Testimonials

Cal Landau went above and beyond taking care of issues that came up during the listing. I can’t say enough.

- Thomas Hall

CHRIS DID A GREAT JOB TAKING PICS AND INFO ABOUT THE BOAT AND REPRESENTED IT WILL. THE SALE COMPLETED WITHIN 3 MONTHS OF LISTING!

- Greg Nordstrom

I recently sold my boat through The Multihull Company and was very pleased with the experience. Their professionalism and efficiency made the process smooth and hassle-free. Highly recommend their services for anyone looking to buy or sell a boat!

- Vegard Holmberget

Highly recommend Andrew Hodgdon and The Multihull Company crew. They were an amazing resource throughout the entire purchase process – organizing viewing, getting the boat under contract and surveyed, all the way through closing. Communications were consistent and straight forward. Multiple personal touches along the way to make you feel like part of the team.

- Joshua Harper

Could not be happier. Conor is just a super likable guy and he walked us through the whole process and Andrew handled all the paperwork and financials and together they got me into my first catamaran! Will definitely be calling Conor again when we buy our next boat!

- Chase Emmert

I’ve used The Multihull Company to list and sell two catamarans in the past year and they have been excellent to work with. The first cat was a vessel (42 Lagoon) I had released from my charter company. We had som difficulties during the sale process with the buyer finalizing the purchase and TMC handled things beautifully and we were able to close as expected. The second, a 1997 Island Packet Cat, they were able to attract multiple potential buyers, in a fairly short period of time, and just before our sailing season ended here in Michigan. Will, Andrew, Riley and the rest of the team there have been excellent to work with. Very professional and responsive. As someone that has worked in sales and sales management for my entire career, I appreciate the process they have in place and their execution.

- Wayne Titus

Yacht Broker Micheal Streng did a fantastic job helping us buy our dream retirement boat. He is pleasant, professional, smart, diligent, and totally focused toward ensuring the best outcome for us- his clients.

He helped us identify the key features we wanted. And, helped us then learn the market by seeing firsthand seeing all the boats available. How? By organizing a two day driving extravaganza to see as many boats available from dawn to dusk.

But, his crucial expert assistance continued throughout the whole buying process… helping us craft multiple offers and counter offers to ensure we “bought-right”!

His expertise continued with calmly helping us organize the multitude of details, from sourcing survey experts and renegotiating credits for issues… to ensuring our foreign manufactured vessel had duty paid receipts… thus all saving us much aggravation and thousands of dollars!

In closing, sourcing and buying a boat right has adventurous elements of the “wild-west”. Our Broker – Micheal Streng was our LoneRanger & Tonto… expertly guiding and helping us to help make our dream a reality.

Tom & Danielle

Waterford, Connecticut

- Tom & Danielle

We purchased a Lagoon 470 catamaran through Zvonimir (Zee) Kalinic, TMC’s broker in Croatia and Italy. Zee is the ultimate professional and by far the best broker we have ever had the pleasure of doing business with. Thankyou Zee for your professionalism, guidance and support in securing this purchase for our family! Not an easy task being Australian and purchasing in a foreign country but thanks to your help and the assistance of Andrew Holland in the office, this process was made so much more stress free.
Thank you Zee and The Multihull Compnay!

- James van Roon

Andrew Hodgdon was a pleasure to have as a broker. He was always there for me and I appreciated his help and professionalism. Thank you Andrew!! Highly recommended.

- Bill Gardner

Just wish to share our thanks with Cal Landau and The Multihull Company for their service selling our catamaran that we owned for nearly 15yrs. Cal our broker in West Palm Beach was THE BEST!
He worked with us beyond the call of duty in helping us prep and moor our boat during some horrendous weather that came through last Winter and always offered to lend a hand while we were in West Palm procuring supplies. etc. Cal was always present to show the boat, learned about our boat systems to answer questions from shoppers and made a very informative listing with great photos and video that attracted a lot of action. I wish to highly recommend Cal and The Multihull Co if you’re planning on putting your boat on the market.

- Rush’n Blue’s Travels

The entire company was committed to my satisfaction as a seller. Andrew the broker went out of his way to help me prepare the boat for sale and in just 3 weeks we had it under contract. I had to be away from the country but Andrew the broker and Andrew (same name) the Chief Operating Officer walked me through all the paperwork needed and kept me informed at every stage of the sale. Boat owners don’t remain without a boat for long, if this is the case for me, I will certainly contact Andrew and the Multihull Company to be my broker.

- Emilio Hernandez

Andrew, and Andrew are both fantastic. Transaction was smooth and professional highly recommend the team over at Multihull.

- Paul Fosler

I just purchased my first large boat (my dreamboat) and Michael Streng and the rest of TMC was amazing! I really felt like I was a VIP customer because they were fast and easy to communicate with and worked ahead of me. It really was a treat and I would use them again any day!

- Collin Simmons

Andrew Hodgdon and The Multihull Company have done an extraordinary job facilitating the sale of our catamaran. There were a couple of challenges (geography and timing) that made this sale a little tricky, but, as usual, Andrew was amazing. I’ve been buying and selling cruising boats for over 12 years and Andrew is, without a doubt, the best broker I’ve worked with.

- Mort Orlov

Andrew Hodgdon at TMC-St. Augustine kept us thoroughly informed during the sale of our boat and took the extra steps necessary to complete the deal. His knowledge of the process made a complex deal very easy. Needless to say, we are extremely happy and satisfied with the job that Andrew did.

- David Baxter

A shout out to Andrew Holland at the TMC main office, who handled the closing transaction of the sale of our boat. Very professional and thorough. Thank you!!

- David Baxter

- Janice Baxter

Andrew Hodgdon helped us sell our last boat. He was dedicated, professional and helpful every step of the way. He made valuable suggestions for how to best show the boat and brought only serious buyers to see her. I would highly recommend Andrew if you are looking to sell or purchase a vessel.

- sailelcie

Andrew is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and a delight to deal with. He made our buying process as comfortable and easy as it gets.

- Ben Edkins

Outstanding company with professional subject matter experts. If I were to buy or sell cruising sailboat, particularly a catamaran, Andrew would be my go to broker.

- JT Cody

Andrew Hodgdon worked diligently to sell our yacht. He is very knowledgeable and an experienced sailor and captain.

- Neil Kaminar

Andrew was a huge contributor, helping us inform ourselves on all aspects of our purchase and the beginning of new-to-us boat ownership. It was our first, so we needed the specific help, attention and advice he provided us, which helped make it great experience.

- John Randle

Andrew Hodgon- Multihull Company- helped me buy and sell this classic 2008 62 foot- Privilege catamaran. His experience and knowledge of the industry was very in depth. During peek Covid he never stopped his efforts till a sale was made. He is very patient and persistent.

- Michael Leason

We sold our boat through the Multihull Company. From our first meeting with Andrew Hodgdon we could see he was honest and straight forward. Our boat sale went through smoothly.
In our search for a new boat, Andrew has been very helpful. He takes the time to understand people and find that perfect boat they are looking for.
Andrew is very knowledgeable and experienced in the yachting industry, we highly recommend him.

- Dianne & Dan Gagnon

Andrew Hodgdon sold our Privilege 48 catamaran for us. With Andrew as our broker, our boat sold quickly. Andrew is professional, personable, and extremely easy to work with. He goes above and beyond to get the job done. We have recommended Andrew to many others, and we look forward to working with Andrew again in the future.

- Jennifer Lang

My husband and I had a great experience with Andrew Hodgdon during our Lagoon 380 purchase. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and easy going. Our buying experience was a pleasurable five-star transaction. I highly recommend Andrew at the Multihall Company. Thank you Andrew for all of your support!

- Nancy Chapman

Andrew Hodgdon was our broker when we bought our 2018 Lagoon 450F in Antigua in April 2922. He provided great service and was very attentive to our needs. We would highly recommend Andrew and the Multihull Group.

- Jim Zessin

- Magen Ross-Constantinescu

- Todd Harff

Working with Andrew Hodgdon from The Multihull Company was as seamless as an experience as possible. My husband and I had met Andrew several years back at a boat show and when one of his listings came on the market, I had contacted him with questions about the boat, but not necessarily about engaging him as our broker. He sent a wealth of information over and was open to having conversations with us before even signing on with him to represent us. We had no qualms about Andrew representing both the seller and us as buyers in this process. He was ethical, fair and up front about everything. We built an instant rapport with Andrew and appreciated his honesty and no-nonesense approach. It was clear to us early on that Andrew is extremely knowledgable about catamarans and especially performance catamarans, for which we were in the market. He also has a vast network of provider contacts and was able to put us in touch with insurance agencies and other industry professionals to help us. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to work with Andrew. He set us up for success, and made the buying process extremely easy. We’d work with him again no question!

- Leah Arruda

Andrew was great to work with. His knowledge and extensive network enabled us to quickly sell our catamaran. He cared about our needs, and was very easy to work with.

