About

7HEAVEN YACHT BROKERAGE, founded by Filippo Martini, has been active since 2014 in the nautical market, brokering the purchase and sale of pre-owned pleasure boats. 7Heaven took its first steps in 2010—almost as a pastime—born from a passion for sailing and for Grand Soleil in particular, which led to a close collaboration with Cantiere del Pardo and to becoming the official broker for Grand Soleil Brokerage.

Since 2022, Filippo Martini has been the Italian agent for Berthon International.

From 2023, the 7HEAVEN YACHT BROKERAGE team has been strengthened by the arrival of Gianfranco Cantarella, who—like Filippo—comes from a different professional sector and brings deep commercial experience and a longstanding passion for boating. Successful collaboration with numerous external partners and ongoing synergy with top yacht brokers complete 7Heaven’s network, making it one of the most respected brokerage firms on the market.

For both Italian and international clients, 7HEAVEN YACHT BROKERAGE today offers a dynamic, constantly updated selection of new opportunities. In addition to showcasing pre-owned boats for sale, 7HYB provides brokerage services for owners wishing to list their boats (with or without an exclusive mandate), enabling sellers to achieve the best market price quickly while protecting them from time-wasters and unpleasant surprises.

The Principal

Filippo Martini holds a degree in Economics with a focus in Marketing and has twenty years of managerial experience with U.S. multinationals. At 50, he made a turning point, beginning a collaboration with Pierservice and Cantiere del Pardo, and since 2014 he has been a maritime broker registered with the Rome Chamber of Commerce (CCIAA).
Since 2010 he has spent much of his time on a sailboat, which has gradually become both his home and his office.
His market strength stems from his broader consulting background and from having come to maritime brokerage out of passion and a love for boats rather than as a mere job or life opportunity.
Filippo became a boat owner thirty years before choosing his current profession, so he knows firsthand what buyers and sellers need. He positions himself as an advisor with a “slow-food” approach, starting from a discovery process that leads to assessing and identifying the ideal boat for each client based on their needs and budget.
His personal and professional relationship with one of the most important and respected Italian shipyards gives him early access to the best opportunities, highly useful technical information, and an excellent network of contacts across the entire supply chain.