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Our team of dedicated experts is here to serve you!
The Massey Team of 25 sales professionals meet via teleconference every week to discuss trends, share marketing and sales strategies and present all new listings to the balance of the team. Many of our team members have been in the business for a lifetime and are happy to share their knowledge to help other team members address customer questions and concerns. All team members have at their disposal a KNOWLEDGE BASE that is second to none. If you are purchasing or selling a new or pre-owned yacht, Massey’s highly experienced staff will make your process smooth and enjoyable. We have the capabilities to handle ALL aspects of the sale or purchase process and will work with you to achieve the results you expect.
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Ed Massey
I have had the pleasure and privilege of selling, listing and outfitting yachts for couples and families since 1977. Nearly 40 years of involvement in the marine industry has given me the opportunity to learn a great deal about yachts, outfitting, problem solving and making dreams come true. During that period I have been involved one way or another in helping over 3,500 yachting families purchase or sell their yachts.
Part of the joy of working closely with yacht buyers and sellers is getting to know them and being able to share my experience and knowledge regarding yacht construction, design, handling characteristics and marine history. Helping to negotiate deals that are fair to all parties and making sure transactions go smoothly is a constant focus. I am passionate about sailing yachts, downeast boats, trawlers, motor yachts and catamarans in the 30’ to 70’ size range. If you are looking to purchase, sell or outfit these types of yachts I would appreciate the opportunity to be involved. I am available seven days a week. Since 1977, Ed has represented his customers in the purchase and sale of sailboats, motor yachts, trawlers, catamarans, cruisers, center console and downeast yachts and has been in command of 5 different types of Catamarans ranging from a 16’ Hobie cat to a 42’ Manta, 15 different types of power boats ranging from a 20’ Shamrock to a 42’ Nordic Tug, and 35 different types of sailing yachts ranging from Capri 22’ to a 62’ Schooner.
Awards and Achievements:
- 10 different types of catamarans ranging from a Gemini 34 to a Lagoon 55
- 20 different types of power boats ranging from a 20′ Pro-line to a 125′ motor yacht
- 30 different types of cruising sailboats ranging from a Columbia 29 to a CNB 76
Marine Industry Contributions:
- Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB)
- Certified Sales Representative, Island Packet Yachts
- Technical Specialist, Catalina Yachts
- Sales Professional, Hunter Marine
Alice Winter
After a 20 year banking career, Alice joined Massey Yacht Sales & Service in 1996 with the thought of doing more sailing. With her interest in sailing and banking background the job sounded like a perfect match. As the business manager, Alice is responsible for assisting buyers and sellers with closings to insure a smooth transaction. Additional jobs include maintaining office computer systems, assisting with marketing and collateral materials and training new salesman.
Kelly Bickford
Kelly’s thirty five years of marine experience began on merchant vessels. Over the years, he has operated a charter boat company in the Islands and captained large charter boats. He enjoys cruising, racing, and diving, be it on Tampa Bay, Key West or the Caribbean. Since 1987, Kelly has combined his extensive knowledge of the marine industry with an enthusiastic attitude to become one of the premier brokers in the Annapolis area. Kelly is a member of the Florida Yacht Brokers Association, a national trade organization which advocates high ethical standards and professionalism within the industry. He holds a retired One Hundred Ton Masters, All Oceans License issued by United States Coast Guard and is a graduate of the University of Baltimore. In 2003, Kelly was one of the first yacht brokers in the nation to become a Certified Professional Yacht Broker. Only about 4% of Florida yacht brokers have achieved this distinction. In 2008, Kelly and his wife Marianne made the move to sunny St Petersburg. “As an Annapolis based yacht broker, I had had many dealings with Florida brokers. My experience dealing with Massey’s guys, with their high degree of professionalism, convinced me that I need look no farther for a place to hang my hat.”
Awards and Achievements:
- Graduate University of Baltimore BS/BA
- Licensed USCG Master with Sail and Towing endorsements (Retired)
- Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB)
- Island Packet Yachts Certified Sales Representative
- Hunter Marine Certified Sales Pro
- Catalina Yachts Certified Technical Specialist
- Completed Safety at Sea seminar: U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis
- Numerous technical courses and seminars from J Boats, Freedom Yachts, Pacific Seacraft, Tartan, Westerly Yachts.
