Leo Thibault literally grew up on the water, rowing his first boat before riding his first bike. From maneuvering small craft on the ponds and along the rivers of Massachusetts to racing power boats on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire and sail boats in Narragansett Bay, Leo has relentlessly pursued his lifelong obsession for boating. With his vast knowledge of both power and sail boats, Leo has turned this lifelong passion into a thriving business. Inspired by one of his favorite authors, Mark Twain, and following his own dream, Leo packed up his family and relocated to Punta Gorda, Florida several years ago and established himself as an extremely successful yacht broker.
Twain wrote: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Judging by his sales figures, the number of his listings, and the loyalty of his large client base, Leo’s enthusiasm is contagious.
Testimonials
Leo was recommended to us by a close friend. We were so grateful to have Leo sell our 42’ Nordic Tug that we had for 23 years. Needless to say, we were very attached to Black Tie. When it came time to sell her, we were glad to have Leo orchestrate the sale perfectly. He met with potential buyers and calmly kept us informed every step of the way. He is most professional, most available, and most attentive. Thank you again for selling BLACK TIE for us. It was a pleasure working with you.
Dear Leo:
We wanted to thank you for your hard work and dedication to selling our 34' American Tug. We could not have been more blessed when connecting with a broker whose kindness, expertise, and dedication to selling HEATHER MICHELLE was always your priority. You gave us hope and confidence that there were interested buyers around the country and almost immediately you located one. Amazingly, you not only brought Charlie and Mirinda to see the boat and learn about her, but you had a contract ready to go in 48 hours.
You are indeed a superlative man; your knowledge of American Tugs led you to finding HEATHER MICHELLE a new good home. The new owners are wonderful people who will love and care for her. Your guidance in getting her ready for showing and a sale was very much appreciated and you walked us through the process with patience and without pressure . You made us feel part of the team.
We will always be in gratitude for your expertise, honesty, direction, and above all your kindness and spirit.
With heartfelt thanks,
We have known Leo Thibault for a long time. He has represented many American Tug buyers and sellers. We engaged Leo to sell a 34-foot American Tug a few years ago. He made helpful suggestions for staging the boat and was very good at communicating with us as to potential buyers.
When we decided to sell our 2016 American Tug 435, Leo was the only broker we considered. Leo has a large number of brokers working for him at Edwards Yacht Sales and a wide network of contacts in the marine industry. Again, Leo was excellent in keeping us informed throughout the sales cycle. He also helped us with good advice during the offer negotiations. We ended up with a sale that satisfied everyone. Leo’s years of professional experience and his outgoing personality make him an excellent resource and a great partner.
I first met Leo shortly after I purchased my 2018 American Tug 36. At that time Greg Clark was the American Tug dealer and connected me with Leo. That began our relationship as the to call guy with any issue. Leo was always there when I needed him. I am now 82 and feel my reaction time is not as sharp as it used to be and that is a necessity when out on the water. Then there was hurricane Ian. It was time to sell and there was only one person to call, Leo. That was no mistake and Leo handled the sale with tremendous expertise. Not only did he work with potential buyers but also with the yard where the boat was stored. Leo matched the boat with the correct buyer and the sale was completed. My advice to anyone buying or selling a boat, do nothing until you first speak with Leo Thibault and you will have no regrets.
In November 2022, we were fortunate to purchase a 2013 American Tug 43 through our boat broker, Leo Thibault. Leo was a true first-class professional throughout the entire life cycle of the boat purchase.
Upon initial contact, he gathered information on our requirements and intentions for the boat. He setup an in-person tour of the American Tug factory in La Conner, WA where the boats are built. The tour confirmed the factory's top-notch quality and reputation, and that we wanted to purchase an American Tug (AT).
When an AT 43' entered the market for sale in Connecticut, he flew up to CT twice in quick succession. First trip, to inspect the boat for his listing. Second trip, several weeks later, for our survey and sea trial.
Within a couple of weeks, we closed, with Leo assisting us with the closing process. With all parties in different locations, all closing documents were conveniently executed remotely with electronic signatures.
