Sportfish & Convertible Brokerage
Sport Fishing Boats for Sale in Stuart, Florida
Licensed Florida yacht brokers specialising in offshore sportfishing boats from 35 feet up. Viking, Hatteras, Ocean, Bertram and Post convertibles, listed and sold from the Manatee Pocket since 2010.
Licensed & bonded Florida brokers
IYBA member brokerage
On the water in Port Salerno
Current inventory
Sport fishing boats for sale now
Live listings from our brokerage, updated as boats come and go. Click any boat for full specifications, photos and the broker to call.
What we broker, in one paragraph
Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales is a licensed Florida yacht brokerage in Stuart that buys and sells sport fishing boats from 35 feet to 80 feet. We handle convertibles, express sportfishermen and offshore fishing yachts — principally Viking, Hatteras, Ocean, Bertram and Post — for buyers across Florida's east coast and for owners who want their boat listed and sold.
Most of the sportfish hulls we broker fall between $200,000 and several million dollars, depending on length, engine hours and tower fit-out. We represent both sides of a sale: finding the right boat for a buyer, and marketing an owner's boat to a national audience. If you are searching for used fishing boats for sale near me on the Treasure Coast, our office sits directly on the Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno.
Browse the fleet
Start with the boats, not the brochure
Every tile links straight into our live inventory. Sport Fishing is where the convertibles and offshore hulls sit.
Know the category
What counts as a sport fishing boat?
A sport fishing boat is an offshore vessel built around fighting large pelagic fish — marlin, sailfish, tuna and wahoo. It is defined less by brand than by three things: a deep-V offshore hull, a large uncluttered cockpit, and a raised helm or tower that gives the captain visibility over a spread of baits.
Buyers usually sort them into three families. Convertibles carry a flybridge over a full cabin and are the classic big-game platform. Express sportfishermen drop the flybridge for a single-level helm, trading accommodation for a lower profile and a lower price. Centre consoles go further still — open, fast and simple, though most owners stepping past 35 feet move toward a convertible.
From 35 feet upward you gain range, fuel capacity and the ability to stay out through weather. That is the threshold where a day boat becomes a genuine offshore fishing machine, and it is where our brokerage work is concentrated.
Budget guide
What a sportfish costs by length
Brokerage prices move with length, engine hours, tower fit-out and refit history. These are the bands we see most often on the Treasure Coast market — a starting frame, not a valuation.
Marques we broker
The sportfish names buyers ask for
We list and sell every major convertible builder. These five come up most often in Stuart.
Tournament pedigree
Viking Yachts
42 – 80 FTNew Jersey-built convertibles from the low 40s to 80 feet. The benchmark for tournament fishing, and the most requested marque on our books.
Bluewater classic
Hatteras
41 – 75 FTHeavy, sea-kindly hulls with a reputation for lasting decades. Strong values in the 50 to 70 foot range and a deep refit market.
Value per foot
Ocean Yachts
40 – 60 FTFast, roomy convertibles that deliver a lot of cockpit and accommodation for the money. Consistently one of our most-viewed listings.
Deep-V original
Bertram
31 – 63 FTThe hull that defined offshore sportfishing. The 31 and 35 remain sought after, and the larger convertibles hold their following.
Hand-laid hulls
Post Marine
42 – 50 FTLimited production and solidly built, in the 42 to 50 foot bracket. A quieter name that rewards buyers who know the market.
Looking for another builder?
Cabo, Rybovich, Albemarle, Luhrs and Egg Harbor all pass through our brokerage. Tell us the hull you want.
Help Me Find My Boat
For buyers
Buying a sportfish through a broker
An offshore fishing boat is a mechanical purchase as much as a lifestyle one. Here is what we do that a listing site cannot.
We search beyond what is listed
A good share of sportfish hulls change hands before they are advertised. We work broker networks and owner contacts across Florida to find boats that never reach a public feed.
We read the survey with you
Engine hours, stringer condition, tower mounts, fuel tanks and generator history all move the price. We translate a surveyor's report into what it means for your offer.
We handle the money safely
Deposit into escrow, documented sea trial, clean title search and closing paperwork. Nothing moves until the conditions you set have been met.
