After having my boat on the market for over 10 months, privately and with two other brokers, I became aware of Australiawide Boat Sales and their web site. Being keen for a sale so I could move on to my next vessel I placed my beloved boat with this mob. Firstly let me say that I was impressed with the speed that the web site had my add placed, next, which I believe is the most important point, Euan kept me completely informed on the market and situation at all times.

Euan had an offer on paper before he came to me which ment less fuss and no bullshiting around. As a seller we often hear about these offers from others that don’t go anywhere, so to have an offer on paper makes us think and decide quickly with no messing around, then a quick settlement ( 1 Week). In a nutshell lets not mess around, we as sellers want the job done well and we want the job done quickly.

I can recommend Australiawide Boat Sales and I think you will be happy with their style!!

Anthony Walsh, Murwillumbah
(Owner of Beale 740)

Dear Sirs,

This is with reference to the recent sale of my yacht GYPSY ROSE our Morgan 41.5 cruising yacht.

Your assistance with advertising the boat on your website, advertising
in the magazine and ultimately finding a buyer, is greatly appreciated.

I found the laidback and relaxed manner in which you conduct your business very pleasant and effective.

Your help with obtaining spares and service and getting the boat through survey is also greatly appreciated.

I have no hesitation in recommending Detlef and the team at Australiawide to one and all interested in buying or selling a yacht.

With kind regards,

Jan H.N.Bol
Rotterdam, Holland

Andrew and I wanted to thank you for the special attention you gave to the sale of our RL 34 ‘Geronimo’.

‘Geronimo’ sold for more than we anticipated, and much sooner than we expected. We both appreciated the regular contact from you, reporting any interest and inspections, so keeping us informed at all times on your progress on our behalf.

Your staff were helpful too with any inquiries we had, and we appreciated the friendly easy manner of all your staff assisting us in our dealings with your firm.

Naturally we will be using Australiawide when our current boat is ready to be replaced.

Peter Fox
Toowoomba, QLD

Hi Detlef.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your professional service in assisting me in the recent purchase of the yacht. You were always available by phone or email if I needed advice and always responded in a friendly manner.Your experience in ship broking is second to none as you assisted me with inspections,slipway and survey, insurance and marina berthing to name a few
Detlef, I thank you again and would not hesitate in recommending you to any potential clients who are considering buying a boat.

My regards sent from sea. Tom Kitchener.

Detlef,

Just a quick line champ, its Hugh from Little Coconut, just to keep you in the loop we got the boat into Richards Bay SA the other day, she has gone so good thus far, when the weather comes in she heaves to really well with a stay sail and thrid main, sticks like a rock. Just skipping down the SA coast at the mo, will get to Cape Town before Christmas then will make the run home, touch wood, been an amazing adventure so far. Defo the right boat for the trip we have run aground a few times been through big electrical storms and had some patches of weather and Little Coconut has taken everything within her stride, we are still marching.

Hope everything at east coast is going well, I feel so lucky to have bought this boat.

all the best
Hugh

Hi Detlef

We’d like to thank you for finding a boat that was as close as possible to what we were looking for. Too many brokers try to sell boats on their books without matching the boat to the potential purchasers.
We found your service to be first rate and as we live in country NSW, your good service was of great significance as we are a 4 hour drive from the boat and were not able to get up there easily to organise things, as we may have if we lived nearby.
Thank you once again. Great boat!

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the team at australiawide boat sales Manly Brisbane and in particular Mr. Euan MacDonald for their very professional and attentive service given to me when I recently purchased a very nice yacht.
I thank you once again Euan, your attention and care has made this purchase a very plesant one indeed for me.
Tony Cross
SV Lass O Luss

To be honest, we don’t usually feel the need to leave comments or give testimonials, but in this instance, buying our beautiful Steel Sapphire through Detlef was one of the most enjoyable experiences we have ever had. He instinctively knew what to show us, kept within our budget and acted in a most professional manner throughout.
He is courteous, polite, considerate and has a wicked sense of humour!
To sum up – a seamless transition between owners, engineered to perfection by Detlef. A mention too for Euan, who, unlike a lot of brokers, actually replied to our emails before we arrived from NZ. What a team.
Thank you so much

We brought a Cruiser Yacht through Australiawide Boat Sales and from start to finish Detlef helped us along the way.

It was our first large boat purchase so we were nervous and not sure of all steps to take. We had dealt with other agents however with Detlef we felt that he was honest and nothing was too much trouble.

Even to the point after the sale he organised for the boat to be filled up with petrol and had the boat positioned for us to easily power away.

Detlef you made this whole process easy and thank you for all your additional help and advice.

