[kevingy]

I've read lots of posts on how to select a broker, but how do I find a broker? These are two different things. Should I just open the Yellow Pages and start calling brokers to find that one guy that's going to help me? That seems unproductive. I'll be attending the Strictly Sail show in St. Pete in December for sure and probably the Strictly Sail show in Miami in February. (Just for fun. It's not like I can afford to buy a new boat.) Are boat shows good places to find a broker? There are legions of them at the show selling boats, but are they there just to sell new or would they take the comparable pittance of a commission I might bring them?

Also, it seems like for every recommended broker, there is at least one person warning against that broker. (The old saying "Ask any two sailors a question and you'll get at least three opinions" comes to mind.) Regardless, can anyone recommend a broker, preferably in Florida, to help find a cruising/liveaboard catamaran?

Thanks,

Kevin