Client Testimonials
A message from Ed Whiteaker:
“I’ve always believed it is more important to make a friend than to make a dollar. If you treat people right, success will follow.
We hope you enjoy these comments from some of our many satisfied customers.”
“Whiteaker Yacht Sales has made this purchase easier than buying a house. When it comes time to sell or upgrade, we will most definitely keep you in mind. Thank you again for being so patient and accommodating to us. We have felt very well represented in this deal.” Ann Adcook Buyer of 1998 Navigator 53
“Claudia and I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ for helping us handle the sale of our 45 ft Island Packet sailboat “Cool Change”. We were amazed at how quickly it was sold…especially in today’s market conditions. At Whiteaker Yacht Sales you obviously know your business and how to market a boat. The whole process couldn’t have gone smoother. While we were fortunate to find a buyer quickly, it still requires skill and knowledge to bring the sale to a close. We also want to give a special thanks to Mike Fauser, your salesman who handled our listing. We knew […]
“Gary, We can’t thank you enough for the fantastic service you and Whiteaker Yacht Sales provided in helping us acquire “Wind Rose”. She’s safe and sound at home now in her slip. And I can’t quiet believe how easy and fun you made the whole process. From the many hours you spent listening to me describe what I wanted and how I would use the boat to the several trips you made to check out potential boats to avoid us making useless trips. Then the purchase process itself just wouldn’t have happened without your dedication to making sure the deal […]
“Gary, “I really appreciate your help in selling “Solitude”, our Kady-Krogen sailboat which has been a family member for 28 years. Your understanding and expertise was important in finding a good buyer in a timely manner. We had previously worked together in selling a friend’s boat at a trying time in his final days. When it was time to sell our boat, you were the obvious choice. The listing package was professionally done, and played a key role in selling the boat. Thanks Again,” Bill Hardman Seller 1983 Kady-Krogen 38’ Sailboat
“Joyce and I have been so busy with boat chores since we moved Starbound from Palmetto to Merritt Island – that we completely forgot to let you know how much we appreciate everything the Whiteaker team did for us. We have a deep respect for the professionalism that Mike Fauser displayed during our two year search for the right sailboat. Mike never gave up on us – was always insightful and was critical in keeping our dream alive. More importantly – we consider him a true friend – and in this day and age – that’s saying volumes about the […]
“We wanted to thank Whiteaker Yacht Sales and especially Tom Brinkley for the professionalism and attention to detail shown during the process of selling S/V Highland Light. It is amazing to us that in this current market we had a contract within 30 days and a closing only 2 weeks later. Tom spent the time to learn our boat so that he could answer questions from potential buyers. He gave us good advice for preparing Highland Light for sale and he followed up with us frequently. He was always available to us for questions and he made the selling process […]
“Upon meeting Ed and Debbie Whiteaker when they first visited Hot Water, we knew we had found our broker. They were personable and had an excellent working knowledge of Island Packets. They seemed to recognize and appreciate the time and effort that we had spent organizing and caring for Hot Water. Their past marketing experience impressed us as well. The excellent job they did of listing the boat and promoting her features was outstanding and ongoing. During the time the boat was on the market, they responded to our questions and concerns promptly and their advice proved to be sound. […]
“Barbara and I want to say thank you for the great job you did in effecting the sale of Illusion. Not once have we had any doubts that we fell in with the right broker. You have delivered everything we could hope for, from the day we first met Bob at the boat, until we received word from Debbie that we closed. We always believed the boat would sell if only we could get potential buyers to look at her. The job Bob did with pictures and verbage produced such an impressive and creditable listing that we knew it was […]
“We would like to thank Ed and Debbie for the great service they provided us in the purchase of our boat. Ed represented each boat fairly and honestly, not only showing the positives but the negatives as well. Ed made a special appointment to show us a boat, never complaining or rushing us to complete our inspection. Ed was always available when I had questions or needed advise. I am still amazed at Debbie’s organization and smooth handling of the multitude of details involve in the purchase. She shepherded us through the process of finalizing purchase agreements to the documentation […]
“We appreciate Gary’s work in marketing our boat. He did an outstanding job photographing and giving the boat the showing it deserved. We look forward to working with Whiteaker Yacht Sales again in the future. Thanks for handling the transaction so smoothly.” Carl Janis Seller of Beneteau 393, Nani Kai
“Last year we experienced first-hand the solid professionalism on display at Whiteaker Yacht Sales when we purchased a previously-owned IP. We were greatly impressed with the reliability and attention to detail throughout the purchase process. At times when it looked like the deal might be flagging, Ed Whiteaker remained attentive and responsive to our concerns, meeting each problem with a practical solution, which in the final analysis resulted in the purchase of our beloved Island Packet. So deeply were we favorable disposed to list our Jeanneau 42DS with Ed and Debbie, we hired a captain to move it from Miami […]
