S&J Yachts - Florida

Come visit the Florida team of brokers for S&J Yachts at the Suncoast Boat Show in beautiful downtown Sarasota, Florida this weekend. We have the Bavaria R40 and Vida 33 boats on display.

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Marian Scheer, Bavaria Yachts' Key Account Manager, stopped by the S&J Yachts-Florida office recently to say "hi" and give us an update on orders headed our way. Gregg Knighton (left) and Bill Bolin (right) spent the morning with Marian.

BROKER PROFILE: NICOLE FRISBEE
Nicole has been a world traveler and a lover of water sports since an early age and has used every opportunity to expand her understanding of the yachting industry. Growing up as a commercial airline brat she learned to appreciate cultures and customs from around the globe. Her love of the water and sense of adventure led her to join the US Navy where she spent 18 months working on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier as an avionics electrician on Black Hawks for two tours to the Persian Gulf. During this time she was able to explore Bahrain, Singapore, the Ko Phi Phi Lee Islands of Thailand, swam with elephants in Kuala Lumpur, went off-roading in the dunes of Dubai, and scuba dived in Kota Kinabalu. Returning to the US, she finished her college degree in Pre-Physical Therapy at San Diego State. While living in Washington State, she took the ASA Sailing Program to better enjoy the beauty of sail. Spending time in the Mediterranean, especially around Sardinia, Nicole was taken with the large sail and power yachts traveling from around the globe and went to Fort Lauderdale to get certifications to work on yachts including the Approved Engine Course 1 and 2 certifications. To gain more sailing experience, she joined a crew on an Oyster 55 going from Namibia to the Caribbean only to get stopped on St. Helena Island for four months when the global pandemic caused shutdowns for international travel. Nicole’s enthusiasm for boating and adventure is contagious and her technical and mechanical knowledge will be a huge benefit to her clients.

BROKER PROFILE: CHIP Chip CramerGrowing up in New Jersey, New England and San Diego, there had been several opportunities for Chip to catch the sailing bug. But it wasn’t until he moved to Austin, Texas, near the shores of beautiful Lake Travis, that he bought his first sailing dinghy. That boat sparked a passion for boating in general and a deeper love of sailboats, sailing and seamanship. After 30 years of buying, selling and sailing boats of his own, Chip is now anchored down in Stuart, Florida, where some of the finest boats come to enjoy the great water, weather and, of course, the islands. If you’re considering selling your beloved vessel or chasing that dream of sailing off into the blue, give Chip a call to talk about boats and all the possibilities.

BROKER PROFILE: JOHN GRAPEK
I am very happy to be on the S&J Yachts team. I believe this company brings a level of professionalism I haven’t seen in the industry before.

I became a yacht broker after making my way to Florida on my own boat in 2015. Prior to that, I was a successful real estate agent in Warwick, N.Y. When making my marine purchase I was shocked to see that so many listings were not as appealing or descriptive as the ones we made to sell houses. Knowing it was the same principle, it was then I determined that I could be a valuable asset to the industry and bring something extra to my clients.

I bought my first boat, an Islander 29, in 1999, but it was a hobby and I continued in my professional sales career, which has included negotiating store leases with major shopping malls (when malls were popular) and several years as a national account manager for UV3sunglasses. Working with national clients, which has included sports stadiums, national parks and airport stores has given me experience in negotiation and listening skills which have translated well to helping clients buy and sell their yachts.

I look forward to hearing from you, whether it’s just for advice on boating, living in Florida, or if you’re interested in selling your boat or purchasing a new one.

BROKER PROFILE: GREGG KNIGHTON
Gregg began working in a sail loft at the age of 13 and ultimately opened his own loft at the age of 19. He ran his own successful business for over 30 years. His knowledge of boats and all phases of equipment that will keep them running at their optimum best is one of the things he enjoys most. His sail designs and rigging experience are one of the things that keep him a standout in this field and kept both his clients yachts and his own consistent winners. He has collaborated with many different yacht designers and engineers over the years. In doing so he was able to become close friends with the late Olin Stephens of Sparksman & Stephens Yachts while both designing sails, and discussing keel changes to multiple yachts as well as sailing with him in the classic wood boat series in the northeast. He has also worked closely with Island Packet Yachts and enjoys an intimate knowledge of them.

Gregg has most recently been sailing classic wood yachts in New England. His love of these yachts has enticed him to purchase a 1947 Loki Yawl. He sold his loft 3 years ago and went into the yacht brokerage business full time. He loves sharing his experience and love of all yachts with his clients and helping people achieve their dream of finding and buying the perfect yacht.

BROKER PROFILE: BILL Bill Bolin
For 29 years, Bill was the public “face” of Island Packet Yachts to customers, dealers and industry members worldwide. A well-known speaker at boat shows, owner rendezvous’ and marine-industry events, Bill had joined the fledgling boat builder in 1987, fulfilling a wide variety of roles over the years including customer service, dealer acquisition and training, sales, marketing, and quality assurance. Bill first got hooked on sailing at the age of 13 after sailing a Sunfish across the crystal-clear waters of Montego Bay, Jamaica. After graduating from college, he bought his first new boat, a Hobie 16, started a sailing school with a friend, and on a first date with his future wife, won the Hobie 16 Tri-State Championship with her as crew. After several years working as a marine patrol officer for the state of Ohio, Bill began selling yachts and teaching sailing for a Lake Erie dealership. He moved to Florida a few years later, where his new-boat sales acumen included models from companies such as Tartan, Pearson, C&C, S-2, Cal, Catalina, Beneteau, Morgan, Endeavour and, of course, Island Packet. Bill served nine years on the board of Sail America, including two terms as president, and was selected to be one of three judges for the 2018 Cruising World magazine Boat of the Year competition. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Yacht Broker’s Association of America, and is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker. His in-depth knowledge of the industry and keen focus on customer relations make him a valued addition to the S&J Yachts team.

A few of our sales this past year, including boats in Michigan, Rhode Island, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas and of course, Florida.

A Word Cloud of some our favorite brands, representing sales here in Florida.

The Grand Opening of S&J Yachts Florida: June 23, 2018! Bill Bolin, Managing Broker for Florida on the left, Sharon and Jack Malatich (the "S" and "J" behind S&J Yachts), to the right.