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Our principal is the first yacht broker in the state of NC certified by the prestigious Yacht Brokers Association of America. All of our yacht brokers are members of YBAA, the industry's standard-setting organization.

Why buy or sell a boat in Beaufort, North Carolina?
Beaufort, North Carolina presents a special boat buyer's opportunity. Our inlet, just south of the Cape Hatteras, offers one of the favorite jumping-off places to the Bahamas or Caribbean. We are midway between New England and Florida. Our mild climate makes winter haulouts unnecessary and winterizing is optional. We have top of the line professionals in the marine trades and reasonable rates for dockage. In addition, there is no sales tax on used boats and a $1,500 maximum tax on new boats.

In the frantic world of boat sales, you will find that Beaufort Yacht Sales is refreshingly different. For over 30 years we have taken pride in our work, our community, and in providing excellent service for our customers. Our boat brokers have cruised and fished along the east coast and throughout the Caribbean.

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We look forward to working for you!

President, John Warrington, licensed, bonded, and YBAA Certified
Brokers: David Cavett; Sonny White; Eddie Miller; Ed Harner; Dowl Bond
Office Manager:  Dotty Guthrie

WildHorse Beats to St. Maarten
In an Ocean Navigator article, Rick Meisner described a squall-plagued voyage into unrelenting headwinds: "As for myself, it marked the first time in my offshore sailing career that I was seemingly incapable of fetching a distant destination. I have to admit it is a strange burden, in its own way more sapping of spirit than severe weather or boat system issues." Click here to read the article.

Circumnavigation of North Atlantic in 40 Caliber LRC
I’ve been sailing on and off for fifty years, but seldom out of sight of land and never days from shore. I believe I was subconsciously working my way up to a trip just like this when I purchased my Caliber 40LRC. It was reputed to be, and I have confirmed, an excellent blue water boat. In years past I have made the usual pilgrimages to the Florida Keys and the Bahamas, but I knew that this boat was built for the long haul and just crossing the Gulf Stream was not challenge enough. I was shorting myself, and the boat, by not treating her to a real adventure. Click here for rest of article by Dave Harris, Skipper of the s/v Nonstop a Caliber 40LRC.

The Next Step - Your Survey
Surveys are one of the most informative phases of your yacht purchase. You should be in attendance. Even if you are purchasing your dream boat from a family member or best friend - you need a survey! With an experienced surveyor, issues will be revealed that surprise even the current owner. When working with Beaufort Yacht Sales, you can fly in your surveyor or choose from one of the local surveyors.  Click here for the rest of the article.

Beaufort As A Preferred Jumping-Off Point for The Caribbean
Beaufort (NC) is called the "Gateway to the Caribbean." It makes an excellent jumping off point for your cruise south. It's actually only a few nautical miles further to travel from Beaufort, NC to St. Thomas (USVI), than it is to travel from Miami, FL to St. Thomas (USVI), due to the eastward projection of our coastline. In fact, it is considered to be one of the best departure points due to location and logistics. Additionally, the Abacos (Bahamas) are due south from the Beaufort Inlet. Read the rest of the article.

Beaufort Area Sport Fishing Tournaments
The waters around Beaufort are world-class fishing grounds. Individual trips and organized sport fishing tournaments approach the intensity of a religion here.
Every year hundreds of participants turn out on our Crystal Coast for some of the best fishing tournaments along the North Carolina coast. From pier fishing to surfcasting to following the fish in their sport fisher boats, the anglers who participate in these local tournaments don't have to tell tall tales - they live them.
Morehead City's annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament is the granddaddy-- truly a world-class tournament with over $1.5 million going out in prize money to more than 150 participants. In 2007 the big winner walked away with a $800,839 first prize! Next year is the tournament's 50th anniversary. Read more about Beaufort NC area sport fishing.

Winterize Your Boat in Beaufort, NC?
In many parts of the country, winterizing your boat may take on a more serious note than here in the mild Beaufort, North Carolina area. But regardless of the temperatures involved, winterizing your boat is an important part of your overall boat maintenance plan. Click here to read more about winterizing your boat.

Living Aboard A Caliber Yacht
The cruising life seems to draw people like an irresistible force. Living aboard your own boat while sailing to romantic destinations can be a truly enviable lifestyle – provided you choose wisely when buying a new or used boat. And a Caliber Long Range Cruiser (LRC) from Beaufort Yacht Sales is an excellent choice. The Caliber LRCs are built with living aboard in complete comfort and safety firmly in mind. Read the rest of the article.

Biodiesel Fuels and Marine Engines
You, too, may soon be running your boat's engine on fatty acid methyl ester. On what?
The environmental movement and the high cost of oil are generating new energy solutions. Biodiesel-- the street name for what your chemistry professor would call fatty acid methyl ester-- may be workable for you. Whether it came directly from soybeans or corn or from discarded restaurant cooking oil or grease that was refined, these alternatives may hold the key to reducing our dependence on foreign oil.
Read more about biodiesel and ethanol fuels.