Industry Experience
Our team brings experience from yacht sales, marine dealerships, boatbuilding, operations, and the broader marine industry.
COASTAL YACHT SALES
Built on Experience.
Focused on the Relationship.
Florida-based yacht brokerage with more than 60 years of combined marine industry experience, representing buyers and sellers throughout Florida, the Eastern Seaboard, and the Bahamas.
60+
YEARS COMBINED
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
FL
FLORIDA-BASED
BROKERAGE
BROKERAGE
EXPERIENCE THAT EXTENDS BEYOND THE TRANSACTION
A Different Approach to Yacht Brokerage
Coastal Yacht Sales was built around a simple idea: clients deserve experienced representation, straightforward advice, and a broker who remains a resource long after the transaction is complete.
Our team brings more than 60 years of combined marine industry experience to the purchase and sale of new and pre-owned boats and yachts. We work with first-time buyers, experienced owners, and families moving into their next chapter on the water.
Our role extends well beyond introducing a buyer and seller. We help evaluate the market, understand the vessel, navigate negotiations, coordinate survey and sea trial, manage the details of closing, and remain available after delivery.
WHY COASTAL YACHT SALES
Powerful Reach. Personalized Service.
Sophisticated brokerage resources matter. So does having someone on the other end of the phone who knows your boat, understands your goals, and stays personally involved.
Personal Representation
Clients work directly with professionals who understand their transaction and remain accessible throughout the process.
Market Knowledge
We look beyond asking prices to current inventory, comparable vessels, market conditions, and firsthand transaction experience.
Beyond the Closing
Service, upgrades, future purchases, future sales, and ownership questions remain part of the relationship after closing.
REPRESENTATION FOR BOTH SIDES OF THE MARKET
Whether You're Buying or Selling, Representation Matters.
BUYING A YACHT
Search the Market With CYS on Your Side.
Search Coastal Yacht Sales listings and professional co-brokerage opportunities while having our team help evaluate condition, pricing, market position, offer strategy, survey, sea trial, and closing.
SEARCH YACHTS
SELLING A YACHT
Position Your Yacht to Compete.
From market analysis and pricing strategy through professional presentation, exposure, negotiation, survey, sea trial, and closing, CYS manages the process around your vessel and your goals.
SELL YOUR YACHT
OWNERS & CO-FOUNDERS
Led Together. Built on Experience.
Coastal Yacht Sales is led jointly by Co-Founders Robby DeVore and Tom Shelton. With equal leadership across the company, Robby and Tom bring complementary experience, relationships, and perspective to the business while sharing the same standard for how Coastal Yacht Sales represents its clients.
Robby DeVore
Owner · Co-Founder · Employing Yacht Broker
Robby brings a focus on client relationships, market strategy, business development, and professional representation throughout the ownership experience.
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Tom Shelton
Owner · Co-Founder · Employing Yacht Broker
Tom brings decades of marine industry experience, a client-first approach, and a strong focus on the direction, standards, and long-term relationships of the company.
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YACHT BROKERAGE TEAM
Experienced Professionals. Dedicated to You.
Our brokers bring local knowledge, marine-industry experience, and personal service to guide clients through every step of buying or selling a yacht.
CLIENT EXPERIENCES
Relationships Are Our Reputation.
Our clients consistently point to communication, professionalism, market knowledge, and follow-through as the reasons they choose to work with Coastal Yacht Sales.
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GOOGLE REVIEW
“I can’t say enough good things about Cary Jones at Coastal Yacht Sales.”
“What really separates Cary from other brokers is his approach. He was never pushy and never rushed me.”
ANTHONY B. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW★★★★★
GOOGLE REVIEW
“I had a great experience working with Coastal Yacht Sales on the sale of my 2021 Robalo R230.”
“Cary was fantastic throughout the entire process—attentive, knowledgeable, and always keeping communication clear and consistent.”
BRETT E. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW★★★★★
GOOGLE REVIEW
“I can’t say enough good things about Cary Jones at Coastal Yacht Sales in Fort Lauderdale.”
“Cary made the entire experience smooth and straightforward. He was always available to answer questions, never made me feel rushed or pressured, and consistently kept me updated throughout the process.”
LUCIANO V. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW★★★★★
GOOGLE REVIEW
“Very professional.”
“Communicated well. Great experience.”
DUSTIN V. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW★★★★★
GOOGLE REVIEW
“Great experience with Cary throughout the purchase process.”
“Answered all of my questions, responsive and professional. Excellent follow up after closing to make sure delivery and operation went smoothly.”
JEFF Y. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW★★★★★
GOOGLE REVIEW
“Cary and team were fantastic!!”
“They created a great listing and the boat sold as promised.”
STEVE D. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW★★★★★
GOOGLE REVIEW
“Robby did an outstanding job assisting us to purchase our dream boat very quickly!”
Kevin praised the communication from the initial conversation through delivery and continued support afterward, calling CYS a five-star organization.
KEVIN H. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW★★★★★
GOOGLE REVIEW
“Great experience selling our boat with Tom Shelton and his team.”
“Simplified the selling process and got great results. Highly recommended.”
THOMAS A. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW★★★★★
GOOGLE REVIEW
“Ease of doing business — no corporate attitude, just family gratitude.”
Kurt wrote that Robby has bought three boats for him and sold one, and that the relationship grew into a friendship.
KURT K. 5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEW
READY FOR WHAT'S NEXT?
Your Next Chapter on the Water Starts Here.
Whether you're searching for your next boat, considering selling your current one, or simply want professional guidance on the market, our team is here to help.