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What to expect from your engine inspection

July 12, 2023

Most buyers will invest in a yacht survey before purchasing a boat. Another option is to also engage a professional to inspect and test the...

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How to shop and ship across the border

July 12, 2023

When you’re looking on the Internet for boats for sale, it can be disappointing to discover that the perfect boat for you is across the...

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Nonsuch: why it’s a great family racing and cruising boat

July 3, 2023

You’ve likely heard it all before—easy to sail, safe for little ones, good performance, lots of room, great resale value, quality construction…these are just some...

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How to get your boat ready for trucking

July 3, 2023

It’s fun to move your boat to a new harbour on her own bottom, but sometimes, due to time constraints or geography, you need to...

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Transferring ownership – who’s responsible?

July 3, 2023

Congratulations! You have closed on the purchase of your new boat. All closing documents have been signed, and the funds have been transferred as part...

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What you’ll learn in a sea trial

July 3, 2023

Your boat deal will likely be subject to conditions, the two most common being the survey and the sea trial. The sea trial or water...

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How racing and cruising boats differ

July 3, 2023

It’s likely that you’ve already decided whether you want a racing or a cruising boat. But if you’re still not sure, in addition to considering...

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When to consider a folding prop

July 3, 2023

It used to be that you had a choice of folding prop or fixed prop. Folding props optimize sailing performance, particularly in light air, perhaps...

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Helpful homework before viewing a boat

July 3, 2023

Viewing boats with your yacht broker is one of the fun parts of purchasing. But your time on each one can be brief. Here are...

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Testimonials

George Ayers was terrific to work with over the past few months as I evaluated, negotiated and purchased a CS 30 that Harris & Ellis Yachts had listed in Sarnia. He was patient, thorough and totally professional. I have owned nine sailboats in my 50+ years as a sailor. My experience with George and Harris & Ellis Yachts has been my best boat buying experience to date.

George did an amazing job of selling our CS 30 sailboat. A caring and compassionate person, he went above and beyond our expectations and never stopped working on our behalf to get the job done. We are forever grateful for his dedication to his work. Please let him know how much we think of him!

I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the outstanding service provided by Greg. Last October, my husband suddenly passed away due to a heart attack, leaving behind two boats. Greg was instrumental in helping me sell the first boat quickly and at a very good price. As for the second boat, due to my husband's declining health in his final year, the boat had been sitting idle at the dock near our home for over a year. Greg demonstrated the utmost professionalism in cleaning, maintaining, and preparing the boat for sale. He put in a tremendous amount of work, understanding the niche market for this boat, and always kept me informed of his progress without burdening me with the stress of the process. Last week, Greg successfully sold the second boat, and I am very satisfied with the price achieved. His professionalism and confidence in his work gave me a much-needed sense of security during such a difficult time.    

Thank you for all your work in facilitating the sale of our dad's boat. Jake and I really appreciate all the hard work you put into it with the many visits, paperwork, etc. A special mention has to go out to Grant for teaching me how to fold the sails!

As first-time boat buyers and as foreigners wanting to buy a cruising catamaran in the US, we knew we needed a reliable broker that had our best interests in mind. John Heintzman was just that, and more! He was extremely committed to understanding what we were looking for, gave great advice, and guided us through the purchase process with great patience and knowledge. All in all, we felt very well taken care of.

I feel compelled to reach out about the absolutely wonderful experience that I have had with Grant and Patricia Bowlby. I completed the purchase of a boat yesterday and I couldn’t be happier. They were so helpful, kind, and patient. This was my first experience with a broker, and I think I’ve found the best.

I can’t thank Ewan Campbell enough for the super job he did in selling G, making up for my lack of experience in this realm and patiently searching for just the right buyer and a win-win for seller and buyer alike.

It was a wonderful experience selling A with Jeff Cole’s expert assistance. Thank you for simplifying a complicated process. Your patience and kindness are especially appreciated.

I just wanted to thank Jeff Cole for all his hard work. He was very professional and effective.

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