Howie and Marylin Eckel

We were living in England and decided to change our lives by moving to the Caribbean. So we bought our 37 Tiara called "Matchmaker" through Will Molino (on the Internet - which is always worrying - but Will was fantastic and guided us through every stage of the process with sheer professionalism)
Having bought the boat we had to get her down to the Caribbean, so we decided to sail her down there, and had the most fabulous adventure of our lives. The Bahamas were idyllic, Turks and Caicos had beautiful sandy beaches, and our favourite was the Virgin Islands. So here we are now living in the Caribbean and living out our dream....we couldn't have done it without Will!

Here's my new friend Kurt Saxon who came all the way from California to buy his dream boat from us, this gorgeous and highly custom 44' Luhrs. After the 8' following seas that we had to run in on day one of our run from St. Augustine to Miami, Kurt definitely deserves that cold one in his hands! Hey Kurt, this Bud's for you!

Jill Clark takes top honors!
Fishing on their custom 4000 Riviera Wet Dream, Jill Clark rocked the 2006 Key Largo Sailfish Challenge going 10 for 10 on Day 1, then adding four more on Day 2 to win the women's high point honors with 14 sails! Jill added to this the Largest Tuna and the Most Unusual Catch (Dusky shark) awards. Congrats to Jill on a job very well done, and more so for besting Kevin while you were at it!

Here's Willie Real of Miami with his family and friends on the maiden day out in their new 390 Bertram. Having worked with Willie for close to a year to find just what he wanted, we're now happy that he's happy! Tight lines always my friend!

Jacques and Pascala Fourcade and sons…in France…enjoying their Boston Whaler!

Here's the Horn family, ready to heave lines and head home with their beautiful 35 Silverton. Don Horn writes, "... I also wanted to put in a good word for Carlos who did an excellent job in making this sale happen. I didn't really want to spend over $100K, but now I'm glad I did.
It's been a pleasure working with Carlos and yourself and I will certainly recommend BoatsMiami.com to anyone searching for an honest company to do business with."
It's nice feedback like this that fuels us to provide the best boat buying experience that we can. If you're happy, we're happier! Thanks for the kudos, and we wish you all the best of times on your new yacht.

Here is Carlos Herrero and his dad, Carlos Sr., standing proud with his beautiful 46' Post with smiles stretching from ear to ear. I guess he was pretty happy we managed to pull off the entire deal in just two days, including survey... and with Thanksgiving in between. Thanksgiving indeed!

Here is Bill Lee with his lovely wife Maria, standing proudly in front of their just purchased 40' Cranchi Atlantique a moment before heading home with their dream boat. Watch out Bahamas, 'cause here they come!

Here's Wright Brewer of Texas (white hat), here with his brother Dave (black hat) friend Jim (blue hat), and the previous owner Bob (tan hat),
in front of his gorgeous 4000 Riviera Enclosed HT, ready to head to Bimini for the maiden voyage. Watch out Bahamas... here they come!

Andy Abreu (center), with his brother Lionel (2nd Nike swoosh wearer), and friend all of Miami, enjoying a brew while ready for the big one to strike while out on his beautiful 32' Luhrs sportfish. The second photo here shows it was a successful day! Tight lines always Andy!

Andy Abreu (center), with his brother Lionel, and friend

Many thanks for sending us your broker Carlos, buying this boat was a huge step for us, as it would be our last, Carlos understood our feeling and treated it with kindness-patience's-and understanding, went BEYOND the call of duty many times, also was quick at finding a surveyor and trucking company that was excellent. I tell our friends she's a South Beach Babe. Is now on Beautiful Lake Champlain and we are all very happy, have many years of Joy & Memories ahead of us. Great Job Carlos...Thank-You Lots!
Norma & Rich Vogel
Colchester, Vermont

Pete and Cindy Whiting of Ft. Lauderdale are looking mighty happy with their new boat, a spotlessly clean '94 3100 Tiara Open. They should be smiling, as our Ed Hinman not only helped them find and buy their dream boat, but he also kept them from being long term "two boat owners", having sold their current boat only a few weeks after closing on the Tiara. Bravo Ed!

