Charles Blickle

Alice and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for all your help and support in selling our boat Sun Runner.  I had a feeling when we decided to sell that we would need some help but at that time I didn't realize how much. Contacting you to handle this process was the best decision we made.  We feel that you and the Denison team are truly a first class all inclusive package. Starting with putting together the on-line listing, national advertising, handing all potential buyer inquiries, handling the negotiation between  us and the buyer for final sale price, coordination of the sea trial and buyer surveys and finishing up  with transferring all the money and paperwork for both ourselves and the buyer. Your professionalism and ongoing communication throughout the entire process was outstanding.  What really stands out for us now, was the fact that after we worked together initially on establishing a selling price and the on-line listing, we were able to literally forget about it and leave the rest up to you.

Our business together is complete and you've sent us the final fully executed closing statement. Reflecting back, we truly believe that without your first class help and support and that of your outstanding team, it's doubtful that  we could have gotten through this entire process.  The Sun Runner may have gone to a new home but the great memories from the day we purchased it till the day we sold it are forever. You are now part of those memories in a good way.

I have been asked to describe my business relationship with Charles Blickle. I first met Charles back in the early nineties when he was a broker with Bradford Marine. He was “broker of the day” when I called to inquire about a listing Bradford had in a Yachting magazine. A few weeks later we met, from that point forward, over the years, I have bought, sold and donated 3 boats ranging from 61’ to 53’ with Charles being my broker of record.

His personal attention to my needs and wants has never been overlooked, going out of his way to cart me around South Florida “looking” for my next purchase!

My experiences dealing with Charles has always been a great pleasure and very professional.

It is with pride and friendship that I offer my highest recommendations to Charles as he moves forward in his career. He will be an asset to any future client.

Charles Blickle has been my yacht broker and before me was my father's yacht broker. He helped my father order and purchase a semi-custom 70' Ocean Alexander in the mid 80's. Since then he has personally assisted me in all aspects of the sale of the Ocean Alexander, the purchase and sale of a brokerage 42' Sea Ray, a new 50' Sea Ray, a new 65' Fairline, and a brokerage 76' Lazzara. He also consulted me on the purchase of my current 103' Westbay. I have always been comfortable with knowing that he is looking after my best interest. He is very reliable and has great integrity.

I met Charles Blickle in 1998 when he helped me find a 52’ Hatteras convertible. Charles was very patient with me as he explained the differences between the several brands available, engine options, construction, electronics, etc. This was my first venture into serious off shore fishing and Charles took the time to make sure I evaluated all pertinent matters and made a well informed decision. His advice during the buying process was priceless because I had never been through it before.  Things like where to haul the boat for inspection, surveyors to consider and where to take the boat for  updating were matters Charles helped with.

After I bought the Hatteras, Charles listed my 40’ Silverton for sale. He helped me find a dock in Ft Lauderdale where I could leave the boat. He checked on it regularly for the three or four months it was for sale and made sure it stayed clean, and safe from hurricane threat. When he found the right buyer, Charles once again went out of his way to make sure we had a smooth closing. Living in North Carolina and working full time, it was difficult for me to be around for the sea trial and evaluation of the survey results.  Charles handled everything.

In 2003 Charles helped me with the purchase of a 36’ Tiara. This was a relatively simple transaction, partly because Charles saw that I knew all the comparable boats for sale.

Three years later I asked Charles to help me find a motor yacht in the 70’ range that I could afford. We walked the docks at the Miami Brokerage Show and took in the various alternatives; different brands, styles, layouts, and vintages. We finally settled on a 70’ Hatteras Cockpit Motor Yacht in the 1989 to 1990 range. I can still remember some of the advice Charles gave me about buying a boat that could be easily resold in the future. Now Charles went about sending me info on the many qualified boats for sale.  He arranged numerous visits and sure enough we found the right boat at the right price.

By now I knew what was ahead of me, but Charles was still there to help with surveyors, boat yards, financing, documentation and so on. Closing went smoothly and I listed my Tiara for sale with Charles.

Once again Charles helped me find dockage while the boat was for sale in Ft Lauderdale. He looked after her and had several suggestions to make sure she sold in a short time. I never had to return to Florida to complete the sale of the Tiara. Charles handled everything.

Sadly I now find it necessary to sell the 70’ Hatteras motor yacht. Of course I will list it with Charles.

Charles is a hardworking and knowledgeable boat broker. But more importantly he is honest and has his clients best interests in mind. Sure he wants to see you buy or sell your boat, but only if it is the right deal for the client.

I strongly recommend Charles Blickle for any activity in the boat brokerage business.