Jan Jaap Minnema

Clients working with Jan Jaap appreciate the straight-forward, no-nonsense approach of a Dutchman who has been buying and selling yachts for more than 22 years.

An ex-skipper who understands the business and the pleasure of yachts both on board and off, Jan Jaap has successfully purchased, sold or built over 100 yachts, including 40 superyachts (and 4 submarines!) ranging from 24 metres (79 feet) to 89 metres (292 feet) in length.

He has represented clients from America, Europe, Russia and the Middle East and was one of the first ever European brokers to represent Asian clients resulting in the successful sale of several 50 metre (164 foot) and 60 metre (197 feet) vessels as well as a record-breaking Asian-built 89 metre (292 feet) new-build project.

Skilled at representing both buyers and sellers (over the last 10 years he has represented both almost equally), Jan Jaap has bought and sold yachts built by 17 different shipyards whilst also bringing a much sought-after specialisation in Dutch-built yachts including Royal Hakvoort, Amels and Feadship to name a few.

Fluent in four languages, Jan Jaap is trusted worldwide for his in-depth market knowledge and forthright guidance in helping clients, most of whom are repeat clients, to enjoy that winning combination of securing the right yacht with the smoothest of transactions.