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Ian handled the sale of our boat as both the seller's broker and the buyer's broker. He handled the sale professionally. Both the seller and buyer were pleased with his work. The transaction was completed successfully and expeditiously. I highly recommend Ian and would use him again.
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.12.18
Thank you very much Jeff. I’m always here for you.
Ian is top notch boat broker. He had a qualified buyer lined up in days after listing my sailboat. I would highly recommend Ian and his organization.
Kevin Halkola
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.12.17
Thank you Kevin. I look forward to seeing in touch with you and I’m always here for you.
Like all the other reviews, Ian is super responsive. I think what makes him great is he is a one man show so he is 100% invested. The only issue I had was with transferring funds, but that was 100% the banks fault and he went above and beyond to corrects the banks shortfalls. 95% of other people would just blame the bank and make me wait. A few would apologize perfusely. Ian invested hours to get me my funds several days earlier than I would have otherwise . Thanks Ian!!
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.12.11
Thank you Tyler, I’m always here for you and my clients to give them the best experience I can. Thank you for your trust and business
Ian was simply the best! He’s super easy to work with, super knowledgeable about all things boats, and made my experience extremely stress-free. I can’t emphasize enough how much Ian made this process smooth and worry free. If you are looking to buy a boat or sell a boat, you won’t go wrong working with Ian.
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.11.21
Thank you Tom,
It was a pleasure working for you and as you know I'm always here for you. Have a great holiday season and look forward to talking with you soon.
It was a pleasure working for you and as you know I'm always here for you. Have a great holiday season and look forward to talking with you soon.
Purchasing my sailboat through Ian was an incredible experience from start to finish. He’s professional, knowledgeable, and truly goes above and beyond for his clients. Every step of the process felt smooth and transparent, and I always felt like I was in excellent hands.
Ian also connected me with an amazing team of surveyors who made the entire buying process seamless and supportive. His network, expertise, and attention to detail made what could have been a stressful experience genuinely enjoyable.
Ian isn’t just a great broker — he’s someone who truly cares about helping you find the right boat and ensuring you feel confident every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend him more highly — he’s earned a customer for life!
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.10.30
Hi Kathryn,
Thank you for the kind words and as you know if you need anything at all I'm always available for you.
Thank you for the kind words and as you know if you need anything at all I'm always available for you.
Ian has handled the purchase/sale of our last 3 boats. He’s responsive and knowledgeable, and has always been willing to assist with any boat-related questions well after the transaction is complete. I highly recommend IVT!
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.10.27
Thank you George and am always here for you
We have completed several transactions with Ian over the years! Ian is professional, responsive, very knowledgable about sailboats and powerboats and the brands he represents, and wonderful to work with. He is also very well connected in the industry and if he does not know the answer, he'll find an expert who does. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, or do both, give Ian a call. You will not regret it!
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.10.27
Thank you so much for the kind words Paulien. Always here for you and look forward to the next move.
Ian is the best yacht broker in San Diego. He sold me my Jeanneau SO440 in 2021 and we have enjoyed it ever since. If you are looking to purchase a boat he is the guy you should contact
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.10.27
Thank you Richard and am always here for you. Look forward to seeing you out on the water soon
I met Ian over three years ago when I first started exploring the idea of sailing. At the time, I hadn’t even taken a single lesson or spent a day on a sailboat, but Ian took the time to educate me, answer my questions, and guide me through what can be an overwhelming process for a first-time buyer.
Fast forward to today, I’m the proud owner of a 2018 Elan Impression 45 - my first boat. Ian’s responsiveness and honesty stood out at every stage. He has a very real way of communicating, explaining what truly matters and what doesn’t, which gave me confidence throughout the purchase. Despite representing both the seller and me, he handled the transaction with integrity and balance, ensuring both parties’ interests were respected.
What impressed me most was Ian’s consistency over the years. He never pushed me to buy before I was ready. Instead, he stayed in touch, answered questions as my knowledge grew, and offered guidance even when there was nothing in it for him. That kind of patience and professionalism is rare, and it made me trust him completely when it was finally time to purchase.
From meeting me at the boat show to walking me through different models, Ian’s patience and professionalism made all the difference. The result was a smooth closing, a perfect boat in exceptional condition, and even a friendship (and future sailing plans) with the previous owner.
I would highly recommend Ian to anyone... Whether you’re buying your first sailboat or your fifth. He’s a broker you can genuinely trust.
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.10.22
Hi Mike,
Thank you very much for trusting me through this process and I will always be here for you if you need anything at all. My phone is always on and look forward to seeing you out on the water.
Best,
IVT
Thank you very much for trusting me through this process and I will always be here for you if you need anything at all. My phone is always on and look forward to seeing you out on the water.
Best,
IVT
I purchased a Bavaria SR 36 using IAN as my broker. He was very professional and was available for my questions. The deal from start to finish was completed in less than 2 weeks from when i first even looked at the boat. His connections were able to expedite EVERYTHING from the sea trials to the engine oil samples to transferring a VERY desirable slip to me from the seller. He also hooked me up with many of his contacts from his 30 year+ experience in the industry. All the professionals he's recommended have been great. Ian was Competent, Trustworthy and CARED about our family and you can tell he loves what he does. He's great and i would encourage anyone reading this to give him a call because he is a great ally and advocate to have in this space and a fantastic resource once you do make the plunge.
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.09.06
Thank you Eric and I’m always here for you and your family. I look forward to seeing you out on the water soon.
Ian is the best yacht broker I know!
He is very professional and has excellent follow-up on all matters.
After trying to sell my boat for a year and a half without any success using several other brokers, Ian was able to sell it in less than three months. His YouTube videos are key to his large marketing reach!
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.09.06
Thank you David. I’m always here for you.
Ian guided us through each and every step necessary to find, inspect, survey and close on a sailboat that fit our needs. Great communicator with the experience to back his input. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting to join the boating world!
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.06.21
Thank you so much William. I look forward to seeing you on the water and am here for you if you need anything at all.
Owned a Hunter Legend 45 sailboat since 1987-well maintained
Recently on Harbor Is, SD
Ian gave me accurate $$ comps, promptly prepared an attractive comprehensive listing with photos, always answered his phone, and got the boat sold with no hassle in 3 months! Previous broker had the listing for 18 mos- no action!
I highly recommend Ian as an effective professional broker
Reply from IVT Yacht Sales, Inc
2025.06.20
Thank you for reaching out to me. It was a pleasure working with you and the new owners are loving their new sailboat