“We want to thank both of you for the total effort that was given on our behalf for the sale of our sailboat. Your team at your location at the yacht basin deserves mention. Mike and Jeanelle monitor all phone calls and walk-ins in a thorough manner which is a great help to all lookers. In total you are a great team who go way beyond the normal call in an effort to fulfill all needs for both the buyer and the seller. Your professional guidance and attention to detail focusing on the sale of our sailboat led us to […]
“We are in the process of purchasing a motor yacht from your company and Bob has been our sales consultant. I would like to take this time to say that Bob is a credit to your company.. What a lovely lovely man he is. If it wasn’t for Bob our first purchase of a large motor yacht would NEVER have gone so smoothly. He has assisted us to no end and has given informative and useful information regarding every aspect of purchasing a boat. Not only for all the paperwork assistance… he also helped us to have extra’s on the […]
Note to WYS Broker, Bob Underwood – “I want to thank you (again) for keeping me in the loop and also for the exemplary service you provided during this entire process. I have purchased many boats in the past thirty years, some good experiences and many not so good. I would put this purchase at the top of the list beginning with your involvement and also Patrick Murphy’s and Debbie Whiteaker’s involvement at the closing. Thanks again to you and all the fantastic personnel at Whiteaker Yachts. I’m looking forward to many years of good service with this 32ft Hatteras. […]
I came to Ed and Debbie with a hard sell in a tough market but they didn’t blink an eye. Ed gave me the same hard work and consideration selling my yacht that I might have expected with a half-million dollar sale. Ed kept me in the loop at all times and patiently answered each and every question. I’ll be calling Whiteaker Yachts when I’m ready for my next boat. Butch Evans Seller, Island Packet 38, Lucidity
Working with Ed and Debbie Whiteaker on the sale of our IP485, was really a great experience. They attended to every detail before, during and after the sale. They presented the boat beautifully both in the advertising and personal showings. Whiteaker Yacht Sales is truly among the very best in the business. Ken, Diane, Andy & Em Forsberg Sellers of Island Packet 485, Andy Em
Thank you again for your efforts in selling Ventana. The two of you make such an incredible team. Debbie’s attention to every little detail made the paperwork side of things completely painless and Ed’s honest straightforward approach instilled confidence in both buyer and seller. Ed your calm demeanor was certainly appreciated during the sea trial day and helped to make what could be a tense day into a good experience for all involved. I must admit I was initially skeptical as to how a broker could properly represent both buyer and seller but after seeing how you dealt with us […]
I would like to tell you what a pleasure it was working with Gary Monnell on the purchase of the IP. I had spoken with Gary numerous times about other boats prior to his recommending I look at this boat. Yet regardless of how much of his time I took up, Gary always made even more time to talk to me. And knowing that he was busy and that this was not exactly a huge sale for him, I very much appreciated his willingness to work with me. He gave us all the time we need to personally inspect the […]
Ed and Debbie, Your assistance in the purchase of our, new to us, vessel was great. We never felt pressured and were delighted with the support we received from you two. I hope to see you soon on our way to Pensacola. Again, many thanks for your assistance. if you’re ever in need of a reference please don’t hesitate to call on us. Clay and Nola West Buyers of Island Packet 40
Gary, Preston, and Whiteaker Yacht Sales thanks for your help and very professional follow-through in the sale of my boat. I felt like we were all on the same team and the process was very equitable for myself and the new owner. We both came away thinking it was a positive experience. Thanks again. Rick and Virginia Triplettz Sellers of Gozzard 36, Noble House
Just a note to thank you for an expedient and truly pleasant experience with the sale of our beloved IP38 sailboat. From the initial informative meeting with Ed through the quick successful connect with the right buyer; every step of the transaction process was professional, efficient, and friendly. You and your staff executed each function with kindness and competence. How do you do it??? Keep that as your little trade “secret” because that is a gigantic asset that we noticed and appreciated. You and your staff made our “sell” decision painless and sans complications. Thank you and God bless! Paul […]
Thanks again for a great buying experience, Gary was a pleasure to work with and we would certainly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a boat. Erin and I are thrilled to own Amanda Kay and we look forward to many years of great sailing. Donald & Erin Whitlock Buyer, TaShing Baba 40, Amanda Kay
Thank you for selling our vessel- not only was it fast and easy but the broker stayed in touch all the way through the process. Bob is very knowledgeable about boats and sold value not price. I have recommended him and the company several times already. Thanks Whiteaker! Scott Dunaway Seller of Morgan 382
Thank you so much for your excellent service and your professionalism. It was very difficult for me to say goodbye to our boat. Sailing was a great passion for my husband, he loved that boat so much and we had so many good memories with this boat. Thankfully, I found a wonderful broker. Preston was so helpful, so human, very well knowledgeable, so dedicated and a real nice person. I doubt I could I find a better broker in Florida. I would highly recommend Preston and your broker’s company to any person I meet needing a broker in Florida. You […]