Captain Steve Snyder is a gem. Throughout the process of purchasing our boat he was pleasant, responsive, detailed and professional. Steve took the time to walk us through all the steps of choosing a boat and invested in our education about the process. That was invaluable and made the experience incredibly positive. We are grateful to Steve for connecting us with our dream vessel!

Tom and Kadin were outstanding. They made sure that the sale of my boat was smooth. Could not have done it without them.Thank you.

Tom went all out to make sure everything went smoothly on the purchase of my new boat.

We worked with Stuart and will say he did a great job I would recommend him. Very disappointed with the communication with paperwork and other problems. The boat trailer it is on broke after using it 2 times it actually broke at the frame and is destroyed.

Seliing our boat though them was outstanding. They found and vetted interested prospective buyers and handled all the details. All we did was mske our boat available and watch things happen. In the enfd we sold our boat easily anf and both us and the buyers are extremely happy. My highest recommendation.

My wife and I had the opportunity to work with Capt. Steve Snyder from Manatee and briefly, the amount of time, the professionalism and care taken to guide us through our first boat purchase was exceptional.Having someone like Steve working with us through the process benefitted us two ways - it was a true learning experience and just overall enjoyable. Let me take it all the way back - after multiple attempts trying to contact brokers and owners on my own - Steve was the ONLY person who not only responded, but responded promptly (the next day). He asked all the pertinent questions after hearing our wants and ultimately presented a boat that checked all the boxes for us. Since this was our first purchase - Steve took the time to not only educate us on the process but answered every how and why there was. At no time did he ever pressure or push us to make a decision - he always made sure we were comfortable with every move made. Our survey and sea trial was also an enjoyable learning experience - thank you Darren Grant (Grant Marine International and Jonathan Yeater (Suncoast Marine - Surveying and Consulting). With the knowledge and professionalism exhibited by all of these individuals, my wife and I are the proud owners of a 1998 SeaReay 310 Sundancer.Thank you Steve, thank you Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales!

Thank you to Chip Cramer for an excellent experience purchasing our new Pursuit 255 Offshore! Chip made the remote purchase from MA well worth the trip. The boat was exactly as advertised and he made sure that he answered all of my questions with complete honesty. He also connected me with a local company to go thru the trailer and make sure that it would have no issues on the 1,400 mile journey back to MA. Whether you are near or far, I would without hesitation, recommend using Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales to broker a purchase or sale of a boat.

Dave and Tom from Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales have assisted us tremendously with the sale of our sailboat. Our Canadian sailboat was really well aged Catalina 30, 1981. And my wife and I were not able to stay with her in Florida any longer. We have signed all the documents with Dave and the entire process of selling the boat was taken care of!And that process was a hard one, as we later uncovered that engine required major repairs as well as some tricky paper work with selling Canadian boat in USA. Yet with big appreciation to that great team, all problems were solved and the buyer was found and the deal was completed.Even though by the end of the 6 months process they were working at a loss, they did not drop us as their clients and had brought it to the end.We are highly recommending their services in selling and buying any timeof boat, their knowledge and expertise are of top notch level.

Best Sales Experience Ive had in over 25 years of selling a boat.Ive probably bought and or sold over a dozen boats over the years, both in Florida and California. The experience I had with both Tom and Lee at Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales was by far the best both in personal service provided and help with the sea trail and moving of the boat. The best that I have dealt with ever. Cant recommend them enough. They were truly a pleasure to work with.Thanks again for all your help.

They were honest and helpful when I purchased my boat. Definitely enjoyed working with Tom Whittington. They handled registration too!

I listed our 33 foot trawler with Lee Bowden of Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales. I was very pleased with Lee’s service. He was always enthusiastic about the boat and worked hard to make sure that I got a fair price. One of the many things I liked about Lee was the fact that he often included me in the sales process. I knew the boat very well and Lee understood and appreciated that. I participated in many of the showings. I believed that helped us sell the boat as buyers often have questions that only the owner can answer.Ultimately, Lee was able to sell the boat for close to the asking pricing (after we made a few price adjustments during the listing period). The closing went well and I believe the buyer is very happy with his new boat.During the listing period, Manatee Pocket provided me with a monthly report of activity on my listing. I really appreciated that report and was able to use it, along with Lees advice, to adjust the price as needed to generate the level of interest I wanted.It is worth noting, however, that the buyer did not come from an internet listing. Rather, the buyer walked into the Manatee Pocket office where he met Lee’s colleague, Tom Whittington, who owns the brokerage. After interviewing the prospective buyer, Tom determined that the gentleman would probably like my boat. Tom referred hime to Lee who showed him the boat and ultimately negotiated the sale. I really appreciated the fact that Tom took the time to learn about my boat even though it was Lee’s listing. They worked together well, giving me the sense that I had a team working on my behalf.

