J. Eric Smith, CPYB

Eric has been in the marine industry since 1990. He has worked for two premier yacht yards on Cape Cod and has worked in yacht sales since 1995 winning awards from Southport Boats, Back Cove, Sabre and Hatteras Yachts. Eric holds his Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) designation as well as 100 Ton Master Captain’s License, served as the President of the Yacht Broker’s Association of America from 2023-2025, holds his Florida Yacht and Ship Employing Broker’s License, is a member of both the International Yacht Broker’s Association and the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association as well as being a graduate of Providence College. He is versed in all aspects of the transaction including surveys, tax laws, market valuations, marine finance and insurance as well as contract negotiations. Eric and his wife Torrey live in the Boston area with their daughter Madeline.