ABOUT US
Let us introduce you to our boat sales team, we’re a group of folks with loads of boat knowledge, lots of experience of buying and selling boats and we’re here to help you. We know your boats are important. Choosing the right boat for you, buying at the right price and understanding exactly what you’re buying are some of the things we can help you with. If you are selling, we’re here to help you maximise your price by advising on maintaining your boat and presenting it in the best possible way.
Apart from that, we can take all the hassle out of buying or selling your boat by dealing with all the details, making it happen quickly and helping things to run smoothly.
Mark Collins
Senior Boat Sales Broker
Based out of Sawley Waterside & Marina in Nottinghamshire, covering the Midlands and North, Mark is the Senior Broker at Boat Sales by Aquavista, and a passionate boater. His first experience in boating was when he was six months old on his fathers narrowboat and since then has enjoyed many boating adventures including navigating the Manchester Ship Canal, cruising the beautiful Welsh canals going over the iconic Pontcysyllte aqueduct and braving the choppy waters of the Thames past the Houses of Parliament. Mark has worked in the boating industry for 9 years and with his extensive experience, he is perfectly placed to help those looking to sell and buy.
Paul Sissons
Boat Sales Broker
Based at Sawley Waterside & Marina in Nottinghamshire, covering the North. For many years Paul has had a strong connection with Sawley Marina, working there as a teenager while at college, before becoming part of the brokerage team in 1994. Paul enjoys sailing holidays and has experience of sailing and selling a large selection of inland crafts, from day boats to Dutch barges. Always with a smile on his face Paul loves nothing more than guiding customers to the right boat.
Kate Hill
Boat Sales Broker
Based out of Sawley Waterside & Marina in Nottinghamshire covering the North. Kate previously worked in the property industry for 25 years, she has helped many people realise their dream of selling their home and has now changed to helping people move to life on the water. Kate’s passion lies in all things ‘water’ which led to her swapping selling bricks and mortar to boats. Kate loves to make you feel at home on the boats during viewings and is here to guide you through the boat buying process.
Richard Hogarth
Boat Sales Broker
Richard is based at Limehouse Waterside & Marina in London and covers the south coast and London areas. He has been involved with boats since his childhood with his first experience being on his father’s fishing boat in the Irish Sea. He then developed a love of sailing and progressed to the RYA National Youth Racing Squad and has since competed in yacht regattas across Europe, Asia and North America. He’s an experienced Yacht Broker and passionate about all types of boats but his dream boat would be a Pogo 44.
James Arnott
Boat Sales Broker
Based at Priory Waterside & Marina, Bedford James looks after the South. Before boating James had a varied career including working in retail, assistant manager of a hotel and restaurant and working in aftersales in various Jaguar Land Rover dealerships. James then cut his teeth on the River Thames before venturing to the south coast, meaning that he can offer advice on every element of boating, from canal and river cruisers to power boats and sailing yachts.
Hannah Gretton
Boat Sales Broker
Based at Trinity Marina, Hinckley, Hannah supports marinas across the Midlands, including Brinklow, Crick, Trinity, Kings Bromley, and Ventnor. With 7 years of construction industry experience and award-winning customer service skills, her passion for helping others find their perfect home inspired her move to the boating world after enjoying boating holidays in the UK and France.
Steve Love
Boat Sales Broker
Based at Crick Waterside and Marina in Northamptonshire, Steve is your trusted boat sales broker. With a remarkable journey that spans both sea and land, he's uniquely equipped to help you fulfil your dream of owning a narrowboat. Steve's love for all things maritime began during his service in the Royal Navy on the Royal Yacht Britannia in the 1980s. Following his naval career, he spent 25 years in technical sales, with 15 of those years focused on global sales. In 2019, Steve took the leap and started living on a Narrowboat. His deep connection to the waterways led him to a new career in boat sales in 2022. Now, Steve's passion and expertise are dedicated to helping you find the perfect boat. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or a first-time buyer, he's committed to making your boat ownership dream a reality.
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