“Over the last 25 years, with all of my achievements in the marine industry, the one that I’m most proud of, is the number of clients that have come back year after year, boat after boat, to continue to work with me and to think of me as “their yacht broker”. I promise to work from start to finish, to continue to earn that title.”
Doug Scott
After spending 25 years in the corporate world as an account executive with a major apparel manufacturer coupled with 10 years in new and brokerage yacht sales, Doug brings an attention to detail and follow through that will make the search for your next yacht an enjoyable process. Specializing in trawlers and motor yachts as well as racing and cruising sailboats from 40 to 60 feet including both domestic and foreign manufacturers with a knowledge of layout, systems, and hull design, Doug will help you cut though the endless variables and find the perfect fit for you. He will guide you seamlessly through the entire purchase process from survey/sea trial to decommissioning and shipping. Doug conveys a genuine love of the process and a professional approach in helping you find your next boat.
Awards and Achievements:
- Certified Sales Representative, Island Packet Yachts
- Technical Specialist, Catalina Yachts
- Sales Professional, Hunter Marine
John Barr
Capt. John Barr started his water career as a child, from home ports in Chautauqua, NY and Stonington, CT. After college, he moved from the Atlantic to the Pacific and sailed from Santa Monica Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, CA and later from Channel Islands Yacht Club, in Oxnard, CA for over 25 years. His own boat is a Catalina 42 Mark II, in which he frequently sails from his home port in Stuart, FL to the Bahamian islands. He is a member of the Seven Seas Cruising Association, Channel Islands Yacht Club, Hope Town Sailing Club, and the Waterway Radio and Cruising Club. He is a professional mariner and holds a USCG 100 ton Masters license, with sailing and towing endorsements, Electronics Officer, STCW-95, MMD, and TWIC. His goal is to perfectly match the buyer to the boat, whether when ordering a new boat or selecting a brokerage vessel. As a veteran cruiser, he understands both the vessel and the systems that allow for a safe, comfortable, fun-filled passages afloat. He is sales manager for the Stuart, FL Massey office.
Susan Opland
Susan is an experienced Caribbean cruiser with extensive background in the yacht business. Her experience well qualifies her to assist in sailboat selection, outfitting and getting underway. Nothing pleases her more than hearing about others dreams, and sharing her experiences.
Scott Pursell
Scott’s lifelong interest with boating, sailing, and ultimately his career, began as a youth sailing with his father in NW Ohio and at a YMCA camp in SE Michigan. Over the years he has sailed, cruised and raced many types of boats, including daysailers, one designs, offshore cruising and racing yachts, multihulls and many various powerboats large and small. Scott became involved in boating industry in 1976 with Rocky Mountain Marine in Denver, CO. After several years, Scott yearned for warm waters, and moved to the West Coast of Florida. There he managed numerous new boat commissioning and service yards, partnered in a yacht rigging and service company, and became involved in the charter business where Scott managed a fleet of approximately twenty yachts. Scott also was quite active in domestic and international yacht deliveries; power and sail, for private owners, brokers, builders and charter companies.
Scott’s career with Massey Yacht Sales & Service began in January 1989 in Palmetto, FL, where he managed and oversaw the commissioning, outfitting, rigging and delivery of new and trade-in yachts. Within a few years, and with Ed Massey’s encouragement, Scott turned his attention toward new boat and brokerage sales. During his tenure in Florida, he had the privilege to work with countless customer in Florida, throughout the United States and Internationally.
In 2012 Scott was reacquainted with his first love, who was living in Southern California. They married in 2013, and Scott moved to the “other West Coast”, joining Heritage Yacht Sales in their Newport Beach, CA office. There Scott was active in new and brokerage yachts, both sail and power. In California, Scott maintained his Florida Yacht & Ship Salesperson’s License, allowing him the opportunity to continue to represent existing and new clients with yachts located in Florida. In 2017 Scott earned his California Yacht and Ship Broker’s License and in 2018 Massey Yacht Sales & Service established a presence in Southern California.
Scott looks forward to the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience with his customers and to assist them in making intelligent and well-informed decisions. Scott’s continual professionalism and integrity is applied to the purchase of a new or brokerage yacht, and /or the selling of a current vessel.
