Nick Hutchinson, Yacht Broker / Power Specialist
Nick Hutchinson is a seasoned yacht broker, licensed USCG captain, and offshore boating professional with a career built around helping clients find the right boat for their lifestyle, cruising goals, and long-term ownership plans. With nearly a decade of experience in yacht sales, including eight successful years with MarineMax and multiple Chairman’s Circle awards recognizing him among the company’s top-performing sales professionals, Nick brings a rare combination of sales expertise and real-world boating experience to every client relationship.
Email: nickh@catamaranguru.com | PH: 1-303-875-3988
A lifelong boater with deep roots in the Bahamas, Nick has personally operated vessels for more than 20 years and accumulated over 2,000 hours of sea time aboard center consoles, cruising yachts, and power catamarans. His experience extends far beyond the showroom floor. As a licensed captain and flotilla leader, he has led numerous offshore crossings between Florida and the Bahamas, captaining multi-vessel expeditions throughout the Exumas and surrounding islands.
Nick specializes in powerboats and power catamarans, with firsthand operational experience navigating offshore passages, shallow Bahamian banks, and long-range cruising routes where seamanship, preparation, and local knowledge matter most. His practical understanding of docking, vessel handling, offshore navigation, marine systems, and owner operations allows him to guide clients with genuine insight and credibility.
Over the years, Nick has helped buyers navigate every stage of yacht ownership, from selecting the right vessel and understanding onboard systems to preparing for extended cruising and offshore adventures. His approach is rooted in education, transparency, and helping clients feel confident in their decisions, whether they are purchasing their first boat or upgrading into a larger cruising platform.
Nick believes power catamarans represent the ideal balance of adventure, efficiency, comfort, and versatility. For him, boating is about creating unforgettable experiences with family and friends while accessing destinations that most people only dream about. That passion translates directly into the way he works with clients — connecting them not only to a boat, but to the lifestyle and freedom that come with it.
When he’s not helping clients explore yacht ownership opportunities, Nick can often be found on the water in Florida and the Bahamas, continuing to build on the offshore experience and local cruising knowledge that define his career.
