This spring was an exciting month for selling.  I was contacted by Henry C. Chambers, of Beaufort, South Carolina  (retired from being its mayor for around 30 years) to help him to find a suitable yacht.  He planned to sell his long-time home and move aboard, basing out of Beaufort.  Henry flew down to Fort Lauderdale, the boating capitol of the world, and we looked at a number of brokerage Hatteras's that were configured and priced to his needs.  We eventually found a pristine 1989 68' Hatteras "Argonauta" located right in his backyard - Hilton Head.  I co-brokered the purchase with Larry Jordan of Lighthouse Yacht Sales (very professional and great to deal with!).  Henry soon had the boat to start living the dream!  If you ever get to the City Marina next to the Henry C. Chambers park in Beaufort, stop by to say hello!

This year I have had more than a few people want to move aboard a yacht full-time.  It's a great lifestyle that let's you travel with your home to many destinations not reachable otherwise.  Neighbors also tend to be quite friendly. 

"Argonauta" had everything that is important in a Hatteras, including stabilizers; but needed a bow thruster.  Steve Owens from US Thrusters  in Fort Lauderdale drove up with his team to install one and did a great job at a great price.  Palmetto Bay Yacht Center  in Hilton Head was also very helpful. 

 

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