In an industry where trust and expertise matter as much as the boats themselves, Murray Yacht Sales stands apart through deep involvement in the organizations that define professional yacht brokerage. With more than 50 years of serving Gulf Coast boaters, our legacy is rooted in a people-first philosophy. We believe that trust is earned through expertise, integrity, and long-term commitment. One of the clearest reflections of that commitment is our active involvement in the leading organizations that shape and elevate the marine industry.
Brokerage Organizations:
YBAA: A Standard of Excellence Across Our Entire Team
Every Murray Yacht Sales broker is a member of the Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), the premier professional organization for yacht brokerage professionals in the United States and Canada. YBAA sets the industry’s gold standard for ethics, transaction integrity, and professional conduct. Our involvement ensures every client benefits from best practices, continuous education, and brokers who are held accountable to the highest level of professionalism.
IYBA: Global Reach, Global Standards
Murray Yacht Sales is also affiliated with the International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA), one of the most influential brokerage organizations in the world. IYBA provides vital tools, international exposure, legal updates, and policy advocacy that strengthen our ability to represent clients in a global marketplace.
Sail America & Major Boat Show Participation
As proud members of Sail America, Murray Yacht Sales stays actively connected to the heartbeat of the sailing community. Our team participates in major national and international shows, including Miami, Annapolis, and Cannes, where we stay on the cutting edge of new models, emerging technologies, and macro trends.
Professional Licenses:
CPYB: Certified Professional Yacht Brokers on Staff
Several of our brokers have also earned the Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) designation, the highest professional certification in our industry. Achieving CPYB requires advanced training, documented experience, ongoing education, and a commitment to an ethics code that goes beyond industry norms. Clients working with a CPYB broker know they’re in the hands of a trusted expert.
Fully Licensed in the State of Florida
For our Florida-based team members, professionalism is also a matter of law. Each Florida broker is properly licensed with the State of Florida, ensuring full compliance with state regulations and giving clients peace of mind throughout every stage of their purchase or sale.
Local, Regional, and Industry Partnerships
Our commitment to the communities we serve is reflected in our involvement with local and regional organizations, including:
- Better Business Bureaus
- Local and regional executive associations
- Marine industry groups such as the Southwest Florida Marine Industries Association
- Other professional organizations across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida
These affiliations strengthen our community ties, support local marine economies, and keep us engaged in the issues that matter most to boaters across the Gulf Coast.
A Family Business With Professional Strength
Murray Yacht Sales has always been a family business—built on relationships, repeat clients, and generations of sailors who trust our team. But we pair that personal touch with a deeply professional foundation. Our memberships, certifications, and affiliations demonstrate a simple truth: we take this business seriously, and we invest in doing it the right way.
No matter where you are in your boating journey, you deserve a brokerage team that is proven, professional, and plugged into the organizations that matter.