Federico Yachts
Yacht Intelligence.
Personal Representation.
A private-client yacht advisory practice combining independent market intelligence, hands-on marine experience and personal representation — through acquisition, ownership and your next yacht.
Yacht Sales • Acquisition • Advisory · Founder | Yacht Advisor | Captain
- Independent Market Intelligence
- Buyer Representation
- Seller Representation
- Survey & Sea-Trial Guidance
- Worldwide Market Access
More Than Brokerage
More Than Yacht Brokerage.
Buying or selling the right yacht requires more than access to listings. Federico Yachts combines market intelligence, hands-on marine experience and personal representation to help clients make better decisions before, during and long after the transaction.
Intelligence
Market analysis, comparable vessels, pricing intelligence, inventory analysis and valuation research — independent of any single listing.
- Market analysis
- Comparable vessels
- Pricing & valuation
- Inventory analysis
Experience
Real-world captain knowledge of vessel systems, surveys, yards, restoration, preservation, service and the realities of ownership.
- Captain expertise
- Vessel systems & surveys
- Yards & restoration
- Ownership realities
Representation
Joseph sits on your side of the table through acquisition, negotiation, sale, ownership — and eventually your next yacht.
- Acquisition & negotiation
- Sale & closing
- Ownership guidance
- Future planning
The Client Lifecycle
Acquire. Sell. Own.
Federico Yachts is built around the entire ownership lifecycle — not a single commission.
Acquire
Understand the client, define the mission, search the entire market, analyze value, negotiate, survey, close and deliver.
Sell
Analyze the yacht and the market, establish positioning, prepare presentation, reach qualified buyers, negotiate and close.
Own
Delivery coordination, service, upgrades, preservation, yard relationships, resale planning and identification of the next vessel.
Meet Your Advisor
Experience That Started on the Water.
Most yacht brokers enter the industry through sales. Joseph Federico came through the water.
His background in vessel operations, yacht deliveries, offshore boating and Bahamas cruising gives clients something a listing sheet cannot provide: perspective.
He understands how boats behave, how they're used, what ownership requires, and what matters once the paperwork is over.
- USCG 100-Ton Master Captain
- Yacht Delivery Experience
- Offshore & Bahamas Cruising
- Survey & Sea-Trial Coordination
- Buyer & Seller Representation
- End-to-End Transaction Guidance
Choose Your Path
Two Journeys, One Advisor.
Whether you're acquiring your next vessel or preparing to sell the one you have, representation begins with understanding — not inventory.
Buying a Yacht
Find a Vessel That Fits More Than Your Budget.
From defining the mission through market research, showings, negotiations, surveys, sea trials and closing, Joseph represents the buyer throughout the acquisition.
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Selling a Yacht
Selling Well Begins Before the Listing Goes Live.
Get candid positioning advice, market intelligence, pricing strategy, presentation guidance and access to qualified buyers.
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Curated Opportunities
Curated Opportunities
Curated Central Listings available through the Worldwide Yacht Sales brokerage platform — verified vessels Joseph can represent on your behalf.
Worldwide CollectionMotor YachtRENEGADE
$2,850,000
Breaux Bay Craft · RENEGADE · 1994
1994 Breaux Bay Craft RENEGADE measuring 140' located in Golden Meadow, LA. Represented through Worldwide Yacht Sales Inc. brokerage platform with Captain Joseph Federico private client advisory.
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Worldwide CollectionMotor YachtShine Down
$15,000,000
Breaux Brothers · Shine Down · 2025
2025 Breaux Brothers Shine Down measuring 120' located in Apalachicola, FL. Represented through Worldwide Yacht Sales Inc. brokerage platform with Captain Joseph Federico private client advisory.
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Worldwide CollectionMotor YachtAzimut 100'
$2,495,001
Azimut · 100 Model · 2010
2010 Azimut 100 Model measuring 100' located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Represented through Worldwide Yacht Sales Inc. brokerage platform with Captain Joseph Federico private client advisory.
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Worldwide CollectionMotor YachtDream Star
$2,299,995
Custom · Dream Star · 1981
1981 Custom Dream Star measuring 98' located in New Orleans, LA. Represented through Worldwide Yacht Sales Inc. brokerage platform with Captain Joseph Federico private client advisory.
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Worldwide CollectionMotor YachtCustom 80'
$1,550,000
Custom · 80 Model · 2027
2027 Custom 80 Model measuring 80' located in Tierra Verde, FL. Represented through Worldwide Yacht Sales Inc. brokerage platform with Captain Joseph Federico private client advisory.