For owners
Listing your sport fishing boat with us
If you own a convertible or express sportfisherman and are thinking about selling, the first question is almost always the same: what is it actually worth today? We answer that before you commit to anything.
Your boat goes onto the IYBA multiple listing system, reaching brokers and buyers nationally rather than only those who find your advert. We produce the photography, write the specification, field the enquiries and qualify the buyers so that only serious offers reach you.
We then run the transaction end to end — offer, survey, sea trial, escrow and closing — so that the paperwork and the money are handled properly.
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Valuation
A broker reviews recent comparable sales — not asking prices — and gives you an honest range for your hull, hours and condition.
2
Listing & photography
Professional photos, a full written specification and placement on the IYBA MLS plus the major marketplaces.
3
Qualified enquiries
We screen the interest so your time goes to buyers who are genuinely in the market at your price.
4
Survey & sea trial
We attend, manage the findings and negotiate any adjustment that comes out of them.
5
Closing
Escrow, title, documentation and handover — completed properly and on the record.
Why Stuart
Bought and sold from the Sailfish Capital
Stuart sits where the St. Lucie Inlet opens onto some of the shortest running distances to blue water anywhere in Florida. That is why the sportfishing fleet concentrates here, and why a sportfish listed in Stuart reaches the right audience.
Our office is on the Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno — a working harbour with the yards, riggers, canvas shops and engine specialists an offshore boat actually needs. When a survey turns up a job, the people who can do it are minutes away rather than a delivery trip away.
We work with buyers and sellers throughout Martin County, the Treasure Coast and Florida's east coast.
| Area | What we cover |
|---|---|
| Stuart | Main brokerage office and listing base |
| Port Salerno | Manatee Pocket harbour, yards and service |
| Jensen Beach | Buyer and seller representation |
| Palm City | Buyer and seller representation |
| Hobe Sound | Buyer and seller representation |
| Martin County | Full brokerage coverage |
| Treasure Coast | Full brokerage coverage |
Common questions
Sport fishing boat questions, answered
How much does a sport fishing boat cost?
On the brokerage market, a sport fishing boat between 35 and 45 feet generally starts around $200,000. Full convertibles in the 45 to 55 foot range typically begin near $500,000, and tournament-grade boats above 55 feet commonly exceed $1 million. Engine hours, tower fit-out and refit history move these figures significantly.
What is the difference between a convertible and an express sportfisherman?
A convertible has a flybridge helm positioned above a full cabin, giving the captain height to spot fish and more accommodation below. An express sportfisherman places the helm on a single level with no flybridge, which lowers the profile, reduces weight and usually lowers the price. Convertibles dominate above 45 feet.
What size sportfish do I need to fish offshore?
Thirty-five feet is the practical threshold for comfortable offshore fishing in Florida waters. At that length a boat carries enough fuel and freeboard to run to the Gulf Stream and handle a building sea. Boats of 45 feet and above add the range and accommodation for multi-day canyon trips.
Do I need a survey before buying a used sportfish?
Yes. An independent marine survey is standard practice and is usually a condition of both financing and insurance. On a sportfish the survey should cover hull moisture, stringers, tower mounting, fuel tanks, engines and generator. We attend the survey and negotiate on any findings.
How long does it take to sell a sport fishing boat?
A correctly priced sportfish in good condition typically sells within three to six months, though well-presented boats in sought-after sizes can move faster. Pricing against recent sold figures rather than asking prices is the single biggest factor in how quickly a boat sells.
Where can I find used fishing boats for sale near me on the Treasure Coast?
Our brokerage office is on the Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno, just south of Stuart, and we list boats throughout Martin County and Florida's east coast. You can browse current inventory online or call 772-600-8535 to arrange a viewing.
Can you help me sell my sportfish and buy another?
Yes. We regularly handle both sides for the same client, listing an owner's current boat while searching for their next one. Running the two together usually gives you more control over timing and over the gap between sale and purchase.
Talk to a broker
Buying or listing a sportfish in Stuart?
Tell us the length, the budget and how you plan to fish. A licensed broker will come back to you with honest options — whether that is a boat on our books, one we go and find, or a valuation on the boat you already own.
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