The Florida yacht market is shifting in 2026. Learn why boat sales have slowed, what’s driving the market reset, and what buyers and sellers should expect.

In the modern yacht brokerage landscape, particularly among members of professional organizations, co-brokerage is not the exception. It is the norm. It's how the industry was designed to operate.

Buying a boat is exciting — but few topics generate more confusion, misinformation, and costly mistakes than sales tax on a boat. Every year, buyers are surprised to learn that sales or use tax applies when they buy through a dealer, broker, or purchase from a private seller. They think they can simply register the vessel in another state, or they wrongly assume boats are treated differently than the sale of other assets, like cars.

Buying a yacht should be exciting — not disappointing. Unfortunately, many buyers discover that the boat they fell in love with online looks very different in person. This phenomenon, often referred to as being "catfished by a yacht listing," is more common than most people realize.

Buying a yacht is one of the most exciting purchases you’ll ever make—but it can also be one of the easiest ways to overspend if you don’t approach the process strategically. Whether you’re buying your first yacht, upgrading to a larger vessel, or purchasing a boat for long-range cruising or charter use, understanding how to buy a yacht without overpaying is critical.

A common question we get is, “What is the temperature of the yacht sales market right now?” and the short answer is...