Achievements and Awards:
- Massey Yacht Sales Senior Sales Associate
- Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB)
- California Yacht Brokers Association (CYBA)
- California Yacht and Ship Broker License
- California Yacht and Ship Salesperson License
- Florida Yacht and Ship Salesperson License
- CYBA and CPYB Continuing Education Seminars
- Catalina Yachts Certified Technical Specialist
- Island Packet Yachts Certified Sales Representative
- Hunter Marine Certified Sales Professional
- USCG Master License, 100 Ton (Retired)
Greg Calley
Captain Greg has been a boat broker since 2014. As a Long time boater Captain Greg has earned many licenses and certificates; The First US Power Boat advanced power boat instructor in Florida; American Sailing Instructor Offshore; ABYC Electrical Tech; 200 ton USCG Captain; and 40 years as a Aviation Maintenance Technician. Captain Greg has sailed many thousands of miles, completed the Great Loop, and has operated everything from a skiff to a 120’ sail and power vessels. Captain Greg has an unparalleled eye for mechanical detail and vast experience that all of our clients have come to rely on.
Jose Torres
Jose joins Massey after a successful 28-year career in sales, technology, risk management and business consulting working for global consultancy firms PriceWaterhouse, Ernst & Young and Protiviti and super regional insurance companies and banks. He earned his B.S. in Computer Science from Iowa State University located in Ames, IA in 1988. Jose had his first experience boating while growing up in Puerto Rico running his father’s sport fishing boat on the west coast of the island. While in college he worked for 3 years for The Boy Scouts of America as a National Staff at the Florida Sea Base in Islamorada, FL where he was first licensed as a captain and ran base boats to take scouts diving and supported the sailing programs. After college, Jose spend several years working as a licensed captain running dive charters and teaching scuba diving, for Lady Cyana Divers and Florida Keys Dive Center in the Florida Keys. In 2013, Jose expanded his interest of boating by becoming a sailor. While living in Coconut Grove, FL he joined the Coconut Grove Sailing Club where he learned to sail and became US Sailing certified sailor through Basic Cruising certification. He participated in many regattas as captain and crew. Through his demonstrated boating & sailing experiences and business background Jose has a proven track record of building relationships, understanding his customer’s needs and identifying the best solutions for his customers. He will bring his passion for boating and problem solving to help both buyers and sellers find the perfect vessel for their needs.
Joe Limardo
Welcome to Massey Yachts, Bienvenidos a Massey, bem vindo a Massey
As a boat sales professional for Massey Yacht Sales and Service I promise to strive for a satisfying and successful experience when purchasing a new or used yacht. Whether you have given us the opportunity to sell or assist with the purchase of your yacht, my service and support throughout the process will exceed your expectations. As an owner of sail and power boats I have always had high expectations as a buyer as well as a seller. I am meticulous and detail oriented with the maintenance and upkeep of these vessels. I am acutely concerned with safety, quality, workmanship, and value.
My diverse background in boats of all types large and small with a thorough knowledge of systems as well as extensive cruising aids my ability to help anyone sell their current boat or find their new dream boat. I look forward to working with you.
My personal passion has to do Catalina Boats and Classic German cars . I own a W123 1981 Mercedes and a Catalina 27 from 1978.
I will give you my best advice when Buying or selling vessels.
Look forward to working with you!
Captain John Hodge
Captain John Hodge brings his nautical experience to you! After a long career as an unlimited tonnage Captain on highly advanced ships all over the world, Captain John is ready to talk boats. He strives to match the best boat for his clients and will go the extra mile to make you love boating and sailing as much as he does.
As a member of his college Varsity Sailing team, he raced yachts throughout the Northeast; a passion which he continues today with the Amelia Island Sailing Club.
John has several years of cruising experience in the Bahamas and Caribbean with his wife on his personal yacht, a classic Morgan 383.
He has also been working for the past 20 years as a part time sailing instructor with Windward Sailing School in Fernandina Beach.
John is uniquely qualified on boats large and small to help you fulfill your yachting dreams.
- Maine Maritime Academy Graduate (BS Nautical Science)
- USCG Unlimited Tonnage Master
- Dynamic Positioning Operator Certificate Unlimited
- ASA Certified Sailing Instructor
Tom Cobin
Tom had been sailing most of his life, since mastering Sunfish and Hobie Cats on the lake where he lived in upstate New York as a teenager.
An accomplished amateur windsurfing competitor for many years, he got into yacht racing in the mid-90s on the Chesapeake Bay. He has been crew or captain on racing yachts from 22 feet to 45 feet.
