Jan Jaap Minnema has spent nearly 25 years helping clients buy and sell some of the world’s most remarkable yachts. With over 100 successful sales—and even a few submarines and high-end yacht toys to his credit—he knows the industry inside and out. His deep connections span the world’s top shipyards, including Feadship, Heesen, Amels, Benetti, Bilgin, and Royal Hakvoort, to name just a few.
Based in Monaco with Fraser Yachts, Jan Jaap works with buyers and sellers worldwide. While he often specializes in yachts between 30 and 60 meters, size is no limitation, having closed extraordinary deals such as an 89-metre new build in Asia and a new-built Amels 80, the largest yacht sold by Fraser in 2024.
Yachting is more than just business for Jan Jaap; it’s a lifelong passion. Growing up in the Netherlands, he was practically raised on the water and began his career aboard large sailing ships. This hands-on experience instilled in him a no-nonsense, straightforward approach that’s laser-focused on getting the right deal done—a quality that keeps his clients coming back time and again.
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