What Our Customers Are Saying

  • HARPER'S FERRY, East Greenwich, RI - Bill Harper, Beneteau 393

    "I just had to tell you that I was just on the phone with Joe Foss From Beneteau. I had sent an email to Todd Cranford with a picture of my ice box freezing issue. I had noticed that the top plastic lid had been cut back some and thought that that was the problem. Anyway turns out that he didn't think so. But the good thing is that they are going to send me another lid to try. It's always great dealing with Joe Foss and Beneteau. They have always gone the extra mile to make this customer glad that he bought a Beneteau. Have a great season, and hope to see you at Greenwich Bay."
    Bill
  • LADY ANN, Fairhaven, MA - Tobey and Doreen Denault, Beneteau 331

    "Dear Dave & Staff,

    Thanks for all you have done. We appreciate it! We just returned from a 2 week cruise in the Carribean. Hot, Sunny, & Fun! Take care and stay warm."

    Tobey and Doreen Denault
  • MARIAH, Steve Thurston, Swift Trawler 42

    "We are really enjoying our new Beneteau Trawler! Your staff was great during the commissioning process and the delivery went perfectly. Andy had the boat shining and went through the systems with me in great detail.... The whole experience was a pleasure. Thanks Dave."
    Steve Thurston
  • THE EILEEN ROSE, Boston, MA - Ellie and Tom Vogel, Beneteau 361, 2002

    Our second Beneteau from Cape Yachts in two years, and we are very satisfied! The entire sales, service and administrative team has been attentive to us, and helped us through some tough times when our first boat was totalled in a freak accident. We have sailed 50 days in 4 months this first season and the sailboat has performed above expectations.

    Dave made sure the commitments were kept, and the "production team" put in high quality work, generally on time and always with good humor. The office staff always made us feel like we were the most important customer of the brokerage (which we were).

    We'll buy our third boat from Cape Yachts!
  • "Cape Yachts is a first class company. They have been nothing but helpful and low pressure. He can answer any questions that you might have. Good luck!"

    Thomas King
    Site Manager
    Information Services
    Women & Infants Hospital
  • LIGHT DAWNS, Joe & Michele, Beneteau Oceanis 461

    "Looking over the transom, as we enjoy our second season aboard "Light Dawns," it's notable to be able to say that our buying experience with our new Beneteau Oceanis 461, especially with Cape Yachts, has been an extremely positive, and perhaps more important (considering the size of the investment), a real delight! Cape Yachts' professional staff not only made the purchase transaction seamless, but they also shepherded us through the detailed commissioning process, and enthusiastically stepped up to the handful of warranty items that inevitably arise. The hidden jewel though, has turned out to be the Cape Yachts Service Team! They have clearly distinguished themselves and established a clear separation between Cape Yachts and "all the rest" when it comes to Beneteau Yachts."
  • Van Stevens

    "A note to say thanks for hanging in there and finding a buyer for my Cal 27. No one got rich on the deal, but something's better than nothing. Hope your next sale is a 47 foot Beneteau up there in the six figures."
  • TO US!, Waquoit, MA - Dave & Stasia Palmer, Beneteau 331

    "If we were to buy another boat we'd go back to Cape Yachts. Whenever we had a particular need or problem Dave Nolan or his staff got right on it; and addressed the issue. Whenever there was a scheduling or other problem they pushed to solve it, but never sugarcoated the fact there was a problem. The crew was very responsive and patient as we edged our way into owning this quite sophisticated vessel. We're still sorting out the electronics, but skills are developing faster and faster."
  • WITH A TWIST, Douglas Carlson, Beneteau 473

    "This is our 2nd boat purchased through Barrett at Cape Yachts. In both cases, we found him extremely easy to deal with, very knowledgeable, very attentive and an excellent teacher! I would recommend him in a flash!"
  • RUSH BABY, William M. Mumford, Surprise 7M

    "Cape Yacht Sales runs a good operation. In particular, their service people are very friendly, competent and willing to accomodate. Launching my new sailboat was actually and enjoyable experience."
  • SYZYGY, Carl & Juliana Dupre, Hunter

    "Alan Hardwick was very attentive and helpful. He made certain that we were always satisfied. Matt Berbig and the entire service team did an excellent job of repairing, completing and delivering the boat."
  • MOO, Osterville, MA - Robert & Nancy Miselis, 1993 Beneteau First 310

