Jack Heffner
Yacht Broker
Welcome to my little part of the marine industry. Let’s see how I may be of help to you. My name is John Heffner (Jack) and I have been in the marine industry full time since 1984 when I moved to Rock Hall, Maryland, to work for Gratitude Yachting Center. I entered the boating industry after leaving a career with a consulting engineering firm in Pennsylvania designing HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial structures. I joined the staff at Gratitude Yachting Center working as a rigger and systems installer for 10 years. I became a partner and have worked in most aspects of the business from installer, service manager, sales of both new and used boats, and the liaison with several of the boat manufactures that we sold to include the following US builders; Island Packet, Eastern Boats and Ranger Tugs and European builders to include Nauticat, Moody, Menorquin and Kirie also known as Feeling. For the past 41 years, I have been around and understand the characteristics and construction of many types of boats and have worked with builders of boats from United States, England, Finland, France, and Spain.
I feel my strongest asset to my customers is my ability to understand their wants and needs, and an ability to help them get the boat that they are looking for, while making it a fun experience. I am a very hands-on broker and like to be involved with my customers to be certain he or she is satisfied with their purchase.
When I came on board with S & J Yachts I expanded my boating career with new boat lines and with both new and previous customers.
Whether you are looking to sell your current boat or buy a boat (either power, sail, new or previously owned, I would welcome the opportunity to help you!
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Recently sold
What clients say about Jack
My wife and I have done business with S&J and their staff for many years. However, this was our first experience with Jack Heffner as our broker and Helen McAdory as our settlement agent. Jack is a true professional in this industry. He is knowledgeable about the market conditions and very responsive with texts, emails and phone calls. Jack’s many years of experience made our yacht sale a pleasure. We would highly recommend Jack as a Broker, especially if the yacht is an Island Packet. Following the prompt sale of our Island Packet, Helen showed the same professionalism and expertise during the entire title transfer and closing process…….very smooth.
My sailboat purchase experience working with Jack Heffner of S&J was superb. Jack is a consummate professional and a talented, experienced broker. Jack was exceptionally organized, responsive, and helpful throughout the purchase process. He also has a great deal of relevant knowledge about Island Packet yachts. I highly recommend Jack Heffner and S&J yachts and wouldn’t hesitate to work with them in the future!
I worked with Jack Hefner and Helen McAdory on both the purchase and later sale of my Menorquin 120. Jack is great to work with, very knowledgeable about the mid-Chesapeake market and this brand of boats in particular. On the purchase I found him to be proactive in providing information, pointing out pros and cons but not being pushy. He answered my questions and requests for information promptly. I had the same positive experience on the later sale. I received good advice on pricing the boat and input on items that could be addressed to improve the opportunity for a sale. He was again proactive in keeping me informed on interested buyers and feedback on showings. Communication is a strong point. Helen was always friendly and helpful in handling all the paperwork involved. She provided clear instructions, communicated promptly and kept me informed on the status. And her British accent is delightful!
Jack Heffner of S&J Yachts is the best! He sold us our first Island Packet in 2000, and when it came time to sell that boat 16 years later, we called Jack. He not only sold our boat quickly but helped us purchase a second Island Packet. He knows the IP brand extremely well. Jack is a fair, honest and knowledgable broker and a wonderful human being. My wife and I highly recommend him.
Jack Heffner and his support people did a great job from the first e-mail message to the settling of the boat. I could not have asked for a better broker to do the job. I’m very pleased!