Honest representation
Clear vessel information and straightforward conversations about condition, availability and the details that matter.
ED BARTEETFOUNDER & BROKER-IN-CHARGE
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Meet Ed Barteet,founder of Sea Island Yachts
Ed Barteet, founder of Sea Island Yachts (SIY), got his start at Ocean Yachts of Palm Beach in 1986. Today he serves Palm Beach buyers and sellers as a Florida-licensed yacht broker based in his hometown of Charleston. His experience with maintenance and refits helps buyers see beyond the asking price to what owning a particular yacht will involve.
Meet every Sea Island brokerA CAREER SHAPED BY THE WATERPalm Beach experience.
Palm Beach experience.
Charleston roots.
A Charleston native, Ed graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in business, studying finance and marketing. He has held a Florida yacht license since 1988. In 1991, he established his independent brokerage to offer clients a broader range of yacht sales and ownership services.
Ed spent the first 25 years of his career in South Florida, gaining extensive exposure to the vessels, businesses, and specialists that support one of the world’s major yachting communities. That experience informs his guidance on yacht selection, maintenance, repairs, and refitting, helping clients consider both the purchase and the practical responsibilities of ownership. His background as a licensed maritime insurance agent adds another valuable perspective.
Today, Ed lives full time in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, while maintaining a regular presence in South Florida. He combines local knowledge with longstanding industry relationships to help clients pursue their boating goals.
Whether purchasing your first boat, moving into a larger yacht, or preparing to sell, contact Ed Barteet for experienced, personal guidance.
Meet the brokerage teamTHE SEA ISLAND DIFFERENCERooted here.
Rooted here.
Looking beyond.
Sea Island Yachts serves Palm Beach, Florida and the Southeast from our Charleston office. Speak directly with our brokerage team about buying or selling your next yacht.
Explore the yacht collection, discuss a potential sale or get in touch with a broker about your plans.
Meet the brokerage teamWHAT MATTERS TO USThe way we
The way we
see the water.
Direct relationships
Speak directly with a member of our team about your search, your yacht and your next steps.
Connected coastlines
Connect with Sea Island Yachts in Palm Beach, across Florida and throughout the Southeast.
A CLEARER FIRST CONVERSATIONStart with the
Start with the
right questions.
Tell us about your plans, ask your questions and discuss the next step with a broker.
How will you use the yacht?
Share the cruising grounds, people, priorities, timing and ownership questions shaping the search or sale.
What would you like to know?
Ask about the yacht’s specifications, condition, availability and viewing arrangements.
What comes next?
Discuss a viewing, refine your search or talk through the process of selling your yacht.
1986Ed Barteet began his marine-industry career
CharlestonOur brokerage home
Palm BeachOur Florida service market
THE NEXT STEP
Email EdHere’s to what comes next.
Good conversations have a way of opening up new horizons.