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Name: Jonathan Chapman

Web Page: http://www.northropandjohnson.com

Bio: Jonathan Chapman was born and raised in Woolwich, Maine across from the shipbuilding city of Bath. He developed a love for yachting at an early age while growing up and cruising on the coast with his family.

While at Wheaton College he spent summers working as dockmaster and launch operator at the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club in Maine, and at the New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island. He frequently raced in local PHRF and one design fleets during these years, and developed an intense interest in early wooden craft. Attending the Wooden Boat School in Brooklin, Maine he built himself a Nutshell Pram, which has lead to numerous other projects including assisting with the restoration of “PATRIOT”, his 1959 Hodgdon Brothers runabout.

After graduating from Wheaton he spent the next few years employed as mate aboard several motor yachts, both private and charter, cruising the waters of the east and west coasts of the United States, the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, and the Netherlands. These experiences have provided Jonathan with a first hand knowledge about many aspects of yachting, from vessel servicing to their operation and business management.

He began in the yacht brokerage and sales business in 1999 working for a Massachusetts based company which sold and brokered a number of quality production sail and powerboat lines. Having a desire to deal more exclusively with classic, traditional and unique contemporary yachts, Jonathan moved on to work with the well respected firms of Bartram & Brakenhoff in 2001, and International Yacht Collection in 2004, before joining the team of “Gentlemen Brokers” at Northrop and Johnson. He brings expansive medium and large yacht knowledge to both the firm and his clients, and continues to focus on both sales and charter in these markets world wide.

Jonathan has earned a reputation for honesty and integrity, and for going the extra mile for his clients. He is a Florida licensed broker, a Board member of YBAA (Yacht Brokers Association of America), member of FYBA (Florida Yacht Brokers Association), earned his CPYB (Certified Professional Yacht Broker) designation in 2005, is a member of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club in Maine, and a licensed captain.

Latest Comments by chapmanyachts

  1. June 6, 2010 about MORNING CLOUD 1987 Jongert 78′ Motor Yacht

    Offered for sale through Jonathan Chapman of Northrop and Johnson, Asking price $1,375,000 USD.

  2. May 9, 2010 about Yacht for Sale: 172′ 1900 Schooner VICTORY CHIMES

    Price reduction, now asking $1,200,000 USD

  3. April 13, 2010 about Yacht for Sale: 172′ 1900 Schooner VICTORY CHIMES

    Offered for sale by Central Agent: Jonathan Chapman with Northrop and Johnson. Asking Price $1,500,000 jchapman@nandj.com or +1 401 474 4793

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    News: 1963 84′ Trumpy Yacht “WISHING STAR” Offered For Sale

    July 22, 2016 by chapmanyachts

    Jonathan Chapman of Northrop and Johnson’s Newport, RI office, is excited to announce his appointment as worldwide Central Agent for the 1963 84’ Trumpy Motoryacht “WISHING STAR”. Built in …


  2. $300,000 USD Price Reduction on Sailing Yacht SWAMP FOX
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    News: $300,000 USD Price Reduction on Sailing Yacht SWAMP FOX

    November 7, 2014 by chapmanyachts

    Launched in 1997, this German Frers designed Swan 77′ is known for great sailing performance and generous interior accommodations typically found on much larger yachts. SWAMP FOX is the …


  3. $100,000 price reduction on Hinckley Talaria 55' MID-SUMMERS DREAM with Northrop and Johnson
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    News: $100,000 price reduction on Hinckley Talaria 55′ MID-SUMMERS DREAM with Northrop and Johnson

    January 10, 2014 by chapmanyachts

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  4. €1,350,000 price drop on sailing superyacht Music at Northrop & Johnson
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    News: €1,350,000 price drop on sailing superyacht Music at Northrop & Johnson

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    Jonathan Chapman at Northrop & Johnson announces news of a €1,350,000 price cut on his central listing for sale, the 34.7m sailing yacht Music. Music was built by Turkey’s Aydos …


  5. "MERLIN" 44' Able Downeast Express Cruiser...FOR SALE
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    Video: “MERLIN” 44′ Able Downeast Express Cruiser…FOR SALE

    September 25, 2013 by chapmanyachts

    “MERLIN” is an absolutely stunning sistership to the famous Able 44′ “WOLF”, but she’s faster, newer, and more beautifully detailed throughout. Originally launched in 1995 with a fairly modest Herreshoff …


  6. "GRAND CRU" 1987 78' Jongert Trans-Atlantic Motoryacht
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    News: “GRAND CRU” 1987 78′ Jongert Trans-Atlantic Motoryacht

    September 20, 2013 by chapmanyachts

    Jonathan Chapman of Northrop and Johnson’s Newport, RI office, is pleased to announce his appointment as worldwide Central Agent for the 1987 Jongert 78’ M/Y “GRAND CRU”. Her present …


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    News: “GRAND CRU” 1987 78′ Jongert Trans-Atlantic Motoryacht

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    Jonathan Chapman of Northrop and Johnson’s Newport, RI office, is pleased to announce his appointment as worldwide Central Agent for the 1987 Jongert 78’ M/Y “GRAND CRU”. Her present …


  8. "GRAND CRU" 1987 78' Jongert Trans-Atlantic Motoryacht
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    News: “GRAND CRU” 1987 78′ Jongert Trans-Atlantic Motoryacht

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    Jonathan Chapman of Northrop and Johnson’s Newport, RI office, is pleased to announce his appointment as worldwide Central Agent for the 1987 Jongert 78’ M/Y “GRAND CRU”. Her present …


  9. "GRAND CRU" 1987 78' Jongert Trans-Atlantic Motoryacht
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    News: “GRAND CRU” 1987 78′ Jongert Trans-Atlantic Motoryacht

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    Jonathan Chapman of Northrop and Johnson’s Newport, RI office, is pleased to announce his appointment as worldwide Central Agent for the 1987 Jongert 78’ M/Y “GRAND CRU”. Her present …


  10. En-Route to New York City, Sailing Yacht AVALON
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    News: En-Route to New York City, Sailing Yacht AVALON

    June 11, 2013 by chapmanyachts

    Built in 1987 by Southern Pacific Yachts in New Zealand; 108′ “AVALON” has since circumnavigated the globe, completed two successful tours to the South Pacific, and become one of the …