As well as being hugely popular yachting destinations, California and the Pacific Coast city of San Diego are also great places to pick up a vessel of your own.
Yachts moored in a San Diego marina (Photo: Images Alight via Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
A mild climate and consistently steady winds make California the ultimate playground for boating adventures of all kinds. From sabots to superyachts, cruise ships to catamarans, recreation to racing, the state caters for every yachting taste. There are also a wide number of California companies selling vessels online, including in San Diego which is a particular hotbed for boat purchases. We’ve picked out 3 of the best websites for buying your own yacht across California and San Diego.
Galati Yacht Sales
Galati Yacht Sales is one of the largest family-owned and operated yacht dealerships worldwide, with numerous locations throughout the US, Mexico, and Costa Rica. When looking to purchase a new or used yacht in California, you can turn to these long-standing yachting specialists safe in the knowledge that they have your best interest at heart. Since 1970, their mission of ‘exceeding customer expectations’ has not wavered, as they continuously strive to provide the best boating experience before, during, and after the sale. With a strong foothold within the California boating community, they proudly represent new yachts for sale by leading manufacturers, Viking Yachts and Valhalla Boatworks, as well as their customer-centric brokerage program.
California Yacht Sales
Established in 1982 and based at Harbor Island West Marina, San Diego’s largest marina, California Yacht Sales benefit from great visibility to showcase all of their yachts for sale in front of a captive audience of boating enthusiasts. The company has a team of highly-experienced licensed yacht brokers whose network can gain them access to any listed boat at any marina nationwide. As for their online presence, they pride themselves on being one of the first yacht brokerages to fully grasp the digital revolution and understand that the Internet has taken a substantial lead over any other source for people seeking their next vessel. Today, aside from their location and strong referral base, their website dominates the market for key google search terms – testament to their hard work, forward-thinking ethos, and well-earned reputation for customer service and satisfaction.
Jeff Brown Yachts
For nearly 30 years, Jeff Brown Yachts have been a respected name in the marine industry, with their flagship office located in San Diego along with the marina office just down the road. As well as a range of other services, they provide professional yacht sales and have represented some of the finest brands, distinguishing themselves as one of the most professional dealers on the West Coast. In recent years they have moved towards a bespoke brokerage model on a smaller scale, allowing them to personalize their service on an individual basis and get back to their core passion of helping people realise their dreams in finding the right yacht for their particular needs.