Meet the Team
Selecting the right yacht brokerage when selling your yacht reduces the length of time your vessel is on the market as well as how much you can potentially get for it. When it comes to listing your yacht with a broker, don’t settle. You can and should expect more from who is working for you! What makes Palm Beach yacht sales unique? Palm Beach yacht sales has been in business over 25 years and is not a large yacht brokerage, however because we are a small personalized operation you never get lost in the crowd.

GENE ECHOLS
Owner
A Licensed & Bonded Yacht Broker and 100 ton Licensed Captain is a Florida native who spent many hours on freshwater lakes and rivers all around Florida as a boy which inspired his love of the outdoors and later after serving as an electricians mate in the navy stationed at Pearl Harbor, his love of the ocean. After receiving an honorable discharge he stayed and worked in Hawaii which afforded the opportunity to learn the finer points of offshore fishing with many
weekends spent on the ocean aboard a 21 ft Cuddy Cabin and put over 1000 hours on it in the first year alone. He ended up back in Florida and worked for a control center operator at a large coal fired power plant and then as a captain on a 60ft sport fishing boat.

ELI SCHWARTZ
Broker
A Licensed and Bonded Yacht Broker, as well a Licensed Captain Eli was originally from Melbourne, FL. He was born and raised on the water until the age of 15. He has grown within the industry running numerous marinas, including his most recent role at local marina Newport Cove in Riviera Beach. He received his captain’s license over 10 years ago and has thousands of nautical miles under his belt, both sail and motor yachts combined. Eli encompasses the full nautical lifestyle in all aspects of his life.“I believe in creating a life you feel is also a constant vacation. The water is peaceful to me”
Testimonials
- Amee Adams"Gene Echols and the team at Palm Beach Yacht Sales are incredible! Gene cared for our boat like it was his own during the listing process. Everything from the listing, showing, offers and closing were handled without a single issue!"If you are thinking of listing or buying a boat, give them a call. I know that we will! Outstanding job!!!!"
- Dan Hempstead"Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value"I had such a wonderful experience working with Palm Beach Yacht Sales to sell my 33' Grady-White. They have done nothing but exceed my expectations from start to finish!"I will be recommending everyone to use their services in the future!"
- Dave Kaznecki"Gene was a professional from the beginning and assisted us with all our questions, timing and extras."He was able to provide advice on several avenues including financing, bottom paint and general operation of the boat."I highly recommend using Florida Yacht Sales for any time you have to sell or buy a boat."
- Hugo Deleon"I am so impressed with Alejandro and Gene. These guys sold my boat so fast! We are very happy with their service."We would highly recommend Palm Beach Yacht Sales."
- Samuel Sienna"I recently listed and sold my 42' Yellowfin with Gene with Palm Beach Yacht Sales and was very happy with him and his service."
Riviera Beach, Florida
United States