Frequently Asked Questions

Jan-Jaap Minnema is a senior superyacht broker at Fraser Yachts, based in Monaco. With over 25 years of experience and more than 100 completed transactions, he advises owners and buyers on the world's most significant superyachts over 40 metres.

Monaco. He works with clients and shipyards globally, including the Mediterranean, Asia, Caribbean, Italy, Turkey, and beyond.

Yes. Jan-Jaap is a senior sales broker at Fraser Yachts, the world's leading superyacht brokerage with offices in Monaco, Fort Lauderdale, San Diego, Mumbai, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Sale, purchase, and new build advisory for superyachts from 30 metres and above — both motor and sailing yachts. His relationships with Northern European shipyards (Feadship, Heesen, Benetti, Bilgin, Hakvoort, Amels, Sanlorenzo) span decades, making communication efficient and candid.

Superyachts from 30 metres and above — both motor and sailing yachts. Experience spans everything from explorer vessels to classic displacement yachts and modern flagships up to 100 metres+.

A superyacht broker like Jan-Jaap Minnema represents owners and buyers of yachts above 30m. The role spans valuation, marketing, viewing arrangements, contract negotiation, due diligence, sea trials, closing, and where required, post-sale registration and crew transition. On the new build side, the broker coordinates yard selection, contract review, specification work, build supervision, and delivery.

Jan-Jaap is a senior sales broker at Fraser Yachts in Monaco with 25+ years of experience and 100+ completed transactions. He works on superyachts above 30m — both motor and sailing — with deep relationships at Northern European shipyards (Feadship, Heesen, Benetti, Bilgin, Hakvoort, Amels, Sanlorenzo) and an honest, candid working style.

Most yachts in the 30–60m range sell within 6–12 months when correctly priced and marketed. Larger or more specialised yachts take longer. The right pricing strategy and a clean marketing package make the biggest difference to time-on-market.

Three things: realistic pricing based on hard market data, professional presentation including high-quality video and photography, and a broker network that can reach the right buyer pool quickly and discreetly.

Absolutely. Jan-Jaap guides clients from concept to delivery — yard selection, contract negotiation, specification reviews, technical oversight, progress inspections, and delivery support. He has advised on some of the most significant builds at Northern European shipyards.

Feadship, Heesen, Benetti, Bilgin, Hakvoort, Amels (Damen Yachting), Sanlorenzo, and others. His relationships span decades, making communication efficient and candid.

Yes. While his strongest relationships are with Northern European shipyards, Jan-Jaap works with clients and yards worldwide, including Italy, Turkey, Asia, and beyond.

Timelines vary significantly by size, complexity, and shipyard availability. A 40-metre steel yacht might take 2–3 years from contract to delivery. Larger vessels can take 4–5 years. Jan-Jaap provides realistic timelines and keeps projects on track through every phase.

Direct enquiries can be sent via the contact form at janjaapminnema.com/contact, or by email to jj.minnema@fraseryachts.com. All enquiries are handled with complete discretion.