Brokers Representing: Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita, Cape Coral, Naples, Marco Island, Tampa, St Petersburg, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Pine Island And Other Vessels Worldwide.
Frank Matachek Broker
As can be seen by his picture Frank started boating at very young age. He has owned and operated vessels from 16 to 38 feet. Frank has over 27 years experience in the boat/yacht sales business. Since joining us at Cape Regal Yachts he has sold and procured many vessels for his numerous satisfied customers. He and his wife Susie reside in a waterfront home in Cape Coral. If you are buying or selling a vessel in the Fort Myers Cape Coral area give Frank a call at 239-292-7577 orE-mail Me!
Wes Pearsall Sales Associate
From an early age, Wes has been involved in boating. Growing up in the Annapolis Chesapeake Bay area, his family, in 1969 joined CYC Chesapeake Yacht Club located on the West River just outside of Annapolis Maryland. Wes has owned and operated vessels from 13 feet to the mid 40’s. Wes brings over 25 years of pleasure boating experience and 10 years of boat/yacht sales experience. He and his wife Colleen reside in a waterfront home in the Cape Coral Fort Myers area. If you are buying or selling a vessel give Wes a call at 239-209-7035 orE-mail Me!
Captain Robert (Bob) Salyer
Broker
Captain Bob is an experienced boater and brings over 45 years experience in sales of vessels new and used and is yacht certified. Captain Bob has resided in Florida for over 15 years and acquired his Brokers license in 1999. Captain Bob has owned and operated vessels from 10 to 75 feet in length. Captain Bob is an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marines United States Coast Guard holding a Masters 100 ton license. Captain Bob has circumnavigated the Intercoastal Waterway from marker # 1 all the way to Texas on many occasions. If you would like to contact Captain Bob Call 239-699-3981 orE-mail Me!
Eric Altman Sales Associate
Originally from Minnesota, Eric relocated to Naples Florida in 1999. Eric has been in the marine industry for the past 10 years. His passion for boating led him into a career selling luxury sport boats, sport yachts, center consoles and walk around fishing boats ranging from 17' to 52'. As a former boat and yacht dealership owner his professional knowledge and experience has been a great asset to those buying or selling their boats locally, domestically and internationally. Please contact Eric at (239) 877-8164 on your next purchase or sale. He markets all of Naples/Marco Island area and is looking forward to working with you soon.E-mail Me!
Norman (Norm ) Balint Sales Associate
Norm’s first interest in boating came while sailing with friends on Lake Erie in the 70’s. His interests then grew to power boats on the 3 Rivers in Pittsburgh, PA. During the 11 years of living aboard his houseboat “Destination Unknown” on the Allegheny River, he worked in the boating community at marinas and boatyards throughout the Pittsburgh area. After retiring from the Pittsburgh International Airport/Aircraft Fire Rescue, he and his wife Roberta have relocated to the Port Charlotte, Florida area where he is part of the management team AND ON SITE LICENSED YACHT BROKER at the ALL AMERICAN STORAGE FACILITY IN PORT CHARLOTTE. He and his wife Roberta enjoy spending long weekends on their 35’ Express Cruiser, “Sea’s Life”. If you are interested in buying or selling a boat in the Charlotte or Sarasota County and surrounding areas give Norm a call at 941-830-2380 or
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Susan Chaplin Sales Associate
Susan comes from a family of boaters. She is married to a Sea Tow Captain, has a mother in law who is the Assistant Dock Master at the Naples City Dock and a Father in Law who manages Gasparilla Marina in Placida, FL. She’s lived in Naples for over 11 years, originally hailing from the windy city of Chicago. Her love for boating started when she met her husband on a charter fishing boat in 1999. Susan and her husband love boats so much they actually got engaged on the Naples Princess. She has a Bachelors Degree in Recreation Administration from Eastern Illinois University.
Favorite Quote- “Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life”. That sums up how I feel about selling boats!!
So if you are thinking of buying or selling your boat give Susan a call @ 239-571-2365 or E-mail Me!
