Springline Yacht Sales is New England's Newest Hunter Dealer and Premier Brokerage
Springline Yacht Sales, LLC held their grand opening in June 2010. Springline represents and stocks Hunter Marine Sailboats ranging from 27 to 49 feet as well as the 50-foot series as a "Select Dealer." SLYS is based at the Mystic Shipyard, 70 Essex Street, Mystic, CT where they offer extensive brokerage services as a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) endorsed dealership.

At the helm of Springline is Rick Dieterich serving as Owner and President. His experience with the marine industry is broad and extensive. Most recently, Rick served as both broker and General Manager of Hellier Yacht Sales in New London. During his five years there, he earned numerous awards for sales production and customer service. Additionally, Rick has lengthy experience in the auto industry and proudly served our country as a Navy Submariner. He is enthusiastic about this new venture and the partnerships with Hunter Marine and the Mystic Shipyard. Rick's wife, and business partner, Kimberly serves as Vice-President/Office Manager. Rounding out the team is Fletcher Ryan who brings over twenty years of marine experience with him as part of SLYS's sales department.

"Hunter Marine produces a high quality sailboat for a great value which is exactly what today's consumers want," said Rick. "At SLYS, our commitment to the client relationship will offer a top-notch buying/delivery experience and the services provided by the shipyard will ensure an exceptional ownership experience."

"We are pleased to have such an enthusiastic and capable dealer come onboard with the Hunter family and we look forward to a long and mutually-beneficial relationship" said Greg Emerson of Hunter. John Peterson, VP of Hunter Marine, commented: "Recent times have shown that this industry is in need of dealers who think outside the box and who have the kind of tenacity and can-do attitude that Rick and Kimberly have shown."

Springline Yacht Sales is poised to be the premier sailing dealership and yacht brokerage in Connecticut. Rick, Kimberly, Fletcher, and the entire Mystic Shipyard staff are ready to assist you with all of your boating needs.


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