Our yacht client testimonials come from clients that have either purchased
a yacht from Dick Simon Yachts or have been involved with our company from
listing their yacht with us or was onboard for one of our many sea going
yacht charters. 

Dear Dick,
Bruce and I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance in the
purchase of our new boat. You have made a dream come true for us. Frankly, if it had
not been for Dan, we may not have gone forward. He made it all so easy every step of
the way. As you know, this is the first boat for us. Being a novice, it was important for us
to be comfortable in our decision. Our comfort level soared with you and your entire
staff.

The very best thing about purchasing our vessel from you was the attention we received
after the sale . All our questions were answered and we were taught about the boat from
top to bottom. We were given above and beyond the customer service we anticipated.
Dan is an incredible asset to your business. His ability to teach Bruce how to maneuver
the boat was beyond compare. And still, you continue to help us whenever we need it.
We never feel alone and know you will always be there to help with our questions and
concerns.

It's been said that once you get comfortable with your first boat, you will want to move
up to another bigger in size . Should that be our decision in the future, we will only come
to you and Dan to find us that next yacht.

Again, thank you for everything. All the hard work was greatly appreciated. It's been a
delight and pleasure doing business with you.

Sincerely,

Bruce and Susie

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DearDick,
The summer of 2011 has been great! The new boat purchased through your brokerage with you as the salesperson exceeds my highest expectations. The kids and I have enjoyed our many hours on the water and in harbors we have visited. No problem getting everyone on board and comfortable. I no longer have wet clothes around with the washer and dryer and packing for the kids is easier and faster. Fewer things are left behind as well. I think we are out of the slip more than in, with no sight of stopping our travels.

As we look to the winter of 2011 I am not sure we will see any change in the use of the boat. The kids and I are talking about a Thanksgiving in Catalina and several more trips after that. We seem to not have any problems on the water in rough conditions. Our trip to the Channel Islands proved the boat can go anywhere and I look forward to coming down from Canada in 2015. My fellow Yacht Club members enjoy the new boat. I have had 20 for dinner and with the features on board we have no problems in the galley or finding a place for everyone to sit, eat and enjoy the friendships. We have served as the committee boat for several races and no one seems to find the day aboard hard to take. I think the satellite TV helps with the time waiting for the boats to return.

The process of purchasing the boat was great. You listened to what I wanted to accomplish and then set things in motion. I know I was not always easy but in the end when I did what you told me to I got what I wanted.

The condition of my Navigator 50' was fantastic and your ability to work with the other broker to secure a sound purchase price was excellent and kept me within my budget. The process from the first day you peeked my interest to the day we set out to bring the SunChaser home was worth it all.

Feel free to give my name to anyone for a sound recommendation on how dealing with Dick Sinian proves to be an excellent experience.

Thanks again for all your hard work and making my dreams come true.

With True Respect,

KC/Wilson

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Dick Simon Yacht Sales Testimonial
I have bought and sold many boats throughout my life. Most of my smaller boats I have sold myself, but my last two boats I felt the need to use a broker.

Let's face it...This is not the best time to be selling your boat, so I needed someone who understood the market, understood boats, and had a lot of interested buyers.

A friend of mine recently bought a 40' SeaRay MotorYacht through Dick Simon Yachts. Since he knew I had some experience with boats, he wanted me to come down and take a look at it.

That's when I first met him....Dick Simon that is. He looked like an old Sea Captain that had just gone on vacation. Aside from his faded Tommy Bahama shirt, the first thing I noticed was his firm hand shake and rough hands.

As he toured us through the boat and started pointing out the unique features, his excitement level grew. But this was not from the possibility of making a sale. This was a man that truly appreciates the craftmanship and lifestyle of boating itself. He understood how the twin 446 horsepower Cummins CE Diesel engines would push the hull to cruising speed on the way to Catalina Island. But he also understood the importance of having an Isotherm 240 Icemaker on deck near the seating area. In short...This was a man who had first-hand knowledge through years of boating experience.

I had decided right then and there that he was the one to sell my boat. It was a 1996 Carver Santego 310 Flybridge cruiser docked in Newport. Dick had lined me up with a boat slip and I was excited to bring it down and let him 'do his magic'. Unfortunately, my boat partner had taken it out and hit a reef. I'll spare you the details, but it spent three months in the boat yard in Newport.

Dick was the one who called me and said "Why are you paying for a slip when your boats not here?" I had told him that I prepaid three months in advance.

He said "Well, let me sublease it out for you so you don't have to pay". I remember thinking "yeah good luck with that'.

He called me back in 10 minutes and told me it was leased until I needed it. Wow..how cool was that?

Before I even got the boat to Dana Point, Dick said he had a couple of buyers interested. One of them had already made an offer. Unfortunately...more bad luck. One of my engines had gone out on the way down.

Have you ever heard that saying "It's always nice to know a good mechanic". Well, I didn't know one, but that didn't matter, because Dick knew three of them. And he also knows the best boat cleaning services, the best bottom cleaners, the best place to buy a dingy, the best machine shop, and the best place to sit down with a drink in your hand and watch the sunset.

He coordinated all the mechanical work that needed to be done to get my boat sold. The buyer was ready and so was I. There was only one problem left. The surveyor said it needed a new generator. This was a deal-breaker.

Dick didn't agree. He and his staff spent the day taking apart my generator. One of his sales team actually took the carburetor home and soaked it in cleaner overnight. They reassembled it in the morning and my generator fired right up. My boat was sold for FULLASKING PRICE.

I've never experienced any sales person go so far above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks Dick!

---Kent LaLonde (June 2010)

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November 26, 2009

Dear Dick and Dianne,
We wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for making our first yacht buying experience so enjoyable. As a new-comer to yacht ownership, you made us feel at ease throughout every step of the buying experience . By analyzing our needs and comparing those to many of the yacht styles for sale, you made us feel very comfortable with our decision.

Now that we own the beautiful Sea Ray Motor Yacht that you sold us, we are most thankful for your continued help, advice, service and friendship that have well exceeded our expectations. It is always nice to know we can call you and tap into your many years of experience to help save us time and money.

Please consider this an open invitation to come by anytime for wine and snacks. Thanks again for all your help

Mica & Jake Hager

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