Charlie was born in North Palm Beach, Florida where his family raised him on the water and outdoors. His lifelong experience both in fishing tournaments and boating has earned him credibility throughout the industry. While upholding the high standards of character associated with the Nicklaus Family name, Charlie has been able to devote his work ethic and passion into the client’s needs and fulfillment first.
We are Nicklaus Yachts your yacht and sportfish specialists. As a distinguished name in the world of yacht sales, we specialize in the art of curating unparalleled experiences through our exclusive collection of yachts and sportfish vessels. At the heart of our boutique firm lies a commitment to a personalized approach that transcends the ordinary. We understand that each client's journey into the world of yachting is unique, and as such, we tailor our services to match the distinctive tastes and preferences of every individual.
Blake grew up on the water. His parents had several different boats growing up and some of his earliest memories are of early mornings running offshore in the Gulf out of Homosassa, FL, impatiently waiting for the long boat ride to end so he could get his line in the water. He's been in love with boats and fishing ever since.
In 2005, his parents bought a 40' Luhrs Convertible and started a family charter fishing operation out of Fort Pierce, FL. After several years of running the cockpit as a mate for his dad, eventually Blake obtained his captain's license and started running the boat himself for charters out of Palm Beach, FL. He went on to run several large private sportfish and motor yachts throughout the Bahamas, Gulf, and east coast from Key West to Maine. In 2012, Blake found the opportunity to get his brokerage license and saw it as a chance to help other people find what his family found — a boat to create lasting memories on with family and friends.
Over the past 12 years, Blake has closed more than 100 transactions, from 30-foot center consoles to 100+ foot motor yachts. From his captaining experience, he knows these boats inside and out — not just the specs, but what they're like at sea, what to look for in a survey, and what questions to ask before you sign anything.Blake is married and has 3 kids who also love boats, fishing, and everything outdoors. You might see them fishing offshore Jupiter and Stuart or hanging out at the sandbar aboard their boat called the Sails Pitch.
After graduating from college with a maritime degree, Scott Levin spent the next 25 years sport fishing around the world. From capturing and tagging numerous marlin and tuna over 1000 pounds, to many world-record catches and tournament wins, Scott’s had experiences that most people can only dream about. He’s been fishing in most regions of the world, with many of the industry’s top sportfishing captains. He currently holds a 500-1600 Ton Coast Guard license.
Scott has extensive experience building many sportfishing boats, as well as being an instrumental part in the planning, designing, and building of a recent custom 160' expedition mother ship yacht capable of carrying and launching a sportfish boat in under two minutes.
He’s lived aboard many mother ship/sportfishing operations and operated sportfishing boats and yachts up to 160’ throughout the East Coast of the US, Gulf of Mexico, Bahamas, Hawaii, Australia, Madeira, St. Thomas, Mexico, Bermuda, Cape Town, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Ascension Island, Costa Rica, Cabo San Lucas, and Tahiti. He’s also navigated the Pacific, including a Trans-Pacific Ocean crossing, the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and Coral Sea.
Scott believes in continued service after a sale and always looks forward to walking clients through the process, from finding them the right boat, to setting them up to experience their dream of fishing, diving, or just exploring the world.
Baltimore native now based in Jupiter, Florida since 2020, Ryan brings lifelong experience in sportfishing along the east coast and abroad, yielding comprehensive knowledge of vessels and offshore conditions.
A former collegiate lacrosse athlete at the University of Richmond, he applies the discipline, teamwork, and integrity honed in athletics to a professional, client-centered approach in yacht brokerage.
Jeremy Stauffer grew up sailing along the Eastern Seaboard from South Florida to Long Island NY. He holds a 200 ton Captains license, and through his time captaining has accumulated a wealth of knowledge on all vessel types.
It is with this experience that Jeremy is able to assist buyers in finding the perfect boat to suit their needs. Jeremy takes pride in the after-sale support he provides to his clients, being there at every turn to ensure his clients’ boating success.