- Andy Delmas

Andrew Hodgdon did a fine job as our listing broker and the Multihull Company made closing an easy process.

- Mark M.

If you are looking for a knowledgeable and capable broker to navigate a catamaran purchase then you must seriously consider Andrew Hodgdon and the Multihull Company. I worked closely with Andrew over the course of several months and he was exceptional. Always professional and easy to communicate with Andrew proved to be one of the best brokers I’ve ever worked with over the last twelve years (and two previous boats). His insight, thoughtfulness, ability to listen, and responsiveness set him apart from the vast majority of brokers. I was also pleased with the leadership and support he and I received from the Multihull Company – the boat buying process is seldom easy, but they certainly smoothed out the bumps. I would absolutely use Andrew again to purchase my next boat.

- Mort Orlov

Andrew has broad knowledge and first hand-experience of all types of catamarans. This helped educate us thoroughly with understanding the pros and cons of each catamaran model and how they would fit with our cruising plan. Thanks for a great experience.

- Geoff Hufford

Sailing is and has been a very large part of Andrew’s life, it shows with his knowledge of boats, boating and the industry in general. It was a pleasure doing business with him.

- m.f. dodge

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of working with Andrew Hodgdon (The Multihull Company) as our boat broker, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From start to finish, Andrew Hodgdon demonstrated a level of expertise and professionalism that truly exceeded our expectations.

Andrew Hodgdon exhibited an in-depth knowledge of the boating industry that was evident in every interaction. He patiently answered all our questions, providing insightful information about various boat types, brands, and maintenance considerations. His guidance was invaluable in helping us make an informed decision.

What sets Andrew Hodgdon apart is his commitment to understanding his clients’ needs and preferences. He took the time to listen to our requirements and then curated a selection of catamarans that perfectly matched our criteria. This not only saved us time but also ensured that we were presented with options that were genuinely tailored to our needs.

Throughout the negotiation and purchasing process, Andrew Hodgdon acted as a trustworthy advocate, ensuring that our interests were protected and that the transaction proceeded smoothly. His attention to detail and dedication to a transparent, fair deal were truly commendable.

Additionally, Andrew Hodgdon provided valuable post-purchase guidance, including recommendations for maintenance and service providers in the area, which further demonstrated his commitment to his clients’ long-term satisfaction.

In summary, Andrew Hodgdon is a highly knowledgeable and helpful boat broker who goes above and beyond to provide an exceptional client experience. I would wholeheartedly recommend his services to anyone in the market for a catamaran, whether you’re a seasoned boater or a first-time buyer. Working with Andrew Hodgdon will undoubtedly make your boat buying journey not only successful but enjoyable.

- Ivan Wintersteiger

Andrew at the Multihull Company was our buyer’s broker and he was excellent to work with. He thoroughly explained the purchase process, and helped with many questions along the way. We would definitely use Andrew and Multihull again to buy and sell catamarans and yachts.

- Scott Freeman

- Jeff McFarlane

In May 2023 my wife and I returned from the Bahamas after spending the winter there on our Seawind catamaran. Prior to that we had been full time liveaboard cruisers for 15 years. During our recent cruise we realized it was time for us to retire from the cruising life. We had our boat hauled at the St. Augustine Marine Center in Florida where it had been in the prior hurricane season. Before we left for the Bahamas we met Andrew Hodgdon who ran the Multihull Company brokerage office at that facility. Upon returning to St Augustine we met with Andrew and told him that we were now interested in selling the boat. It was clear to us that Andrew was fully qualified to manage our sale. Along with being a broker he had been a technical director at Balance Catamarans and had done numerous deliveries of multihulls to some of the most distant locations in the world. With Andrew’s help we put together an informal plan for the sale. Andrew guided us in preparing the boat for prospective buyers and provided advice on pricing. In a softening used boat market our boat sold in less than five months at a price that exceeded our May, 2020 purchase price. Rather than just listing our boat Andrew took steps to promote a successful sale. Most important perhaps was Andrew’s encouragement that any prospective buyer of another yacht in our price and size range should also visit our boat while in the facility. This worked to perfection as the new owner of our boat had originally come to tour another boat that Andrew had for sale. It was a huge advantage having our boat close to Andrew’s office. He took the initiative to make sure that our boat was well cared for. When we had arranged for the boat to be detailed Andrew watched over the work being done. Once when a threatening storm was approaching the facility Andrew, on his own, made sure that sails were removed and the boat was secure. During the course of finding a new owner I would call Andrew from time to time to discuss progress and I could count on him to return my call in about an hour. Selling a boat is often confusing and laborious especially for us who live over a thousand miles away in Rhode Island. Moreover, Andrew helped us through the process of all the online document signing, etc. Andrew’s management of all those elements was a major factor in our successful sale.

- Glenn Cooper

We had a great experience selling our catamaran through Andrew and The Multihull Company. Andrew’s extensive boating knowledge coupled with his honesty, professionalism, communication, and attention to detail resulted in a smooth drama-free experience for us. We can highly recommend Andrew and The Multihull Company.

- Doug Frisby

Andrew worked with us on the purchase of Lyra. We were treated with respect and the line of communication was always open. It was not an easy task for him to deal with a buyer from NZ, a seller from South Africa and him being located in Florida. Andrew conducted himself professionally and I recommend dealing with him as a broker.

- Fraser Cameron

Working with Andrew Hodgdon was a pleasure. He took time to listen to our wants and must haves, tirelessly showed us a number of boats and shared so much knowledge! Would highly recommend Multihull and Andrew!

- Angela Thompson

My positive review is based primarily on the broker, Andrew Hodgdon. We worked with Andrew on the buying side. He was professional, and very experienced. Andrew’s focus was on getting us into the right boat at the right price. He made his network of contacts available to us, and has been helping and supporting us well after the sale! I’ll use him again if/when we upsize.

- Rolland Thompson

I cannot praise Andrew with Multihull highly enough! From the moment I met him at a boat show last year, I knew he was the broker for me. His professionalism, knowledge, and dedication are unmatched. What truly sets Andrew apart, however, is his exceptional customer service. From the initial inquiry to the final purchase, every step of the process was handled with the utmost care and attention to detail. The Multihull team took the time to understand my needs and preferences, guiding me through each step with patience and expertise. Their transparent and honest approach instilled confidence and trust, making the entire experience smooth and relatively stress-free. If you’re in the market for a catamaran, look no further than Andrew and Multihull.

- Heath Johnson

it was a pleasure dealing with Andrew Hogdon and the others at The Multihull Company. I strongly recommend him for anyone interested in buying or selling a boat.

He assisted me in purchasing a Fontaine-Pajot Lipari 41 catamaran.

I was away from St Augustine during much of the time that would normally be required to make the purchase. Andrew arranged for a viewing (with the owner) on the day that I would be in St Augustine; he recommended surveyors and he arranged for the survey time also on the tight schedule that I had. All of the closing, etc. was done from a distance, primarily while I was in Panama. He went beyond normal expectations several times including arranging for a haul out and getting my boat to the haul out in order to do some maintenance after my purchase.

I felt that he was always acting fairly – for both the seller and for me. And he always responded quickly to any questions that I had.

- Laurin Dodd

Andrew is a very professional and knowledgeable person. He even helped using the Dinghy to shuttle interested buyers to our boat which was tied on a mooring. The entire process was very smooth!

- Wolfgang Schau

Objectivity is difficult to find today especially when someone is trying to sell you something. Andrew from the multihull company told me at least 30 times why I was screwing up and why I should look at characteristics other than those I initially favored. He was patient with me even when he thought I was wrong. I came to trust him and he ultimately led me to the perfect boat. Thanks!

- Dan Short

We are extremely pleased to have worked with Andrew at the Multihull company for selling our boat. Beginning with the initial consultation, to signing documents, Andrew, and the Multihull team did a great job to make the process smooth and worked around little logistical issues we had. Andrew had a steady flow of potential buyers looking at our boat, which we believe St. Augustine is an excellent location, and a fantastic alternative to South Florida. Andrew’s extensive multihull experience on performance boats was key to selling our boat. Big thanks again to Andrew and the team, would highly recommend!

- Outer Passage

Andrew was incredibly helpful throughout our boat search! Over the course of a couple of years, he supported us every step of the way. His expertise was essential in exploring options, guiding us through the surveying process, and finalizing the deal.

- Stacy Molitor

- Sophie O.

- Sail West

- Vlad F.

- Nick B.

- Larry F.

- Brian & Nancy C.

I’ve had a great experience working with Will and TMC. I highly recommend for anyone looking to buy or sell a catamaran.

- Matt G.

All went smoothly. Charles Badoin kept me in the loop with regular communication. A successful sale in an out of the way place.

- Peter V.

my experience with the multihull company was limited to meeting someone at sea trial and negotiating price. this two instances were fine

- John H.

As a business owner in the customer service industry, I rate based on expertise, knowledge, responsiveness, performance and a level of confidence and trust all combined attributes that is a win/win..Thanks Will, Andrew, Courtney and team….

