Derwent Boat Sales are Tasmania’s leading premiere brokerage.
DBS provide a truly complete boat sales service, delivering the most accurate and professional advice to both buyers and sellers in our national marketplace. Couple this with the most prominently located offices at the Derwent Sailing Squadron Sandy Bay (adjacent to the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania) and the Oyster Cove Marina in Kettering, providing immediate access to Hobart’s largest boating gateways and 800+ boats.
If you are looking to sell, we will provide an obligation free, accurate market appraisal and a comprehensive marketing strategy to ensure maximum exposure.
We commit to getting the job done as transparently and effectively as possible.
Derwent Boat Sales are able to achieve the best results in Tasmania through the use of our comprehensive marketing strategies, where we harness the power of online and print media to produce the most comprehensive listings and services possible.
Derwent Boat Sales strive to provide selling and buying services that are a cut above the rest, constantly improving and adding new enhancements that ultimately better the reach and effectiveness of our marketing and sales.
About the team:
The founder of Derwent Boat Sales, John Radonic really needs no introduction, having been in the yacht sales game for well over a decade. John has a wealth of experience, as owner, operator and broker, having campaigned several racing yachts himself. John has spent a lifetime in sales, honing his skills as an experienced and professional salesman.
Jo joined Derwent Boat Sales in 2019, bringing a wealth of expertise and passion for the yachting world. As a qualified Yachtmaster with over 50,000 nautical miles under her belt, she has honed her skills as a delivery skipper, sailing instructor, and accomplished offshore racer. Her impressive racing achievements include finishing second in the 2018 Melbourne to Osaka race. Known for her hard work, extensive knowledge, and trustworthy approach, Jo provides honest, expert advice to achieve the best outcomes for both buyers and sellers. She is dedicated to helping clients navigate their yachting journey with confidence and success.
The newest addition to the team, Jack Allison, since he was a newborn has had a lifetime of growing up on and around boats of every conceivable type. Jack began his career as a qualified Captain on private motor yachts in the Mediterranean and U.S., where he led multiple vessels across thousands of nautical miles under his YachtMaster 200 ticket. Upon his return to Australia, Jack joined one of the premier brokerages in QLD dealing with large motor yachts and international clients on the world stage, before ultimately joining DBS in his home city of Hobart to enjoy some of the best cruising the world has to offer.