ASPIRE YACHT SALES CREW

John Booysen is a seasoned yacht broker and experienced captain with over 32 years in the yachting industry, widely recognized as a trusted authority in the luxury yacht market. His distinguished career spans yacht sales, operations, and client service, representing vessels from 32ft Center Consoles to 142ft motor yachts around the world.

As a captain, John has logged thousands of nautical miles and successfully completed several transatlantic crossings, demonstrating his deep seamanship and command at sea. His extensive travels throughout the Bahamas, Caribbean, and international waters have provided him with firsthand insight into yacht performance, design, functionality and expertise that allows him to guide clients with a level of confidence and credibility that few can match.

John’s reputation is built on trust, integrity, and accountability. He is committed to doing what he says he’s going to do, ensuring that every promise made to a client is fulfilled with professionalism and care. His straightforward approach, attention to detail, and dedication to his clients have earned him long-term relationships with yacht owners, builders, brokers worldwide, and many of whom continue to return for repeat business and referrals.

Over the course of his career, John has worked with several leading yacht brokerages in South Florida, successfully representing multiple sales across prestigious brands such as Sunseeker, Princess, Viking, Riva, Azimut, Bertram, Ferretti, and many others. His broad market experience and deep industry connections have positioned him as a trusted expert in both the new build and pre-owned yacht sectors.

As President of Aspire Yacht Sales, John leads a team of seasoned brokers and captains who share his vision of delivering excellence in yachting. Under his leadership, Aspire Yacht Sales has grown into a respected boutique yacht brokerage, successfully closing over 85 yachts since the inception of Aspire Yacht Sales in 2020.

For John, yachting is more than a profession, it’s a lifelong passion. Having crossed oceans and explored the world by sea, he believes yacht ownership represents freedom, connection, and adventure.

 His mission is simple: to help every client experience the unmatched joy and fulfillment that life on the water provides.

As a member of the boating / yachting world for the past 50 years I have the experience to help you navigate through the web of buying or selling a new or used boat / yacht which can be overwhelming.

Using the latest tools to find exactly what you require is my expertise. Video walk throughs and 360-degree video, drone shots are some examples of technology we use to list and market your boat.

Many factors determine your decision to buy or sell. I’ll cut through the noise to find several choices available in the market. Both local and worldwide.

I know your time spent on the water should be safe, fun and carefree. My passion is the joy of boating and sharing that with as many families as I can.

I will provide you top notch customer service to get the right vessel matched to your needs. Your buying experience will be the top-level experience you deserve.

Gregg

• United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Capt. Credential (OUPV),
• Yacht Broker. Experienced in both yacht operation and sales.
• 50 years on the water.
• Sales Professional.

Captain Marcus Armenta

Marcus is a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran with 21 years of active service. During his USCG tenure he served as an Engineer on ships up to 378’ (115m), as a small boat Engineer, Crew and Operator, and completed two tours as a USCG Training Instructor (Small Boat Operations & Engineering Technical School). In addition, since leaving the USCG Marcus has been in the marine and yachting industry for nearly 13 years. This experience includes working as a Safety Director and FSO/CSO for a maritime company with multiple locations and 28 vessels, working yacht refit projects, and founding & operating his own boat services company. 

Marcus has an Associate’s degree from Thomas Edison University, and currently holds a U.S. Coast Guard 100-ton Near Coastal Masters License.  

Although Marcus grew up in the desert in Tucson, Arizona, his love of the water and boats started on lakes and has progressively grown through his years on the ocean landing him in Ft Lauderdale and the Florida Keys.  He has owned multiple boats of various size over the years, lived aboard a classic 1968 Hatteras 50’ motor yacht for over 5-years, operated small charter vessels and spent thousands of days on the water. 

Now Marcus is putting his love of the water, passion for boating, and his Engineering and Captain experience into helping others realize their passion for boating and love of the water too! Whether you are selling your boat, a first-time buyer, or looking to upgrade to your next dream yacht, Marcus puts his 30+ years of experience to work for you and provides guidance every step of the way.