- Art S.

We are so grateful we found these guys!! Zvonimir Andrew and Jan made our catamaran purchase as smooth as silk, and without a hitch. They found us a screaming deal on a 2013 L380 and we closed in less than 30 days. Acceptionally thorough and ESPECIALLY comforting since we were purchasing our catamaran on the other side of the planet. This team went way out of their way to accommodate us, communicated quickly and effectively to answer all of our questions. If we ever buy another catamaran, this is the team we will call.
5 thumbs up!!
🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙

- peggles61

- Scott O.

- Lubomir Orsag

- Julie G.

Since being introduced to the Multihull Company at the Annapolis Boat Show in 2018, I have been extremely impressed with the exceptional caliber of mariners working for this company. As a former vessel inspector for the USCG, licensed mariner, and blue water sailor, I know how valuable it is to work with people that understand, live and work within the maritime domain. No question, the Multihull Company are those mariners. If you are looking for professional sailors who have experience with the most important part of purchasing an ocean-going vessel, matching the right boat with the right owner, look no further.

- John L.

- John R.

Our experience with Will Miller and the Multihull Company was exceptional. They helped us through the entire process and provided all the necessary expertise to ensure our purchase went smoothly.

- Bradley L.

Great company to work with. They helped me through both buying and successfully selling my boat. I would not hesitate to use them again for my multihull needs

- Brent B.

I crossed the Atlantic sailed the caribbean up to St Marteen and Multihull sold the boat to Australia while I was sailing. Spend a couple of weeks in St Marteen to close the deal and now flying back to Europe. The broker, Mark Wattrus, has been of great help both for me as the seller and for the buyers. Always reachable and delivering help in all kinds of questions.

- Arne J.

Our broker, Will Miller, stuck with us over an 18 month search for the “perfect boat”. His guidance was invaluable and the buying process went smoothly thanks to Will and his team. We are very happy that we put our trust in The Multihull Company.

- Jennifer B.

TMC is a stellar company with a spirit that reflects its commitment to sailing and all that goes with it. Having its roots in the joy of sailing turns business into pleasure and marks every interaction with TMC.

- Sam D.

We bought and sold a boat through the Multihull company. Mark Wattrus is the BEST boat broker around. He went above and beyond to help us in buying and selling our boat. He is super knowledgeable and seems to know everyone in the industry. So grateful for all his help. Andrew was awesome too making sure we had everything we needed. I couldn’t recommend working with them more.

- Brooke E.

Extremely professional, quick to respond! With my boat in the Philippines, it took a lot of coordination from beginning to end. Great experience and I will definitely utilize their services again! Thanks TMC

- Michael W.

Our Journey with Multihull Company has been outstanding. It took us 5 months with Multihull to make our sailing dreams come true. During those 5 months, we saw a lot of boats along the US Eastern coast, submitted 3 different offers and received excellent guidance and support. We now have our new to us catamaran home and are looking forward to all our new adventures. As first time boat buyers, Multihull was exactly what we needed. Conor was our broker and he was always super easy to communicate with, he is very professional and gave us great feedback and support.

- Monica S.

We bought with TMC a 40ft Catamaran in the US and sold it later again with TMC. Since we were overseas during processes we had to fully trust the company. They work in a very professional manner and we always felt very comfortable. They went even beyond with organising some upgrades to be done and with organising a delivery crew for the boat. Overall I definitely would work with TMC again and can highly recommend for any future buyer/seller. Thanks TMC

- Stimes on Tour

These guys did a top notch job. They went above and beyond to navigate the process, and make the deal a success. And, as the sole broker representing buyer and seller, Conor was straight shooting, fair, professional, and attentive to all needs. Will has a great operation and staff. Highly recommend!

- Rusty D.

Will and Andrew were amazing professionals. Will was able to find the Catamaran of our dreams and they made the purchasing process seamless. Would highly recommend The Multihull Company!!!

- David B.

Andrew Holland and my broker, George Ottoni, are amazing people. Their dedication and professional approach to the boat-buying process made all the difference. I personally found the process to be complicated with many different organizations involved along with varying personalities and expectations. Andrew handled a difficult financing situation with outstanding professionalism. He was more than nice—he held the team to reasonable, professional standards and got results.

George Ottoni was a wealth of knowledge and assistance. His local area knowledge and suggestions were so important to getting the sale completed, as well as getting the boat ready to sail after the purchase was over. George is personable and just excellent to work with.

I highly recommend The Multihull Company to anyone looking to purchase a yacht. Their experience is essential to a successful, timely purchase experience.

- John T.

Conor Dugan, and Andrew Holland were wonderful to work with! They were always there to answer our questions and made the process a breeze. I would definitely recommend them.

- Yvette C.

Our dealings with Jaryd, Chris and Andrew were such a pleasant experience. We purchased our boat in a foreign country, these were the brokers for the seller. We did not have brokers so we were working closely with all of them. Jaryd and Chris were
So helpful with assisting with all the information, arrangements and getting us on the boat. Andrew was amazing at answering all our questions and kept is in the loop with great communication through the while closing process. High praise to all of them.

- Nick and Debbie C.

Mark Wattrus has been an excellent yacht broker. He is the ultimate professional, providing a broad range of advice and always working for my best interest. He was an excellent communicator, and he was always readily available to answer any questions by phone, email or text. His team provided excellent support.

- Hermes K.

Matthew (broker) and Andrew with the Multihull Company were fantastic to work with. Clear, professional and very timely in getting our boat purchase handled. I would highly recommend this company. They all have real life boating experience and will go above and beyond to make sure it is a good fit for you. Happy sailors here!

- Jana L.

We want to applaud the exemplary service provided by The Multihull Company, especially our buyer’s broker, Cynthia Wummer.

We researched the benefits of using a buyer’s broker and chose Cynthia because of all the glowing reviews from her clients. She has been working hard for almost 2 years to help us locate the perfect boat and we finally found it through The Multihull Company. We had contracts on 2 sailboats last year that didn’t work out and Cynthia has been working tirelessly since May to help us close the end of July on our 2009 48 ft. Fountaine Pajot Salina. She contacted surveyors, mechanics and electricians in the area to point out problem areas and managed to get our cost reduced by a significant amount even though it reduced her commission. Cynthia cares about her clients and she did everything in her power to get the best deal for us.

Although we had some misunderstandings on our part about the documentation on the boat, Andrew and his closing team were very patient with us and the closing was a painless process. We highly recommend them in buying your dreamboat.

- Lisa and Lewis O.

Amazing company! Will and The Multihull Company are really top notch. They helped with buying our new catamaran as well as sailing education. Can’t say enough great things about This company and their staff. Highly recommend!

- Joe S.

Hello Cynthia,
We cant thank you enough for all the hard work and efforts you have done to help our
dream boat purchase go thru so smoothly. You went above and beyond helping find a
Captain, boat slip and many other things you have done! We will always
refer you to others looking to purchase or sell a boat.

- Mark M.

Cynthia is a great yacht broker. I could list all the things she has done that make here
amazing; however, it is not what she does that makes here amazing, it is why she does
them. She has a huge heart, patience and an unrelenting drive to help people make
their dreams come true.
In the search for our boat, thru the purchase Cynthia was always available to answer
any questions and negotiated diligently on our behalf. Combine that with her highly
skilled understanding of boats as a broker, crew and a captain and you have a broker
that anyone would be lucky to have on their team. Where some brokers would stop
there, Cynthia continued helping us by finding dockage and ensuring our transition to
boat ownership was smooth and painless.

- Matthew G.

I’ve done many complicated, stressful deals in my career and I highly value a good
team. I really want you to know the importance of Cynthia’s involvement in making
the sale happen. From the first time Cynthia came on my boat, I was impressed how
quickly and aggressively she took on the assignment.  She was just “all over it” on
day one!  She held everyone to task and made things happen. I cannot think of a time
she didn’t follow-up immediately and completely.  As I live in California it was going
to be difficult for me to go back-and-forth during the transaction.  Cynthia stepped up
and helped find a new dock in Fort Lauderdale, she helped find the appropriate
resources and helped in managing the repair work prior to the sale. Cynthia gave me
good counsel as to how to approach the “deal” during the whole process.  All along
the way she was just invaluable!!!!  Most brokers that I have dealt with were slow and
painfully inept in this regard.  She is an excellent communicator and pays attention to
the details.  While she represented both the seller and buyer we never once felt she
wasn’t fair.  We just didn’t have to worry about it.  On top of everything else, Cynthia
was fun to deal with!! Thanks so much!

- Mike M.

