The people we call when a deal needs one.
Lenders, insurers, maritime attorneys, surveyors, yards, transport firms and documentation agents — 61 in all, every one of them known to this brokerage through transactions and professional relationships.
Finance
Working with a lender who understands the marine asset class is not a small thing.
6firmsInsurance
A yacht insurance policy is not a commodity, and the difference between policies is often invisible until something goes wrong.
6firmsMaritime Attorneys
A qualified maritime attorney does not add friction to the process; they remove it.
12firmsSurveyors
In keeping with IYBA professional standards, the selection of a marine surveyor is the buyer's decision.
6firmsWooden Vessel Surveyors
Traditional planked hulls, classic sailboats and heritage powerboats require a surveyor who understands the material, not simply the category.
5firmsYards
The right yard makes the difference between work done and work done right.
8firmsTransport
Firms identified through transactions, professional relationships and direct experience along the Eastern Seaboard.
5firmsMarine Documentation
USCG certification, title transfer, lien recording, escrow and flag registration each carry specific legal requirements.
8firmsFriends of SCYS
One name per discipline — the firms this house points to first, drawn from the lists above.
These are referrals, not endorsements. Spencer Christopher Yacht and Ship does not direct clients to a specific provider — in keeping with IYBA professional standards, that choice is yours — and we do not warrant the availability or current operational status of any firm listed. Credentials and service details reflect information available at the time of publication.
Need one we have not listed?
Every firm on these pages is one this house knows through transactions and professional relationships. If what you need is not here, tell us what the deal looks like and a broker will help you find it.