Crusader Yacht Sales, Annapolis

[BarryL]

Hey,

I'm looking for comments on Crusader Yacht Sales in Annapolis. Good, bad, whatever.

I will be in the area the last week of Aug and they have a few boats I would like to see.

Thanks
Barry

[saillife]

Was there five years ago. Seemed competent. Didn't buy anything they had. Lots of brokerages & boats there.

[Jeff_H]

I know the folks at Crusader Yacht Sales very well and for a very long time. In particular, I know and have worked with Rod Rowan and the Owner, Nancy Cann. I have always found them to be knowlegable, honest, and of the "tell it like is" mentality. In a town with a lot of really good brokerage houses, Crusader really shines as one of the best. I could not recommend them more strongly.

Jeff

[lancelot9898]

Bought my first sailboat through them some 25 years ago and Nancy was excellent. Good to hear that they are still providing service to the Annapolis area.

[brokesailor]

They sold my Hunter 36 in less than 6 months and i used them as a buyers broker for a boat i bought in Kemah, Texas. Dave Van Den Arend is my recommedation on who to work with.

[croozhound]

I looked at two boats at Crusader Yacht Sales shown by Rod Rowan, put a bid on one but didn't buy. He's the only one I dealt with there.

Rod seems honest and knowledgeable but low key. I wouldn't hestitate to call him if a new listing catches my eye.

Their offices are clean and have what's needed, but not too fancy that screams of high overhead.

There's a really inexpensive Mexican eat in/take out in the strip mall right before you turn onto the road to the boat yards. Good food!