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Helping my clients find the right boat, in the right condition, is crucial to me. To do so, knowledge of the industry, boats in general, as well as marine systems and machinery is of utmost importance. That is why I have a technical degree in engine rebuilding, both gas and diesel, as well as in transmissions, air conditioning and refrigeration, fuel systems (gas:fuel injection and carburation, diesel: injector and pump rebuilding), and electrical, from the top rated school in the U.S. (Lincoln Technical Institute, Union, N.J., graduated 1984) in these fields. Combine that with my practical boat building knowledge, I feel I have what it takes to help you in all areas of buying and selling. Having visited over a dozen boat building facilities, and learning all the different processes involved in constructing boats from hi-tech offshore rockets to slow going trawlers, means more information for you to make the proper choice in finding the right boat to fit your specific needs.
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I started boating at a very early age, and since those early days, my love of the water and boating has not only stayed with me, but grows more and more each day. I grew up fishing the waters all over NY with my father, inshore as well as offshore every chance Ive gotten since childhood, I guess Im a fishing enthusiast to say the least. We fished the big shark and tuna tournaments up and down the coast there for many years, and I also used to compete in some of the smaller bass tournaments as well in the New England area.
In 1984 I entered the business and operated and marketed a full line marine store attached to a very large, multi-location new and used boat dealer in NY, specializing in custom electronics packages and custom installations. As a side business for a while I also opened a charter & guide service, taking clients striped bass fishing on the Hudson River, and others for black bass or trout on the lakes. I started my selling of new boats in 1985 for the same dealer at the NY Boat Show, and continued to do so for 13 years at that company, as well as also selling many used and brokerage vessels . In those years, I sold all types of vessels, knowing intimately the sportfish and motoryacht markets, as well as cruisers, and a deep involvement with high performance boats. In that time alone, I had worked approximately 40 major area and international boat shows, not to mention the countless lesser shows throughout my career.
New boat lines I've represented and sold include: Riviera Yachts (both up north as well as now here in Fla.), Egg Harbor (NY and Fla.), Tollycraft, , Luhrs (NY & Fla.), Mainship (NY & Fla.), Mako Marine, Proline, Donzi, Regal, Rinker, Wellcraft, Thompson, Baja, Cigarette Racing Team, Hustler, Avance, Checkmate, Maxum, Bayliner, Mariah, Celebrity, Bass Tracker, Bluefin, Millennium Yachts, Contender Boats, and Ocean Yachts, to name a few. As for the brands of used boats I have sold throughout my career, the list is endless, consisting of all the known quality boats from the US market as well as overseas.
I moved here to Miami in March of 96 to work for a local dealer, and have enjoyed growing success here in South Florida ever since. Having worked with a few other brokerage firms since arriving in Miami, I knew if I truly wanted to be best able to serve my clients, that I needed to be able to have total control of their deals in the manner I know best, especially after finding all the wrong ways over the years by trial and error. That is why as of now, I have stepped out on my own. I have the freedom by not working as a brokerage house, but as a networking broker instead, one internet based to keep up with the present, and one dedicated to profession service who doesnt mind putting in a hard day. Integrity to me is everything, and the needs of my clients are first and foremost. The closely knit network of brokers and other contacts that Ive accumulated since taking up residence here in Miami is now one of the best in South Florida today for finding good boats for good deals (deals that you will not find surfing all over the net yourself!), as well as a great outlet for sellers alike. The quality and the condition of the boats and yachts that I both list and sell are what I wish to be known for, not just for sheer numbers of listings. Anyone can get a listing on the wrong boat, but only a knowledgeable broker will steer you in the right direction and guide you, not just try and sell you anything. This is my attitude toward doing business for the long haul, not just for today, but to build a relationship for the benefit of both of our future interests. I guess it works, as my loyal repeat customer list seems to grow almost daily and I am very proud of that. This proper business etiquette, combined with 19 solid years of yacht and boat sales experience, and my true desire to perform for my clients, makes me sure that BoatsMiami.com is the smart choice, from beginning boaters just starting to learn about the wonders of boating, to all the seasoned skippers out there to find what they need on my site from boats to insurance to marine financing and more!
List with me today, or let me help you find your next vessel. Either way, Im waiting by to personally attend to your boating needs. Thank you for visiting our web-site, and I hope you feel that your visit here was worthwhile.
Being an avid diver, Ed's love of boating is more than 'wetsuit' deep. With his knowledge of the sea, Ed will help you from start to finish in finding you just the right boat, whether it's a simple 28' open fisherman, or a large and luxurious motoryacht. His enthusiasm, organization skills, and his impeccable attention to detail will make it an enjoyable experience for both buyers and sellers alike. Having recently retired from the Miami-Dade Police Dept., Ed now has the time to fullfill his dream of selling boats and yachts on a full time basis., and we wish to welcome him to our growing staff of qualified brokers.
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Yacht Salesman
Languages Spoken - English and Spanish.
Miami/SE Florida
Gabriel's wealth of boating knowledge, his easy demanor, and his 'go getter' personality combine to give a prospective buyer or seller the feeling of knowing they are in the best of hands and that their wishes and desires will be considered throughout the entire process. His years of practical boating experience and offshore fishing make him a well rounded broker.
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Yacht Salesman
Languages Spoken - English
Tampa-St.Pete/SW Florida
Dan Gehres is another great addition to the BoatsMiami.com Yacht Sales professional team of brokers. With his great enthusiasm for boats and the ocean as well as the inland waterways. Complimenting his great attitude is his eye for detail and knowledge of boats in general, Which of course is your benefit as well as his. Dan can provide you with the attentive service you expect of a professional and assist you in discovering the boat of your dreams. A native to Florida's quickly growing West Coast, Dan grew up on these local waters. He enjoys competitive spear fishing as well as being an avid angler of the Tampa Bay area flats as well as the nearby gulf waters offshore.
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Yacht Salesman
Languages Spoken - English and French
Miami/SE Florida
Ray brings to BoatsMiami.com two very important tools in this trade, professional background and expertise in bringing to a happy closing many contracts, and his wonderful ability to make clients for life. Ray will answer all your questions, look for the right boat for you without feeling he is rushing you into closing before you are ready, and he will make the experience from start to finish, one worth remembering. Ray has been involved in power and sailing yachts through his entire life. Ray's fluent french complements our other spanish speaking brokers adding to the diversity within our staff.
Captain Larry Iacofano ,when not selling boats and yachts, operates a successful offshore fishing charter service, specializing in trophy bottom fishing for big grouper and snapper, as well as the usual pelagics. His many years of practical experience out on the water, along with his very calm and patient demeanor, provide a great benefit to both the buyer and seller alike, as knowledge is everything when it comes to making solid buying or selling decisions concerning the safety and comfort of your friends and family, as well as your ultimuate enjoyment.
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