Stan Grabiec Sales Associate
Stan is an avid boater who enjoys the wonderful Southwest Florida boating environment. Stan and his wife are year round residents in Estero, FL. He enjoyed boating with his family on Lake Erie for over 20 years. He has owned and operated many boats from 22' to 33'. These include sailboats, cruisers and sportfish. A degreed Electrical Engineer, Stan worked in the corporate world for over 30 years in engineering, sales and management. Stan brings a professional approach to yacht brokerage that is both detail and customer service oriented. Let his experience and boating knowledge serve you when selling or buying your next boat! Call him today at 239-207-4515 or
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Robert “Bob” Costello Sales Associate
Bob has been a boater nearly his whole life. Spending 40 years traveling up and down the East Coast from Annapolis to Long Island he learned at an early age the value of a stout boat. In 1995 Bob switched coasts and set anchor in Southern California, spending the next 15 years cruising the Pacific, and to his favorite, Catalina Island. Bob and his wife Mimi moved to Cape Coral in 2009 to enjoy the warm waters of the Gulf. Always a power boater, he has owned and operated 14 different boats ranging in size from an 18ft outboard to a 53ft diesel pilothouse. As a “hands on” guy, Bob has accumulated a lot of personal knowledge about boats and equipment. Bob is a practical sailor, and knows what it takes to own and operate a variety of vessels. He can help YOU make the right choice for YOUR next boat. If you are buying or selling a vessel, give Bob a call and let him show you a marketing plan that will get results. Call 239-470-5078 or
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Bill Storms
Formerly a consultant specializing in education, Bill has lived in the Sarasota since 1961 and spent 32 years in a leadership role with the School Board of Sarasota County. Bill began his interest in boats at 15 years of age, with a discarded wooden boat which needed a new bottom. With that first boating adventure, shared with his friend, Claudia (now first mate) began a love of boats and boating which has lasted to this day. Bill accumulated significant knowledge and acquired the unique skills enabling him to purchase, restore and enjoy over 46 boats and yachts. The largest, a 44foot Sea Ray. Bill has owned such a variety of boats, power and sail, that there are no difficulties too hard to overcome and he has been responsible for assisting many friends and family members in the knowledgeable purchase of their first yacht. Bill shares his knowledge and skills with new captains searching for the vessel of their dreams. Bill has been instrumental in so many boat experiences that people seek him out to for his advice. With Bills education and yacht ownership, his knowledge will allow him to negotiate on the highest levels for both buyers and sellers in any transaction. If you are thinking of buying or selling a vessel give Bill a call @ 941-356-2064 or
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Capt. Stephen Davison Sales Associate
Steve, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, grew up boating on the Ohio River with his father and grandfather teaching him the ways of the river system. These childhood experiences instilled a love of boats and boating which has continued throughout his entire life.
Steve received a golf scholarship to attend Edison College in Ft. Myers, FL and during those college years he gained boating experience in the Gulf of Mexico. After serving in the United States Army, Steve returned to Louisville to work with his parents in the family scrap metal business for many years while continuing his love of the water in and around Kentucky and during vacations in salt water destinations. He has earned and maintained a US Coast Guard Captain’s license, including a 100 Ton Masters License. He has recently returned to Florida and resides in Cape Coral.
From 1994-2011, Steve owned and operated D & E Marine, Inc. in Louisville, where he also served as a master dealer and certified installer of Raymarine products. He has had extensive experience servicing, maintaining, managing and serving as a delivery captain for some of the best boats and yachts in the Louisville area. His focus will now be to provide that same level of knowledge, experience and dedication to customers in Cape Coral and throughout Florida while providing his clients with a high level of success in selling or acquiring a boat or yacht.
