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Brian Fisher ~ Yacht Broker with Northrop & Johnson
With over 40 years on the water and 30 years in the marine industry, I bring extensive expertise in performance sailing and motor yachts. My experience spans world championship racing in both one-designs and offshore classics, managing competitive programs for yacht owners, and two decades with Southern Spars, working on some of the world’s fastest yachts. I have also completed a Pacific crossing and cruised many of the world’s most storied destinations. As a broker with Northrop & Johnson, I specialize in high-quality, performance-oriented yachts — from fast cruising sloops to Downeast and contemporary motor yachts. Based in Newport, RI, and Miami, FL, I deliver personal service backed by the global reach of one of the industry’s leading firms.
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Buying or selling a yacht doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With my experience and the resources of Northrop & Johnson, I’ll make the process smooth and enjoyable — from search to closing. [Let’s get started →]
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Client Success Stories
Behind every yacht sale is a story — of dreams realized, adventures begun, and owners matched with the perfect boat. These client success stories highlight the results of experience, trust, and teamwork. Each one reflects my commitment, and the resources of Northrop & Johnson, to making the process seamless and rewarding.
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Featured Listings
2022 Grand Trawler 62 Available
The Grand Trawler 62 by Beneteau is a leader in her class. As a semi-displacement trawler-yacht, she offers 1000nm of range and can reach 20 knots if needed. The layout is ingenious, with a modestly enclosed galley and an interior stairwell to the flybridge. Together with a lower bridge that mimics a large yacht, you have a very capable passagemaker....
91' Brooklin Boat Yard Sailing Yacht
Featured Sailing Yacht for Sale — BEQUIA BEQUIA — 91’ (27.7m) Brooklin Boat Yard Sailing Yacht BEQUIA is an exceptional custom sailing yacht for sale, built by the acclaimed Brooklin Boat Yard and designed by Stephens Waring Yacht Design. This 91-foot yawl combines timeless craftsmanship with modern engineering, delivering world-class cruising performance and a proven regatta pedigree. Constructed of...
2024 MJM 42 (47') With A New Price Reduction
New Price: 2024 MJM 42 “Annabelle” $1,299,000 I’m excited to represent this “near-new” MJM 42, now available in Naples, Florida. Annabelle is powered by the preferred Volvo DPI engines, delivering outstanding performance with remarkable efficiency — 1.3 nautical miles per gallon and a cruising range of nearly 360 nautical miles. With a hull designed by the legendary Doug Zurn, the...
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Turkish Yacht Building Craftsmanship
Why Some of the World’s Most Interesting Yachts Are Coming Out of Turkey For generations, the conversation about the world’s great yacht-building nations tended to revolve around a familiar group of countries. The Netherlands built extraordinary custom motor yachts. Italy combined design with increasingly sophisticated production and custom construction. Germany became synonymous with some of the largest and most technically...
Sparkman and Stephans 117' Ketch "Knickerbocker" For Sale
KNICKERBOCKER: A Palmer Johnson Ketch Built to Go Anywhere There was a period when some of the finest large sailing yachts in the world were being built in America, and Palmer Johnson was at the center of it. KNICKERBOCKER is a particularly good example. Built by Palmer Johnson in 1992 to a Sparkman & Stephens design, the 117-foot aluminum ketch...
FLIBS 2026 is coming up fast!
Fort Lauderdale: Still the Best Boat Show of the Year There are plenty of good boat shows on the calendar, but for me, Fort Lauderdale still stands apart. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is simply the most complete show of the year. If you are seriously considering a new boat, thinking about moving up, or looking for something on...
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Brokerage ~ 2022 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1
I had the pleasure of working with a repeat client to find and close on a 51’ Beneteau sailboat. We successfully put her under contract in early spring and waited for warmer weather for survey. Another happy client!...
Brokerage ~ Boston Whaler Vantage 240
It’s always nice to help a friend find and purchase the perfect boat. In this case, it was a Boston Whaler for the family in New England. With many options on the East Coast, I visited a few and landed on this beauty. After a quick engine survey, she was cleaned up and on a truck to RI!...
Brokerage ~ 2022 Beneteau Grand Trawler 62
I worked with a wonderful family for two years and finally found an ”easy to cruise” platform for their enjoyment. Having just spent four months in the Bahamas, they are pretty happy!...
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