Our Story

Our Story 

Why we do what we do

 

200+ Sellers around Europe , 600,000+ Products online , 24/7 Customer Support.

 

We know that feeling—you're mid-season, somewhere between Monaco and Mykonos, and you need a spare part now. Not in three weeks. Not maybe-if-it-arrives. You need the real thing, the right thing, and you need it to just work - even better if it's at the right price.

That's where YACHTNEEDS comes in.

Tony Stout - 10+ years working onboard yachts and founder of YACHTNEEDS marketplace.
From Deckhand to First Officer.

"After 10 years working on superyachts—starting as a green deckie and rising to First Officer—I’ve seen the inside of the industry. The late-night engine room scrambles. The last-minute boss trips. The time-sensitive deliveries. I’ve lived the grind, the beauty, the chaos. And through it all, one thing kept popping up like a broken bilge alarm:

Getting the right gear, at the right time, at the right price… was way too time consuming.

Too much wasted time. Too many overpriced "marine-grade" markups. Too many hours searching five sites for one or multiple parts

So I built YACHTNEEDS Marketplace—for us."

 

Why We Do What We Do

Yachting moves fast. You need suppliers who get that. People who know that marine spec isn’t just a buzzword—it’s mission critical. We built YACHTNEEDS marketplace to take the stress out of sourcing. No fluff. No bait-and-switch. No mystery brands from who-knows-where.

Just legit sellers. Trusted suppliers. Real products.

A Marketplace Built for Yachting

We’re not open to every seller—and that’s on purpose.

Our sellers are vetted, reputable, and maritime-specific and in many cases - recommended by you. If you see them on YACHTNEEDS, it means they’ve passed our checks. They know boats. They stock the right gear. They deliver what they promise.

Because when you're anchored off a remote island and need a hydraulic pump by Tuesday, you don't have time to gamble.

Confidence on Every Click

This isn’t just a marketplace. It’s that extra crew you can trust.

We’re building the future of marine sourcing. One where you don’t waste time, blow your budget, or roll the dice on quality.

We’ve been in your boots. That’s why YACHTNEEDS marketplace exists. 

 
 

 

 

Built by crew for crew