ABOUT RN MARINE & REED NICOL

Who is Reed Nicol?

Reed is the owner and operator of RN Marine, his marine operation. He has the unique perspective of having worked in a variety of marine roles, and calls on this wide range of experience to give you unparalleled value when working with a boutique outfit.

What is RN Marine?

We solve your marine problems. No hyperbole. Reed’s experience lends a helping hand in many of your problematic scenarios: Finding the perfect boat, returning a boat to perfection, and finding creative solutions to most any marine issue.

When contacting RN Marine, you’ll work directly with Reed and a selection of contractors (if necessary) to solve your inquiry.

Where is Reed Nicol licensed to sell?

Reed is a proud to be licensed with Prestige Marine, the marine division of Prestige Imports located in Miami, FL. Reed transferred his yacht sales licensed to Prestige Marine in 2024 from Wave Marine Group.

WHAT SERVICES DOES RN MARINE PROVIDE?

Marine Logistics: AT&T Presents Super Saturday Night during the Super Bowl.

New & Used Boat Sales Representation

  • Representing buyers in brokerage transactions - learn more

  • Representing sellers in brokerage transactions

  • Representing buyers in new build projects

Marine Consulting

  • Design and forecasting for hotel yachting programs (domestic & international)

  • Marine logistics for promotional events (Grand prix, Art Basel, Super Bowl, and more)

  • In-depth market research and strategy for new yacht brands

  • Convert a recreational boat to charter-ready operation (Valid Vessel)

Refit Design & Management of Day Boats

  • Complete yacht refit project design and execution - watch the video

  • Short-term yacht refit project consulting (single features, refocusing a project, etc.)

ABOUT REED NICOL

Reed earned his entry into the marine industry by way of VanDutch marketing in 2015 after working in sponsorship sales and consulting. At VanDutch, he learned the value of customer care and thought provoking innovation, the base of his character today.

He grew into a VanDutch Sales and Management role while prioritizing client education over a pushy sales strategy, since many VanDutch clients were new to boating, coming to the brand for its modern appeal and ease of use.

While managing VanDutch Sales from 2018-2020, Reed was responsible for globally recognized marketing efforts including the operation of VanDutch + McLaren program during the 2019 Monaco Grand Prix, VanDutch + Dior Art Basel launch in 2019, VanDutch’s 2020 Super Bowl programming with Stella Artois, AT&T, Lady Gaga, and Natural Seltzer, as well as numerous other profitable logistics programs extending the brand’s reach into new media. Since, Reed has made a name for managing major marine logistics programs for some of the world’s biggest brands.

In 2021, Reed incorporated RN Marine to serve a variety of marine needs, including his brokerage services, marine consulting, specialty refits and as an educational source for inspired boaters. Reed is licensed yacht broker with Prestige Marine, a division of Prestige Imports, located in Miami, FL.

Since opening RN Marine, Reed has served a number of happy customers in a variety of marine scenarios, from owner representation on the build of super yachts to the creation of a streamlined process to make your boat charter-ready. Reed also produces an educational and informative day boating newsletter you can sign up for here.

Outside of RN Marine, Reed invented PilePad, a line of specialty dock fenders to protect your boat from marina pilings. He’s also a founder of Beti, the first app to host a peer-to-peer competition marketplace. He is married to his wife Jordan, the host of the Unbiased podcast.

For non-work fun? The usual suspects of home improvements, sports, playing the piano and guitar, cooking and attempting to keep his lawn green.

Meet Reed Nicol, owner of RN Marine.