    "A cold sunny day in February made me dream of sailing, if only it was about 40 degrees warmer and I had a boat. Remembering a dealer along Rte. 28 with many shiny new sailboats, I called Cape Yachts and Ken Winokur offered to show me around. Being careful not to fall on the ice, we thoroughly inspected 5 beautiful sailboats from 28 to 32 feet in length. Well that was it, I had been dreaming of owning my own boat for too many years and I knew my time was now. Nancy, my wife, and I decided on a very nice 93 Beneteau First 310. Ken was great for helping with the details in a relaxed atmosphere and is still a good source for maintenance and sailing questions. Everyone at Cape Yachts was easy to work with; the office staff and especially the service people. No matter what the question they would carefully explain what should be done. Our boat "MOO" was launched on schedule and after careful fitting and a test sail we were off to an exciting summer on the water. We had a fantastic first season. Our Beneteau is fast, very sea worthy, good looking and really lots of fun especially in 15 to 22 knot winds. It is also easy to handle, even alone. Thank you for helping us get started sailing our beautiful First 310."
  • Salobrena II, Westport, MA - Russ & Suze Craig, 1999 Beneteau 381

    "I'd like to thank you again for your help with the Salobrena II. The Beneteaux 381 is perfect for our purposes. The comissioning experience at MacDougals' was superb. Regards to the crew. Stop by for a sail any time."
  • Festina Tarde, East Moline, IL - Chris Van Lauwe, Hunter 34

    "Just a short note expressing my thanks to you and your dealership personnel concerning the purchase and transfer of our Hunter 340 "Festina Tarde". Your salesman has been honest and fair with us. With my promotion and relocation to Illinois we decided to move our boat to Lake Michigan to be commissioned at Pugh's in Racine, Wisconsin. The transfer of a boat and all of its equipment over 1000 miles to a cooperating Hunter dealer is no simple task and it takes "team effort." Liz and I think you have assembled a very fine team. As Liz and I head up to Racine this Memorial Day weekend for our first test sail we would like to say Thanks to the Cape Yachts Family for helping make our dream a reality."
  • San Marcos, Newport, RI - Aric Sather, Van de Stadt 28

    "Since the purchase of our Van De Stadt 28, my girlfriend Michelle and I have been cruising the east coast on our way to warmer waters. We have been so impressed with the boat and with the help we have recieved before and after its purchase. Being as I was in the used boat market I honestly expected to buy not from a broker but from an actual owner to find my best deal. I found your broker to be absolutely candid as to all components, favorable and otherwise, of the boat I now call home. I dealt with many brokers from many companies who showed me many lesser boats, I remain grateful that I bought from your company and believe that alone is a testament to your business practices. Many thanks."
  • Serenity, Harwich Port, MA - Bob & Liz Knott, Hunter 380

    "Since we last wrote as supporters and clients of Cape Yachts, a lot has happened to our sailing family. In our earlier post below we wrote of our wonderful relationship with everyone at CY, which has continued, and we now call many of them friends both professionally and socially. Our kids continue to grow and we got the itch to switch and move up, and traded in our Hunter 280 for a new '99 Hunter 380. Once again, CY staff including Dave Nolan and the new Service Manager have been great to deal with as we settle on commissioning lists and electronics budgets. Three boats from CY since 1996, we don't need to say more than that. Quality, price, commitment to customer satisfaction. If you are looking for a dealership that you can deal with and count on, stop here, they do it all. Smooth sailing..."
  • L'Arche de Noé, Stamford, CT - John & Helen Baumeister, III, Beneteau Oceanis 400

    "Dave Nolan and his team at Cape Yachts is the best! We know, because we are second time buyers. We love our new Oceanis 400, "L'Arche de Noé" - the commissioning yard, MacDougalls', did a super job. Dave's client focus, integrity, and attention to detail was critical to us becoming loyal clients and loud advocates. We wouldn't buy a boat, new or used, from anyone else. And Dave has the best parties - don't miss the annual CYS Rendezvous on Martha's Vineyard!!"
  • Breaking Wind, Wesport Point, MA - Alan Gauthier, Catalina 28MKII

    "Excellent place to do business. Have always kept to their word. Have felt good about all dealings even after the "sale". You could use me as a recommendation. I would be happy to talk to anyone. See me at the floating dock at MacDougalls', Falmouth."
  • Scrimshaw, New Bedford, MA - Joe & Ann Horgan, Catalina 30

    "We have owned our Catalina 30 since 1993 when we bought it new. We were very happy with both the boat and our dealership. Dave & Jane Nolan have always been friendly and helpful as well. We would like to consider ourselves as a member of the Cape Yachts Family."
  • Drua, Scituate, MA - Judith Doherty, Catalina 30MKIII

    "I bought my boat from Dave Nolan five years ago and still feel like part of the family. They will address any and all concerns before, during, and after your boat purchase. They even have a yearly rendezvous to bring together all their clients...they want to stay in touch."
  • SYZYGY, Carl & Juliana Dupre, Hunter

    "The staff at Cape Yachts was very attentive and helpful. They made certain that we were always satisfied. The entire service team did an excellent job of repairing, completing and delivering the boat."

New England's Yacht Dealer