Post closing, he assisted us with hiring of a local Connecticut boat captain (with AT delivery experience) to help me move the boat to our home port in South Florida.
We are very satisfied and grateful for Leo. With decades of experience, he is extremely knowledgeable about the boat market, providing us with valuable insight into the boats we were considering. Throughout the process, he was highly responsive with our phone, email and Whatsapp questions and updates. He was always very patient with us, never making us feel rushed or pressured. Through each phase of the process, Leo ensured its smoothness, and reducing risk of hiccups and slowdowns. We would highly recommend working with Leo and Edwards Yacht Sales for anyone looking to purchase a boat.
Current Inventory
Sold Inventory
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Californian 48 Motoryacht
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Sea Ray SDX 270 Outboard
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American Tug 362
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Nordic Tugs 42 Stabilized, Seakeeper 6
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Nordic Tugs Flybridge
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Mainship Pilot
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Beneteau 311
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Nordic Tugs 42 Pilothouse
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Hatteras Long Range Cruiser LRC
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Hatteras Long Range Cruiser
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Hatteras Long Range Cruiser
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American Tug 34 Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug 435 Flybridge
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American Tug 34 Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug 395
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Catalina 350
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American Tug Pilothouse Tug Trawler
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American Tug 435 Stabilized
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American Tug 435
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Maine Cat P-47
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Maine Cat P-47 Power Cat Catamaran
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Albin 28 TE W/ Generator
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American Tug "34" Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug Pilothouse
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American Tug 41 Flybridge, Stabilized
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American Tug 41 Flybridge
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Fountaine Pajot Summerland
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Fountaine Pajot Summerland 40 Power Catamaran
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Sea Ray Amberjack
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Greenline 33
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Greenline 33 Hybrid
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American Tug 365
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American Tug 365
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Rinker 342 Fiesta Vee
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American Tug 435 Stabilized
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American Tug 34 Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug 435 Flybridge
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Robalo R 265 Walkaround
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American Tug 435 Flybridge
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American Tug 435
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Formula 34 PC
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Formula 34 PC
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Endeavour Center Cockpit
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Catalina Islander Twin Diesel Flybridge
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Beneteau 343
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American Tug 395
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American Tug 395 Flybridge
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Mainship 400 Trawler
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Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge
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American Tug 34 Flybridge
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American Tug 34 Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug 41 Pilothouse Tug Trawler
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Robalo R 265 Walkaround
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Kadey-Krogen Pilothouse Trawler
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Chris-Craft Corsair 25
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Legacy Legacy 32
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Chris-Craft Corsair 25
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American Tug 485
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Catalina MK II
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American Tug "34" Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug Pilothouse
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Beneteau 331 Oceanis
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Beneteau 331 Oceannis
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American Tug "34" Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug Pilothouse Tug Trawler
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Marine Trader Tri Cabin
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Marine Trader CLASSIC TRAWLER
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Chris White Atlantic
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Chris White Atlantic
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Hi-Star Cockpit Motor yacht
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Hi-Star Yachtfish CPMY Great Shape!!
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Mako LTS
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Cruisers Yachts 3650 Motor Yacht Re-Powered
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Cruisers Yachts 3650 Motor Yacht
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Tiara Yachts Open
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Mainship Rum Runner II Great Shape
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Beneteau Oceanis
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Beneteau Oceanis
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American Tug 365
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Hunter 40.5 Wing Keel
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American Tug 34 Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug Pilothouse
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Hunter 33.5 wing keel
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American Tug 34 Flybridge
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Rybovich rybo runner by Defender Yacht Group
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Block Island 40 Migrator Yachts
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Block Island Block Island 40 Yawl
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Sea Ray Sundancer
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Sea Ray Sundancer
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American Tug 34 Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug Pilothouse Trawler
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American Tug Pilothouse Trawler
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Angel Raised Pilothouse MY
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Baja 30 Outlaw
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Baja Outlaw
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Tiara Yachts 3100 Open Diesel Extra Clean
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Tiara Yachts Open
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Sabreline Fast Trawler
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Sabreline Fast Trawler
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Nordic Tugs 34
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Nordic Tugs 34
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Albin Sportfisher
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Albin Sportfisher Great Shape
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American Tug 34 Pilothouse
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Sea Ray Sedan Bridge
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American Tug Pilothouse Trawler
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Catalina MK II Wing Keel Great Shape
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Cabo Yachts Sportfisher Re-Powered
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American Tug Rare Flybridge Model
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American Tug 365 New Boat In Stock
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Catalina Wing Keel
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American Tug 365 New Boat In Stock
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Nordic Tugs 34
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Silverton 453 Motor Yacht Great Shape!