Pete and Cindy Whiting of Ft. Lauderdale

Testimonial

"Dear Carlos,
John and I wish to express our sincere gratitude to you for the kindness and helpfulness during our search for the perfect boat.
We think we own the best boat ever. Many thanks for all you did. Hopefully,this small gift will buy you a nice dinner out.
Best Wishes for success with BoatsMiami.com
Essie and John Hans

Mary and Doug Wolf couldn't look happier on the their gorgeous 40' Riviera convertible. A Mother's Day maiden voyage home to the Chesapeake, now that's a present! To their boys: Never, but never, under estimate your mother! LOL!

Dave Cookingham with his first mate (and son!) Christopher before headed out for a two week cruise into the Straits of the Great Lakes with their Chris Craft. And Dave, so you know... It was my pleasure working with you as well. Enjoy!
"Hi Will, Well, everything went great with the transport from NY.We have been on the boat every weekend since. Thanks again for all of your help, it was a pleasure working with you... lifes great.. just wish that our weather would decide to start being summer. Thanks again, and take care... Dave"

Dave & Dianne Silva of Alaska achieved their life-long dream of buying a yacht to sail around the world. Having the opportunity to fulfill dreams such as theirs gives heart-felt meaning to what we do here at BoatsMiami.com Yacht Sales.

Here's Dave with #1 son Antonio reveling in the new reality of it all, and then at right there's... Captain Dave at the helm! Keep an eye out... Captain Dave will be chronicling their adventures and we'll be posting them on BoatsMiami.com so all can follow their journey!...Bon voyage!

Mike Stone had been searching the Galaxy for light years just to find the best Bertram 33 out there. We're happy to have helped him end such a lengthy search! Here he is with his brother Dave (above right) getting ready for their first night onboard in Miami before heading to their home port of Delray Beach the following morning. Best of luck and tight lines always!

Here's Ray & Maryanne Larsen, with their son Jarred and his fiance Allison, on Fisher Island with their new 3000 Riviera, just back from their first cruise... just look at those big smiles!
Think they enjoyed the ride? You betcha!

Testimonial

Tom F., NY & FL

Here I am with Rupert Sawyer and his sons, Cassidy(the Dolphins fan!) and Loren, before they left with their just purchased 42' Sea Ray for the long trip home to Spanish Wells, Bahamas. Live in the Bahamas, have a beatiful boat to play on... life must be tough guys :o) I'm jealous! Oh, and please do say hi to Jannsen for me!

Pictured here with their beautiful 32' Ocean Super Sport are Steven, Carol, and Fred Hammerman as they prepare for their maiden voyage home with a few smiles for the camera. They searched high and low, and we were lucky enough to have just what they were looknig for. Good luck, and happy boating!

Steve and Tracey Gale came all the way from Grand Cayman to find the boat of their dreams. There long trip home wasn't uneventful, but their good natured attitude got them home safe, and with big smiles after a stop or two in Cuba!

Ahhh, and here's Steve with another one of those smiles... after throwing some nice dinner-sized Cayman Island mahi mahi on the deck of 'Domino'. Good fishin' Steve & Tracey!

Steve & Paula Johnson's vintage 1957 Chris Craft Sea Skiff

It was nice of Ed to pick up the new owners, Gene and Dawn Duncan, at the train station. He was very professional throughout the transaction. I walked them through the boat again and gave them lots of tips. They seem really happy and I hope that the Shamrock brings them enjoyment for many years to come. I know of two other people who are trying to sell their boats, and I will happily mention BoatsMiami.com Yacht Sales to them.
Pete McNaughton, Seller of 'Poppa Lee'

Testimonial

Jack Dunning and friends ready to bring his 31' Tiara home to Melbourne Beach from Miami. Have a great trip Jack!

Raul and Doris Valor shopped long and hard to find just what they were looking for... a spotless '99 32' Luhrs. A short trip from Boca to Miami and they'll have it home. Best of luck Raul and Doris!

November 2000-Before shipping it off to Panama, Christina & Mario Pérez Balladares having a "Kodak" moment on board their 2000 Tournament 4000 Luhrs Convertible aptly named "Don Mario".

