Galati Customer Comments

Testimonial                                                                       November 16^th, 2011

Gregg Somerville

To The Potential Yacht Purchaser,

We have recently had the great pleasure of purchasing our yacht Dulce Vida, a Caver 450 Voyager, through Gregg Somerville of Galati Yacht Sales.

This was a transaction involving more than the usual formalities, as we purchased the yacht ‘sight unseen’ from our home in Auckland, New Zealand, with the yacht being located in Tampa, Florida.

Right from the start, Gregg demonstrated an incredible willingness to help us though the pre–purchase process, albeit from afar. At no time did Gregg make us feel pressured, but at the same time we felt that he was working hard to ensure our interests were being protected. He was most particular about ensuring the specifications and condition was accurately represented to us, given our inability to inspect the yacht first-hand.

Pleasingly, upon post-sale delivery of the yacht to us, everything was exactly as we expected – we cannot be happier with our purchase decision, which would not have been possible without the advice and guidance Gregg provided throughout.

Also, for anybody considering moving up to a larger yacht (as we did) I can recommend Gregg as a patient and thorough boating tutor, who certainly helped ease us into the operation of our new vessel. Thanks for the backing-and-berthing instruction, Gregg!

As this purchase involved the export of the boat from Florida to New Zealand, Gregg and the rest of team at Galati Yacht Sales had to ensure more than the normal amount of paperwork was completed, to satisfy the various authorities. Despite the time-zone issues, communication throughout was regular, timely and thorough, and the documentation flawless – evidence of the experience and knowledge Gregg, Sandra and the Galati Yachts team have amassed.

It therefore goes without saying that we can highly recommend Gregg Somerville as a fantastic yacht broker, a gentleman of honesty and integrity, and a great ambassador for Galati Yacht Sales.

Kind regards,

Grant and Rachel Benns

Auckland, New Zealand

Brian Franc & Marissa Fritz -

Thank you both for all of your help during this transaction (especially you Brian).  You have gone WAY ABOVE THE CALL OF DUTY!  The referral to Frank Baker and Mike Abbott for insurance were both terrific referrals.  I’ve had to bug poor Larry with 10,001 questions I had about the boat, receipts and invoices and everything else under the sun!  You hooked me up with Beverly at The Wharf Marina.  You introduced me to Mitch who will head-up the charters and his wife will prepare the meals.  Definitely above and beyond the call of what one normally expects from a broker.  That means you’re NOT an ordinary broker – you’re an exceptional broker and I will use your services again in the future!

Yours Truly,
Joe Beaubouef