Our mission statement
The leading platform to buy, sell, and experience boats
Since launching TheYachtMarket in 2003, co-founders Richard W. Roberts and Simon White have been driven by a clear mission: to create the best possible online experience for buying and selling boats.
That mission remains at the heart of everything we do. Today, TheYachtMarket is a global leader in the industry – offering one of the most comprehensive, user-friendly, and technologically advanced platforms available. Whether you're looking for a sailing dinghy, a superyacht, or a commercial vessel, we provide the tools and support to help you make the right connections.
As pioneers in the marine industry, Richard and Simon continue to evolve the platform, working closely with yacht brokers, private sellers, and buyers to ensure we remain the trusted, go-to resource. Our focus has always been on delivering value, transparency, and results – and that’s why TheYachtMarket is known for generating high-quality sales enquiries while keeping costs fair and competitive.
Over the years, we’ve helped shape the future of the industry. In 2007, Richard and Simon were among the founding members of the Open Marine Initiative, which established an open standard for boat data exchange – bringing greater transparency and trust to the market.
More recently, we’ve expanded our offering with the development of Stantia CRM – a powerful customer relationship management system built specifically for the boat sales industry. Designed with brokers in mind, Stantia CRM streamlines workflows and helps manage leads, listings, and client relationships
more efficiently than ever before.
At TheYachtMarket, we're proud of our heritage, committed to innovation, and passionate about helping people enjoy the boating lifestyle.