Dealing with Tom was a great experience. I can’t thank you all enough for your help with the purchase, and such a nice boat! We are very pleased with our purchase and highly recommend them.

Excellent buying experience with Chip Cramer at Manatee Pocket Yachts. Chip was knowledgeable, super responsive, directed us to mechanics/surveyors and made the whole process easy with us far away in Boston. Chip went from boat broker to friend! Highly recommend!Rick from Boston, MA

Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales is the real deal! They made the process easy and comfortable. Captain Lee Bowden’s service is impeccable. He really goes above and beyond. Thank you so much for the great experience!

I highly recommend Manatee pocket Yacht Sales for your next boat purchase. They were very helpful throughout the whole purchasing process. They were very thorough with the inspection in water testing of the boat prior to purchase to make sure you are happy with the product. Call John for any boat questions or purchasing. He is spot-on and make sure the process goes smoothly. Thanks John

Purchased boat on 8/12/20 and conducted sea trials same day. The listing was both disingenuous and inaccurate: it overstated the boats condition and listed features that were non existent. Not all equipment listed in the write up functioned as intended (generator, AC, trim tabs, and more.) I did know and accept some of the issues before agreeing to purchase only because of assurance the engines were sound. Looking back at the sea trials I do not believe it was thorough or rigorous enough to meaningfully determine the reliability of either engine. After sea trials my son and I began a trip up the inter-coastal toward home port. This trip ultimately turned out to be one of the longest days of my life. The engines overheated multiple times, requiring dropping the anchor to assess and let engines cool. We made it 3/4 of the way home before luckily finding a public dock where we limped to and tied her up. Boat was towed the remainder of the way to home port the following day. In less than 2 days, I am out of pocket $745 dealing with the breakdowns. Had professional mechanic diagnosis both engines today and estimate for repairs is no less than $2,000 to bring engines back to safe operating condition. My bottom line recommendation to anyone planning to deal with this broker is to beware. Check listing description against the actual condition of the boat very, very carefully! I will update this review upon final expenses to repair boat.Update as of 10/3/20. Finally got boat back in water after repairs and bottom job (bottom job not related to this review in any way). As stated earlier in this review, the engines overheated less than one hour into trip after taking delivery. Both outdrive water impellers were shot and outdrives required new gimbal bearings and shift cables, among other repairs. Starboard engine required new fuel pump due to excessive fuel being pumped into carb. The mechanic discovered that one of the bolts for the port engine rear mount was not installed, probably from the last repair of engine. Total repair cost just north of $4K to get boat to an operable condition plus another $1,200 in towing fees and yard fees. Here is the exact wording from the brokers listing: In addition to a complete engine and mechanical overhaul all the minor items were addressed to make her a worry free vessel. Obviously, this was NOT the case. What follows is a list of features/items directly from the brokers listing that he said were on the boat but are actually NOT on the boat: shower curtain, U-shaped cockpit seating aft of helm, cockpit features a large U-shaped seating with removable aft bench with table and filler cushions, freshwater wash down and shower, cockpit table/sunlounge, Halon fire control. Here are the items the broker listed but were non operational: generator, windshield wipers, A/C, trim tabs, power center windshield vent (THIS WAS COMPLETELY MISSING!) So my bottom line recommendation to anyone who contemplates using this broker is to BEWARE! In my case, the description of the boat was grossly inaccurate so I would advise you to check the boat very carefully against what the listing says. Further, conduct a meaningful sea trial and run the boat through its paces vigorously and dont be in a hurry. I also caution you to hire your own surveyor/captain and NOT use the one the broker recommends. If you would like further information regarding this review private message me and I will be happy to discuss.

