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Hallberg-Rassy

In 2002 the partners of Swiftsure Yachts joined to create a full service brokerage for sailors buying or selling high quality boats. A  team approach, in-depth expertise  and  exceptional service are the hallmarks of our business plan and are designed to ensure we meet our customers’ expectations.

TEAM APPROACH

Serving the west coast of the United States and British Columbia from San Francisco to Vancouver Island, our team steps outside the norm of commission-based yacht sales to make certain our collective expertise is directed by the needs of our clients.

IN-DEPTH EXPERTISE

We keep abreast of changing market conditions both locally and nationally, and we put in thousands of miles at sea each year to give a real-world foundation to our knowledge of sailing, boat systems and yacht design.

EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE

Clear and on-going communication combined with a commitment to listening carefully focuses our brokerage on activities designed to bring added value to the process of selling and buying yachts.

Featured Listings

Sula - hinckley sou'wester 59.

Arctic Raven - Saga 48

THUMPER III - Freedom 45CC

NOMAD - Outbound 46

DUNVEGAN - Farr 50 Pilothouse

NEW YACHTS FOR WORLD CRUISING

What our customers are saying

"Brooke and I cannot state strongly enough how grateful we are to have worked with Swiftsure. If we went purchasing alone, a tremendous amount of effort and uncertainty would have resulted with unknown consequences. For awareness, I've always purchased all large expense items on my own. Very pleased to have changed my ways, especially on this purchase!"

"Outstanding service. You have been exceptionally responsive by phone and by email. You've gone above and beyond to make this process as seamless as possible."

"Bob (Schoonmaker) was very knowledgeable and helpful. He helped us identify the type of boat that best fit our needs, answered question after question, and ultimately helped make the process easy! I wouldn't buy another boat with out him."

"We were so happy with your service that we really don’t have any suggestions for improvements! While we first found out about you online, we met at least four other boats during our inside passage this year (2017) who had done business with you in the past and all stated that we certainly could not have chosen a better brokerage! Again, a huge thank you."

"Overall, a very positive experience. All of the Swiftsure staff had a professional yet relaxed demeanor and showed a high level of product as well as a general sailing knowledge. The purchase transaction was conducted efficiently and to the highest ethical standard."

"I was looking at other boats on your site and Brad recommended the Caliber based on my needs. Very personal and helpful, outstanding service. Follow up and personal interests. It has been a very positive experience. Thank you to your crew!"

"The Swiftsure Team was involved in the selling of my boat. From listing to showing to supporting my preparations for the sales events they were there with good solid advice. Pete pointed out eye appeal items I could do to enhance the sale, staged "Lovely Lady" for great photos and then worked with numerous clients to send qualified buyers to view "Lovely Lady". Every time I asked a question or sought information, Swiftsure was there to support me. Their advertising and marketing was outstanding. I was very impressed that Pete flow to Fort Lauderdale just to take quality photos of "Lovely Lady" for Yacht World and the Swiftsure website. I felt informed and up to date throughout the process."

"I/we can't speak highly enough about Molly! This was the most straight forward, honest, and helpful interactions we have had with a broker. I mean Molly sold us a boat, but it felt like she just facilitated us meeting the boat we wanted. Zero pressure, but lots of help. And she was extremely flexible and available! Not all brokers treat both partner in a purchase as equal decision makers, Molly worked with me as a sailor, not the wife of a sailor, and that made all the difference. Also! It was super helpful to discuss purchasing and older boat with someone who owns an older boat, Molly expertise was appreciated!!!"

"One of the best brokers out there, very professional & knowlegable."

"Keep doing this kind of job! Very customer focused. Incredibly patient, educational, and supportive. Not pie in the sky but solid, real world perspectives. A very good experience."

"Swiftsure Yachts entered a market saturated with brokers, but with their knowledge, attention to detail and super communication, they quickly rose to the top. It is not by accident that they represented both Hallberg Rassy and Outbound yachts. I would not buy or sell a yacht in Seattle without their able assistance."

"The service is outstanding before, during and after the sale. Ken (Monaghan) is top notch, professional and goes the extra mile as a rule, not exception. Thanks to him and the rest of the Swiftsure team."

"Exceedingly knowledgeable and professional. - Worked very hard to sell my boat. - Go the extra mile. - Fun to work with. - 10% is a lot of money, but they earn it! - Deserve their high standing among yacht brokers. - Straight forward and honest. - I'd recommend them even to my sister - and she's picky! - If I'm ever crazy enough to buy another boat, I'd buy it from Swiftsure!"

 "Always available and responsive to our contacts. Good responses, always friendly and welcoming by all staff. The specifications were well written and with good thought, made the boat special. We were always kept in the loop, liked seeing the website hits to get a feel for how active the market is. No suggestions for improvement - exceeded expectations. Appreciated Ryan's willingness to see the boat out of the water prior to it's listing. His suggestions on what to have done to the boat to prepare her for sale made a sound difference in marketing our boat and the eventual sale. We always felt everyone at Swiftsure appreciated our business, made it a point of shaking our hand when we visited and felt the operation is run very well. Professional at all times."

"Bob (Schoonmaker) is the greatest. Not only through the buying experience but even more so in the post-buy interactions. He goes above and beyond to be really helpful. The best!"

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As the weather warms up all our thoughts turn to the 2018 racing season.  It’s time to get the boat put back together and get those ratings certificates revalidated.  IRC, ORCi and ORR have all undergone refinements that can have a significant impact on your handicap.  Our team of designers follows the rule changes in detail and can quickly advise how these changes may impact you and what modifications may be worth considering for this season.

We offer a range of services to suit any budget. From a simple certificate review to identify potential sources of measurement error, to a complete performance versus handicap optimization program targeted to your specific race program and budget we are here to help.

Contact us at [email protected] or +1 410 267 0780 to find out how we can help make 2018 your best season yet.

BALTIC 142 Released from Mold

Published on June 30, 2018

The hull of Design 788 - Baltic Yachts Custom 142 has been released from the mold at the yard in Finland. Farr Yacht Design was responsible for the Naval Architecture on this project including specification of the innovative Dynamic Stability Systems foil that promises improved handling, reduced heel angles and improved speeds. This is the largest foil assisted sailing yacht to be developed and follows from extensive work and design studies to optimize the hull and foil package.

We are the top racing-yacht design team in the world based upon one of the most extensive, impressive records of winning yacht racing results ever compiled by a single design group. Our long-running record of achievement dates back more than 30 years and includes 43 world championships won in Farr designs and a multitude of design successes at internationally prestigious grand prix yachting events.

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