"Skipper Chip" Johnson

Chip is a native of Belhaven, North Carolina, a small commercial fishing town in a region famous boatbuilders like Pacific Seacraft, Gunboat and, Hatteras Yachts. He has always been around boat hulls, boat yards, boat motors, studied boats of all sizes, shapes and specialties.

Owning his first powerboat at age 12, Chip worked a field of 100 crab pots every day after school, and then got to ski home for dinner. Sailing began at about the same time on fast NACRA cats and Bic sailboards around the Pamlico Sound and it’s tributaries. Chip calls his beloved home boating area “Brackwater NC”
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After graduating from the NC School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, he then chose the UNC-Chapel Hill. In business, he launched compinies enjoying a high-tech job with a fantastic career in luxury and marine/military electronics. He then got to retire early and go cruising!

Chip and Honey, his wife of 33 years, sold the house and moved aboard their 44’ cruising yacht and lived 2 years/5000 miles having the time of their lives! He has lived the dream, and highly recommends it.

Having spent such a professional career working with architects, interior designers, manufacturers, generals and subcontractors, he knows how to listen.

New and veteran boaters alike enjoy his style and his advice. Clients appreciate his confidence, competence and courtesy.

High-energy and a detailed-checklist type of yacht broker, Chip can help make it easy and stress free for S&J clients to have their own boating dream come true.

He brings deep knowledge, a servant heart, a professional approach and a proven hybrid digital/analog marketing strategy to the yacht selling and buying process.

Chip would be honored to help you with your next fine yacht. Feel free to call/text him any time you have a boating need.

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“Skipper Chip” Johnson
New Bern, NC

C: 919-279-8468
O: 252-656-0906

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What Our Clients Are Saying About Skipper Chip Johnson

“I am very happy to share my experience with “Skipper” Chip Johnson and S&J Yachts! From our first conversation, to the sale closing, Chip was on top of the entire process. We met on (then) my boat, went over it completely and formed a plan which worked like a charm. He was clear on the process and the expected time line from the very beginning. He arranged a photographer to take pictures and a video which all turned out beautiful. On the S&J listing it looked almost like you were on the boat.
One thing very important to us (sellers) was that her new owners would care for the boat and enjoy her as we had for over 12 years. Mission accomplished!! Happy buyers, happy sellers.
Thank you “Skipper Chip” and S&J Yachts!”

— Wade Ellison

“As a first-time boat purchaser, Skipper Chip Johnson carefully coached me through the process of inspection, surveying, financial protocols and the heebie-jeebies of what I was about to engage myself. His professionalism, knowledge and selfless concern made the buying process smoothed and enjoyable. I would highly Skipper Chip as a buyer or sellers’ agent.”

— Dave

“We had a very good experience with Chip Johnson in New Bern NC! We found him to be honest and trustworthy. He knew his stuff and was always patient and positive when answering our all questions. He went the extra mile to keep our boat visible and out there for potential buyers!”

— Rob Fannon

“Chip did a great job helping us to buy our new to us Catalina 42 he even helped us move the boat to the yard for service after the sales was complete. I highly recommend Chip at S&J”

— Chris Straker

“Chip was very open and informative. He was helpful in each and every way during the process . I would 100% recommend if [you’re] in the market.”

— Julian

“Skip helped us to sell our trawler quickly and for more than we thought. He was very professional and pleasant to work with. We would use him again to purchase or sell.”

— Robert Walsh

“Absolute 5 star service. Chip can do what others cannot. I have hired other brokers in the past to sell boats for me and this was by far and away the best experience I’ve had. We had a great experience selling our boat with him. He’s obviously got great connections in the industry and found us a buyer quickly.”

— Chris Dodds

“Ahoy All,
Skipper Chip Johnson is a very professional marine broker, and helped us purchase our dream boat. He responded quickly to our requests and has been a true pleasure to work with. Keep up the good work. Thank you!”

— Army Long

“Chip and the people at S & J have been extremely helpful in finding me a sailboat and get me out on the water after 40 years away from boating. Chip is extremely knowledgeable and goes out of his way to help”

— Adam Sager

“Chip helped my wife and I find our first live aboard sailboat. He was a true professional, easy to work with, and helped us every step of the way including finding a great marina to keep her and even helped us dock for the first time. I highly recommend working with Chip and his team at S&J yachts if you plan to buy or sell a boat!”

— Brian Rosensteel

“I can’t say enough good things about our agent, Skipper Chip Johnson! Caring, professional and thorough – he gets the job done. You want to sell your yacht? Reach out to Chip!”

— David Jameson

“Wow! “Skipper” Chip Johnson was just awesome! He answered every silly question we had, helped us with every step in our boat purchase and was totally supportive the whole way through. His positive and cheerful personality was very encouraging and refreshing. We looked at other almost identical boats and none of the brokers were nearly as responsive. We are truly happy to know him and look forward to sailing with him soon! Sheba also says ‘Thank you Chip!’”

— Kimmy Posey

“Skipper Chip Johnson made the process of selling our Island Packet easy! Even though he lives several hours from our boat location, he was always available and made the trek on several occasions to get photos, show the boat, and participate in the survey. His marketing advice was invaluable, and as a result, our boat sold very quickly. Christy Jackowski handled all the paperwork, and made sure the closing went smoothly. All in all we had a very positive experience, and would recommend Chip, Christy and the S&J team to anyone looking to buy or sell a boat”

— Mark Kahles

“Chip is great! Made the experience of selling very easy. Became an expert on my boat and knew everything needed to provide a very smooth transaction. Highly recommended!!”

— Javier Ortiz

“An absolutely pleasant experience from the start. Chip is knowledgeable, friendly and responsive. So far S&J has taken a lot of the first time boat fears out of the picture and made this fun and informative. I look forward to working with them through survey, sea trials and ownership. (And all the other things I don’t know about) Thank you ”

— T Stam