Dear Cynthia,

I want to take a moment to thank you for all
your assistance and efforts on the sale of my sailing vessel Orinoco. Your dedication
to me as your client, skillful advertising and promotion for maximum exposure,
together with your knowledge and experience in yachts, were a great combination to
generate a successful sale. You also assisted me on finding a slip in Fort Lauderdale
and, delivering the vessel to the new slip from West Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale on
your personal time. It really was a pleasure to have your professional attention on all
aspects of preparing the boat and making it more attractive to potential buyers.  I
highly recommend you, not only as a helpful salesperson, but for all your knowledge,
expertise and willingness to be there when I needed you. I can assure you that my next
purchase of a boat, I will contact you for your awesome services.  Thank you, Johnny
Sucre

- The Sucre Family

First of all, I’d like to say thanks to you both for taking the time to speak to me and
for your help in facilitating the purchase. I was a little skeptical especially on the
deposit but after speaking with you all it put me at ease that if for some reason this
Lagoon wasn’t the right one that I’d get my deposit back. I have heard some horror
stories. I actually started my search with a competitor but after thoroughly reading this
companies reviews I decided to part ways early in the process.
I’d like to let you know that Cynthia did an excellent job with me throughout the
process. I’m not the easiest person to deal with, especially when I’m out of my
element. My guard was up and she had to deal with that and with a seller at the same
time. I can’t speak for the seller but she did not push too hard but applied enough to
get me moving in the right direction and there is nothing wrong with that. Sometimes
it takes a little push, a little reassuring, and a little reasoning. She overcame my
objections with a few items and was all over the punch list in making sure it was done
in a timely manner and I truly felt she was looking out for my interests. She is one of
the main reasons, along with this particular boat, why I went ahead with the purchase.
She did an excellent job and I wanted to make sure you all knew that. You have a

great employee and person in Cynthia and I wish her all the success in the industry!
Thank you again!

- Jason B.

We met Cynthia in our first week of getting serious about our search for a catamaran
after she answered our inquiry on YachtWorld. We were met with wisdom from
Cynthia. It really felt like we had a great broker on our side, plus the support of a team
deeply entrenched in all things sailing and catamarans.
Cynthia pulled some listings, made some calls, showed us some boats including two
models that we were debating between, side by side, which was infinitely helpful. By
the second day, she got us on the boat that we now call our home, a 2018 Lagoon
450F I realize that this is extremely fast and we are lucky, but it would not have been
possible if Cynthia hadn’t pressed to get us on this boat for a showing.
Cynthia knew that this was our first boat purchase and really guided us. When we put
in our offer, we knew that this was the right boat and had a reasonable expectation of
next steps and required work. She is very connected and linked us with the right
specialists as we pursued some work to really make this cat ideal for our liveaboard
cruising dreams.
Cynthia will work hard to help you figure out the right catamaran for you and to make
it yours. Working with her was a great experience and we highly recommend using
Cynthia as your buying or selling broker.

- Kate and Clay B.

Cynthia,

It is with great pleasure that I write this letter on your behalf. Cynthia, you did an
exceptional job at representing us for the purchase of our 65 Marquis Motoryacht.
Even though we started off looking at catamarans in Florida and we had a deal go
south, you never wavered in your commitment to find us the right vessel which ended
up being in Michigan. In addition, you were very receptive to utilizing our local
resources in Michigan to expedite the assessment of the vessel.
It was only through your negotiations and prompt use of out-of-state resources that
enabled us to be chosen as the buyer of choice.

Your communication and attention to detail throughout this process was excellent. I
always felt as though you had us as a priority. Thank you again for everything.
We love our new motoryacht and would not hesitate to utilize you as our broker in the
future. You truly are an amazing broker and person. Mandy and I consider you a
friend and we look forward to seeing you again this winter at some point.

- The Martells

It is not easy to sell OR buy the boat of your dreams. But having a knowledgeable,
well-connected, experienced, and active broker can make all the difference in this
process. Cynthia Wummer proved this during 2 months of working with her on the
sale of our Lagoon 380.
She is experienced. Her many decades-long love of sailing and racing as well as her
connections with the cruising community in FL and abroad is why we chose her to be
our broker. From day one, Cynthia was actively involved with every aspect of
familiarizing herself with our vessel and what it had to offer.
Her understanding of what novice to seasoned sailors’ needs are to help them find the
correct vessel, or what their vessel has to offer a new owner, was instrumental in this

process. She is one of the most proactive salespersons we’ve met, being immediately
on-top of every aspect we needed to do to ready our boat for the sale and through
closing.
We highly recommend Cynthia as a broker to use in either the sale or purchase of
vessel of your dreams.

- The Bryans

“My husband and I recently purchased a
Lagoon 421, with Cynthia Wummer as Broker and we have a very long list of
accolades for her.  Instead, I’ll give you a Top Ten!

1. She intuits what really matters to the client.  We felt
100% comfortable that Cynthia could evaluate all potentials — knowing
that she “gets us.”  Which is the main ingredient in client trust.
2. She hones the decision process.  Early on, she sensed we were struggling
with size.  She economized our travel time with a day of boat visits to
“try on” a range of 39 to 48 footers, so we could isolate boat size as a
defining criteria going forward.

3. She has buckets of initiative.  She was ever quick to scout the back
story on a boat, travel to make an inspection, send video, arrange virtual
tours … and kept us current at all times.
4. She has even more buckets of knowledge.  We relied on her first-hand
experience to guide our live-aboard decisions (power and electrical,
engine, boat handling, watermaker, gear, etc.)  Plus, she shares her
seemingly endless contacts of marine experts and contractors.
5. She’s responsive … answering emails, texts, phone calls —
pronto.  Grass does not grow under those tanned feet.
6. She advances the ball.  She took an inquiry to verbal agreement to paper
with just the right pressure on the pedal.  And, even tho that sale didn’t
go thru … (read on).
7. She is a contingency planner. Behind the scenes, Cynthia stayed in
contact for months with a sell-by-owner that initially refused to budge;
but ultimately became ready to deal.
8. She keeps all parties at the table. She instinctively kept the “we’re not
budging” seller comfortable and communicating.
9. Cynthia can reverse-engineer to keep a deal alive.  Our sellers had a
sticking point about the VAT and sale price– and Cynthia kept
negotiating until they were satisfied — ultimately to our benefit.
10. She is compassionate and giving… such as hosting us in her home, letting us store
shipments in her garage, and checking on us during the corona virus crazy.  Not as
a sales person, but as someone who cares about clients as people.  Cynthia is
an awesome human who has your back.

When we’re ready for our next boat (like all sailors, eventually), we know she’ll have
our back again!”

- Bethanna and Brian M.

My wife and I want to take a moment to recognize Cynthia Wummer for her amazing work during the purchase of our first boat, a 2018 Lagoon 40 (SV Southern Wild). We were so incredibly pleased with Cynthia and the way she handled this difficult and complex process with ease! She gave us the “white glove” treatment every step of the way. She was extremely proactive in setting up multiple virtual meetings, she expertly and personally handled our survey abroad, and she even guided the sellers throughout. She was a bulldog when we needed her to be during the negotiations (we honestly felt sorry for the sellers!) but she was also eloquent and used a gentle touch when we hit her with many questions. We can’t say enough about this outstanding experience with Cynthia. She reflects outstanding credit upon The Multihull Company and you guys are lucky to have her on your team! Thank you all so much for making our first boat purchase not only a success, but a treasured memory.

- Peter

Your team delivered on every mark. You’ve got an amazing broker in Mark Wattrus and I’m confident you will have continued success moving forward together. He was available 24/7 whenever I had questions. We had a great initial visit on the boat and his marketing plan and photos were superb

- Jimmy

I bought a yacht that I had never seen. I did this because I trusted my broker Andrew Holland. It was not an easy job for Andrew, as I am an experienced boat builder and owner of previous yachts, but work in West Africa. Imagine how hard it was to communicate what I was looking for. Andrew came up with exactly what I wanted. He dealt with time delays, all my questions at odd hours, and was there for the survey. He reported honestly and professionally. After buying the yacht, I arrived at the boat on a Sunday night, after dark, after travelling from West Africa to the Caribbean, and found it was better than expected. He never pulled punches and made me aware of shortfalls. I expected to spend my one month leave working on the boat, but actually spent less than one week, and was able to spend 3 weeks sailing – wonderful bonus.

Thank you Andrew for putting up with all my questions, all my worries and all my crazy out of the time zone concerns – you were totally professional, but also I know that if and when we meet up, it will be like a friend finally meeting. You are always welcome on Aseka.

- Beverly Cory

Outstanding company with professional subject matter experts. If I were to buy or sell cruising sailboat, particularly a catamaran, Andrew would be my go to broker.

- JT

I have been sailing since I was a child and attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy. But when my wife and I began the process of purchasing an ocean cruising/racing catamaran, I realized that this is a world unto itself. Obviously, we needed to find someone knowledgeable to help us make an informed decision. More importantly, we needed someone honest and willing to put our interests before his or her own. I was lucky to work with Phil Berman at The Multihull Company. He repeatedly shunned the fast buck, choosing instead to work the long road to connect us with the “perfect boat”. I would be glad to recommend Phil and his company to anyone planning to purchase or sell a performance sailing machine.

