On your side of the table
Independent owner's representation from Chris Stokes. He sits between you and the brokers, shipyards and suppliers — retained by you, and paid only by you.
Independent. Retained. Accountable to you.
Retained by you
Chris works on a retainer agreed with you upfront. His only client in the deal is you.
No commissions. Ever.
He takes no commission, referral fee or incentive from brokers, shipyards or suppliers. Nothing to steer, nothing to hide.
Interests declared
Where Chris has a business interest, such as his partnership in Safehaven Marine Services for crew payroll, he tells you before you decide.
Representation at every stage of ownership
Buying a yacht
Search, shortlisting and viewings, negotiation with the seller's broker, survey and sea trial coordination, through to closing.
New build
Yard and designer selection, specification and contract review alongside your lawyers, build supervision and milestone sign-off.
Refit and repair
Scope and specification, yard tenders, on-site oversight and cost control so the work lands on time and on budget.
Running your yacht
Choosing a management company, crew employment and payroll set-up, budgets and reporting, and charter set-up if you want it.
Delivery and relocation
Shipping or delivery between regions, with local third parties coordinated on your behalf.
Selling
Broker selection, pricing strategy and oversight of the sale from listing to handover.
How it works
Confidential call
A private conversation about your yacht, your plans and what you need covered.
Scope and retainer
A clear written scope and a retainer agreed upfront. No hidden fees, no percentages.
Chris represents you
He deals with brokers, yards and suppliers on your behalf and protects your position.
You stay informed
Regular, plain-English updates, and decisions always come back to you.
Trusted by Owners
"Chris is an exceptionally skilled and experienced international marine professional. Throughout the entire superyacht sales process, Chris impressed me with not only his vast market knowledge and communications skills, but also with his seamless coordination with local third parties on my behalf. His expertise ensured a smooth and stress-free experience, from supervision of post sale shipyard modifications to shipping of the yacht from Dubai to Australia.....he even facilitated the transition into a "charter yacht" effortlessly. If you're seeking the best in the industry, I wholeheartedly recommend Chris."
Fleet representative to the Royal Family of Oman (2008)
Nearly 30 years in the industry — crew, broker, dealer and management company founder
Purchases, refits, deliveries and charter set-ups managed across the Middle East, Mediterranean, Americas and Asia Pacific
Frequently Asked Questions
Talk to Chris in Confidence
Every enquiry goes directly to Chris and is treated in strict confidence.
Prefer to talk? Call or WhatsApp Chris on +44 7984 650324