Yacht and Ship Sales

Yacht Management

Yacht Maintenance

Charter Services

Short & Long Distance Delivery

Crew Placement

Yacht Financing & Insurance

— What Some of Our Clients Said

"From the beginning to end Mike O'Connor of Mariner's Yachts handled my yachting experience with professionalism and respect, always having my best interest in mind. Even a year after the sale Mike helped me with relocating my boat out of state .... from pre-launch preparation to piloting the vessel onto the trailer. You could never want anything more from a brokerage. Mariner's Yachts is my only choice on the West Coast.  Thanks, Mike."
— Allan Crosby

"During the boat selling process Mike O’Connor and Mariner’s Yacht Brokerage were a guiding light through rough seas. Mike’s friendly insight and knowledge of sail boats was a refreshing change of pace from past dealings with other Brokerage firms. He was honest, and dedicated to finding a new home for our beloved sailing boat “Amazing Grace”. In our dealing’s with Mike we found no wrong with his services. He worked hard to sell our boat and made sure that he kept us updated with any new changes the boat needed. Not only, did he say what he promised but he indeed sold our boat within six months of listing our boat with him at a full asking price. I would recommend Mike and his Yacht Brokerage firm to anyone, and I mean anyone who is looking to sell their boat quickly and at full asking price. Sometimes, in your dealings with other Brokerage firms as we found out it can be a difficult and timely process of disappointment when trying to sell your boat, but not with Mike O’Conner and Mariner’s Yacht Brokerage Firm. I look forward to using Mike’s expertise next time I’m in the market to purchase my next dream!"
— Brian P. Leshyk

"I want to compliment Captain Tom Stallings at Mariner’s Yachts Sales. Inc. for his low-key approach and attention to details throughout the purchase. I acquired my 2nd sailboat, an extremely well maintained and equipped vessel, at a very fair price with Tom’s professional assistance. Working with ship broker Tom was much more pleasant than interactions with my stock broker!
— Prof. David Titus

"We will be forever grateful that we had the privilege to have been so lucky to have had you as our partner in search of our first boat. Your diligence, 'I look at this as we are one boat closer to the right boat' approach each time we viewed a boat that didn't quite meet our needs and your dedication to travel up and down the coast until we found the right boat are exemplary."
— David & Lisa Westerfield

"It's not too often that one has a pleasant experience in the purchase or sale of a boat. I on the other hand have nothing but praise for Captain Mike O'Connor. When I was looking for a Catalina 38 I found one listed by your brokerage. I contacted Mike and everything went so smooth I started to become skeptical. Needless to say, my worries were unfounded."
— Larry Malmberg

Broker — Captain, Michael O'Connor

Mike's love affair with boating began as a young boy in 1964 when he sailed dinghies and small keelboats in the waters off Cape Cod and the surrounding islands. Since those days he has logged over 80,000 nautical miles from the Philippines to Nova Scotia.

As a licensed yacht and ship sales agent, Mike sold over 100 yachts in the 3 year period 2005 - 2008. He accomplished this by providing superior service to his clients. Now, as a fully licensed broker, his ability to control all aspects of the business will allow him to continue his successes in the yacht & ship brokerage business and expand related services to his clients.

U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master #1005234
Master of Steam, Motor or Sail not more than 100 Gross Tons Authorized to Engage in Commercial Assistance, Towing Ships, Radar Operators Endorsement, Ships Radio Operators License, Red Cross First Aid Certified, CPR Certified.

Captain of the 82' Staysail Schooner "Kelpie" since 1999.

President & Owner, Captain Michael O'Connor, Inc.

Co-Owner, Lantern Bay Charters, LLC since 1997.

U.S. Patent holder since 1998 on a marine application.
(U.S. Patent No. 5,755,451)

Mike is a member of Dana Point Yacht Club.

Partner/Agent — Captain, Dave Greuel

Agent — Captain, Tom Stallings

Agent — Loren Dee

Agent — Bruce Toffelmier