Building, buying or
selling a superyacht?
Let’s get it right.
Building, buying or
selling a superyacht?
Let’s get it right.
Building, buying
or selling a superyacht?
Let’s get it right.
Jan-Jaap offers a balanced, independent perspective shaped by decades in the superyacht world. He works with clients across multiple regions, providing direct communication, knowledgeable market guidance and quiet efficiency throughout buying, selling and building projects.
His long-standing shipyard connections and more than 100 completed transactions give clients a clear advantage in a competitive and international environment.
Jan-Jaap offers a balanced, independent perspective shaped by decades in the superyacht world. He works with clients across multiple regions, providing direct communication, knowledgeable market guidance and quiet efficiency throughout buying, selling and building projects.
His long-standing shipyard connections and more than 100 completed transactions give clients a clear advantage in a competitive and international environment.
75+
75+
Yachts Sold
over 25m
Yachts Sold
over 25m
12+
12+
Years of experience
in the yachting industry
Years of experience
in the yachting industry
6+
6+
6+
6+
6+
6+
Global Offices with
Fraser Yachts
Global Offices with
Fraser Yachts
Sales Record
Sales Record
Each transaction tells a story: navigating language and cultural nuances, coordinating international paperwork, structuring cross-border finances and ensuring legal compliance. Through it all, client privacy and peace of mind remain the top priorities.
Clients regularly highlight his honest guidance, prompt communication and willingness to engage in the deals others might avoid. Every deal is tailored—via strategy, discretion and personal attention—so owners and buyers can focus on enjoying the outcome, not worrying about the process.
Sold
61m Marguerite
Second sale of 2026 - Jan Jaap is pleased to announce the successful sale of the 61 metre motor yacht Marguerite, built by Lürssen.
Sold
61m Marguerite
Second sale of 2026 - Jan Jaap is pleased to announce the successful sale of the 61 metre motor yacht Marguerite, built by Lürssen.
Sold
61m Marguerite
Second sale of 2026 - Jan Jaap is pleased to announce the successful sale of the 61 metre motor yacht Marguerite, built by Lürssen.
Sold
65m ETERNITY
First sale of 2026, delivered in 2010 and refitted in 2022 and built by Codecasa
Sold
65m ETERNITY
First sale of 2026, delivered in 2010 and refitted in 2022 and built by Codecasa
Sold
65m ETERNITY
First sale of 2026, delivered in 2010 and refitted in 2022 and built by Codecasa
Sold
50m Sanlorenzo X-Space Hull 4 Sold
A semi-custom build with flexible volume and refined design, sold in 2025.
Sold
50m Sanlorenzo X-Space Hull 4 Sold
A semi-custom build with flexible volume and refined design, sold in 2025.
Sold
50m Sanlorenzo X-Space Hull 4 Sold
A semi-custom build with flexible volume and refined design, sold in 2025.
Sold
60m Paloma Classic Yacht
Fully refitted in 2018/20, sold just three months after listing.
Sold
60m Paloma Classic Yacht
Fully refitted in 2018/20, sold just three months after listing.
Sold
60m Paloma Classic Yacht
Fully refitted in 2018/20, sold just three months after listing.
Sold
34m Robbie Bobby
Delivered in 2013 by the Lynx shipyard in Holland and extensively refitted in 2023.
Sold
34m Robbie Bobby
Delivered in 2013 by the Lynx shipyard in Holland and extensively refitted in 2023.
Sold
34m Robbie Bobby
Delivered in 2013 by the Lynx shipyard in Holland and extensively refitted in 2023.
Sold
80m Fourth Hull of the Amels
Scheduled for delivery to its Owner in 2027, this latest addition to the series promises to uphold the exceptional standards set by its predecessors.
Sold
80m Fourth Hull of the Amels
Scheduled for delivery to its Owner in 2027, this latest addition to the series promises to uphold the exceptional standards set by its predecessors.
Sold
80m Fourth Hull of the Amels
Scheduled for delivery to its Owner in 2027, this latest addition to the series promises to uphold the exceptional standards set by its predecessors.
Testimonials
Testimonials
“I bought my 56‑meter Perini Navi with Jan‑Jaap as my broker. He is efficient, trustworthy and a true yachting professional.”
Owner 56 m Perini Navi
“I bought my 56‑meter Perini Navi with Jan‑Jaap as my broker. He is efficient, trustworthy and a true yachting professional.”
Owner 56 m Perini Navi
“Jan‑Jaap knows the complexity of yacht building and can translate this to his clients in a very straight and clear way. That makes him a valuable partner in any new build project and a great friend to work together for the benefit of the yacht construction and the customer”
Tankoa Yachts
“Jan‑Jaap knows the complexity of yacht building and can translate this to his clients in a very straight and clear way. That makes him a valuable partner in any new build project and a great friend to work together for the benefit of the yacht construction and the customer”
Tankoa Yachts
“We know Jan Jaap for more than 20 years. We have been involved in several new‑build projects which all have been successfully delivered with both a happy client and shipyard.”
Hakvoort Yachts
“We know Jan Jaap for more than 20 years. We have been involved in several new‑build projects which all have been successfully delivered with both a happy client and shipyard.”
Hakvoort Yachts
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Your questions answered
Your questions answered
Your questions answered
Here are the most common questions and yacht brokerage.
What does a yacht broker actually do?
What does a yacht broker actually do?
What does a yacht broker actually do?
. Why work with JJ?
. Why work with JJ?
. Why work with JJ?
How long does it take to sell a yacht?
How long does it take to sell a yacht?
How long does it take to sell a yacht?
What size and type of yachts does JJ handle?
What size and type of yachts does JJ handle?
What size and type of yachts does JJ handle?
What makes a successful superyacht sale?
What makes a successful superyacht sale?
What makes a successful superyacht sale?
Services
Services
Buy
Buy
When the search spans the global market, JJ helps identify the right options, guides every stage of due diligence and manages negotiations with a clear and structured approach.
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Sell
Sell
Whether the eventual buyer is based in Europe, America or Asia, he positions each yacht correctly, handles all enquiries and works toward a strong and clean result.
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Build
Build
From first design discussions to selecting the right yard, wherever the project will be built, he supports the full journey of a new build yacht.
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