Buying a boat can be a scary thing and with good reason. Marina costs and maintenance add up quickly so when choosing a boat you want to find the right fit for you and your crew. With thousands of designs out there and as someone new to boating it is common to buy a boat that ends up being an albatross around your neck. Repowering, rerigging or replacing sails can be very expensive and sadly most brokers only concern is selling you the most expensive boat and quickly.

We have been consulting people both new and experienced that are looking for a boat for over the past 20 years. Our experience delivering yachts and instructing on boats of all sizes in all waters is invaluable to the process of finding the perfect boat for the boater you are now so you get out on the water a lot and grow as a mariner.

Hiring GBA to consult or be a buyers representative is easy. First fill out this questionnaire outlining what you are looking for in a boat and we will ether send you listings or review the listings you are looking at for $50 and hour. If you would like and time allows we can set up a time to look are the boat with you and go for a test sail.

Unfortunately surveyors and brokers aren’t always on your side but we are.