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Mainship 350/390 Trawler Twin Diesel
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American Tug Pilothouse Trawler
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Boston Whaler 305 Conquest Great Shape
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Bennington SSIX
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Carver 32 Mariner
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Sea Ray 390 Motor Yacht
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Marine Trader Labelle
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Marine Trader Tradewinds
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Seaward 32RK
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Mainship Pilot 30 Sedan Custom Hard Top
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American Tug 34
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Custom Motor Sailor
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Catalina Wing Keel
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Bayliner 4788 GREAT SHAPE
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Bayliner 4788
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Marine Trader Sundeck Nice Shape
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Marine Trader Classic
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Endeavour Center Cockpit
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Grand Banks Trawler
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Sea Ray 340 Sundancer
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Angel Motor Yacht
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Hunter 340 Great Shape! Lift kept
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Hunter 340
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Endeavour Sail Cat Great Shape!!
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PDQ Yachts Fantastic Condition
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Cruisers Yachts 3750 Motor Yacht
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Tayana v 42
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Mainship Pilot
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Mainship Pilot 30 Sedan Custom Hard Top
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Beneteau Sloop
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Viking Motoryacht
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Viking Motor Yacht GREAT SHAPE!!!!
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Hatteras Cockpit Motor Yacht Re Powered
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Cape Dory 30.5 SLOOP
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Chien Hwa Senator Sundeck Trawler Marine Trader
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Carver Sedan Re Powered
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Endeavour Cat Trawler
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Concorde Motor Yacht
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Concorde Motoryacht
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Grand Banks
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Chris-Craft Crowne
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Catalina 320 wing keel
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PDQ Yachts Fantastic Condition
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American Tug Trawler
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American Tug Flybridge Trawler Turn Key!!
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Marine Trader Sundeck
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Southerly Pilothouse, 2'3" Draft
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Navigator Pilothouse Extra Clean! Major Price Reduction!!
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Hunter 40.5 One Owner Boat 3 Stateroom
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Marine Trader 36 DOUBLE CABIN
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Viking Motor Yacht EXTRA CLEAN!!!
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Derecktor Trawler Motorsailor
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Hatteras LRC
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Bertram Flybridge Cruiser
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Gemini 105 MC
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DeFever Raised Pilot House Just Reduced
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Egg Harbor BEST VALUE!
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Krogen Pilothouse
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Hunter Legend
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Uniflite GREAT SHAPE
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Heritage East Sundeck With Lots of Upgrades
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Silverton Aft Cabin OWNER MOTIVATED!!
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Camano SUPER CLEAN!!
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Island Packet MUST SELL!!
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Maxum SCR Extra Clean
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Whitby Boat Works Ketch
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Morgan Out Island
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Marine Trader Sundeck 1 Owner Boat!!
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Albin Sundeck Very Nice!!
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American Tug Pilothouse Trawler
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Morgan 384 Very Clean
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Grand Banks Sedan VERY RARE!!!
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Hunter Legend
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Heritage East Sundeck
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DeFever "STABILIZED" Off Shore Cruiser
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Marine Trader D.C. NO TEAK DECKS
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Sea Ranger Raised Pilot House
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C & L Raised Pilot House
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DeFever Stabilized Offshore Cruiser
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Pearson
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Crownline cuddy
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Gulfstar Center Cockpit