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Mark Wattrus was born on the coast of South Africa, one of the largest producers of catamarans in the world. Growing up on the coast, Mark found a passion in freedive spearfishing having been trained under the guidance of world record holder, Trevor Hutton. The underwater life ultimately pushed Mark to pursue a life on the water. At 18, Mark’s sailing abilities were recognized, and he was awarded a bursary to obtain his 200 Ton Captains licence. Mark set sail, skippering a 50ft Catamaran to Madagascar at the age of 19 and progressed onto large internationally acclaimed sailing Yachts before coming back to Catamarans. With several transatlantic and Indian ocean crossings under his belt he has spent the last decade sailing around the world. His career led him to running expedition charters, dive programs, catamaran deliveries, and for the last several years operating luxury live aboard charters in the Seychelles, Madagascar, East Africa and several islands in the Caribbean chain with his wife Halle who is a professionally trained Yacht Chef. It was in the engine room, under the guidance of an Argentinian engineer, that Mark started to focus on Marine systems as a Yacht technician. He has spent a considerable amount of time with boat manufacturing companies and in boat repair facilities overseeing refits and repair work on large Catamarans. More recently, Mark has managed the design, build and delivery of two 57ft Catamarans. Mark’s strength lies in his ability to handle very complex transactions with ease and professionalism having handled the purchase and sale of catamarans across several continents as a professional catamaran broker. His knowledge and contacts prove invaluable to buyers and sellers looking for expertise in the catamaran segment. Mark has now settled in Charleston, South Carolina and Fort Lauderdale, Florida with His wife Halle and Daughter Lily. When they are not on the water they spend a lot of their time hiking and spearfishing in remote destinations.
"Can't Compliment Mark in any way that is rewarding of his knowledge, integrity and work ethic. You should have no hesitation about hiring Mark to represent your goals. Grateful for all his good work."
"Ultimate professional Mark Wattrus has been an excellent yacht broker. He is the ultimate professional, providing a board range of advice and always working for my best interest. He was an excellent communicator, and he was always readily available to answer any questions by phone, email or text. His team provided excellent support."
"Absolute customer focus We engaged Mark after we had a very disappointing experience with a previous broker. Mark immediately and seamlessly arranged the many details needed to achieve a successful outcome. He communicated regularly, (we were halfway round the world away), was a pleasure to work with, organised everything that needed attending, to and provided us with the confidence our interests were being looked after. The sales process was quickly and efficiently backed up by Catamaran Brokerages’ back office. We unreservedly recommend Catamaran Brokerage as a great company to handle sales in a professional and friendly manner, and especially Mark Wattrus for reflecting that approach and his absolute customer focus. Thanks Mark!"
"The BEST boat broker Mark Wattrus is the BEST boat broker around. He went above and beyond to help us in buying and selling our boat. He is super knowledgeable and seems to know everyone in the industry. So grateful for all his help"
"An outstanding experience We recently sold our vessel through Catamaran Brokerage and had the absolute pleasure of working with Mark Wattrus. From start to finish, Mark demonstrated incredible professionalism, expertise, and dedication. He guided us seamlessly through the entire process, ensuring we felt informed and confident every step of the way. If you’re looking to buy or sell a vessel, Mark is undoubtedly the broker you want in your corner. His commitment to his clients and his extensive knowledge of the market truly set him apart. Highly recommend! Thank you, Mark and Catamaran Brokerage, for an outstanding experience!"