My wife and I listed our 19 Sea Ray bow rider with Tom Whittington at Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales in April during the height of the Covid-19 lockdown. We didnt expect much in terms of available buyers because of the health crisis but Tom told us otherwise and he was right!Tom kept us informed about each potential buyer and what progress he was making on a regular basis. We were pleasantly surprised that Tom found the right buyers and the boat was sold just before the 4th of July.Having had a negative experience in the past with boat sales people, it was wonderful to work with someone like Tom. He communicated with us frequently, was always pleasant and sincere, and was very familiar with our boat which were sure made prospective buyers feel comfortable. Tom took care of everything, handled all the paperwork and made the actual transaction so easy, all we had to do was pick up the check!We would highly recommend Tom and Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales to anyone looking to buy or sell a boat.

John was amazing. He went way out of his way to help us buy our boat. They were always available when we needed a question answered. I would definitely recommend this company.

I used Allan Goode to sell my 43 foot cruiser. Ive owned and sold boats for 40 years and Allan is the best broker/salesman Ive worked with. He knows boats. He is professional. He is always available. He is honest. He works hard. You could not find a better man!

Tom Whittington and the Team at Manatee are top notch. I trusted them to hold my money for several months while a boat was in storage. They did everything the said and I would highly recommend them. I really like my boat and Im super pleased with the whole purchase process!

Lee Bowden is a great guy!Better yet a great broker who goes the Extra Mile! I have dealtWith a lot of Brokers but LeeIs the only one I would deal withEver again!He is courteous, polite, knowledgeable, responsive.He never left me hanging. He picked me up and drove me back to the airport to see myBoat Purchase . He gave me good recommendations onMarinas , Mechanics etc. He has treated me with the utmost respect as person not just aBuyer!For that I am very greatfullManatee yacht sales should be very happy to have LeeAs an asset to their brokerage firm.Sincerely,Arlen Allen

Just a quick note to say Thank You to Dave Pringle and Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales. If you are looking to sell your boat this is the only place to go.Friendly, personal and professional - Makes you feel like part of the family. Highly recommend !!! They sold my Formula 28 Sun Sport in 1 hour after it was listed - It doesnt get any better than that !!! The Best Of The Best. All I had to do was cash the check once my boat was sold. No Stress. Check out my full review on Facebook. 10 ++ Thank You Again, Dave and Barbara Hills

I purchased a boat from Manatee PYS earlier this year and it was the single worst experience purchasing anything that Ive ever been through.

Not your average Yacht sales group These guys Turn and Burn as we used to say in the Navy. If your selling or Buying they can make happy customers either way. A big High Five on the SEA FOX !

Allan is a fantastic broker, always making himself available and ready to answer any and all questions, and I have had many. I highly recommend Allan for buying or selling a boat.

Chip was amazing, so easy to to work with, Thank you!

If you need someone you can trust to do a good job of selling your boat look up Tom Whittington at Manatee Yacht Sales. He wont let you down.

Allan Goode is more than good. His last name should be Goodest!Having been in the Boat Brokerage business myself, I can assure you that Al will arrangeto show only those boats that he believes will not only meet your desires but boatsthat are seaworthy.We purchased a 43 foot Motor Yacht using Al as our Broker.Too many words usually define nothing.I simply say that Al Goode is the man to work with if you want to go to bed without worrying about whether or not you are in good, honesthands.George MorganCol. USAF Ret.

Bob Chaille is a great low pressure broker, yet he takes care of business in a professional manner. Bob does what he says, he will do; today, that is rare to find, especially in a Yacht Broker.When problems came up, he offer multiple solutions, all of them useful & above board & proper. He finds solutions, yet still offers other suggestions as well.As my time frame changed, for the closing &/or walk thru; due to unforseen problems, Bob continued to solve issues & coordinate solutions even though he had left on vacation and was out-of-town.If I ever sell my Sailboats Dream Chaser or buy another; Bob Chaille is the only Broker I would call. I would never hesitate to recommend him to other friends & sailors. Not only is he a great Yacht Broker he has become a great FRIEND TOO.Cpt Troy CainRetired U.S. ARMY CPTIrwin 38 MK IIDream ChaserAnchored in MiamiDelivery trip to Key West

Great sales person

Couldnt be happier with Allan and the transaction of purchasing my boat.