We don’t strive to land the biggest and most expensive boat deals.
We help our clients find the best smartest options for their boating style and boating dreams.
Why choose the Cruising Yacht Brokerage?
At our Rhode Island-based brokerage, we thrive in the busiest, most beautiful and exciting boating waters of the East Coast. Here, just about any boating dream can come true.
While we are a Rhode Island-based brokerage, we work throughout New England to help people buy and sell boats. We've helped clients up and down the eastern seaboard to find their ideal vessel. Sailboats are our sweet spot, but our brokerage has extensive powerboat expertise, too..
Whether you are weekend cruising, wintering in the Caribbean or sailing the world, we guide your process efficiently with respect for your time, budget and wish list. The better we know you, the quicker we can hone in on boat choices right for you.
So give us a call to talk about our process. We look forward to working with you.
We are matchmakers for boats and boat buyers!
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Recent News & Resources
April 14, 2026
Winter Web Talks for Sailboat Buyers
Let’s face it, online boat shopping can be a rabbit hole so deep you might never get on the water, so we have a series of Winter Web Talks to…
February 17, 2026
Moving Aboard, Sailing Away: Winter Web Talk
REGISTER HERE Are you dreaming of moving aboard as a lifestyle change? Do you envision dropping your lines and sailing away to explore coastal and tropical destinations, or setting sail…
February 2, 2026
Winter Web Talk: Secrets of a Surveyor~What to Expect
WATCH THE WEB TALK VIDEO WEB TALK SLIDES Your surveyor may be the most important person in your boat-buying process. In this web talk, you will learn… Tips for finding…
December 8, 2025
Got a Boat to Sell?
If you have a boat to sell, we have a secret: some brokerages are more successful in selling boats than others. This is not only because of great sales skills–good…
December 1, 2025
Who We Are: How We Got Started and Grew
A serial entrepreneur and founder of The Cruising Yacht Brokerage, Rob Lawnsby has spent his professinal life in the marine industry. Starting in his 20’s in the boat manufacturing sector,…
February 21, 2025
Guiding You to the Right Boat
How do we guide you to the right boat? EDUCATION! We will first ask many questions about what you think you want and why. Like a good coach, we will…
