Reviews

I have 50 plus years in the marine industry. During this time, I owned and operated a 350-boat marina which offered full service and retail sales. I found Grant Ninneman from Denison Yachting is without question the most responsive, knowledgeable yacht broker I have ever met. I still can’t believe that any time I call he either answers the phone or texts an immediate response.

I flew to Fort Lauderdale from Annapolis Maryland multiple times in which Grant set up between four and six boats each time for my review. He also performed numerous live video reviews showing the good, bad and ugly on several other prospective boats.

I was so fortunate to connect with Grant. I immediately found him to be knowledgeable, responsive and an excellent sounding board. He was able to answer/explain all of my questions/concerns through his actual boating experience (he captained boats all around the world) with real knowledge that I knew from my experience was accurate.

He offered an excellent balance of providing his point of view when asked for without pushing any agenda. He invested a significant amount of his time and was very responsive throughout the whole process.

I soon realized Grant’s own extensive yachting background as a captain and in yacht design, features and capabilities. He was very patient explaining each boat’s design and mechanical features as well as answering all my questions.  We spent several days visiting yachts before finding a 2007 70′ Princess Yacht.

Grant is extremely knowledgeable and very capable during the purchase process including negotiating offers, arranging for a survey and haul out, obtaining insurance and recommending service personnel for completion of work on the boat after closing. Even now, after the purchase, Grant continues to stay in touch.

I highly recommend him to anyone purchasing a yacht.

Skip Bennett

In November, 2022 I met Grant Ninneman from Denison Yachting over the phone when I relocated from Connecticut to Florida in search of a full-time live-aboard yacht. I could not have been more fortunate to connect with Grant. I immediately found him to be knowledgeable, responsive and an excellent sounding board which was critical to me being a first-time yacht buyer.

Before our first yacht visit Grant and I exchanged ideas on my yacht preferred features and an initial list of boats I found for sale.  Grant quickly reviewed the list, added his thoughts and developed a multi-day visit plan.  As we toured each boat Grant was very helpful pointing out positives and negatives of each boat. He had an excellent balance of providing his point of view when asked for without pushing a personal agenda. He invested a significant amount of his time and was very responsive throughout the whole process.

I quickly realized Grant’s own extensive yachting background, knowledge of local marinas and yacht manufactures enabled him to not only provide sales support but also expert knowledge on yacht design, features and capabilities. He was very patient explaining each boat’s design and mechanical features as well as answering all my questions.  We spent several days visiting many yachts before finding a 63-foot Hampton which was perfect for my needs.

Grant was extremely thorough during the purchase process including the initial offer, arranging for a survey and haul out location. We reviewed the survey results and Grant helped me organize an offer which resulted in an agreement with the seller. Grant continued to help me though every step including recommending an insurance broker, introducing me to the Denison team that would complete the remaining steps leading to my ownership and introducing me to a training captain. Being new to Florida, Grant even arranged for me to have lunch with him and his family to help me feel comfortable transitioning from home ownership to full-time live-aboard boat owner.

Even though the boat was located in Jupiter and Grant was in Dania Beach, he traveled several times to Jupiter to assist me. He helped arrange temporary dockage prior to and after haul out in Fort Lauderdale and made countless contractor recommendations for completion of work on the boat while out of the water.  I could not have completed all necessary work without Grant’s help. For the months following the purchase, Grant continued to regularly reach out to me offering any assistance I may need. He continues to show a genuine desire to assist me even 4-months after purchase.

Grant could not have been more helpful from the initial yacht search, to the purchase process and then post sales support. I feel very fortunate to have Grant as my broker. I strongly recommend Grant to anyone wishing to purchase a yacht.

Jim Medeiros
Yacht Harmony

Grant…

I don’t think Betty and I ever told you how appreciative we were of your efforts as our broker on the sale of Laa-Dee-Dah. As you know our previous broker did very little to aggressively “show the boat”. He advertised but was not an enthusiastic salesperson. Let’s say he “called it in.”

You on the other hand you hit the ground running. A great advocate for the attributes of the Grand Banks. You also were quick to use resources to publish a very good video which we believed contributed great to the relatively quick sale once you took command.

Again, Betty and I were very pleased with your focused efforts. Thanks again.

Best Regards,

Gary Church

I was looking to purchase a  boat on the east coast and then ship it back to our home port in Ventura, CA. I needed an experienced yacht broker, someone I could trust and preferably a licensed captain. In other words, someone who really understands vessel capabilities and operating systems and could spot potential problems, I was introduced to Grant Ninneman. Grant is not only a captain but one with trans-pacific experience. With his guidance and keen eye I found the boat we were looking for. Grant then went on to negotiate a lower price.. Grant’s a great guy and brings a lot to the table.

Our Denison yacht broker, Grant Ninneman, was invaluable in helping us purchase our Nautitech 44 catamaran in Martinique. Purchasing a boat in a foreign country, dealing with documents in a foreign language, foreign currency, and unfamiliar laws can be extremely daunting. Grant held our hands through the whole process. His efforts made a huge difference in our anxiety levels while going through the occasionally very tough process. We highly recommend Denison Yachting and Grant Ninneman for any yacht purchase, especially if purchased outside the US.

Grant goes above and beyond for his clients..and he really cares. He’s also a captain and a prior- service manager who always has time for me if I’m confused about something or need something for my boat. He’s never not replied to a text or email. You should buy your boats from Grant!

Grant has an easy style to make you feel welcome and comfortable.  That helps when you are learning to pilot a yacht which can be intimidating.  It is also clear he possesses boat systems experience to help someone make a good choice in purchasing a vessel.

It is a distinct pleasure for me to write a recommendation letter for Grant Ninneman. I have had an opportunity to meet and work with Grant during the purchase of my yacht from Denison yachting. He was able to teach me and my wife the specific features of this yacht and how to maintain it. He also helped me to move it from Denison yards to my dock at Aventura.

It was immediately clear that Grant was very competent and skillful in seamanship. He had the full understanding of how the boat works and how to maintain it. He was also a very patient and knowledgeable teacher. We really enjoyed learning from him as he was so eager to share his love of seamanship and knowledge with passion.

There is no doubt that Mr. Bob Denison has very competent staff working in his team. Having a person who not only knows and loves certain skills but who can easily teach these skills.. is rather hard to find

Grant is a great teacher. He has a lot of patience and makes learning fun. I had no prior boating experience before I purchased the GT 40. Grant made me feel comfortable operating the boat in a matter of a few hours. He is encouraging, responsible and motivating: perfect skills for a remarkable instructor.

Grant Ninneman provided excellent training for me during the past month and I am completely satisfied with the instructions he provided. I fully recommend Grant for anyone who wants to learn boating basics and advanced training.

Grant has a lot of patience and a high skill set that makes him an exceptional teacher.

I would recommend Grant Ninneman to teach yacht classes. Grant is very knowledgeable about the sea and different yachts.