A broker in South Florida for over 40 years, Curt is well versed in production boats as well as large custom yachts. After arriving in Florida in 1963 from Buffalo, NY he spent 10 years as sales manager for Merrill Stevens brokerage. Well known on the powerboat racing circuit in the 60's Curt is the world record holder for the APBA straight away (94.607 mph) in his DANCING BEAR the world's fastest F-Service Runabout (which he built). He is a member of the Gulf Marine Hall of Fame. He continues to enjoy DANCING BEAR and shows her regularly at Antique and Classic Boat Shows and events.

Peter's experience spans over forty years in Ft. Lauderdale. Retired Chairman of the Florida Yacht Brokers Associations' Ethics & Arbitration Committee, Chairman of Marine Industries of So. Florida's Boat Show Committee he is well in touch with the waterfront. Peter began sailing in 1947, has raced and cruised extensively throughout the world. He has owned and captained ten vessels, both sail and power from 1958 to the present. He is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB).

Chuck brings over 40 years of experience in new and used boat sales. Early in his career he was president of Richard Bertram Brokerage, New Boat Sales and Yards in Miami, Ft Lauderdale and Palm Beach. In 1969 he and his father, Charlie, started Chas. P. Irwin Yacht Brokerage. The Irwin name has been consistently synonymous with honesty and integrity in the South Florida and international marine industry. Over the past years Chas. P. Irwin Co. represented both Burger Boat Company and Palmer Johnson. Their most recent project was the construction of the 161' ANSON BELL, which was a joint effort of Palmer Johnson, Sparkman & Stephens, and Chuck Irwin.

Kathy came to Florida in 1982 after 17 years in the British and US Virgin Islands where she lived aboard her sailboat and was involved in charter & marina operations. In 1983 she joined Peter, Curt and their partners at United Yacht Brokers as a brokerage assistant, where her years of experience in the marine industry seemed a natural fit to yacht brokerage.

After 37 years with AMI (Associated Marine Institute), Buddy Payne joined S&S in our Fort Lauderdale office. Graduating from Florida Atlantic University in 1972, Buddy worked for the Florida Oceanic Sciences Institute as a Marine Science Instructor (the original AMI program for disadvantaged youth). He later worked as the Executive Director of Pinellas Marine Institute. In 1982 Buddy joined AMI in the boat donations division.

Jack grew up boating on inland and great lakes in Wisconsin and Michigan. After spending over 27 years in the produce business Jack became a yacht broker in 2000. His experience racing sailboats on the great lakes and cruising his own powerboat in Florida help him guide his clients to the right yacht at the right price. Jack has helped his clients in the purchase of motor yachts and sailboats from 35' to over 100'. He is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB). Jack's other interests include flying and snow skiing. He is currently one of the longest serving international alpine ski officials in the world.

Bob was previously a lifelong resident of Connecticut, a member of Thames Yacht Club, and the owner of several boats. He had been President and CEO of an engine service company in New England for many years when he relocated to Florida in 1984. Bob was with Merrill-Stevens in Miami for 22 years as a Broker and Managing Broker until the closure of their Brokerage Division in December 2008. He joined the Fort Lauderdale office of Sparkman & Stephens in 2009. He is a graduate of Yale University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and previously held a USCG 500 Ton Master Upon Oceans License. He is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB). Bob has been a Director of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association since 1993 and has served the FYBA in many capacities including President. He is currently Treasurer and Seminar Chairman. Bob is licensed and bonded in both Florida and California and has sold a large variety of well known power and sailing vessels over his career. He looks forward to serving your needs.