Success Stories

Buyers who found the right boat — sourced, vetted, negotiated, and closed through the Boat Buyer Consulting Program.

"Dustin helped me understand what I was actually looking at before I spent money on the wrong boat. I ended up in an Island Packet 35 I love."

Acquired: Island Packet 35Found in 3 months64 Boats ReviewedSaved $20K
Rob A. — Aspiring Bluewater Sailor
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"The value wasn't just finding boats — it was learning what mattered and what would cost me later. The Passport 42 was the right call."

Acquired: Passport 42Found in 6 months121 Boats ReviewedSaved $37K
Paul P. — Coastal Cruiser
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"This gave me a real process instead of just falling in love with listing photos. I closed on a Bristol 29.9 I actually understand."

Acquired: Bristol 29.9Found in 1 month27 Boats ReviewedSaved $14K
John V. — First-Time Buyer
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"Dustin found me a boat I didn't even know to look for — a beautiful Pearson Vanguard 33. Exactly right, and I love it."

Acquired: Pearson Vanguard 33Found in 2 months41 Boats ReviewedSaved $12K
Ethan W. — Classic Boat Enthusiast

"I wanted a proper trawler done right. Dustin helped me land a CHB-34 that fit exactly what I needed."

Acquired: CHB-34Found in 4 months58 Boats ReviewedSaved $22K
Robert H. — Great Loop Dreamer

"Dustin kept me from an emotional mistake and steered me to a great Ericson 38-200. I bought smarter and with my eyes wide open."

Acquired: Ericson 38-200Found in 3 months47 Boats ReviewedSaved $16K
Katie M. — Coastal Cruiser Dreamer

"I almost bought a boat that would have drained my savings in repairs. Dustin steered me to the right one."

Acquired: Catalina 34Found in 4 months48 Boats ReviewedSaved $18K
Marcus T. — Weekend Cruiser

"Every listing I sent, he had an honest answer for. No hype, no pressure — just the truth."

Acquired: Tayana 37Found in 5 months90 Boats ReviewedSaved $25K
Elena R. — Aspiring Liveaboard

"I went from overwhelmed to closing on a boat I actually understand."

Acquired: Catalina 30Found in 2 months33 Boats ReviewedSaved $9K
Nate & Kim — First-Time Buyers

"He found problems in survey I never would have caught and negotiated them into the price."

Acquired: Sabre 36Found in 7 months110 Boats ReviewedSaved $31K
Dave L. — Bluewater Cruiser

"We'd been dreaming about crossing oceans for years, but we kept falling for the wrong boats. Dustin walked us through every one until we landed a Kelly Peterson 44 that can actually take us there — and saved us a fortune doing it."

Acquired: Kelly Peterson 44Found in 7 months142 Boats ReviewedSaved $50K
Laura & Mike — Bluewater Dreamers

"Worth every penny. I bought better, cheaper, and with my eyes wide open."

Acquired: Ericson 38Found in 3 months52 Boats ReviewedSaved $16K
Tom W. — Bay Sailor

"I wanted a proper trawler for the Delta and Dustin made sure I didn't overpay for a project. The Grand Banks 42 was the one."

Acquired: Grand Banks 42Found in 5 months72 Boats ReviewedSaved $28K
Greg S. — Delta Trawler Cruiser

"Dustin knew exactly what to look for on a Nordic Tug — he caught engine hours and blister issues I'd have walked right past."

Acquired: Nordic Tug 32Found in 3 months44 Boats ReviewedSaved $15K
Linda P. — Pacific NW Cruiser

"First powerboat and we were nervous. Dustin walked every listing with us until we found a clean, honest Mainship."

Acquired: Mainship 34 TrawlerFound in 4 months61 Boats ReviewedSaved $19K
Bill & Carol — First-Time Powerboaters

"He steered me away from two money pits before I found a Sea Ray 340 that actually checked out."

Acquired: Sea Ray 340Found in 2 months38 Boats ReviewedSaved $12K
Doug M. — Bay Weekender

"Dustin helped me right-size to a Ranger Tug that fit my budget and my mission perfectly."

Acquired: Ranger Tug R-29Found in 3 months40 Boats ReviewedSaved $11K
Angela T. — Solo Trawler Cruiser

"I almost bought a boat with soft decks and a tired gas engine. Dustin caught it and found me a solid Carver instead."

Acquired: Carver 3607 Aft CabinFound in 6 months88 Boats ReviewedSaved $24K
Ray K. — Liveaboard Dreamer
By the Numbers
139
Graduates Who Found Their Dream Boat
80+
Avg. Boats Reviewed Before Closing
$22K
Average Saved
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