Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Yacht Brokerage in Santa Barbara Since 1946
Chandlery has been Santa Barbara's premier yacht brokerage since 1946, guided by three generations of the Kieding family. Our legacy began with Ray Kieding, whose passion for sailing laid the foundation for a business centered on community and maritime excellence. Over decades, we have evolved into a trusted resource for new and pre-owned yacht sales, boat slip assistance, and live-aboard lifestyle guidance. Our team combines deep local knowledge with global industry connections to represent world-class brands like J/Boats, X-Yachts, and MJM Yachts. We prioritize personalized service, whether helping clients find their ideal vessel, navigate slip arrangements, or explore the unique benefits of harbor living.Our expertise extends to offshore racing heritage, youth sailing initiatives, and a commitment to innovation, as seen in our adoption of virtual tour technology for yacht customization. With a focus on transparency and client education, we provide resources like market analyses, boat valuation tools, and harbor policy guides. Our multigenerational perspective ensures every client benefits from both historical insight and contemporary solutions tailored to modern boating needs.
Services
Yacht Sales
Boat Slip Assistance
Live-Abroad Consulting
New Yacht Representation
Brokerage Services
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Family-owned for 70+ years with multigenerational maritime expertise
- Exclusive West Coast representation for top global yacht brands
- Specialized live-aboard lifestyle consulting and harbor policy knowledge
- Proprietary boat valuation and market analysis tools
- Offshore racing heritage informs expert vessel evaluations
What people say
Generational expertise
Personalized service
Harbor knowledge
Transparent process
Premium inventory
Services
Yacht Sales
We facilitate new and pre-owned yacht acquisitions with access to exclusive global brands and off-market opportunities. Our brokers leverage 70+ years of industry experience to match clients with vessels that suit their lifestyle and budget. From initial consultation to closing, we provide market analysis, price negotiation, and documentation assistance.
Boat Slip Assistance
Our team specializes in Santa Barbara Harbor slip arrangements, offering market insights and transfer process guidance. We help clients navigate premium slip availability, cost structures, and regulatory requirements. With generational harbor knowledge, we provide tailored solutions for permanent berthing or temporary docking needs.
Live-Abroad Consulting
We advise on the practicalities of boat-based residency, covering vessel selection, regulatory compliance, and harbor community integration. Our resources include comparative analyses of live-aboard friendly models and cost-benefit assessments. Clients receive guidance on utility hookups, maintenance schedules, and local maritime regulations.
New Yacht Representation
As exclusive West Coast dealers for MJM, X-Yachts, and J/Boats, we offer cutting-edge models with factory-direct support. Our representation includes customization through manufacturer design tools and virtual tours. Clients benefit from direct access to production innovations and brand-specific warranty programs.
Brokerage Services
We provide full-service brokerage for buyers and sellers, including market positioning, valuation analysis, and global marketing. Our process features professional photography, digital brochures, and targeted outreach to qualified buyers. Sellers receive strategic pricing guidance while buyers gain negotiation expertise and due diligence support.
People
Kenny Kieding
Owner/Broker
Third-generation yacht broker with offshore racing expertise, including five Trans-Pacific races. Serves on Santa Barbara Maritime Museum board. Specializes in connecting clients with performance sailboats and luxury power yachts.
Krista Kieding
Business Manager
Manages client relations and marketing operations with focus on streamlining yacht purchase processes. Brings business development expertise from previous corporate finance background to enhance transaction efficiency.
John Gill
Sales Associate
Yacht sales professional with extensive knowledge of local waterways and vessel specifications. Assists clients with inventory selection, pricing analysis, and harbor navigation requirements.
Questions
What types of yachts do you specialize in?
We represent premium performance sailboats including J/Boats, X-Yachts, and Baltic Yachts, along with luxury power yachts like MJM and Leonardo models.
How can you help with boat slip arrangements?
We provide market insights, transfer process guidance, and cost structure analysis for Santa Barbara Harbor slips, leveraging 70+ years of local expertise.
Do you offer financing options?
We connect clients with marine financing specialists for competitive loan programs tailored to yacht purchases.
What live-aboard resources do you provide?
We offer vessel selection guidance, regulatory compliance information, and cost-benefit analyses for Santa Barbara Harbor living.
How do you handle yacht valuations?
Our proprietary market analysis tool combines current inventory data, historical sales trends, and vessel condition assessments for accurate pricing.
Can you assist with out-of-area buyers?
Yes, we facilitate remote transactions with virtual tours, digital documentation, and logistics coordination for nationwide yacht delivery.
