J. Eric Smith, CPYB, President
eric@jjmarineyachtgroup.com

Eric is the founder of J & J Marine Yacht Group and has been in the marine industry since 1990. He has worked for two premier yacht yards on Cape Cod and has been in the yacht sales business since 1995. Most recently he was a yacht broker for a prominent firm in the Boston Area and has won awards from Back Cove, Sabre and Hatteras Yachts. Eric holds his Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) designation as well as his 100 Ton Master Captain's License, is a member of the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association and is a graduate of Providence College. He is versed in all aspects of the transaction including surveys, tax laws, market valuations, marine finance and insurance as well as contract negotiations. Eric and his Wife Torrey live in the Boston area with their Daughter Madeline and Dog Max.

My dad shared his love of the water and all things marine with an eager child who came to love and respect our precious marine resources. At a very early age I learned how and where to dig shellfish, row a skiff and operate a power boat. After a succession of skiffs and run-a-bouts my dad purchased a Grady White on which he and I shared much of our free time fishing and cruising from Westport Harbor to Cuttyhunk, the Vineyard and over to Nomans. We regularly fished the rocky coastline from Gooseberry Island to Newport with the area between Westport and Little Compton became our favorite striper fishing grounds. On most days I would run the boat to and from our location and on the return trip while dad cleaned our catch. I love to fish and boat and have been featured in the Fisherman magazine, On The Water magazine and on several occasions in the Herald News. As a wife and mother I made it a point to introduce our children to boating and fishing and they took to it like a duck to water. We live on the water on the East Branch of the Westport River where my husband and I dock our Boston Whaler.  Boating and fishing are wonderful and relaxing recreational pursuits and I achieve a great deal of pleasure whenever we have the opportunity to introduce others to pleasure of boating. 

My boating experience began in 1952, fishing and boating with my grandfather on Narragansett Bay, RI. We built a 12' row boat and a 26' wooden cruiser during the years 0f 1952-1954. I have been boating and fishing ever since. I now own a 37' Pearson Arundel that I have restored and fully maintain. I have cruised the East Coast waters from Maine, south to the Florida keys. I have also cruised the Hudson River and the New York lock system to the lake regions. I have a Master Captain's 100 Ton license and have piloted boats to and from Florida. I have served a four year apprenticeship at the
Bethlehem Shipyard, instructing me in machinery, boilers and main propulsion systems, both installation and operations and sea trial testing. For 10 years, I was co-owner of a wholesale marine and chemical supply company in Hingham, Ma. I have extensive experience in repairing boats including mechanical systems, fiberglass hulls and complete restorations.

Kate Jacobs
Office Manager
kate@jjmarineyachtgroup.com

Kate joined our organization in the fall of 2007.  Originally from Waltham, she has recently relocated to Westport, MA.  She brings more than 15 years of office management experience, along with 7 years of personal boating adventures.  Her sharp organizational skills help keep things on an ‘even keel’ at J & J Marine Yacht Group.

In addition to boating, Kate, a mother of two, also enjoys lobstering, skiing and travel.