- Eric Boutiette

Andrew Hodgdon was our broker when we bought our 2018 Lagoon 450F in Antigua in April 2922. He provided great service and was very attentive to our needs. We would highly recommend Andrew and the Multihull Company.

- Jim

Thank you so much for all of your help. I couldn’t be more grateful to have had TMC on my side throughout this process. Buying was a new experience for me and I know it wasn’t the easiest deal you’ve ever had, but you were competent and kind throughout. I really felt you advocated for me and I appreciate that a lot.

- Chad Williams

We can only begin to express our gratitude to you and your team at The Multihull Company. I can’t imagine how anyone could navigate the process of finding, vetting, purchasing, closing and delivering of a vessel without the dedication, care and thoroughness of your organization.

You took the time to make certain that we understood the process, educating us at each step and making us feel comfortable along the way. Then you led the process, involving us when we were required and anticipating our needs.

We couldn’t have been more wrong than to think that after the closing we’d be on our own, left to figure out the complicated process of hiring a delivery crew and clearing out of customs in a foreign country; yet you and your team were by our side continuing to guide us as if the closing was just a step in the voyage.

As first-time buyers there was no way that we’d be able to do this without The Multihull Company.

The experience of working with The Multihull Company was so seamless and thorough that I’ve used your company’s practices with my employees as examples of how to provide unsurpassed client service.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Myles and Cynthia Kellam
For Cynthia

- Myles & Cynthia Kellam

Andrew was incredible, he walked me through the purchase of my first catamaran. I now sit at anchor in the Bahamas and am grateful for his knowledge and expertise.

- Jeff

Yes! We are so thrilled.

Phil: Thank you so much for all of your help and guidance through the process. You did so much more than you needed to as our broker and this whole thing would not have happened without you. We shall raise our first glass of champagne on the boat to you.

- Melanie Hughes

Andrew Hodgdon sold our Privilege 48 catamaran for us. With Andrew as our broker, our boat sold quickly. Andrew is professional, personable, and extremely easy to work with. He goes above and beyond to get the job done. We have recommended Andrew to many others, and we look forward to working with Andrew again in the future.

- Jennifer

Phil…thanks for all your help and advice. Things went as smoothly as possible. Andrew did a great job managing me!!! probably the most difficult part of the broker’s job. As you are aware, I have used your professional relationships exclusively and couldn’t be happier with the service of finance, documentation and delivery company so far.

- Victor Plavner

Andrew was a huge contributor, helping us inform ourselves on all aspects of our purchase and the beginning of new-to-us boat ownership. It was our first, so we needed the specific help, attention and advice he provided us, which helped make it great experience.

- John

Andrew Hodgdon helped us sell our last boat. He was dedicated, professional and helpful every step of the way. He made valuable suggestions for how to best show the boat and brought only serious buyers to see her. I would highly recommend Andrew if you are looking to sell or purchase a vessel.

- James

Andrew Hodgon- Multihull Company- helped me buy and sell this classic 2008 62 foot- Privilege catamaran. His experience and knowledge of the industry was very in depth. During peek Covid he never stopped his efforts till a sale was made. He is very patient and persistent.

- Mike L

My husband and I had a great experience with Andrew Hodgdon during our Lagoon 380 purchase. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional and easy going. Our buying experience was a pleasurable five-star transaction. I highly recommend Andrew at the Multihull Company. Thank you Andrew for all of your support!

- Nancy

Andrew was our broker for both buying and selling our beautiful catamaran. He was both professional and helpful in all aspects of the buying and selling process. He even helped my husband on the last leg of the sail to get our boat to the agreed upon handover location. Thanks Andrew!

- Megan

I would highly recommend working with The Multihull Company in St Augustine. Andrew Hodgdon is very knowledgeable about catamarans and was able to educate me greatly as he toured me around several boatyards to look at various makes and builds. After I purchased my boat, he was even kind enough to help with some small projects to get it ready to be delivered. Truly a nice individual and company to work with.

- Todd S.

I had a very good experience with Will Miller at TMC. He is very knowledgeable about his business and took care of all aspects of my purchase, and where he couldn’t places me in touch with the people who could. The transaction went very smoothly as far as I was concerned.

- Jeff

“Thank you Conor, for your integrity, continuous input and guidance during this process. The Multihull Company is a class act that I have had the honor of working with twice. I look forward to referring Conor to all I know in need of a broker.”

- Jeff and Julie

I couldn’t be more grateful to have had TMC on my side throughout this process. Buying was a new experience for me and I know it wasn’t the easiest deal you’ve ever had, but you were competent and kind throughout.

- Chad

It has been a real pleasure dealing with such an honest and knowledgeable person rather than simply a broker and now someone we truly feel we can call a friend. We will very definitely refer you to any of our friends knowing that you will treat them as fairly and professionally as you have with us. You have an uncanny ability to know what type of boat best suits your clients. Thank you for helping to make our dream a reality and as we write this from France sitting in the harbor after our maiden voyage we couldn’t be happier. We know that we will always remain in contact with you and share our adventures and dreams with yours.

Cheers!!! from “Moonshine”

- John & Lynn Ringseis

Thanks Jaryd, you made this process as smooth as we could have hoped for! We are most certainly going to have some memorable times aboard!

- Cordell and Jennifer

I wanted to take a moment and send you all a heartfelt, belated thank you for the excellent support and service on our boat deal. I know that a transaction of this magnitude taking place in Turkey takes a lot of analysis and vetting, and I appreciate your efficient and friendly approach to the exercise. This is our third boat purchased with TMC; each time you have proven how professional and ethical you are as business advisers. You are honorable and trustworthy business people… that is what comes through in every aspect of the engagement. As a huge plus, you are understanding of the emotional roller-coaster that buyers and sellers can find themselves riding on while trying to find a deal that is mutual.

I really hope that I don’t need to do this again, but if I do, it goes without saying that you will be the choice of our representative. I hope that you have a great spring, and again, thank you very much. Your guys are true professionals.

- Rob and Magi

This is a big purchase for us, and Ze was great to work with! We look forward to getting back to the boat. Thanks for all your help!

- Kelli McGean

The sale of our boat went off without any problems. TMC agent, Carl Olivier, our broker had everything sorted out in time.

- Andre

We sold our boat through the Multihull Company. From our first meeting with Andrew Hodgdon we could see he was honest and straight forward. Our boat sale went through smoothly.
In our search for a new boat, Andrew has been very helpful. He takes the time to understand people and find that perfect boat they are looking for.
Andrew is very knowledgeable and experienced in the yachting industry, we highly recommend him.

- Dianne

Carl Oliver is the best! Carl sold my Catamaran and then we bought another Voyage 440 in St Augustine just before Irma came through. I have a mooring in Grenada and hope to work with agent Chris Rundlett in the future.

- Robert

We can say that everything was Perfect. And the Brokers Chris Rundlett and Chrystal Young were very nice and courteous they made all for us. Thanks to all.

- Christian and Michele

I had a very positive experience with TMC and agent Carl Olivier. He was efficient, very professional, hardworking and did a great video on the boat for her advertisement!

- Deborah

Will Miller and The Multihull Company made the whole process of purchasing my Beneteau 323 very smooth and simple. This was my first purchase of a larger documented vessel and they guided me through the purchase and transfers. TMC did just what a broker and the staff should do – make things happen! I have no reservations about recommending them to other buyers, even if you’re buying a monohull!

- Mark

I used Andrew Hodgdon/The Multihull Company as a buyer’s broker to help me find and buy a 55 foot catamaran and I was tremendously impressed with the job that he did. Very knowledgeable and experienced, it was great having his expertise on my team. I ended up biting the right boat at the right price and am very happy with the contribution he made to that effort. Highly Recommended.

- Chris Johannessen

Historical wise, I know Multihull Company for some time now. I sold my previous cat, a Catana 471 through the company. Years later, I was searching a catamaran again. I looked around, and among other companies came back to the Multihull Company. I got back in contact with Alexis. It was the start of several visits of boats (I believe 3 in the States). My contacts with Alexis were always great. I guess the fact that he loves boats, we are of the same age and could speak French together ? helped. But truly I like the guy as he was honest. if a boat was a bad buy, because for example it was not well maintained, he would tell me. In some cases he had to calm me down or on the contrary to shake me up. He always did that in a friendly but firm way, which I appreciate. If I would look for a another boat, he would be the first person I would contact. I bought the Catana 581 through the Multihull Company, and later when I knew I would sell it, Alexis and the Multihull Company were my first and only choice!

I’ve also met Phil when I was looking to buy the 581. The contacts there nice as well. He helped my out quite well when I bought materials and needed a delivery address. So, all the contacts I had with the Multihull Company were very positive!

Was it stressful to sell my boat through ‘you’? The answer is definitively NO. It was good to have Alexis being the “buffer”, or I would have let the possible deal go… (and I do believe Alexis had a hard time with this sell, although he did his uttermost best to keep relatively calm).

