Our Commitment Remains Constant

honest service, expert guidance, and genuine care for every client's success. Whether you're buying your first yacht or your fifth, selling after years of enjoyment, or exploring upgrade possibilities, Simpson Yachts provides the experience and integrity that make yacht ownership the joy it should be.

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The future for Simpson Yachts focuses on what we do best:

representing quality yachts and providing expert guidance for serious boaters. Our evolution toward modern inboard boats and expanded buyer representation services reflects our commitment to serving the higher-end segment with the expertise they deserve.

Finding Home in Discovery Bay

The call they'd been waiting for came in Winter 2010: Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor had a sales office available on the Boardwalk with four sales slips. By March 2011, Simpson Yachts had found its permanent home in the heart of the Bay Area's most active boating community.

This location wasn't just business - it was community. Chris and Amy had lived in Discovery Bay and understood what made this boating community special. The move represented their commitment to becoming integral parts of the community they serve.

1990

Chris starts as yacht salesman on the Delta

2000

Simpson Yacht Sales founded in Stockton

2003

Acquired Antioch Yacht Sales

2009

Renamed to Simpson Yachts Sales

2011

Moved to Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor Location

The Beginning

Chris and Amy Simpson met in 1991 at CSU Chico, where both earned Finance and Marketing degrees. After marriage in 1998, they settled into corporate careers - Chris as a Data Administrative Analyst with Moody's Financial Services, Amy as an Office and Project Manager for a marketing firm.

But life beyond cubicles was calling. In 1999, they made a bold decision to pursue their passions: Chris entered the boating industry, Amy explored teaching. This wasn't just a career change - it was the foundation of a business built on personal passion for boating and genuine care for clients.

Who We Are Today

Chris Simpson, Broker

With over 25 years of yacht brokering experience and boating since the late 1970s, Chris brings deep knowledge and genuine passion to every transaction. His approach combines market expertise with honest communication that has earned trust throughout the industry.

Professional achievements:

600+ successful yacht transactions
Past President, Northern California Marine Association
Board member, California Yacht Broker's Association
Nationwide buyer representation experience

Chris's expertise covers:

Express cruisers and motor yachts
Market analysis and pricing strategy
Complex transaction negotiation
International yacht sales coordination

Amy Simpson, Operations

Amy maintains an active role in Simpson Yachts' operations and strategic direction while balancing her primary role as mother to their two sons. Her marketing background and attention to detail ensure every client receives comprehensive service.

Business operations and client coordination
Marketing strategy and implementation
Family perspective on boating decisions
Community involvement and relationship building

Built on Honesty, Integrity, and Energy

Our approach to yacht brokerage reflects the values that guided us from corporate careers to business ownership. Every transaction is built on honest communication, market expertise, and genuine care for client success.

Honest Communication

We provide realistic market assessments, transparent condition reports, and honest guidance even when it's not what clients want to hear. Long-term relationships matter more than individual transactions.

Market Expertise

Twenty-five years of experience, 600+ transactions, and active industry involvement provide deep knowledge of yacht values, market trends, and transaction best practices.

Professional Service

From initial consultation through final closing, we handle every detail with the professionalism and attention that significant yacht transactions require.

Expertise and Reach

While rooted in Discovery Bay, our expertise extends far beyond Northern California waters. Simpson Yachts has coordinated yacht sales and purchases across North America and internationally.

Whether you're buying locally or selling to international buyers, our experience managing complex transactions across distances and jurisdictions ensures professional handling of every detail.

Geographical Experience

Chris has traveled to represent buyers on high-value transactions from coast to coast, including Sea Ray 630 Sundancers, Sunseeker Predators, and other premium vessels from locations including Fort Lauderdale, Seattle, Houston, Lake Powell, Vancouver, and Buffalo.

International Sales

Australia and New Zealand
France and Norway
Russia and China
Croatia and Mediterranean markets

Local Market Leadership

Deep knowledge of Bay Area and Delta waters
Understanding of regional marina and service networks
Expertise in boats that work well in local conditions
Relationships with area surveyors, transport, and service providers

Twenty-five years of honest yacht brokerage in Discovery Bay

Simpson Yachts began with a simple belief: yacht transactions should be built on trust, expertise, and genuine care for every client's success. What started as Chris and Amy Simpson's leap from corporate careers has grown into the Bay Area's most respected family-owned yacht brokerage.