Ancasta International Boat Sales is the largest brokerage network in Europe, but we know that being the biggest doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re the best, so we asked some of our vendors what they thought and here’s what they said...
D Page, Star Fisher 840 Fb - "The Ancasta database quickly searched for an appropriate value and guided by Richard it was a matter of just 10 days before we had a conditional offer...! The buyer was retrieved via your database of enquiries from previous months and clearly illustrated to me that dealing with a large and efficient company was absolutely the correct decision..."
N Hewitson, Sealine SC38 – “I would like to express my thanks on the professional manner in which you have dealt with the sale of our boat. It is said that the best two days of owning a boat are the day you buy it and the day you sell it. I am sure in part that this is due to the painless sale process. There are always a lot of postings on the forums about how using a broker is a waste of time and money, all I can say about this transaction is that your effort was worth every penny!”
P Power, MGC 27 – “James Hutchinson was very helpful in brokering a quick sale and working to fit with our circumstances”.
Ray Moore - Jeanneau 37 - “Efficient and professional service”
Helen Mobbs - Sealine S23 – “From the initial contact and purchase experience then later through to the sale of our boat, the Ancasta staff have been more than helpful and have gone out of their way to accommodate our requirements. My partner passed away suddenly therefore I was forced to sell; your team were excellent they gave full support and guidance at this difficult time and secured a sale very quickly. I would recommend the guys at Port Solent every time.
Chris Fuller - Little Blue – “Alex (from Mercury) was most helpful, and went beyond the call of duty. It was with his help I sold my boat and I am most grateful to him and Ancasta, thanks
Stephen Hill - Dufour 36 Classic – “The boat was registered with 3 brokers and in a very difficult market only Ancasta found any serious buyers”
David Edwards - Bavaria 44 – “David Walder explained very clearly how he would deal with all of the issues before completion could take place and was spot on with his comments. The complex process was handled professionally, without any apparent fuss and as vendors, our involvement was minimal.”
John Woodward - Aquador 28c – “Excellent coverage and friendly staff”
Roy H. Clarke - Hardy 24 – “Have now used Ancasta services both buying and selling on many occasions and will continue to do so”
P.G. Webster - Dufour 30 – “A good sale to the first viewer - all arranged within about 36 hours”
Adrian Fenwick - Regal 2460 – “Good efficient service boat sold in less than a month good result in a trying market”
Carole Allen - Moody 333 – “Altogether a very speedy & professional service, many thanks.
Carol Hulcoop - Dufour 40 – “Excellent Service”
Paul Jones - Elan 40 – “I was nervous about using a big broker for my boat - I shouldn't have been. My boat was sold within two weeks at almost asking price, with a superb level of personal attention from the Ancasta team, to create a seamless and expert transaction.”
Shaun Webb - Bavaria 32 – “A very difficult sale to a very difficult buyer was handled with humour and professionalism to complete the sale”
Kevin Stevens - Bavaria 31- “I would like to thank the whole Ancasta team at Port Hamble for their help in selling my boat in a very short space of time. Despite there being a recession. Everything was handled in a professional and courteous manner from listing to handover.
Emma Bartle - Bavaria 32 Sport – “In the current climate we were obviously concerned that selling a boat and achieving a competitive offer would be difficult. However, Ancasta Port Hamble's International marketing facilities meant that they could target a much wider audience, maximising sales opportunities but still offering a local personal customer service and resulting in the successful sale of our boat to a buyer in Scandinavia. The sale was completed swiftly and painlessly and in less than a fortnight from offer we watched our boat leave the yard and head off for Norway to her new owners! Having bought the boat through Ancasta in Brighton originally, we've now experienced both ends of the lifecycle and would like to congratulate Ancasta on achieving what no other broker could at the moment. Well done.
Ian Darwood - Sealine S23 – “The sales team could not have been more helpful with their help and experience in recommending a crafty to buy, and then advising and assisting me through the purchase to its conclusion. Throughout my ownership they were always only too pleased to offer help and assistance, willingly, and with a smile. When I decided to sell this craft, Ancasta were the only people I was prepared to trust the sale to, and once again, they acted in a very professional manner, with a minimum of involvement from me, but at all times keeping me fully informed of the position. I hope to purchase another craft in 2010, and I would not hesitate in going back to Peter and his team for their help and advice once more. The service of the Ancasta team is one that they should be proud of, and it’s a pity that others in the general service field still do not understand what the word service means! Keep up the good work.
