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I was looking for a “pocket cruiser”, that is a small, ocean capable sailboat and I met Chip Cramer in response to an internet query I had made. Chip met me at the Indiantown marina to show me a couple of possibilities and I was surprised at how attentive he was to my requirements. Typically yacht brokers do not like to deal with older and less expensive boats, since the commissions are small and the vessels are more likely to have age related problems.

Chip was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and we looked at several vessels in the area before settling upon a Cape Dory 28. I returned for the sea-trial and again, Chip met me at the boat where he changed the Racor filter and replaced the starter battery so that we could start the engine.

Again I was impressed with Chip’s perseverance, determination and enthusiasm in resolving mechanical issues that could have delayed or halted the sales process. Chip was a delight to work with and I heartily recommend his services to anyone looking to begin a sailing adventure.

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Edmund Steele, Humacao, Puerto Rico

Chip Cramer just sold our boat in the easiest, most positive, and efficient way.

He is professional, knowledgeable, and very helpful.

We just cannot rave enough about him!!!

Thanks for making the departure of our beloved boat so easy!!!

Lidia and Carlos Maldonado, Stuart, FL

Chip,

Thank you so much for helping us find the perfect boat. We appreciate the time you spent showing us the boat & making the purchase process stress free and easy to navigate. You’re clearly very knowledgeable about boats and the needs of your clients.

Thank you again for making this an awesome experience, we are looking forward to many water adventures.

Sam Visnich, Jupiter, FL

Having had a sudden change of direction, my wife and I chose to leave the boating life for a bit and take

up employment and residency in Nova Scotia, Canada.

We met Lee after engaging Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales to handle the brokerage of our Albin trawler.

On very short notice, Lee immediately got to work by ensuring that our boat was listed on Yachtworld

and had a printed listing sheet ready for their booth at the Stuart boat show that coming weekend.

All through the showing process Lee was always available either by voice or text and was committed to

showing the boat many times before a buyer was finally found.

Lee worked through the process professionally and with a great deal of patience, working back and forth

between buyer and seller as this became a not so run of the mill sale.

A huge thanks to Lee Bowden and Manatee Pocket Yacht sales for making this the positive experience

that it was.

I would recommend Lee to anyone wishing to have someone represent your transaction who has the

experience to guide you through the processes, is personable, professional and caring.

Thank you

Grant and Cindy Crowson, Ontario, Canada

Just want to take a moment to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for the tremendous job done by Lee Bowden. He was extremely professional and so helpful in all aspects of the purchase. I am an out of state buyer and he made everything simple and painless. He went way out of his way to make the sale happen and was extremely helpful in lining up all the loose ends that I need to get the boat ship shape and ready to ship. Thanks again Lee, it has been a real pleasure.

Chuck Bunting, Alto, Michigan

Dear Captain Bowden:

As I may have told you, I have bought 10 or 12 boats over the past 50 years, having acquired them from a variety of sellers including boat brokers, retail boat dealers, and private individuals. Dealing with you as the seller/broker, certainly ranks as one of my most pleasurable boat buying experiences. As a buyer, I can't remember ever dealing with anyone who had more product knowledge, or in the absence of same, was willing to get the answers to my questions in a timely manner.

In short, your helpful, positive attitude made the entire buying process, including the price negotiation, a pleasant experience. You were forthright and up front throughout, and did exactly what you said you would do, when you said you would do it, without any BS excuses. From a buyer's perspective, that was very much appreciated. You stand as a positive role model for the sales qualities that a successful boat broker should strive to emulate. I believe you are an asset to Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales and wouldn't hesitate referring potential boat buyers to you and your firm.

Thank you again for your services.

Respectfully,

Howard G. Rosen

Howard Rosen, Delray Beach, FL

Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales made buying my first boat a professional and fair experience. Capt. Lee Bowden was informative and professional. The boat was as advertised and is the perfect boat for my family and I. They went above and beyond to make sure I was happy with the outcome of my purchase. I highly recommend them for a fair smooth purchase.

Ryan Pfeifle, Stuart, FL

John was amazing. He went way out of his way to help us buy our boat. They were always available when we needed a question answered. I would definitely recommend this company.

Denise Wells, Deerfield Beach, FL

Bought my boat through Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales and worked with John Merriam, he made the whole process a breeze, was my first boat and will definitely use them again in the future. Thanks John!! From Mike Lempicki

Mike Lempicki, Stuart, FL

I would like to say that Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales was a great place for my husband Frank and I to sell our boat. Chip Cramer was our broker and he went above and beyond helping us sell our boat at a top rate and our best price. He was always communicating with us and letting us know how things were going. I was very pleased with his utmost concern with helping us. We would recommend Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales and Chip Cramer to all of our friends. Chip will be a vital assess to the company. We just want to thank Chip and Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales for all that they did.

Frank and Patricia Bongiorno, Stuart, FL

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