Tom has owned & restored five sailboats, including a Catalina 27 he raced in Annapolis, and a Capri 26 by Catalina he bought shortly after moving to Miami in 2018. He is an active member of the Coconut Grove Sailing Club, where he also provides live entertainment as the lead guitarist and singer in the house band, and as a solo performer.
Tom joins Massey Yachts after a highly successful pharmaceutical career, featuring multiple performance awards in sales and training.
“Working with Massey Yachts combines my love of sailing, my experience with the Catalina product line, and my passion and determination to serve customers. I look forward to working with you!”
Captain Nick Hay
Nick started sailing when he was 12 years old on a 25’ racing sloop and has owned boats (sometimes more than one at a time) continuously since 1978. His last sailboat was a Catalina 36, in California. He has owned a 2006 Mainship 40 Trawler, a 2000 Sea Hunt Triton center console and a 1996 30’ Monterey Express Cruiser at various times in the last 15 years. He sailed his boats in international sailboat races and cruised in Mexico and the Caribbean on both sail and power boats. Additionally delivering sailboats from the Los Angeles area to Mexico (as an offshore delivery Captain).
Nick has been a Licensed and Bonded Yacht Broker since 2014 – for 2 separate companies
Before That – Regional Manager
Managed a division of Ocean Equipment, a distributor of electronics and related equipment to the boating industry. A requirement of the position was to have an excellent understanding of the technology of yachting electronics (i.e., GPS, Radar, electronic charting-MFDs, communications, entertainment, etc.). Factory build of electronics at both Catalina and Island Packet sailboat factories.
Before That – Director of Information Technology
Managed all aspects of technology for an accredited MBA graduate school including managing the universities’ “Distance Learning Portal” website.
Before That – Owner – MicroSystems Design
Single-source provider of hardware, software and computing services for client companies in the
Los Angeles area – 25 years
U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain
U.S. Army Veteran
Notary Public
Certified SCUBA Diver – Since 1974
Member – BPO Elks, Punta Gorda, Fl
Member – Burnt Store Isles Boat Club
Member – Twin Isles Country Club
Associate in Arts – Business Administration
Bachelor of Science – Major – Chemistry
Minor – Information Systems
Corey Park
Retired FBI, Retired Coral Gables Police, Graduated Criminology FSU, Graduated Masters Justice Policy FAU.
Over 40 years sailing experience, Great Lakes, Florida Gulf Coast, Florida Atlantic, ICW, Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay waters from Miami to Quantico, Virginia and the Washington Harbor.
Steve Snyder
Captain Steve Snyder, Broker, Massey Yacht Sales
Steve Snyder, USCG Master 100 Ton Captain, and a certified SCUBA diver is part of the sales team at
Massey Yacht Sales. Steve brings with him over 40 years of sales experience and 40 years of sailing,
racing, cruising, and boating experience. He has logged over 70,000 NM racing and cruising yachts, and
has owned several boats beginning with a Catalina 30 and then spent over 20 years successfully racing a
Catalina 38 S&S designed sloop in Annapolis, MD.
After a successful career in the technology field, and as a President and CEO of a Defense Contractor in
Washington, DC, Steve and his wife, cruised their Catalina 42’ sloop to the Bahamas. They spent most of
their time in the remote Jumentos and Ragged Islands. With his extensive experience and background,
Steve understands boats and marketing, and can help you sell your vessel, or assist you in finding the
right yacht for your needs.
Having moved to the Treasure Coast, he and his wife are enjoying boating, fishing, and golf here in
Florida. He understands the trade-offs and compromises with boats. After all, he has done it. And in
dealing with a yacht broker, experience matters.
Steve Murray
Steve Murray Maritime Experience
Originally from New England, Steve first stated sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. In 1978 he obtained his first formal sailing credentials at the Boston Harbour Sailing School. After retirement, in 2009 from the Telecom industry, Steve obtained his Master 100 Captains’ license and began his second career as a Delivery Captain; delivering over 100 boats (both power and Sail) whilst logging over 75,000 Blue water miles and later earned his ASA certified Sailing Instructor rating.
Steve lives in the Amelia Island, FL area and is an avid Fly Fisher and in his spare time builds, both salt and freshwater, fly rods and model sailing ships.
As a Massey mobile Florida Licensed yacht broker, Steve travels extensively to help his customers find and/or sell their yachts.