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September 2023 by fulvio monetti
Denison Yacht Sales is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, and responsive brokerage companies I have ever worked with.Looking for our next boat, I came across a listing for a Sea Ray Sundancer 350 from Denison Yacht / Thomas Robertson in Dania Beach. I made a call to inquire about it, and in less than 10 minutes I received a call from Thomas with full information about the vessel, he scheduled to show me the vessel within 48 hours right on the same call. The boat was exactly as described in the listing, Tom was very knowledgeable about the boat including services and repairs done to it.During the entire purchasing process, Tom was there to guide us and deal with any issues that came up.Even contacted a backup surveyor the day before the survey since the scheduled one was not communicating/confirming the attendance.Thomas went the extra mile looking for a wet slip for the boat around my area (Miami). It was like a mission impossible. But in the end, he was able to find me one in my area even under my budget.He was responsive to our requests and always available to answer questions. He is extremely knowledgeable and did everything possible to assist us in the purchase experience. Seamless purchased ever!I would highly recommend Thomas Robertson and the Denison Yacht team if you are planning to buy or sell a vessel.This is a high level of service!
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October 2022 by Bob W.
The most unethical, unprofessional organization that I've experienced. Shawn Hennessy has Zero integrity, stay away from these guys!!!! I was returning from a business trip waiting for my flight when I got through to the broker and made an offer on a 34 Mainship. He got back to me within minutes with a counter from the owner to which I agreed and requested a contract. The broker was not in the office and suggested it would take him an hour to get it to me. I explained that I would be in flight by then and offered to immediately wire $5k to validate my intent and to hold the offer until I land (2.5 Hrs). In the 30 minutes I had prior to my departure, I had secured a surveyor, agreed on a date and bought tickets. He suggested no worries the agreement would be in my mailbox, just respond quickly because there is activity on the boat. The second I landed I opened, read and signed the agreement. I got home and sent him an email requesting confirmation of receipt of the agreement and the date to survey the boat -two days out. He responded that he had received a better offer and would touch base if it falls through. He would not return my call, allow me to counter, just a complete blow off!!!!! It is total BS that he would put out another contract without consulting me or ability to counter. My offer was clearly first otherwise why would he send me a contract that was less then an a preexisting offer. Or better yet, why not give me the ability to counter. How does he know where I was willing to go. They wouldn't even tell me the winning bid!!! What a joke!!!
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October 2021 by Deep Vee
Honest with integrity. Great experience
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August 2021 by Michele Bennett Kaler
We can’t say enough about Max Murphy and the professionalism he has shown. His attention to detail and especially his follow through has been superb throughout the process. Max is extremely knowledgable in the yachting industry and he would put any prospective buyer or seller at ease. We are excited to have Max and Denison Yachts represent us in the sale of our beloved yacht.
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August 2021 by Dave Steinlauf
I've been working with Max Murphy for many years now. It is always a pleasure to work with him as he is so professional and courteous. He is one of the hardest working brokers I've ever met, really nice to see someone care as much as he does.
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June 2021 by Allan B.
Terrible experience I would go elsewhere. I contracted with Denison to sell my Mainship 34. I was in NYC and was assured that the sale would be covered locally. It was not. The Newport broker was dishonest and did little if anything to sell the boat. The boat sold quickly as Denison underpriced it. The broker did not show up until the sea trial and then failed to process the paperwork for several weeks so the buyer could register the boat. Repeated calls to Denison were ignored. Disreputable and dishonest.
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May 2021 by J Destefano Landscape And Snow
Meeting and doing business with Max Murphy was one of the best things that happened to my family in the boating world. He is probably one of the most knowledgeable brokers out there today. His advise, opinions, and guidance are spot on everytime. Not only does he know boats, he knows people, a lot of people, everywhere. Everyone whonmeets the guy loves him. When ever I had a question or a breakdown, he always had the guidance to direct me for help, no matter where we happened to be in our journey on the water.
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May 2021 by Edward Letko
Denison Yacht Sales is one of the most professional, knowledgeable and responsive brokerage companies I have ever worked with. Mike Kiely is a broker who get the job done. I listed my 108 Westship with him. Mike knows the market, he knows boats, and he understands people. I am impressed by the Denison Yacht Team and highly recommend them.
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March 2021 by Tammy Arena
Max Murphy at Denison Yachting was a great broker to do business with. He is not only knowledgeable, but was dedicated to achieving the best results possible. It was truly a pleasure to work with him.
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January 2021 by David Poston
I decided to purchase an X yacht that was located in California and would need to get it back to Charleston. My broker Glen Appelbaum ensured there was continuity with his company from the time the boat was put under contract to the time it was tied up in its slip in Charleston.He contacted his counterpart Erik Mayol, who attended the survey, sea trial and offshore closing, as well arranged the logistics associated with shipping the boat to the East Coast. Once the boat was discharged in Ft Lauderdale, another counterpart within the company, Matthew Morrison, received the boat and moved it to a marina. He ensured the boat was secured for an impending storm, as well as oversaw preparations for the final delivery to Charleston. This included having batteries replaced and the engine serviced.Glen accompanied me to Ft Lauderdale to bring the boat to Charleston.What might have seemed a daunting task with potential for failure turned out to be seamless and smooth.Glen and Denison far exceeded my expectations of what a superb broker should be. We communicated daily through the whole process and he and Denison handled literally every part of the process. I did nothing. I can’t imagine using another broker. It’s not possible to offer a higher level of service than I received.
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January 2021 by Oliver Ifergan
I wanted to share my experience as a first time buyer on a sailboat.After a long time looking I found the sailboat off my dreams, I contacted Jeff Erdmann a broker with Denison Yachting in Fort Lauderdale that I found online. I have to say if it wasn't thanks to Jeff's professionalism and honesty, would have not been able to close the deal. Jeff was very patient and helped us all the way to closing and even after closing he was available for great recommendations such as finding a slip getting supplies etc.....
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January 2021 by Michele Bennett
We can’t say enough about Max Murphy and the professionalism he has shown. His attention to detail and especially his follow through has been superb throughout the process. Max is extremely knowledgable in the yachting industry and he would put any prospective buyer or seller at ease. We are excited to have Max and Denison Yachts represent us in the sale of our beloved yacht.
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January 2021 by John Comp
My Wife and I have been boating for many years and we have purchased many boats.While at our condo in Fl early one Sunday morning we came across a listing from Denison Yachting.We called about the listing and within 10 minutes we received a call back from the listing broker Mike Kiely.We told Mike that we were interested in the boat and that we had a flight back home in the afternoon.Mike said he could pick us up and take us to the boat in about 30 minutes.This all happened before 9:30 in the morning.Who does this in south Fl?Mike took us to see the boat, he was very knowledge about the boat and the boat was exactly as described in the listing.During the entire purchasing process Mike was there to guide us and deal with any hurdles that came up.Even during covid when we arranged to have a captain bring our boat north, Mike was there to make sure everything went smooth. Mike met with the captain for the delivery.We would highly recommend Mike Kiely and Denison Yachting if you are planning to buy or sell a vessel.John and Tammy
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January 2021 by Bill Scammell
I have been looking to upgrade to larger boat for quite sometime. I have been working with Max Murphy for quite sometime in going over specks and options on multiple different boats including sea trials. His professionalism knowledge and years of being a captain have been invaluable. I will absolutely use Max to broker my deal on the upcoming purchase of my next boat
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January 2021 by Jake Oswald
Hats off to Jeff Erdmann. Super knowledgeable and kind sales rep at Denison. I'm nowhere near ready to make a large sailboat purchase and he was still very gracious with his time and even gave us a boat tour. Cheers!
