In Our Clients’ Words

Help beyond the usual. John helped me sell my Canadian boat, import it into the US and handled the paperwork. Very special help. We received a fair price considering market conditions. We recommend using John as he does not give up and one by one overcomes the hurdles to sell your boat. He was on call with buyer coaching him how to operate the boat and electronics. John has many acquaintances who he can in for help if needed.

I bought a world cat from John 3 years ago, he still keeps in touch with me every month or so. Professional, helpful, trustworthy just a few of the attributes that come with John and his company!

John We want to thank you for all your support throughout this process When we first bought the WorldCat boat through you, we didn’t know you, and the experience was very positive. Now, after you sold our Tiara, you came through with flying colors. You were always available to take our calls, gave us honest advice, recomended good mechanics and never made us feel pressured. Thank you again for your professionalism and support. You are a gentleman and a scholar!

I have worked with John on two boat purchases now. He worked with me for months to find me the right boat and was invaluable through the sales and export process. Could not recommend more highly.

My wife and I are so very pleased with our recent purchase of this 2025 r33 Cobalt, from John at Aspire Yachts. From the start and throughout the entire process, John has been wonderful. He is extremely knowledgeable very attentive and a super nice! We couldn't have ask for a better person to go through this process. In addition to this, he also sold our prior boat, a 2014 Scarab Offshore, which he didn't have to. 5 stars !

I cannot recommend Marcus Armenta and the team at Aspire Yacht Sales highly enough. When my father experienced a severe health crisis in the middle of trying to sell his boat, Marcus completely stepped up and took the weight off our family’s shoulders. From start to finish, Marcus went far above and beyond all expectations. He didn't just market and sell the vessel with incredible diligence; he walked us through every single step of the process with patience, clarity, and genuine empathy. Knowing that Marcus was handling every detail with the utmost professionalism gave our family immense peace of mind when we needed it most. If you are looking for a broker who is not only exceptionally skilled at what they do but also operates with a high level of integrity and compassion, look no further than Marcus. Thank you for everything!

From our very first conversation, Aspire Yachts went above and beyond to make my dream of owning a motor yacht a reality. As a buyer based in Papua New Guinea, purchasing a vessel in Florida could have been incredibly daunting, but they turned what seemed like an overwhelming international transaction into a seamless, stress-free journey. Their honesty and transparency were unwavering, guiding me through every detail—from the initial paperwork to coordinating and supervising dry dock repairs that would have otherwise been a logistical nightmare. They didn't just sell me a boat; they empowered me with the confidence and knowledge to sail it from Florida all the way to Panama in preparation for my Great Pacific Crossing this December 2026. I cannot recommend Aspire Yachts highly enough to anyone—whether a first-time buyer or a seasoned owner—who values integrity, expertise, and genuine partnership. They are simply outstanding.

John at Aspire Yacht Sales sold my 38 Cruiser for a good price, more quickly than expected, in this tough market. He is a pleasure to work with, professional, and works his network and uses all the latest tools and marketing to best position your boat

John was absolutely amazing to work with! He made the process of selling our boat easy, comfortable, and stress-free. He was always available, communicative, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. Whenever we had questions or felt discouraged, he was there with great advice, reassurance, and solutions to keep everything moving forward. We always felt supported and knew we were in good hands. I highly recommend John to anyone looking to buy or sell a boat or yacht. We wouldn’t use anyone else!

I worked with John on a boat purchase. He was very helpful before, during, and after the sale. Highly Recommended.

Exceptional service from start to finish. Absolutely would recommend.

I can’t recommend John Booysen with Aspire Yacht Sales in Fort Lauderdale highly enough. What started as a search for the right boat turned into an incredible experience thanks to him. Not only did he do a fantastic job helping me find the perfect vessel, but he went far beyond what you’d expect from a broker. John truly became a part of my learning curve. He took the time to teach me what it really means to own and care for a boat—everything from the fundamentals to the finer details that only an experienced captain would know. His patience, knowledge, and genuine passion made all the difference. He wasn’t just my broker—he was a captain, a mentor, and ultimately a friend. If you’re looking for someone who actually cares about your success and confidence on the water, John and Aspire Yacht Sales are the people you want on your side. He is the best you can find!!

John We want to thank you for all your support throughout this process When we first bought the WorldCat boat through you, we didn’t know you, and the experience was very positive. Now, after you sold our Tiara, you came through with flying colors. You were always available to take our calls, gave us honest advice, recomended good mechanics and never made us feel pressured. Thank you again for your professionalism and support. You are a gentleman and a scholar!

