Frank Christopher, Yacht Broker.
I run, maintain, and sell yachts. Most of what I know about boats comes from working on them, not selling them.
The Journal
What I learn on the boats, once a week
Buying and selling notes, what surveys actually turn up, and what South Florida yards are quoting. One email a week. No listing blasts.
Licensed
USCG 100-Ton Master
Diving
PADI Advanced and Rescue Diver
Brokerage
Prestige Marine, North Miami Beach
Why Frank
I came to brokerage from the water.
Most brokers know boats from listings and specifications. I know them from running, maintaining, and repairing them.
Before I sold yachts, I was responsible for getting them out, keeping them running, and bringing them back. That experience changes how you evaluate a boat.
When I walk a buyer through an engine room, I can explain what matters and what does not. When I take a listing, I know what a surveyor is likely to find, and I address it with the owner before the yacht goes to market.
The objective is simple: accurate information, sound advice, and no surprises.
On the water
Boats I have worked on
About
How I got here
I am a yacht broker with Prestige Marine, the marine division of Prestige Imports. I work out of North Miami Beach and cover the coast from Miami through Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach.
I hold a USCG 100-Ton Master license and PADI Advanced and Rescue Diver certifications. I have spent more time operating and maintaining yachts than selling them.
My experience includes yachts throughout South Florida, the Northeast, and the Bahamas.
If you want to understand how a yacht actually operates, the best place to start is with someone who has operated one.
The journal
What I have been writing
Boat Brands With the Best Resale Value, and What Actually Matters
November 6, 2026
The published depreciation data covers only small dayboats. For 35 to 60 ft boats the segment matters more than the brand, and 46 to 55 ft is the one that is falling.
What Size Boat Do You Need to Cross to the Bahamas
October 30, 2026
There is no minimum size. The real thresholds are the CBP decal at 30 ft and the Bahamas AIS rule at 50 ft, plus a Gulf Stream forecast. 2026 permit fees included.
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2026: How to Shop It If You Are Actually Buying
October 24, 2026
Dates, tickets and parking for FLIBS 2026, and how a serious buyer should plan the week, what the show cannot tell you, and what a show contract should say.
The Crew Network
The crew I know
Buying a yacht is relatively straightforward. Finding the right captain and crew is not.
References and resumes tell you what someone has done. They do not always tell you how they work.
I maintain a private network of captains and crew whose work I have personally observed. When appropriate, I can tell you who I would hire, who I would not, and why.
There is no fee for access to the network. It is available to clients I have placed in a yacht and to Prestige Imports customers.
Contact
Talk about your yacht
Buying, selling, or determining what your yacht is worth. Start with a conversation.
You deal directly with me from the first call through the transaction.