About Us

Donnelly Yachts • Hilton Head • Savannah

Welcome to Donnelly Yachts!

Covering the entire yachting spectrum from Sport Fisherman and Motor Yachts to Express Cruisers and Trawlers, Donnelly Yachts will provide professional and courteous service at all times. With extensive exposure to production yachts and custom manufacturers alike, we can provide the experience and knowledge needed when selecting a brokerage partner. We are committed to providing unparalleled product knowledge and service. With a pleasant experience being of utmost importance when choosing a brokerage or service partner, one will have to look no further than Donnelly Yachts. Our goal is to earn confidence and trust with our new customers and maintain wonderful relationships and friendships with our loyal clients.

With a broad dealership spectrum, all service and parts needs can be satisfied under one roof. We specialize in refrigeration, power generation, navigational and entertainment electronics just to name a few. Management of vessels, consultations, and high-end custom installs are made possible with the Donnelly Yachts team. Complete custom vessel refits are possible, including installation of technical items such as thrusters, power generators, stabilization systems, refrigeration systems, electronics and more.

Shawn Donnelly began his career in yachting in 1999 as a salesman for Baker Marine, Inc. Baker Marine was a new boat dealer for well-known manufacturers like Hatteras, Tiara, Grand Banks and Eastbay Yachts. Specializing in new yacht and brokerage sales, Shawn broadened his sales expertise with Baker Marine for several years. He received salesman of the year numerous times throughout his career with this group. He became a licensed Florida Professional Yacht Broker in 2003 and has maintained this status since. In 2005, Shawn started his own firm to better serve his client base. Located in beautiful Hilton Head, South Carolina and covering the eastern seaboard and beyond; Donnelly Yachts focuses on quality preowned brokerage yachts. With a long international client list, Shawn has successfully earned the trust and loyalty of many over the years.

Working with Chris Donnelly of C.E. Donnelly Yacht Specialists, Inc. the Donnelly Yachts team is the standard for perfection in the marine industry. Chris, with a 45 year history in the business, has laid the groundwork in developing a longstanding and loyal customer base. With extensive knowledge of most high-end models and equipment, Chris is known for his talent and perfectionism. C.E. Donnelly Yacht Specialists, Inc. is the authorized warranty center for new Hatteras and Tiara Yachts in Georgia and South Carolina. With an extensive dealership network of all major brands and equipment, and known for professionalism and service, one could not be in better hands than with the Donnelly Yachts team.

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