Ralph Raulin
Yacht Consultant
Ralph Raulin is a yacht broker with Worth Avenue Yachts specializing in Westport yachts, Pacific Northwest-built yachts and Northern European and Dutch motor yachts. With more than 25 years of experience in yacht sales, shipyard representation and yacht management, he advises clients on the purchase and sale of large motor yachts in the United States and international markets.
Ralph grew up in Alexandria, Virginia, near Mount Vernon, and spent summers at his family’s cottage near Annapolis on the Chesapeake Bay. Fishing, crabbing and waterskiing aboard the family’s small boats gave him an early connection to the water and the boating lifestyle.
After studying Business Administration and Marketing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Ralph began his yachting career with a sailing yacht company at Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Fort Lauderdale. He soon transitioned to powerboats and joined Hatteras of Lauderdale, where he became Brokerage Manager after developing a strong record of Hatteras yacht sales.
Ralph later served as the North American shipyard representative and Managing Director for Amels–Nigel Burgess, helping establish the company’s office at Bahia Mar. His responsibilities included yacht sales, charter operations, boat-show planning and the representation of Dutch-built Amels yachts in the North American market.
He subsequently spent nine years as a sales broker with Westport Yachts, developing detailed knowledge of Westport models, construction and the Pacific Northwest yacht market. Ralph also served as Director of Yacht Management for Camper & Nicholsons before joining Worth Avenue Yachts.
Ralph’s documented transactions include the 213-foot Codecasa DOUBLE DOWN, offered at approximately $45 million; the 142-foot Richmond PLAYPEN, offered at approximately $14 million; the 130-foot Westport NO BAD IDEAS, offered at approximately $14 million; and the 121-foot Sunseeker SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, offered at approximately $10 million. His experience with American, Italian and Northern European builders allows him to advise clients on yacht construction, operation, management and long-term ownership considerations.
Outside of work, Ralph enjoys boating in the Florida Keys and Florida Bay. He also travels throughout New England, the Pacific Northwest and Europe, particularly France, Italy, England and the Netherlands. His interests include classic American cars, classic American boats, music and playing bass guitar.
