Broker recommendations Washington state

[Thumbs Up]

I have an acquaintance who owns a 1980 Norm Cross 48' trimaran docked in Olympia Wa.. He wants to sell it but is unable to show it (he lives in a different state). I have never seen the boat myself but told him that I would ask on the forum for a broker recommendation. Thanks.

[Lepke]

https://www.pacificboatbrokers.com/index.asp
Canadian based, but one of the best west coast brokers with agents up and down the coast. Best broker and agent I've ever deal with.

[Soma]

Pete McGonagle from Swiftsure Yachts.

[njoynthewater]

Second Pete at Swiftsure Yachts

[rmesfo]

Try Wes Koenig, San Juan Sailing. Bellingham, Wa.

[Cpt Mark]

I've worked with a lot of brokers in the past. Roger of Waterline boats in Seattle is very good. Honest, good advice, knows his stuff

[rosatte]

Who s gonna pay the broker I can assure boat owner doesn’t wsnt to why would he your his buyer what good is a broker get the keys for boat go see it hire a survor done who needs a broker.. I just bought a boat on PNW and sold mine in Great Lakes no broker who knows the boat better than the owner??

[Hobie_ind]

Originally Posted by njoynthewater

Second Pete at Swiftsure Yachts

+3. Excellent experience with Pete at Swiftsure.

[Cpt Mark]

Originally Posted by rosatte

Who s gonna pay the broker I can assure boat owner doesn’t wsnt to why would he your his buyer what good is a broker get the keys for boat go see it hire a survor done who needs a broker.. I just bought a boat on PNW and sold mine in Great Lakes no broker who knows the boat better than the owner??

The OP stated that the boat was in a different area, not near anybody that can show it which is why he wants a broker.

A broker will deal with all the tire kickers and dreamers, handle the paperwork etc.

There are lots of reasons to use a broker and for some, no reason.

[CarinaPDX]

A few people bring their boats here to Portland, where there is no sales tax, and then the new owner can prep the boat here with tax-free supplies and service before leaving. Of course it is possible to do the paperwork in Washington to not pay the tax if the owner doesn't live there but it is more work and cost. It is not for everyone - just a possibility. Also, if registered in Oregon (as primary use state) the annual fees are a fraction of Washington. If a broker is desired here I recommend Mike at Passion Yachts.

Greg