Meet Chris.
Lead broker, lifelong sailor, and the person you'll actually be speaking to.
Chris is a 30-year-old English broker based on the south coast in Southampton. He grew up on the Solent, started crewing yachts as a teenager, and has spent the last ten years working on, around and selling boats — from weekend dayboats to ocean-going motor yachts.
Before founding the brokerage side of Bow & Co., Chris spent five years running yard operations and another four managing a small charter fleet across the UK and Mediterranean. That hands-on background means he knows what to look for in a hull, what to ask a surveyor, and — just as importantly — what's worth paying for and what isn't.
His approach is simple: honest valuations, no jargon, no pressure. If a boat isn't right for you, he'll tell you. If yours is priced too high, he'll tell you that too. It's slower than the hard-sell approach, but it's why most of his clients come back — or send a friend.
When he isn't viewing boats or running sea trials, he's usually on his own — a 32ft cruiser called Halcyon — somewhere between Cowes and Dartmouth.
What Chris does
Tell him what you want. He'll find it, vet it, and walk you through the survey.
Honest valuation, professional photography, vetted buyers, full paperwork.
Keeping an eye on your boat between seasons, arranging maintenance and berths.
Why work with Chris
- ✓Ten years working on boats, not just selling them.
- ✓Independent — no manufacturer ties, no hidden incentives.
- ✓Personal service: you deal with Chris, not a call centre.
- ✓Full paperwork, survey and registration handled in-house.
- ✓VAT, RCD and import advice for boats coming in from the EU.
- ✓Honest valuations — even when you don't want to hear it.
Ready to talk boats?
Whether you're buying, selling, or just want a second opinion — get in touch.