I have shopped for or purchased more boats than I care to admit and thus dealt with a number of brokers. There is an inherent conflict of interest when a professional represents both parties involved in a transaction. This is why purchasing a boat through John was such a unique experience. A broker exists to close sales and John’s professionalism facilitates that end but there was also no question John was equally interested in ensuring the boat was right for us as the buyer and providing frank advice on condition, value and transactional details.
John is refreshingly responsive. This particular boat was at the lower end of the dollar scale but John actually answered his phone or if not, every time I sent an email, text or left a message I got a timely response.
When we relocated from California to the east coast I was delighted to find John was moving to Maine and I asked to him assist us in finding our “retirement boat.” The process took months as I rejected boat after boat - even one which went through survey. Nonetheless John kept patiently providing candidates and advice until we finally found the right boat and we are delighted with the choice.
Most brokers are boaters but few have the John’s depth of experience and knowledge of boats and systems. I have experienced his seamanship first hand in a three day gale and that experience has tremendous value whether you are a buyer or seller.
Whether buying or selling I highly recommend John Kuony.
John Kuony is so good at his job he made me want to become a Yacht Broker! I've resisted the move into sales several times in my career because I wasn't sure I could sell something I didn't truly believe in but what better than Yachts to sell? Yeah right! Like all consummate professionals, John has that delicate skill of making the complicated seem effortless. Now if only I also had his decades of Yachting experience and vast network of contacts! John is the master of the 'soft sell'. On a number of occasions during my purchase I spent way more than I planned to (without regret) because John laid out the options, matter of fact, logically making the case for what he would do in my position and how I would be saving money in the long term by not cutting corners. If you are lucky enough that John crossed your path during your Yacht purchase or sale, make the smart move and get him on your side.