Mario & Christina sent me this a few months after getting the boat home to Panama. Nice fish Christina!

Richard and Silvia "Mary" Gilliam came all the way from Long Boat Key to find the boat of their dreams, a 1990 35' Viking.

Having come a long way to Miami to meet with me and buy the right boat, here is Jannsen Perry, his friend Stephan, and his son ‘First Mate’ Brady, with his immaculate ‘86 40’ Silverton Convertible before their long trip home to Spanish Wells, Bahamas.

"Here's Victor Kaluyzhny ready to embark from our docks on his first trip home with his '89 36' Tiara Convertible. Good fishing Victor!"

Herb and Irene Buscher and their son Danny on the bridge of the recently purchased 32 Luhrs Open. They've come to realize that since upgrading from their single engine boat, that 'two shift heads are better than one :0) !'

"Here's John Nelson of Stuart, FL.on a typical Bahamian beach, with his lovely wife Sue in the background on their new 2001 40C Riviera "Ghost Rider". Not a bad way to travel, huh? Happy retirement to John & Sue!"

"You're very welcome John & Sue!
Thank you for your business"

Eric & Carol Jones of Colorado and Coral Gables, Florida (...Ahhh to be a snowbird!) back from a successful fishing trip on their 31' Sea Ray Amberjack, aptly named 'Howdy'...considering they've owned and operated dude ranches near Denver for many, many years, it's appropriate!

Here's Bent, Tina and Kevin Oppermann with their newly aquired 550 Sea Ray Sedan. Just moving here to Miami with his family, they seem to be fitting into the lifestyle here without a hitch ...especially considering the boat was under contract before the house!... Smart move!

"Mark Miller came all the way from Long Island, N.Y., to find what he was looking for. Here he is leaving on his maiden voyage on his 12 Meter Trojan Convertible. OK....now, only 1,300 more miles to go!"

Donovan and Kristin Gibson came all the way from Ohio to buy their 340 Baja Motoryacht, pictured with them here in Miami It must benice, have a little vacation, buy a boat.... Not a bad combination!

Alan Cole and son Jonathan, aboard their new 2001 36' Riviera.In an ugly 4-7' headsea, they left Miami for Nassau. Averaging 23 knots, they made the 180nm crossing in only 8 hours...a true testament to a great hull!

March 2000- Steve Vega Repeat customer, on his '87 T400 Luhrs Convertible.

Earl LaChance, returning from a fishing trip in his 34' Luhrs "Aquaries".

Captain Mark Raffield and his wife Lori preparing to leave for Jacksonville with their 42' Post. It will be for sportfish charters, so if anyone is interested in chartering her, please contact me and I will put you in touch. Tight lines to Mark & Lori!

Fresh from California, Barbara and Ron McGuire leave our docks in their 10M Trojan Express. A week later they bought a new convertible car from another client of mine, Rob Phillips. Now, I guess you can say they've adapted to our way of life down here quickly!
"Greetings Will,
Once again, thanks for making our Yacht purchase experience so pleasant & enjoyable. we both appreciate your style and helpfulness. You will have us as lifelong customers on any future boating business.
Warmest regards,
Ron and Barbara"

 

Gary Klauson, 3 time customer, with his '98 29' Luhrs "Special K"

Randy Pipes (left) and his friend Rod on his new 31' Tiara Express.

 

Jerry Montopoli and his son-in-law Danny taking the maiden voyage on their '98 350 Carver Mariner.

 

Jerry Montopoli in his '98 350 Carver Mariner.

 

Eduardo and Adriana DeCastro bringing home their '99 T400 Luhrs. The DeCastros were some of my first clients in Miami, purchasing a '95 T350 Luhrs back in '96. We resold it last year, and now moved into this T400. Their continued business (as well as all my other repeat clients) is greatly appreciated.

Steven and Tara Yariv newly transplanted to Boca from NYC, learned quickly that life here is better with their new '95 33' Chris Craft...welcome to Florida living!

 

Donn & Shelley Atkins of Miami(Pinecrest) with their beautiful new '96 35' Trojan Express. Not bad for a first boat, huh? :o)

March 2000-Drew Keyes and his new Riviera 4000