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
We contracted with Leo Thibault of Edwards Yacht Sales to sell our 2001 American Tug after 14 great years on her. We chose Leo because he was local (to the boat) and had a solid sales history with selling our model boat. Leo was open, honest and on top of all the details of the sales process. Our expectations were met in every step of the sales process. He helped us with solid preparation advice, communicated with us frequently, and was most helpful in getting the boat sold in a very short period of time.
A friend of ours had used Leo two times to sell his boats and provided us with a solid recommendation. We are pleased to add our recommendation for your consideration in having Leo represent your boat sale.
While living aboard, we have seen many brokers proudly place "for sale" signs on boats, and then never see them or prospective buyers near the boat again. That was not definitely not our experience. Leo knew the boat, the market, the location of potential buyers, and brought them to the boat. He was everything we could hope for in a broker.
Hello Edwards Yacht Sales,
Leo was remarkable. What a pleasure it is to work with someone who knows the history and the insides and out of the American Tug.
He’s well connected with American Tugs and was able to get me onto another, privately owned, tug in my area for a first look. He drove from SW Florida to Alabama to meet me for the survey, and was on top of every step of the process. He was literally accessible 24/7 and absolutely had the best follow up.
Thanks for everything,
Leo Thibault was the listing agent for Goosebumps, that I just bought. I had no buyer's broker. Leo was extremely professional, informative, and helpful. Though technically he represented the seller, he went out of his way to bring buyer and seller to closing. I sincerely appreciate his efforts and wholeheartedly would recommend him to anyone buying or selling a boat.
Dear Edwards Yacht Sales,
There are the folks in the yacht brokerage world who rise to a level that can only be described as "excellence" — like Leo Thibault of Edwards Yacht Sales. My wife and I had the benefit of Leo's expertise helping us find and purchase our 2003 American Tug 34. His deep product knowledge about American Tugs helped give us confidence as we transitioned from sailboats to the purchase of a powerboat. From our initial conversations through survey, negotiations and closing Leo was thoughtful and insightful, and we are grateful. We recommend him unreservedly. Beyond that, what other yacht broker brings home-made, wonderful food to the survey, enough for everyone on board with leftovers to savor and cherish?
David
Skipper of M/V Maya, American Tug Hull #34
U.S. Coast Guard Master, including Auxiliary Sail
To Whom It May Concern,
As the Full Time Captain of 'barbobaroo', a Silverton 453 Motor Yacht, I was asked by the owners to put the Boat on the market and get it sold for them. The owners were now in their 80's and the husband's health was deteriorating faster than had been expected and they felt they couldn't enjoy cruising as they had over the past several years. I had been their Captain since they first purchased the boat many years earlier.
I immediately contacted Leo Thibault, of Edwards Yacht Sales, to discuss a possible Sale Contract on their behalf. I had dealt with Leo in the past acting as a Delivery Captain for several of his boat sales and therefore I knew him, and Edwards Yacht Sales, extremely well.
He immediately took on the task of marketing the boat and his approach to the sale was prompt, professional, detailed and dedicated. The Sale Literature he produced was well presented and placed on the Internet on many Sites which was instrumental in attracting customers from all over the USA and in particular Florida.
He assisted greatly on advising on just how to present the boat for any possible showings (a key element of any sale) and he eagerly sought out potential 'buyers' arranging showings on any day of the week. Some other Brokers I know only work 5/6 days a week but not Leo -he worked 24/7 for the benefit of both his sellers and buyers alike- a major credit to his Company.
He and his Company made a concerted effort to advertise the Boat and it was not long before potential buyers became interested in the Boat and a Sale was concluded after the third showing - the owners were ecstatic. The buyer was from the other side of the State and made an offer for almost the full asking price. The Survey went as expected and the Sale 'closed' in a matter of days. Monies were received and distributed with ease and all on schedule.
I have no hesitation in recommending both Leo and Edwards Yacht Sales to any potential Buyer or Seller - I have never met a more professional Team who produced excellent results in these difficult financial times.
Current Inventory
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Hatteras MY Stabilized Bow Thruster
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Aventure Sportster Power Catamaran
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American Tug 485 Flybridge
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Beneteau Monte Carlo MC 4 MC4
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Custom Tug Trawler - American Made
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Tiara Open
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Westerly Corsair Mk II
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Grand Banks Classic
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Gemini 105Mc
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Beneteau 331 Oceanis
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Tiara Open
Sold Inventory
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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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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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Sea Ray Sundancer
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American Tug 34 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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Tiara 3100 Open Diesel Extra Clean
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Sabreline Fast Trawler
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Nordic Tugs 34
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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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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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American Tug 365 New Boat In Stock
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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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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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Endeavour Sail Cat Great Shape!!
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PDQ Yachts Fantastic Condition
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Mainship Pilot 30 Sedan Custom Hard Top
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Viking Motor Yacht GREAT SHAPE!!!!
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Hatteras Cockpit Motor Yacht Re Powered
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Chien Hwa Senator Sundeck Trawler Marine Trader
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Carver Sedan Re Powered
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Concorde Motor Yacht
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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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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