Would I recommend Multihull Company to others ?”, the answer is YES. I sold 2 boats through TMC, visited at least 3 other ones and bought one, so I think I might have an idea of how this company works. I’ve personally met Alexis and Phil and had several e-mail contacts with Sales Manager, Andrew Holland, who took good care of the closing and financial process when the time came.

- Thierry

Several people referred Alexis de Boucaud to us through the years and during a trip to Ft. Lauderdale (we live in Belize) a few years ago I called Alexis and he dropped what he was doing and came and met with us. After our meeting we were confident that he was to be our agent. The Multihull Company and Alexis stand head and shoulders above the competition. I have referred several potential sellers to Alexis in the last year. I think Alexis may be the most honest boat broker I’ve met and is he extremely knowable. From start to finish, Alexis controlled every aspect of the sale and everything went extremely smooth.

- George and Judy

Alexis and the team were fantastic. We moved the listing to TMC after being with another broker for over 6 months. We had a highly qualified buyer extend an offer on our beautiful catamaran less than 48 after moving her over! In my opinion, most brokers just don’t understand there’s more to it than just having a bunch of listings. The REAL value of an experienced team like TMC is you focus as much on finding and qualifying buyers as you do acquiring listings. Alexis is a true professional and we recommend him to everyone.

- Tony and Michelle

Carl Olivier from The Multihull Company has just recently sold our beloved catamaran Tranquilo and I would like to express our sincere appreciation for Carl’s huge efforts in getting this done in a relatively short space of time. Being from South Africa, we were unfamiliar with the boat selling process in the Caribbean and USA and started asking our fellow cruisers if anyone had any recommendations. The name Carl Olivier came up quite a few times but we decided to send out emails to the various yacht brokers.  The response was excellent, however, Carl stood out from the rest by answering any questions/concerns we had, promptly and efficiently. He even assisted with information that didn’t have anything to do with the sale. It was then that we decided to give him a central listing.

Listing with Carl turned out to be the best decision we could have made as he had potential buyers almost immediately. Although not in his job description, upon arriving in the BVI, he even helped us prepare Tranquilo for our first viewing. He kept us updated on a daily basis and guided us through some very stressful surveys and viewings. He helped us find the best places to have a few issues resolved during the survey process and kept his cool when we were losing ours.

It only took a few months before he sold Tranquilo. By then we were in Ft. Lauderdale and even when the sale was done and dusted, he remained in contact with us, updating us on any post sale information.

We would have no hesitation in recommending him as a broker and wish to thank him once again for all his hard work and all the success for the future.

- Marianne and Russell Furlong

I suppose it is fairly regular that boat buyers send letters of appreciation to their brokers for helping them navigate the purchase of a boat. I also suppose boat buyers taking the time to write a “thank you” letter to the seller’s broker is a very rare event, however, that is exactly what this is.

I recently completed the purchase of a Lagoon 450 from an owner represented by Carl Olivier. I am very grateful for Carl’s contributions to make the process effortless. He went the extra mile on numerous occasions to ensure I was satisfied with the boat both before and after the sale. Carl is exceptional at what he does and reflects very well on the Multihull Company.

- Greg and Mary Jerrell

- Kevin Murphy

- Jean-Michel

With having to coordinate the sale of our house in California, the move to the East Coast, simultaneously buying a catamaran and building a new house it now seems ironic that the easiest part of completing the dream was the purchase of the boat. This is especially so inasmuch as we bought it off-shore and had to go through the additional problems that inevitably come with transactions of that type. Having you as our broker, warning us of what to expect and guiding us through the steps of the purchase made the process a piece of cake. What you earned was well deserved and was “money well spent” as far as my wife and I are concerned – especially when you consider the quality and price of the vessel you found us. At this point my only regret is that I cannot retain you to deal with the real estate agents and builders I now face with the construction of our new home in Florida!

- Henry & Genie Shuda

What a great vacation Kelly Kneeland planned for us! Your selections of the itinerary, crew, and food were perfect. We had such a fabulous time sailing, diving, and snorkeling — especially at the remote spots that are off the beaten path.

You are the queen of catamaran charters! (Or: You are the “Cat” Woman!)

- Kayann Davidoff

If you’ve had much exposure to the trade, you’ll appreciate how different Phillip is and how different he operates. He’s pleasant, candid, caring, reliable, credible, flexible, and extremely knowledgeable. He aims to please. He would be my first choice when it comes time to buy another boat or sell the one I just bought. And his assistant, Marilynn, was so helpful! Even now, three months after the sale, I would not hesitate to call either for help.

- Alan Francario

Coming from Australia to buy a boat in the US adds another dimension to an already big decision. However, everything ran smoothly with The Multihull Company and we are very pleased with the result. We felt supported and well advised throughout the whole process. Every stage of the purchase (inspection, test sail, survey, rig check etc) was well organised and ran like clockwork. A very important issue for us was having the post-purchase issues in place regarding insurance, transfer, berthing and ongoing care etc. Again, these matters were all handled for us very well by The Multihull Company and we returned to Australia feeling confident of the arrangements. We found Phillip and his team to be straight talking and honest and we would certainly recommend them.

- John B. Thornely

Thank you for everything you and your wonderful staff did to help me find and purchase a catamaran. Words cannot express my extreme pleasure of dealing with great folks such as ya’all (I am from Tennessee remember…).

Just about all advertisements you see on TV, in the newspaper, or on the Internet, for whatever product you can think of claim their company will outperform others when it comes to servicing their customer. I am here to tell you that you and your staff really and truly go beyond the call of duty in every facet of purchasing a catamaran. You and your staff deserve some kind of an award for everything you did in order to make my dreams come true. Granted, waiting until I was 54 to purchase my first boat did not help matters. I needed advice, handholding, more advice, and yet still more handholding. I was clueless about marine financing, insurance, flagging, and import/ documentation rules. I thought it was like purchasing a house. Not so. I can honestly say that without your help, guidance, hand holding, daily calls, and e-mails, I would not be a boat owner today.

Marilynn and Dionne were invaluable in assisting me in all kinds of tasks. They are really special. I wish to extend a very special “Thank You” to Dionne for handling the documentation and import process. For without her diligence it would not have happened on time, if at all. If any of my family or friends become interested in a purchasing a boat, I would not hesitate in recommending The Multihull Company. I feel you all are more like friends than business associates, truly!!

Thank you, Happy New Year and let me know when you want to go sailing, I have two guest cabins…. but you knew that.

Carter J. Mills, Kentucky
New owner of 2003 Lagoon 410 S2, “Sea Jay”

- Carter J. Mills

Thank you so much for helping us purchase our Lagoon 410 “Blue Marine.” From the beginning, when most of our questions were budgetary, you were very helpful in outlining costs or pointing us towards others who could assist. You especially answered my question, “what is not on this budget that should be?” so that we had no surprises during the survey and purchase process. You had excellent ideas and feedback when we were trying to narrow down the type and size of sailboat that would fit our needs and budget. Your presence during the survey, haulout, and sea trial was invaluable. We couldn’t have done it without you. THANKS!

- Todd & Lynn Fulks

We have just completed our purchase of a 2010 Lagoon 440. Our experience in working with the Multihull Company, with
Phil Berman as our broker, was outstanding. Phil and his team could not have been more attentive and helpful. We appreciate
the considerable amount of time they spent educating and guiding us through the entire process. If we need brokerage
service down the road, we will return to the Multihull Company, without hesitation.

In appreciation, Mark and Terri Johnson

- Mark & Terri Johnson

I live in the United Kingdom and am a lifelong sailor but when i decided to buy a catamaran I felt I needed some expert advice and assistance. The Multihull Company worked as a great team to help me find my first catamaran. After several detailed conversations with Phil about our requirements and the pros and cons of the various yachts, we decided upon our shortlist of catamarans to consider. Delphine Lafitte, The Multihull Company’s agent in France, then organized a trip to the south of France where we were able to test sail each of the catamaran brands that we liked and this enabled us to very quickly decide on Catana as a fast, stylish cruising catamaran. But the used Catana we saw in France was not in great condition and a bit overpriced, so Phil identified a particular yacht based in Tortola (not his own company’s listing) and pre-inspected her for us so that when I flew from the UK to Tortola I was able to conduct the survey and complete the purchase in a short space of time. Phil was highly responsive despite being on the other side of the Atlantic! He gave me good impartial advice and as a result I ended up with the perfect yacht. I would recommend The Multihull company to anyone considering buying or selling a catamaran.

- Paul Frew

We’ve been on the boat since saturday getting things organized, provisioning and simply getting used to being here and aboard – big life change. Things are going very well down here, Serge and Phillippe are great and working with us to finalize all the details. Alexis, your expertise, local knowledge and contacts and language skills helping us navigate the purchase were (and still are) invaluable.

We wanted to take a minute again to thank you both for all your help in making this dream a reality for us. Every step along the way in dealing with you and your company has exceeded our expectations and we cannot thank you enough for the assistance.