Edward Jonathan Greenland - Bavaria 38 – “Helpful on all counts - nothing too much trouble even when overworked as happens sometimes! The brokers at Darthaven’, Dartmouth, are great.
Richard Duncan - Gibsea 312 – “I found the whole process of placing the boat with Ancasta at Plymouth very easy. The boat was sold very efficiently and the contract, survey and final hand over to the new owner were all handled very professionally by Ancasta.
Ian Wateridge - Bavaria 29 Sport – “The professional team in the Poole office were a pleasure to deal with and the sale of the boat was a hassle free and slick transaction. The second time in 5 years, thanks very much.
John Rock - Sealine 360 Statesman – “Gerraint Skuse sold this boat to us some years ago and always kept in touch no matter who he was with. Because of this when we wanted to sell we went straight to him regardless of his current office brokerage. His input was first class and could not have been better he was calm precise and professional
Nick & Jane Downer - Regal 242 – “Ancasta Brighton was truly fantastic. We bought our boat through them and they were excellent -so we decided that the best place to sell our boat would also be Ancasta Brighton. Tom and Mike were absolutely brilliant and a pleasure to deal with. Both are a tremendous asset to Ancasta. Nothing was too much trouble for them. They are head and shoulders above any other boat brokers on the south coast.
Mark Clark - Beneteau 393 – “David Walder did an excellent job in supporting me as an Ancasta customer to give me objective information that allowed me to make a quick sale at the top end of my sale price range. Excellent communication during the offer and sale process, which was concluded very painlessly.
Stuart Bush - Glastron GS249 – “The member of staff I would always tell people to contact was Tara at Falmouth, friendly, efficient, and proficient
Barry Collins - Sealine F43 – “It was a pleasure to deal with the Port Solent office; I received an excellent service, carried out in a professional and friendly manner.
Don Urquhart-Potts - Beneteau 25.7 – “Very friendly and went out of their way to set me at ease. Sorted out any query I had, instilling confidence at every turn.
Alan - Dawn Spirit – “We approached the prospect of selling our boat with worry but Mike Hinks and Kelly made it a pleasing experience because of their friendliness and knowledge on boats.
Gwynne David Price - Falcon 275 – “The management and staff at your Poole office were very professional and efficient and made the whole selling experience a good one and would have no hesitation in recommending Ancasta to anybody.
Stephen John Butcher - Fairline Targa 34 – “The Ancasta team at Port Solent were at all times very professional and provided tremendous support to complete what may have been a difficult sale due to the quality of paperwork issued by the brokerage from whom I purchased the boat
Beverley Pittar - Bavaria 29 Sport – “Peter and Becky are always courteous and professional and were a pleasure to do business with, a credit to your organisation.
Gary Lander - Beneteau 393 – “I wrote to the md to praise the professionalism of Alex legge - he was excellent.”
Nigel Smithson - Fairline Phantom 38 – “Nick was very good to deal with; he kept me up to date”
Simon White - Folkboat – “Ancasta were efficient and their used boat show was at a perfect time to clinch a deal.”
Prof. Kenneth R Harrap - Westerly Oceanranger – “I was most impressed with the cheerful enthusiasm and attention to detail of Kelly Robinson and Mike Hinks. Only 10 weeks intervened between the dates of my original commission to the final completion of the sale. Delays due to problems with the purchasers' mortgage arrangements were handled sensibly by the brokers. It was important to me that the sale was completed expeditiously: it was and I am most grateful to the brokers for their professionalism at all times.
Ken Lee - Bayliner Capri – “Ancasta provided me with sound advice and the sale was completed seamlessly.”
Justin Leese - Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37.1- “The broker for this sale, Kelly Robinson, was very helpful, friendly and efficient throughout. Her colleague Mike was also very helpful and provided advice and contacts to assist me with the delivery trip to Germany.
Wojciech Kulis - Maxum 2400SC – “I'm quite happy to have chance dealing with people from Brighton office, especially tom who was the person I bought this boat from.”
Jonathan Oades - Southerly 115 – “Your staff were impressively knowledgeable about my vessel and provided constant advice regarding presentation price and demonstration, the financial matters were handled with obvious competence and concluded without fuss or delay I was most pleased with the result and would certainly use your services again.”
P Conisbee, Sealine S23 - “…thank you and Shaun for all your efforts in successfully selling the boat in a very difficult market”.