Y.CO

About Y.CO

Founded by former Giga-yacht captains, Y.CO brings operational expertise to yacht brokerage with offices in Monaco, London, and Fort Lauderdale.

Known For

• Founded in 2004 by Charlie Birkett and Gary Wright, both former superyacht captains, giving the firm an operational rather than sales background
• Sales brokerage, charter and yacht management for vessels typically between 40 and 100 metres
• New-build and refit project management at Northern European and Italian yards on behalf of owners
• Offices in Monaco, London and Fort Lauderdale, with brokers active across the Mediterranean and Caribbean

Typical Mandate

Y.CO is typically engaged by owners and buyers in the 40 to 100 metre segment, where transaction values run from the low tens of millions to well above EUR 100 million. Sale mandates are often for yachts already under Y.CO management, giving the broker detailed operational knowledge. Charter mandates place yachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons. New-build clients retain the firm as owner's representative from yard selection through delivery, and many keep it on for management afterwards.

How to Engage

Owners and buyers contact a named broker at the Monaco, London or Fort Lauderdale office listed on the firm's website; introductions from captains, lawyers and existing clients are common. A sale mandate takes the form of a central agency agreement; management is a separate contract covering crew, finances and compliance. Buyers should come with size, budget and cruising plans, and be prepared to demonstrate financial capacity before inspections.

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