Fondly,
Karen & Jim

- Jim & Karen Doyle

I am very happy to say that our experience with TMC exceeded our expectations. Not only was the service rendered by the brokers very professional at all times, we were also pleasantly surprised by their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that even the after-purchase processes went smoothly. We found them knowledgeable with regard to the vessel that we purchased and we were offered balanced and well-informed opinions in our discussions. Availability outside of normal working hours was never a problem.

- Erich Danzfuss

Dear Alexis,

Thanks so much for your commitment and effort to find us the best boat for us in our price range. Now we have been on “Mawali” for a month, we can say you have exceeded our expectations.

We would like to commend you for your patience and keeping us patient when we was getting too interested in the wrong boat. Your knowledge of sailing, living aboard, and catamarans was invaluable and I appreciate your willingness to share this with us. All the best Jeff and Tracey.

- Jeff & Tracey

As we close the buying process on our Lagoon 410, I wanted to take a moment to thank you and your staff for a job well done.

Your expertise in catamarans shortened our decision process by educating us on the pros and cons of each type of boat on the market. We were then able to determine the short list of boats that would meet our needs. I also appreciated your patience and wisdom in knowing when to wait and when to push for action. We had several major activities going on simultaneously and you knew when to hold us back from making a rash decision and when to push for closure. In addition, you did an excellent job in looking for the right boat for us at the right price. All of this value-add saved us from making at least two decisions that would have been bad ones.

It is a comfort to realize there are people in this world that demonstrate integrity, charity and friendship. You represent the finest example of that tradition.

Best wishes to you and your staff.

Visit The Walch Family at their website

- Wilson and Elizabeth Walch

Owner’s comments regarding Dolphin 460 #4 “Rhythm”
Prepared by Jay Clark, V.P. Sirius Satellite Radio, October 2nd, 2006.

It was my good fortune to purchase the first Dolphin 46 built specifically for The United States (Hull #4). You can imagine my fear, giving dollars to a relatively unknown builder in a South American company. My broker, Phil Berman, walked me through the process and we devised a plan to hold a building slot until I could get to know the owner/operators of Dolphin Marine. I remember signing that document at the Miami Boat show. Phil, along with Junior and his father were on hand. What struck me was what happened right after I signed. Junior’s dad, who does not speak English, said something to Junior. Junior smiled and told me that his dad had asked him to tell me that, “they would build me a boat that we could both be proud of.” After living aboard my Dolphin 46, Rhythm, in New York harbor for two seasons, I can tell you that the Pimentas have more than lived up to that statement.

She is the perfect vessel for me. Rhythm is comfortable to live on with a lot of storage space. Warm in the winter and cool in the summer. She also sails. With the lured center-board down half way, I can easily point to 30 degrees and have also seen 18 knots over the GPS on a beam reach with our screacher living up to it’s name, heading into Block Island. We have sailed in great weather and also rough conditions, gusts to 45 knots with heavy chop, and even here, the yacht was easily handled. Forty-Six Feet is also a good size, as the craft can be single handed and is easily sailed by a couple. Guests come on board and are amazed that they are on a vessel where “everything works”.

Don’t get me wrong,being the first boat to the North East of the United States we saw some growing pains. The most noticeable was when Rhythm’s sliding doors, due to lack of humidity in the NY winter, warped. I talked to Phil and Junior and soon new sliding doors were delivered to the marina. More importantly, Dolphin Yachts changed their construction techniques to assure that this problem would never happen on future Dolphins.

The ship yard is now up to Hull 22, and I have been able to watch as they have improved the brand. U.S. Electric, Propane storage, larger aft cabins, the aforementioned woodwork. The thing I really like about this company is their willingness and desire to put out a superior product. Phil and Junior listen to their owners, take suggestions, and never complain, or for that matter look back.

I am very happy that I signed that piece of paper at the Miami Boat Show, these are stand up people, who make a stand up product. I would buy from them again in a heartbeat.

Captain Jay Clark, V.P. Sirius Satellite Radio

- Jay Clark

After looking for a catamaran for three years and driving countless miles looking at boats, Diane, my wife, suggested we talk to a buyer’s broker. That was the most important decision we made in years!

After seeing the advertisements for The Multihull Company, I decided to call them. Phil Berman, the owner and founder, answered the phone. We discussed what we were looking for and the price range that our budget would support. He asked many questions and said he wanted to get to know his customers before he decided if we could work together.

Immediately I got a feeling that we had not gotten from any of the other brokers we had talked to. Phil actually wanted to hear from us, what we wanted and did not try to tell us what we wanted, a refreshing change. Nor did he push his own company listings on us, like most brokers. And he talks honestly and authoritatively about pricing like no other broker. He knows what any catamaran is worth – wholesale, retail, etc. That is one of the big benefits of working with a broker who sells about 30 catamarans a year.

But the wife was not convinced….she wanted to meet him in person. So we scheduled a trip to Annapolis, and Phil and Dennis Bixler (one member of a GREAT staff) met us there, postponing leaving on a sailing trip to meet us. Keep in mind that we were not looking for a million dollar yacht, but a 38 foot catamaran. We spent the day looking at boats and getting to know each other. Diane immediately liked Phil and Dennis and felt she could trust them. Which is not something that comes easily to her!

Phil dealt with a ton of questions from us and never failed to return a call, even on Saturday or Sunday. He showed us listings The Multihull Company had, as well as the listings other companies had. In fact, the boat we ended up buying was another broker’s listing. He clearly only wanted us to get the boat that was best for us – not him.

In closing, the one thing I must say is this: you want some one like Phil and his staff on YOUR side. Phil is a hard-nosed negotiator and gets things done right! From finding us a boat, to helping us sea trial, all the way to the closing, the entire staff at The Multihull Company was a joy to work with. They treat you like family.

Thanks Phil,
Dennis, and Marylyn – you have allowed a dream to come true! Yall are GREAT

- Denny DeRanek & Diane

Hi Phil,
Now that the dust has settled a bit, I wanted to thank you for making the transaction possible. The level of customer service demonstrated by you and your staff was nothing less than outstanding. I especially appreciate receiving a copy of your book. If there is ever anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.

Kindest Regards,
Marc

- Marc Nachman

Hi Alexis,

Pat, Ben and I have been enjoying the Virgin Islands and sailing Powder Day. We have had some great days, a few good dives, lots of snorkeling and plenty of sailing. The boat is working out very well. Thanks again for all of your help buying it. Roger

- Roger B.

What’s life all about? Fulfilling dreams and meeting good friends do for a start? So imagine January 2007. Under the calm guidance of Phil Berman and the Multihull company I bought my beautiful yacht L’Aventura, attaining a dream of more than 20 years standing. And in Phil I met a friend. Live the dream – buy a Cat.

- Andy Byatt

I want to personally thank you for an outstanding job as my broker. Hope to meet up with you again. I will be in St. Martin in about a week and if you are on island ill buy you a cold one.

- Ken Johnson

Nous tenons a remercier the Multihull company et tout particulièrement Alexis de Boucaud, notre broker, pour la vente de notre bateau. Très professionnel, compétent et sympathique, il a su mener la vente a son terme et ce malgré le mat foudroyé en toute dernière partie de vente… Il a toujours su rebondir efficacement. Nous le recommanderons a nos amis cherchant a vendre ou a acheter un catamaran. De plus, quand nous serons prêts a acheter un nouveau bateau, c’est lui que nous recontacterons.

- Fredrick & Maude Bouju

I grew up in Barbados and have been racing and sailing catamarans since I was very young. Today I operate two successful day charter catamarans on Barbados, “WHY NOT”, and “WASN’T ME.”

I wake up every day and sail. Before I met Phillip Berman of The Multihull Company I thought I knew more about catamarans than anybody on earth. When it came time to buy a new catamaran for our business I really thought I could, “Do it myself on the internet.” Truth is, I could have – but I would never have gotten as good a catamaran if I hadn’t contacted The Multihull Company and asked Phillip to represent us as our buyer broker. On my own, I easily could have made a serious mistake.

Phillip’s knowledge of catamarans is unbelievable. He has visited nearly every catamaran factory in the world, sailed about every design on every ocean, and has been at hundreds of catamaran surveys. He is not only a World Champion catamaran racer, but a sort of “super agent” for catamarans. His contacts in the industry are second to none. You simply cannot believe how much time he can save you from looking at the wrong boats, or buy finding for you, from his amazing network, the right boats to consider.

Phillip not only found our new catamaran for us, he got her for a fantastic price and managed to get her delivered to Barbados from the North East Coast of the U.S. in January. The day the crew left the entire boat was covered in ice! But Phillip was there with them, readying the boat for me, and making the arrangements. He didn’t have to do this. It wasn’t part of the contract.

I can tell you that this is a man of his word who cares passionately about his clients.
I would never consider buying or selling a catamaran with anyone else.

