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Seidor

10/10

Frans Bennekers dit a very good job in the selling transacktion ,about the ORCA Boat. Was a very profesional and serious.

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

On the transacktion process

Strengths of White Whale

Frans Bennekers os very profesional.

Improvements or suggestions

No aplied


Sven Pluymackers

10/10

Ich bin rund um zufrieden. Von der Kontaktaufnahme, über die Bestandsaufnahme auf dem Boot, der Ausarbeitung des Exposé bis hin zur finalen Übergabe des Bootes habe ich mich durch White Whale und... Ich bin rund um zufrieden. Von der Kontaktaufnahme, über die Bestandsaufnahme auf dem Boot, der Ausarbeitung des Exposé bis hin zur finalen Übergabe des Bootes habe ich mich durch White Whale und hier durch die Betreuung von Ron Priem fantastische aufgehoben gefühlt.

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

Professionell und gleichzeitig sehr persönlich

Strengths of White Whale

Sehr professionell, viel Sachverstand und Erfahrung

Improvements or suggestions

keine, bin voll zufrieden


Pieter

10/10

Just purchased a beautiful aluminum tender through White Whale Yacht Brokers. Contacts were made through Vinkeveen, Pieter Pepping, who was experienced as very reliable and honest. No-nonsense... Just purchased a beautiful aluminum tender through White Whale Yacht Brokers. Contacts were made through Vinkeveen, Pieter Pepping, who was experienced as very reliable and honest. No-nonsense approach, which was identical to the ship I purchased. Man of appointments, action and time for the customer, which was experienced as very pleasant. Satisfied from the first telephone contact to delivery and handover, my thanks!

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

boat found through internet, through a boats for sale site

Strengths of White Whale

Short lines, personal, honest and no-nonsense

Improvements or suggestions

irrelevant


Lars Ruland

10/10

Vom erst Kontakt bis zum Kauf war bin mehr als überzeugt von Ron‘s Makler Eigenschaften.
Ron berät erstklassig.

Er packt auch an, wo andere Makler sagen da ist nichts zu machen. Vom erst Kontakt bis zum Kauf war bin mehr als überzeugt von Ron‘s Makler Eigenschaften.
Ron berät erstklassig.

Er packt auch an, wo andere Makler sagen da ist nichts zu machen.


Ich kann Ron nur empfehlen!!

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

Boat24

Strengths of White Whale

I hope you’re get the only broker in Limburg

Improvements or suggestions

Ist perfekt !


Willem

10/10

Helder en duidelijk vooraf. Gewoon je eigen schip blijven varen. Professionele werkwijze waar de onderhandelingen stroef verlopen

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

Vergelijken van vier yachtbrokers in de omgeving

Strengths of White Whale

Vrijheid in opties. Soepel meedenken. Relevante adviezen in de voorbereiding. Snel reageren.

Improvements or suggestions

Geen idee eigenlijk


Luis

10/10

Destacar la buena atención y profesionalidad

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

Internet

Strengths of White Whale

La atención dispensada por el bróker Frans Bennekers de Puerto de Aguadulce (Almería) Spain

Improvements or suggestions

Está bien así


Frederik Stenholt Bruun

10/10

Good as always. This is now my third time buying boat from Luka.

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

4 years ago sailor friends of mine, recommended White Whale Yachtbrokers as a trustworthy company.

Strengths of White Whale

Trustworthy, you won't get disappointed when flying down to look at the vessel. Luka shows the "truth" and sents pictures of all the flaws, and broken parts as a used yacht have beforehand.

Improvements or suggestions

Change company name:-P First boat I bought(JO36), I hit a Sperm Whale mid atlantic causing the rudder to delaminate and made damage in the front. Second boat(OCEANIS 50) I hit a Sperm Whale mid... Change company name:-P First boat I bought(JO36), I hit a Sperm Whale mid atlantic causing the rudder to delaminate and made damage in the front. Second boat(OCEANIS 50) I hit a Sperm Whale mid pacific (1.500nm from shore), causing the boat to sink in 1 hour. So maybe a name not mentioning a whale? I like buying boats from Luka, but as a said to him in Croatia. "If I come back within 3 years, things didn't go as planned with this vessel."


Gerry Murray

8/10

Very Good

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

Very professional, the process is very good, the background legal and financial structure works well

Strengths of White Whale

Process, online selling apporach, hands on with purchaser

Improvements or suggestions

Generally, no strong comments here.. Had to do some chasing but otherwise very good experience. There was an issue with vat on the deal. The irish expereince on this point is different on this and... Generally, no strong comments here.. Had to do some chasing but otherwise very good experience. There was an issue with vat on the deal. The irish expereince on this point is different on this and it was difficult to get this understood. I think this left a bad impression of myself as a result. Perhpas more sensitivity to other country regulations might be needed.


Colin Maslen

4/10
(Bewerkt)

The photographs used by the seller to advertise a 1991 Vickers 41 yacht for sale in Cadiz, Spain, were previously used by another broker, Boatshed.com. In other words, the photographs were over 17... The photographs used by the seller to advertise a 1991 Vickers 41 yacht for sale in Cadiz, Spain, were previously used by another broker, Boatshed.com. In other words, the photographs were over 17 years old and no longer representative of the condition of the boat. As potential buyers, my colleague and I were caught out by this; we entered into a contract to buy the yacht (subject to survey), paid a 10% prepayment, and traveled half way around the world to view and test sail the yacht. When we saw the yacht, we were dismayed to see that it is was in a state of neglect; it did not measure up to the broker's description, assurances or photographs. The surveyor's report identified many defects and he concluded his assessment with the following: “The equipment of the boat and its maintenance can be considered as lower/worse than the average of similar boats.” The surveyor’s valuation indicated that the asking price for the yacht was inflated by as much as 35%.
After an investigation, Frans, the White Whale Yachtbroker (WWY) representative in Spain, acknowledged that the photos were indeed over 17 years old and that he had also been misled by the seller. The sales contract was cancelled, and WWY Spain refunded our prepayment in full.

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

Through Yacht World

Strengths of White Whale

Communication - the broker listened to us, and after further investigation, acknowledged that we had been misled and agreed to refund our prepayment.

Improvements or suggestions

Buyer beware! Inspect the boat before you enter into a sales contract. Check that the broker has performed due diligence to ensure that the photographs and description accurately reflect the... Buyer beware! Inspect the boat before you enter into a sales contract. Check that the broker has performed due diligence to ensure that the photographs and description accurately reflect the current condition of the boat, and that the asking price is fair and reasonable for the boat's age and condition.

Reply White Whale Yachtbrokers:

Dear Colin, once again our apologies for the course of events. We immediately removed the boat from sale, of course. A good lesson for us; believing an owner on his/her information is not always... Dear Colin, once again our apologies for the course of events. We immediately removed the boat from sale, of course. A good lesson for us; believing an owner on his/her information is not always wise. That is why we warmly welcome an inspection at all times. We are happy that everything has been neatly settled by the seller. Good luck in your search for the right ship.
Best regards, team White Whale Spain


Steve Appleby

10/10

Successful transaction which was the main aim. Sensible arbitration in negotiations thanks to Guido, friendly and helpful.

How did you find White Whale Yachtbrokers

Boat advert

Strengths of White Whale

As above

Improvements or suggestions

If it works, don’t change it!