Karen Muscat, Highvale

I have just purchased my new yacht “Sandpiper” – an Amity Classic from Australiawide Boat Sales and I am astonished at what an amazingly versatile trailerable yacht she is.
My wish list for an ideal boat included: a responsive sailing yacht, a stable boat for the non-sailors that regularly accompany me, a low maintenance vessel or an easy maintenance vessel, classic looks and some pretty timber, easily sailed solo, capable of a passages with up to 3 overnight stays, a shallow draft or better a pivot centreboard boat so that sandbanks are only a temporary annoyance, (also this would facilitate being able to sail or motor in places the “gin palaces” do not use).
Sandpiper, my new Amity Classic has answered every item on my wish list. Her sleek broad based form correctly implies that she is a quick responsive and stable boat. It is fair to say that I enjoy everything about Sandpiper. Every outing I have had the additional pleasure of compliments about her appearance and function. My wife (who was losing her love for sailing) loves the open cockpit sailing and under cover (boom tent) lunching. ‘Sandpiper’ is beautifully finished , sails like a witch and has the flexibility to cope with narrow shallow waterways and inexperienced passengers. However like her founder Euan has demonstrated on countless occasions, it is satisfying to know she is more than capable to tackle some serious conditions when the going gets tough.
I am looking forward to the fleet of Amity boats steadily building.
Greg Doolan ‘Sandpiper’ Ephraim Island .

Once again many thanks for selling Sunbird and making the process so smooth. As you know I had her listed with two brokers and I knew you would sell her. Sell is the wrong word because you never referred to any vessels as “stock”. Even in these days of production vessels they are never stock items from the moment they are launched. All vessels have names (not numbers) and mean something to someone. This is why it was such a pleasure to list with you as you understand this.

Boats are not sold they matched to new owners, without a match it is not a sale and if a sale is made with a poor match then it is a poor sale. You matched Sunbird to a her new owner perfectly. It was as much a pleasure for us to see her going offshore again and being lived in as she was meant to be, as it was for us to own her. It makes a difference – and you supplied the difference.

Thank you!

Jonathan King

Dear Euan

We are truly grateful for all the time and effort you have put into bringing "Lillian" up to a high standard.

It is not often that someone does something of their own volition without being asked to do so.

Once again, many thanks.

Kind regards

Eva & Greg Sawtell
SV Lillian

I have been very happy with the service given to me by Australiawide. In June 2010 I saw an on-line advertisement for a Regal 3360 for sale through Australiawide. At this time I was located in Hong Kong.

They answered all my email and phone questions with expertise and arranged a time for me to view the boat. The whole process went very well.

All in all, I cannot speak highly enough of the help and assistance given to me by Australiawide in the purchase of my boat.

Sincerely,
Craig Emett
0488 2 66661

Hello Euan,
Now that I have decided to "swallow the anchor" and pursue activities more suitable to my age, I would like to thank you for the very professional service you have afforded me over the years as my yacht broker.
We both know that you operate in an industry rife with Fly By Nighters calling themselves yacht brokers, who promise the world, but rarely perform.
However you have consistently under promised and over delivered in our dealings. At my last reckoning you have sold 6 yachts for me over the last few years, which included that awful period around the GFC.
Good luck for the future, but if you keep doing for your clients what you already have been doing, you will continue to succeed.

David Sim

Hi Euan,

Thanks so much for a quick turn around, we are very impressed with Australia Wide, both in Detlef’s handling of the preparation and in the quick turn around with an offer.

Bronwyn and Reinhard
Bavaria 34

I looked at boats all over the county and found mine in Melbourne. This is when I called on Euan’s extensive experience to help make the process easy. He dealt with the local broker, recommended a surveyor and helped arrange the delivery to Brisbane, even came along for the ride! I couldn’t have asked for more. A pleasure to deal with the guys at australiawide.

P.S. The new Amity looks great!!!

Steve Lugge

All praise to Detlef Bauer and the team.
I bought a Hunter 430 in November and it was a rush job right from the start
Detlef could not have been more helpful throughout the entire process, from the initial ‘just looking’ stage to offer process, survey and test sail, all of which was accomplished in a very short time to suit me
One would have forgiven for thinking Detlef was working for me as the purchaser, rather than for the vendor, he was so accommodating. He went above and beyond, even to the point of lending me his personal vehicle to victual the vessel before departure from the Marina
I will use this company again, selling or buying, in the future and will recommend to all and sundry

Just another test, no action required from you.

Happy customer? YES I am. Australia wide has sold 3 yachts for me over the last 8 years, and all within 3 weeks, now thats good!

Cheers
Willem

I recently purchased my first large vessel and was very happy with the service and assistance I received from the guys at Australiawide Boat Sales. Both Detlef and Euan were very forthcoming with all available information and kept me well informed on the progress of my purchase with a minimum of fuss.
Surprisingly this was a very pleasant experience and I would not hesitate to purchase through Detlef and Euan again in the future.
Jayson