When you are selecting a boat broker, please contact Cape Regal Yachts and Capt. Steve Davison at 239-850-4547 or
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Chris Conover and Randy Fowlds Sales Associate
Chris and Randy of Bob and Annie’s on Pine Island bring a wealth of knowledge not only from marine repair industry stand point but also expertise from their 30 plus years dealing with multihull yachts. Bob and Annie’s are world renowned multihull experts and it is that expertise Chris and Randy will bring forward assisting their clients when purchasing or selling a multihull or monohull vesseles. If you are buying or selling a vessel give Randy a call. Cell 239-850-1327 or email
Capt. Gregg McKee Sales Associate
Originally from western Pennsylvania (Go Steelers!), Captain Gregg McKee is a USCG licensed Captain who started his career as a fishing charter Captain on the waters of Key West Florida over fifteen years ago. His charter business has also taken him to Vieques, Puerto Rico, the Bahamas and much of the Caribbean. He currently lives in Southwest Florida with his wife Amanda and still guides for exclusive clients on the flats of the surrounding waters. In addition to being a sucsessful professional charter Captain, Gregg applies that same professionalism and sucsess when working with clients who are selling or buying vessels of all kinds. If you are buying or selling a vessel give Gregg a call direct at 239-565-2960 or
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Brian Salyer Sales Associate
Brian has been involved in boating all his life. He is a native of Michigan and moved to Virginia Beach in 1996 and operated a 72’ Hatteras for several years. Brian moved to Florida where he was the in-house Captain for a large dealership. Brian has over 15 years of power boat experience which he loves to share with his clients. If you are thinking of selling or buying a vessel give Brian a call @ 239-677-1723
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Capt. Craig Stevens Sales Associate
As a Florida native Craig grew up on the water and bought his first boat when he was 9 years old. He moved to West Palm Beach, Fl. and became the marina manager for Rybovich Spencer, one of the most prominent marinas in the world. There Craig worked closely with some of the largest and most well known yachts in the world. He gained experience and contacts which led him to start his own company. At 26 years of age he started a yacht management company which provided Capt. services, deliveries, monthly maintenance and project management. Some customers included; Hinckley, Pierson, Nordhaven, Grand Banks, Rybovich and Jimmy Buffet. Within three years the business became one of the largest yacht management companies in Palm Beach. In 2005 he sold the company and moved back to Lee County with his wife to start a family. He currently owns Monroe Canal Marina on Pine Island which provides dockage, repairs, tackle and boat sales. Capt. Craig’s extensive knowledge of boats can help you buy, sell, or answer any questions you may have. Let him help find the right one for you! If you would like to contact Captain Craig Stevens please call at 239-410-3362 or E-mail Me!
Fred Dworsky Sales Associate
Originally from New Jersey, Fred and his wife Susan relocated to Nokomis, Florida in 1998. Fred bought his first boat in 1973, and since that time has owned boats from18 to 30 feet. Whenever possible, he spends time on his boat in Islamorada, where he enjoys fishing and lobstering. Fred not only brings his clients a wealth of boating knowledge, but has a background in banking, residential and commercial lending, as well as over 30 years of marketing experience. Fred believes in providing his clients with 100% satisfaction, treating each one with an executive level of service. If you are interested in selling a boat or yacht give Fred a call today to learn his secret 5 step marketing strategy to sell your boat fast. If you are interested in buying a boat, let Fred show you how hard he will work to find the boat of your dreams. Call Fred now at 941-350-1990 or
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South Carolina Location
Brokers Representing: Columbia, Charleston, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Greenwood, Sumter, Santee, Monks Corner, And Other Vessels Worldwide.
Furney Irwin Sales Associate
Furney acquired his love of boats from his father at a very young age. He has been in the boating industry since 1976. His career spans over three decades starting in manufacturing and management of marine dealerships and marinas. He has managed dealerships in Tennessee, Kentucky, and South Carolina for the last 18 years and include dealerships for Regal, Sea Ray, Formula Pursuit, Grady White, Malibu, and Chris Craft. He has a wealth of knowledge of most makes of yachts and cruisers. He and his wife Kim reside in Little Mountain, South Carolina, just a few minutes from Lake Murray, South Carolina. If you are buying or selling give Furney a call at (803) 760-8330 or
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Jason Lusk Sales Associate
Jason grew up fishing and boating at a very early age. He has operated boats from 12 to 44 feet. Jason currently owns a 19' center console bay boat that he loves to fish. Jason brings over 20 years of boating experience and 10 years in boat sales. He has sold boats from 14 feet to much larger Express Cruisers. Jason also managed and operated a large marina on Lake Murray for seven years and has experience with a wide variety of boats. He and his wife Jennifer reside in Irmo, SC, just a mile from Lake Murray. If you're looking at selling your boat or buying a boat, give Jason a call at 803-413-5678 or
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MerriBeth Strehmel Sales Associate
MerriBeth from a very young age has been involved in boating which has lead to her love for the waters of South Carolina. She brings over ten years experience in the retail sales of many vessels such as sport boats, cruisers and offshore boats from 18 to 42 feet. She attended USC with a focus in history and currently holds a degree in the paralegal fields. MerriBeth resides in the wonderful water front community Isle of Palms in Charleston South Carolina. If you are thinking of buying or selling a vessel give MerriBeth a call @ 843-906-0848 or
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