Sincerely,
Captain Ron Williams, Barbados
P.S. If you’re ever in Barbados, come sailing with us! Visit our website: “Wasn’t Me”

- Ron Williams

Thanks to you and your colleagues at Multihull. I am very pleased with our experience throughout the entire process, and also the informal help before it all started. Also noted is the help from Andrew, and outside support from Jan.

- Fred Ebers

My first contact with Phillip Berman and the Multihull Company was in May 2002, when I asked for information on one of the catamarans that they were listing on the web. Other contacts followed, because it seemed that when I came across an interesting cat, behind her there was always The Multihull Company. I was looking for a fast catamaran for world cruising, it was the first multihull for me, but I came to this decision after loving fast monohulls and still owning an open 50. I don’t like sailing competitions, but I love to have boats with pace. Now I wanted also more comfort and safety, that is to say – a cat.

I did not really think that I needed any dedicated advisor like Phillip Berman, I have always relied on myself, always been self-employed. I have founded, owned and managed a sizable hi-tech company in Italy, I was at ease dealing with top managers, lawyers and big corporations around the world. On the Internet I can find all the information that I need on boats for sale. I have good technical knowledge of boat design, so I did not see the advantage of having someone represent me as a buyer’s broker. If it was a matter to sell my boat, sure I needed a broker – and surely he works better with an exclusive. But in order to buy… and then was this Phillip Berman the right person? I was not yet so sure I needed him.

At that moment, even before my formal commitment to work with him, Phillip Berman called me. “A boat that is perfect for you”. We discussed at length the pros and cons of the boat and since it did seem to fit all my dreams he advised me to act as soon as possible. So I did, and after two days I gave him my offer, after that a counter offer was accepted. Following Phil’s guide, I wired the deposit and flew from Italy to the US for a personal inspection and survey. The boat was even better than Phillip had described, making the final decision a “no-brainer”.

Since I came from Italy, I prolonged my stay in Philadelphia to arrange things for boat ownership. Being a European, I knew nothing of US laws and the tax system and I found of invaluable importance the help that the team of The Multihull Company – Marilynn, John, and Dennis – gave to me to gather information and arrange things in only two days. They helped me with – and in most cases did for me – everything, from choosing the flag to founding a US company, from finding a US bank to an insurance company, from documenting the boat with the USCG to arranging for winterization. Finally, Phillip also found for me a project leader for the refit and upgrade I want to do. In just one week and a single trip to the US everything was done.

I must heartily thank Phillip, all the team of the Multihull Company and in particular Marilynn for what they did for me. I will have no doubt next time to choose them as my exclusive buyer’s broker when the moment will come to choose another boat – but I am afraid for them that this will not happen before many years, because it is difficult for me to dream a better boat.

I can honestly say that The Multihull Company really made it easy for me to achieve my goal and in doing so saved a lot of my money!

- Aldo Pigni

I recently purchased and sold a boat through Alexis de Boucaud and The Multihull Company. They made research and paperwork swift and effortless for me and the monies worked out in my favor. I highly recommend their professional services and knowledge of the boating industry to anyone buying or selling a sailing catamaran.

- Keith Miller

You helped us out way more than you ever needed to. We literally shiver when we imagine how things might have gone with someone else. Phil, Andrew, Lauren and Jan made the whole process go really smoothly. THANKS!!

- Guillermo Suescum

As first time boat buyers, our experience working with The Multihull Company (TMC) and Phil Berman was immeasurable and completely over the top. As Type “A”, anal retentive, detail oriented people; we required/needed a lot of attention, hand holding, guidance, and care which included multiple emails and calls (some hourly, most daily) during this process for which we knew nothing about. After chartering a several catamarans and a few boat show visits, the only decision we had made, prior to contacting TMC, was that we wanted a Catana 471 –we had no clue how to handle everything else. As most Catana boats are out cruising, finding one within US waters was pretty much impossible. We were very interested one in particular, an owner’s version, Catana 471, located in Turkey. At the time, there was only one lender that was willing to lend money under those parameters. Phil used his vast array of experience, contacts and knowledge to help us secure our loan, insurance broker, documentations company, maritime attorney, surveyor, flagging, transportation (Turkey to BVI to US) and so much more. Meeting Phil in Turkey during our survey proved to solidify our working relationship and start the beginnings of a new friendship. Phil and his team have endless patience, and an amazing commitment to providing the best customer service! We could always rely on Phil to be candid, honest, reliable and professional (regardless how silly the questions were). It was because of Phil and TMC’s diligence and commitment to seeing us in this boat that our dream has been realized. We would not buy or sell a boat without working with TMC and Phil Berman – as they took a challenging experience and made it pleasurable adventure.

- Matt & Christine Mitchell

We have been on our Admiral 380 that Jeff Jones helped us find for 12 weeks this Winter. We love it and Jeff! Wanted to let you know that Jeff’s expertise was invaluable. Not only did he help us find the right boat, he walked us through the purchase with ease and became a friend. When we are ready to sell or move up you will definitely be hearing from us. Thanks Jeff!

- Mike Maloney

I want to tell you about the positive experience that I had doing business with The Multihull Company.

For background, Sandy, my wife, and I live in Hawaii. We began our search for a catamaran on line, with for sale by owner boats. Both of the prospective boats we lined up, one in Guatemala and another in St. Lucia. Our one day layover in Miami grew into a ten day stay in Miami one was taken off the market and the other failed it’s survey.

We saw where Multihull Company had a listing that peaked our interest so we called Alexis. He was in St. Maartin and was not sure if he could be back in Florida to meet with us, so he assigned Jeff Jones to help us. What a stroke of luck. Jeff worked very long and hard for us, and we looked at several boats and made an offer on a boat.

Once back in Hawaii we received the survey report that was a failing grade. Disappointed, but not deterred, we asked Jeff to continue the search since he knew what we were looking for. That led to a long distance completed boat deal.

This long distance process went very well because of Jeff and the procedures you have established as a business model. We have so much praise for you, your company and Jeff.

Not only have we gotten a boat, but I believe a friend in Jeff.

- Jim and Sandy Anderson

Presently cruising the Caribbean on their newly purchased 46′ catamaran.

Commitment, follow-through, integrity, trust and outstanding results – that’s what Phil Berman and the Multihull Company mean to us.

We wanted a foolproof process for acquiring the best catamaran at the best possible price and Phil and his company proved to be the best vehicle for achieving this goal.

We selected the Multihull Company as our exclusive buyer’s representative and benefited immensely. Phil has many unlisted catamarans that we never would have heard of or seen if it wasn’t for him. As a matter of fact, one of Phil’s unlisted boats was the one we purchased!!!

Phil will not only find you the best available catamaran but he will also provide objective analysis and invaluable help in putting together the deal, finalizing it and getting you on your boat as trouble-free as possible.

If you are looking to buy a catamaran and want the best insurance against mistakes and a guarantee for coming out a winner, Phil Berman and the Multihull Company are the only logical and smart choice.

- George & Jo Florit

I just wanted you to know that your level of service and the high degree of customer satisfaction have made owning my Dolphin a great experience. Most boat buyers, like myself, are obsessed with their new toy and every option results in questions and more options. Your team of professionals made a very difficult purchase less overwhelming. I look forward to sharing my new experiences and cruises in the future.

- Daniel Zlotnick

It is with bittersweet irony that I write you, Phillip, to thank you for your advice. I wish I had taken it when you offered it some three years ago. You had counseled me on a range of cats that you felt would best suit my cruising plans and budget, not pushing any one brand or builder, but going over the pros and cons of the various models you felt might work for me. Sadly, I later found myself infatuated with a new boat and brand you did not recommend. Just before signing the contract to buy the boat I called you and you warned me about the builder and the design. When it became clear to you I was going to get the boat one way or the other, you recommended I get an independent surveyor to really survey the boat carefully before I signed the final papers.  I unfortunately didn’t heed your advice and bought the boat “of my dreams” without having a proper independent survey done. Aside from having my share of problems while sailing and owning her, I took a huge hit when I sold the boat and “lost” over half of what I paid for her, not even considering all the expenses I had while owning her. It was painful to have three different surveyors tell me that I had vastly overpaid and that the boat was not worth half of what I had paid for her.

I feel stupid, but it’s so easy to be blinded by builder claims that I lost focus and did something rash. They say that hindsight is always 20/20 and I know that when I buy my next boat I’ll not make the same mistake. I sailed that boat for 2.5 years and got from Norway to Australia, and saw and met a lot of sailors/cruisers along the way. One thing was evident: A lot of people have made the same mistake I did. They think they know more than they know, and fail to realize that there are some truly expert brokers who really want to make sure they get the right boat, not the wrong one. It’s funny, but I would never buy a house without going through a broker, yet somehow I felt “confident” enough to do so when I spent the same amount of money on a boat. I don’t plan to make the same mistake twice, so for my next purchase I hope you can help me, so I can avoid all the trouble I went through the last time. My advice to anyone buying a catamaran, new or used, is to find a real professional, a true buyer broker with vast experience and integrity, who understands that counting happy customers is far more important than turning a fast dollar.

- Andreas Julseth