership.
“Charlie’s depth of experience, professionalism, and client-first mindset make him an exceptional addition to our team,” said Josh McLean, President of David Walters Yachts. “His background across nearly every facet of the marine industry, combined with his experience advising high-net-worth clients on complex yacht transactions, aligns perfectly with our approach to representing quality yachts and delivering thoughtful, results-driven service.”
Throughout his career, Charlie has negotiated high-value yacht transactions, led multi-location teams, and guided strategic growth initiatives for some of the most respected names in yachting. This experience enables him to serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating both brokerage acquisitions and sales—particularly within the luxury motor yacht segment, where discretion, experience, and market insight are essential.
“It is a privilege to join David Walters Yachts and to work alongside a team that shares my values of integrity, professionalism, and long-term client relationships,” said Petosa. “DWY’s reputation for representing quality yachts and providing client-focused guidance is well earned. I look forward to helping clients confidently navigate the acquisition and sale of exceptional motor yachts.”
Charlie also expressed enthusiasm for Offshore Yachts and other premier brands represented by David Walters Yachts, and highlighted his first listings with EXO Yachts (http://www.exoyacht.com):
“Richard Liebowitz, architect and designer, is not only a world-renowned yacht designer, but he has years of firsthand experience aboard explorer yachts. This makes his designs exceptionally practical for those who wish to travel the seven seas.” — Charlie Petosa
Richard Liebowitz added: “I am delighted to be partnering with Charlie at David Walters Yachts to promote our distinctive, purposeful EXO designs. By carefully tailoring our base offerings to the client’s brief early on, the team can refine the construction details and outfitting specification for optimal use by our select yacht builder partners.”
A lifelong boater, Charlie’s passion for the water informs both his professional and personal life. He and his family actively cruise and charter throughout the Chesapeake Bay, U.S. East Coast, Caribbean, and Europe—experience that further enhances his practical understanding of yacht ownership and the lifestyle his clients seek.
Charlie Petosa is now accepting inquiries from clients interested in buying or selling luxury motor yachts and can be reached through David Walters Yachts Annapolis office.
+1 (954) 218-2404
charlie@davidwaltersyachts.com
About David Walters Yachts
Founded in 1982, David Walters Yachts is a boutique yacht brokerage specializing in the representation of quality yachts for discerning owners worldwide. With more than four decades of experience, the firm is known for its thoughtful, client-centric approach and its ability to guide clients through every stage of yacht ownership with clarity, confidence, and discretion.
With offices in Fort Lauderdale, Annapolis, and St. Martin—and a team of experienced brokers throughout the United States and Caribbean—David Walters Yachts advises clients on the acquisition and sale of exceptional yachts across a broad range of designs and ownership profiles. The firm’s continued growth reflects its commitment to evolving alongside its clients’ needs while maintaining the integrity, market expertise, and personalized service that have long defined the David Walters Yachts brand.
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