IYBA Launches New Database for Yachts and Boats

The International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), the world’s largest association of yacht brokers with over 2,000 members, has launched the marine industry’s most comprehensive database for yachts and boats of all sizes in a new consumer-facing marketplace – Yachtr.com.

Powered by Yachtbroker.org, Yachtr gives brokers a new option to list their yachts, and potential buyers a sleek and intuitive platform to browse available yachts and boats worldwide. Yachtr is the result of several years of software development backed by industry associations and led by IYBA.

Once users visit the website, they can search verified listings that are for sale by category – motor yachts, cruisers, fishing or sailboats; by broker or by yacht manufacturer. The From the Bridge blog contains a host of educational posts on topics such as, What is a sea trial and why is it Important, How to hire the right captain for your yacht and Boat Insurance 101: Types of Coverage Every New Boat Owner Should Know. Users can also subscribe to have new articles sent directly to their email. Users interested in selling a vessel can be connected directly to professional brokers by searching either by name, city or ZIP Code.

Established in 1987 and formerly known as the Florida Yacht Brokers Association, IYBA is dedicated to professionalism and ethics in all aspects of yacht transactions. Advocates of professional standards and enhanced commerce, IYBA members benefit from educational conferences, networking opportunities, dispute resolution and a suite of customized digital solutions.

As a testament to the demand for a new buying and selling solution, Yachtr saw a 25% increase in listings during the first 30-day period. Currently, Yachtr features over 14,000 listings from 285 yacht brokerages, with listings growing every day.