If you are looking to purchase a cruising-size boat, power or sail, I sincerely say to you, go see the folks at Chesapeake Yacht Sales & Deltaville Yachting Center. Do yourself that favor and smart move. You will save money and be working with a team of yacht professionals. I am not certain the words “outstanding” and “most highly recommended” do justice to the truly top-level, first-class treatment I experienced purchasing my Catalina 445 through CYS at DYC. That was 3-years ago now and they remain “my boatyard.” Had the boat on the hard there over the winter and just relaunched this past week.
From my first contact with the broker, Cori Williams, to accepting post-commissioning turnover from Lew Grimm (owner & manager) and their Master ABYC Technician who oversaw the commissioning work, it was a comfortable, no-pressure process best described as a partnership to get it not just right, but perfect. That is how it was, start to finish. Describing these folks as true professionals is not hype, just stating the fact.
DYC is an active boatyard and their team of ABYC technicians are second-to-none. I am now on a first-name basis with all the techs and staff members. They very courteously take all my question and concerns immediately. When they are busy with other customer work, they get back to me by the end of the day or schedule a time to work with me as needed. My trust in DYC has never let me down and has saved me money. These folks exemplify the Deltaville charm and old Virginia gentility. What a pleasure to work with these wonderful people.