Specialty Yachts is proud to announce the exclusive dealership award for Catalina & True North Yachts for Western Canada. Specialty Yachts is the # 1 choice for quality new and pre-owned boats, marine service and project management.
Serving the West Coast, Western Canada and Washington State for over half a century, our friendly CPYB certified yacht brokers will happily assist you with your dream boat selection from a range of yachts, new and pre-owned, sail or power.Specialty Yachts is proud to be Western Canada's exclusive delear for Catalina and True North Yachts.
Serving the West Coast, Western Canada and Washington State for over half a century, our friendly CPYB certified yacht brokers will happily assist you with your dream boat selection from a range of yachts, new and pre-owned, sail or power.Specialty Yachts is proud to be Western Canada's exclusive delear for Catalina and True North Yachts.
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But even more importantly, we cherish our boaters. It's more than just a business relationship, it's a kinship. Sometimes it even feels like family. Other times we are part of the family, facilitating the on-water experience from youth through retirement. Our docks are located in the heart of the maritime community and boaters walk our docks at Granville Island all day, every day.
Catalina builds the largest selection of honest, sturdy boats that hold up to real world conditions, perform well and cost less to maintain. For Catalina owners, this means lots of extra value and enhanced sailing pleasure, with the bonus of excellent resale value. No matter what size boat fits your lifestyle, a Catalina is about creating the best possible ownership experience for you.
One of the most versatile cruisers on the market today, True North Powerboats was recently acquired by Catalina Yachts. True North Powerboats have the timeless, rugged "downeast" aesthetic, with a hull design that handles the roughest conditions. With more than 30 years as one of the premier yacht builders in North America, True North was a leader in resin infusion technology, a construction method that results in lighter, stronger hulls.
Regular service and maintenance of your boat is a very important part of boat ownership. Specialty Yachts is pleased to offer boaters throughout Western Canada, Washington and Oregon states a valet-level of service at its one-stop service shop on Granville Island, BC. In-house specialists and project managers who address and facilitate all maintenance, improvement and corrective requirements.
Variprop is the finest automatically feathering propeller available in the world today. The advanced design and precision engineering and manufacturing by SPW GmbH in Germany assures flawless performance. Delivered fully assembled, balanced, lubricated, read-to-install with no disassembly or modifications necessary.
Reviews (9)
Margaux Ullett
Sep 17, 2021
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Having done multiple transactions with Specialty Yachts, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend them for your purchase, sale or service. Their experience and expertise were a great asset with our latest purchase. My family and myself would like to thank Lawrence and the entire team at Specialty Yachts for making our west coast (and beyond) dreams come true.
Deb Armour
Apr 03, 2021
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Lawrence went above and beyond! In the course of buying our 27' Hunter, a few issues arose. Not only did Specialty Yachts promptly rectify them, they did so at their cost and more than satisfactorily so that our vessel was in better shape than before our sea trial. Lawrence spent considerable time answering our questions, going over the boat and lining up service providers for us.
All around superb service and a very positive buying experience. When we are in the market for a new boat, we will most certainly turn to Specialty Yachts!
All around superb service and a very positive buying experience. When we are in the market for a new boat, we will most certainly turn to Specialty Yachts!
Bill Gates
Feb 14, 2021
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Thank you Lawrence, Amy and Darren who's experience and knowledge enabled me to purchase my dream retirement boat. Lawrence and his staff had been showing me Hunter silboats for years when I would pop by Granville Island.Finally when I decided to look for "the" new boat, I reached out to Specialty Yachts for a hand. Darren showed me a number of boats around the lower mainland, meeting me at various marinas to show me 36 to 38 boats I was interested in. He would gently encourage me that going from 34 to 36 may not be apreachiated 😊. Well, when we found the 41 in Ladysmith I was overwhelmed as
Roger
Oct 23, 2019
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Industry knowledge, fairness & service are the words that first come to mind. Lawrence, Darren, Amy & team have built a business and maintain a reputation second to none. I have owned four Hunters sailboats over the past 25 years and our most recent purchase was exceptional. Thanks to everyone at Specialty Yachts.
Tyler Morris
Jan 04, 2019
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My wife and I just bought our first sailboat through Specialty Yachts. Darren took us through their sales process, showed us their inventory and although we were nervous and many questions, he was very patient with us. He was very knowledgeable about the vessels and his enthusiasm made the whole process a pleasure. I definitely would purchase another vessel again from Specialty Yachts. Thanks Team for helping make our dream come true. Brandi and Tyler.
Jan Beringer
Sep 25, 2018
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Seamew, my new(ish) 1989 Hunter 30 from Specialty Yachts is the realization of a life long dream to own a sailboat. Through the process of defining what was realistic, lots of research, and walking through many variations of sailboats the Hunter stood out by far. I can honestly say my broker, Darren Marriott, went beyond any expectations in making the purchase stress free and focused on the end goal, sailing away every weekend to discover the coast anew. Through the offer, mechanical, sea trial, survey and final purchase this 30 year old boat is going to be loved, even with a few inevitable issues
Erkan Akyuz
Aug 26, 2018
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We just bought a 30-foot sailboat, a 2002 Hunter 306, from Specialty Yachts, and Darren was the agent we had worked with. From the first contact to date, even after weeks after acquiring our new boat, Darren has been so helpful in many ways. He educated us about our new vessel, including what we should be watchful for. He lined up for a mechanical inspector and a surveyor. He helped us to get a dodger and a bimini put on and he was there at 7am in the morning on the day I sailed her away to our slip in Blaine. Darren is extremely knowledgeable about the boats, the surrounding cruising areas, and
David Verlee
Jun 24, 2017
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