Jason helps owners and their advisers understand vessel value through comparable sales, market research and practical yacht experience. His background spans captaining, brokerage, appraisal and expert testimony.
At Vessel Value Survey, Jason’s work centres on understanding vessel value through research and market context. His career includes Florida Yacht Charter & Sales and Luke Brown Yachts, followed by his role as Partner and Appraiser at Vessel Value Survey.
← Meet the full teamCREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
Brokerage, appraisal and expert testimony.
Professional qualifications
- Certified Professional Yacht Broker.
- ASA 15-hour USPAP reports-and-methods training/testing, 2015.
- USCG Licensed Captain.
Career & recognition
- Partner and Appraiser at Vessel Value Survey.
- IYBA Power Boat Broker of the Year, 2020.
- Expert testimony listed across 2009–2024.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Professional record.
CV · 2024–25
View / download Jason’s CV (PDF, 2024–25)Career Summary
- Vessel Value Survey – Fort Lauderdale, Florida Partner and Appraiser, 2020 – present
- Luke Brown Yachts – Fort Lauderdale, Florida Vice-President, 2012-2020 Senior Yacht Broker, 1996 – present
- Florida Yacht Charter & Sales – Miami, Florida Yacht Broker/Captain, 1993-1996
- USCG Licensed Captain, 1993 – present
Professional Achievements & Certifications
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA) 15hr Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP) certified reports and methods tests 2015
- International Yacht Brokers Association Power Boat Broker of the Year, 2020
- Certified Professional Yacht Broker, 2007 – present
- City of Ft. Lauderdale Marine Advisory Board Member, 2024
Professional Organizations
- International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) / Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA) Member 1994 – present Board Member, 2006-2017 Chairman of Legislative Affairs, 2016-2017 Co-Chairman of Legislative Affairs, 2006-2016
- Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) Board Member, 2010-2012 Chairman of Government Relations, 2011-2012
- Fort Lauderdale Mariner’s Club, 2010 – present
- US Super Yacht Association (USSA), Board Member, 2023 – present
Speaking Engagements
- 2023 Broward County Bar Association of South Florida, Navigating Vessel Valuation Methods & Practices IYBA Yacht Sales and the Law Seminar, Contractual Pitfalls in Yacht Transactions Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB) Sales Seminar Panel
- 2022 IYBA Yacht Sales Summit, Closing Procedures IYBA Yacht Sales and the Law Seminar, Ethics in Brokerage discussion panel moderator
- 2021 IYBA Yacht Sales and the Law Seminar, State of the Industry
- 2020 IYBA Sales Summit, State of the Industry discussion panel moderator Mariner’s Club Annual Meeting, Current Yachting Trends Affecting Value speaker
- 2019 Mariner’s Club Annual Meeting, Value Added to Vessels Coded as MCA, ABS, MCA, and NMMA discussion panel moderator
- 2017 Mariners Club Annual Meeting, Valuation of NMMA and ABYC discussion panel moderator
- 2014 Mariners Club Annual Meeting, Effects of Auction and Liquidation Facilities on Yacht Values
Legislative Experience
- 2016 & 2017 Met with the U.S. Congress to discuss the reformation of duties on foreign-flagged vessels on behalf of the IYBA and USSA
- 2016 Met with the Head of Customs & Border Patrol in Washington D.C. to discuss the modernization of US Duty on yachts on behalf of the IYBA
- 2015 & 2016 Met with members of the U.S. Congress to advocate for the importation refer Initiative on behalf of the IYBA and USSA.
- 2015 Represented the FYBA at the American Boating Congress. Met with members of the U.S. Senate to discuss updating taxation and duties on foreign-flagged vessels.
- 2010 Testified to the Florida Senate on behalf of the MIASF and FYBA for the Florida Tax Cap on Boats
Expert Testimony
- 2024 Deposition | Defendant , American Modern Property and Casualty Insurance Company a/s/o Alexis Falero v. Invincible Boat Company LL and Warbird Marine Holding LLC Case Number 1:24-cv-20809
- Deposition | Plaintiff, Walters, Lawrence v. Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange
- Deposition | Defendant, Lakelsha Reid v. Wilson Worldwide Enterprises
- 2023 Trial | Plaintiff, Geico Marine Insurance Company v. Amzim Marine Services, LLC US District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Ft. Myers Division, Case No. 2:2021-CV-00829-SPC- KCD
- Deposition | Plaintiff, Mayhew v. Future Mobility Solutions Ltd (formerly Sealegs Corporation Ltd) High Court of New Zealand Auckland, Case no. CIV-2018-404-1292
- Deposition | Defendant, Verihull, LLC d/b/a Boat History Report v. Boats Group, LLC Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit for Miami-Dade County Florida, Case No. 2019-006961-CA-01
- 2022 Deposition | Plaintiff, Noble House, LLC vs. Derecktor FL, Inc. US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 0:20-CV-62438-GAYLES/STRAUSS
- 2019 Trial | Plaintiff, Bloch v. Beard Marine Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Inc. US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 2018-CV-61821
- Trial | Plaintiff, J. Scherer v. Texas Coast Yachts US District Court in Texas, Case No. 007-8309
- Deposition | Plaintiff, Blue Crest Holding Asset, Inc. v. Maximilian Camino US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 2017-21011-CV-ALTONAGA/Goodman
- 2018 Deposition | Plaintiff, Chartis Property Casualty Co. v. Inganamort et al. US District Court for the District of New Jersey, Case No. 2:2012-CV-04075
- 2017 Deposition | Defendant, Nasta v. Sovereign Marine Group, Inc. US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 15-CA-475
- 2015 Deposition | Defendant, Kopras v. Marco Marine Construction, Inc. US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 12-CA-908
- 2014 Deposition | Defendant, IYC v. Christopher A. Upham, Acuadeportes CRSA, and Spencer Boat Co., Rybovich Spencer US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 03-CA-004410-AN
- 2013 Deposition | Defendant, Ana Leon v. Progressive American Insurance Company US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 11-CA-015960-0
- 2011 Trial | Defendant, Port Everglades Launch Service, Inc., d/b/a Cape Ann Towing & Salvage v. M/Y “Situations” et al. US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 10-60571-CV-Cohn
- Deposition | Plaintiff, Barnext Offshore Ltd. v. Ferretti Group USA, Inc., n/k/a Allied Marine, Inc. US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 1:2010-CV-23869
- 2009 Deposition | Plaintiff, Federal Insurance Company et al. v. Ferretti Group S.a.P. et al. US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Case No. 0:2007-CV-60844
Vessel Valuations (By Builder)
150–200ft+
Damen; Davonport; Delta; Feadship; Hanseatic Marine; Icon; Northern Marine; Oceanco; Perini Navi; Sensation; Rossi Navi; Trinity.
100–149ft
Amels; Azimut; Benetti; Broward; Feadship; Horizon; Keith Marine; Leopard; Sanlorenzo; Sterling; Westport; Westship.
60–99ft
Azimut; Baia; Ferretti; Hargrave; Hatteras; Jefferson; Lagoon; Maritimo; Monte Carlo; Ocean; Pershing; Privilege; Proteksan; Rodriguez; Scully; Tarrab; Viking.
59ft and under
Bertram; Buddy Davis; Crown Line; Hallberg Rassy; Hudson; Fairline; Formula; Fountain; Fountaine Pajot; Ferretti; Lein Hwa; Mainship; Meridian; Marquis; Oyster; Prout; Sea Ray; Uniesse; Vanquish; Yamaha.