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Worldwide CollectionSportfishThe Jobsite
$190,992
Viking · The Jobsite · 1988
1988 Viking The Jobsite measuring 63' located in Palmetto, FL. Represented through Worldwide Yacht Sales Inc. brokerage platform with Captain Joseph Federico private client advisory.
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Global Inventory. Personal Representation.
One Advisor. A Worldwide Market.
Joseph's personal advisory approach is backed by the reach and brokerage infrastructure of Worldwide Yacht Sales. Clients aren't limited to one broker's inventory. He sources opportunities across the market, coordinates with listing brokers and remains your consistent point of contact.
Captain-Led Process
From Discovery to Ownership.
A structured, transparent path — guided by someone who understands the boat, not just the paperwork.
01
Discovery
Understand intended use, experience, budget, lifestyle and ownership goals.
02
Market Strategy
Define vessel category, size, geography and acquisition strategy.
03
Curated Search
Identify relevant on-market, brokerage-network and potential off-market opportunities.
04
Vessel Review
Evaluate options through an operator's lens — not just photographs and specifications.
05
Showing & Sea Trial
Coordinate inspections, showings, survey and sea trial.
06
Offer & Negotiation
Develop pricing and negotiation strategy.
07
Closing
Coordinate the transaction through completion.
08
Ownership
Remain a resource after closing.
Federico Intelligence
Authority, Not Just Listings.
Market intelligence for smarter yacht ownership — written from the water on what operators notice, what ownership really costs, and how to read a survey or a sea trial.
The Yacht Buying Process: From First Search to Final Closing
A practical, start-to-finish guide to buying a yacht — from defining the right vessel and understanding ownership costs to valuation, negotiation, surveys, closing, and the first weeks of ownership.
The Asking Price Is Not the Market: How Yachts Are Actually Valued
Asking price is a position. Market value is a conclusion. The gap between them is where most money is won and lost in a yacht transaction — on both sides.
Sea Trial vs. Survey vs. Mechanical Inspection
Three inspections. Three different purposes. Buyers routinely treat them as one event — and each one has a blind spot the others are supposed to cover.
Understanding Yacht Surveys: What They Find, What They Miss, and How to Read One
A survey isn't a pass-or-fail report. Learn how to interpret findings, identify open-ended liabilities, distinguish serious issues from routine ones, and understand what a survey can — and cannot — tell you.
Free Guide
The Yacht Buying Checklist
10 critical questions every buyer should answer before choosing a yacht — drawn from real captain operating, delivery, and survey experience.
- Instant 2-page PDF download + CRM email copy
- Built from real operating & sea-trial experience
- Pre-offer due diligence checklist included
- No obligation, 100% buyer-side loyalty
Client Success & Social Proof
The Relationship Doesn't End at Closing.
We ask clients what Joseph did that they wouldn't expect from a typical yacht broker. Here's what they say.
“Joseph didn't try to sell me a boat. He talked me out of two that looked perfect online but were wrong for how I actually use the water. That's the moment I knew I had the right advisor.”
David R.
Sportfish Owner
2022 Viking 58 Convertible
“He caught something on the sea trial that the surveyor downplayed and used it to renegotiate the price by more than the survey cost. I would have bought that problem. He protected me.”
Marisol T.
Motor Yacht Buyer
2021 Princess 72 Motor Yacht
“Selling felt like having an advocate, not a salesperson. Joseph handled the survey findings, kept the buyer serious, and closed without drama. The relationship didn't end at closing — he's still my first call.”
Greg H.
Yacht Seller
2019 Sabre 52 Salon Express
“Having a USCG Captain as your buyer broker changes everything. Joseph inspected the bilge, engine room, and electrical panels before we even put an offer in. Real operator intelligence.”
Dr. Andrew K.
Center Console / Cruiser Owner
2023 Valhalla V-41
Concierge & Advisory Network
Yacht Ownership Takes a Network.
Joseph's role does not need to end when the yacht changes hands. Through a trusted marine-industry network, clients receive guidance locating appropriate resources for ownership needs — as trusted introductions and ownership guidance.
Your Next Move on the Water Starts With a Conversation.
Whether you're actively buying, preparing to sell, or simply considering what comes next, start with a private conversation with Joseph.
Acquire · Sell · Own