Thank you to John Booysen and the team at Aspire Yacht Sales for going way and above in every aspect of my Tiara purchase. From the first moment that I spoke to John …. And the way thru the closing (and beyond), John was absolutely amazing. I would recommend him and his team to anyway that is looking to buy a boat/yacht. I feel like John jumped through hoops for me….. we took delivery yesterday…. And his follow through has been fantastic. John made this transaction a very pleasant one for both myself and the seller. THANK YOU JOHN!

I had a great experience working with John Booysen at Aspire Yacht Sales. He went above and beyond—not just during the sale, but after as well—helping with transport, export, and post-purchase upgrades. He was always available, patient, and truly trustworthy throughout a tough negotiation. Marissa, the closing agent, was also excellent—working closely with John to ensure everything went smoothly from start to finish.

You will never find a boat broker who is more interested in your satisfaction/happiness than his profit/commission-great guy this is my third boat from John a 32 ft Intrepid 82ft Sunseeker and 84ft Palmer Johnson

Thank you very much John, you did a great job getting me a buyer and handled all aspects of the sale perfectly. Thank you for holding the buyers hand and getting him through all of his various hurdles, financing/insurance and getting this closed on a timely basis. You are the best.

It was a pleasure dealing with John at Aspire Yachts, knowledgeable and dedicated, not often both vendor and purchaser are both pleased with the broker, John guided both parties through the process and got the transaction completed to everyones satisfaction, I highly recommend him.

Your need a broker that you can trust! John has been my broker for 7 transactions spanning 20+ years. You will. believe in Capt John in your first conversation. He always put my best interest before his. Isn't that what great captains do?

I was very fortunate to purchase a boat from Aspire Yacht Sales and would highly recommend them hands down to be your partner whether selling or buying a boat over any other broker in the industry. Their lead person and president that I used was John Booysen, and he was not only an exceptional broker, but very knowledgeable on boats and was definitely an expert in the boating industry. I found out later that he also is an experienced captain with decades of yachting experience at sea. That is invaluable and a most when using a broker to purchase or sell a boat with such complexities, unknowns and variables involved. He knew everything about the boat. For example, before he listed the boat, he inspected it thoroughly and nothing came back from the survey 3 weeks later that he didn't already know. That showed his experience and honesty with the listing. There were zero surprises. He also has your back and isn't just trying to make a quick sale. In the service industry, John is definitely what you call an exceptional "full service" broker from the beginning to the end. Heck, he is still helping me with my new boat, and we closed on the purchase almost 3 months ago !! He has truly gone above and beyond. John is also very responsive, extremely organized and gets it all done with no follow up and very helpful in referring the right contacts for title work (definitely do and take his advice on) and everything else that the boat may need. He was actually the one that followed up with me every day. More importantly, he's a great guy, direct and honest. Again, I would highly recommend him and his Company, Aspire Yacht Sales, whether purchasing or selling any type of boat. He is a true gentleman and professional, and it won't matter if you have a $50k or $1 million plus boat. You'll get the same first class treatment.

John was a great asset and salesman. He took charge and laid out a sales strategy that brought significant interest in potential prospects. His process vetted out those truly interested vs those who were there just to kick the tires. While it seemed a long time was actually very short in the sport fish market. As we went through the process he insured that my position was protected from beginning to close. It was very little work on my part and the closure went quickly and efficiently. I can’t thank him enough for helping to expedite the transaction. If your looking to sell or buy I would highly recommend him.

Marcus Armenta, where do I start? This gentleman is where you want to start when you decide to get your perfect boat or yacht. He worked with us for a year. He listened to me and understood our needs. He was always available to preview a boat no matter its location. I lived on the Gulf side of Fla and he worked the East coast and keys. It gave us a wide area to search. Finally a yacht came on the market that was 24 hrs old and he got me aboard almost immediately. Our yacht is amazing. Not only was he patient, but became a family friend and followed up long after we took delivery. If you’re in the market to sell or buy, please consider Marcus.

Marcus helped us find the perfect boat from across the country and made the whole process easy and enjoyable! We’d recommend Aspire Yacht Sales to anyone looking for their next adventure!

We worked with Marcus Armenta. He was fabulous! It took us almost a year to find the right boat and Marcus was patient, and very helpful. He didn’t just try to push us to buy. He respected our specific needs. He was so friendly and we totally trusted him. He has the highest integrity and with his experience he is very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone looking for the perfect experience when buying a boat.

Aspire Yacht Sales was with us 100% of the time it took to purchase our yacht. Marcus Armenta explained everything in complete detail, and communicated with us daily. We will always call them for any future purchases. We could not ask for better!

Thank you Marcus Armenta. You went above and beyond to help us sell our boat. You made getting through the paperwork process so much easier.

There are no words to describe John’s service at Aspire Yacht Sale. He is a super friendly and helpful person. We have never met a seller so concerned about everything, and ready to help, even after the sale is completed . He always answers calls at any time of the day and night. Simply excellent service. We recommend it 100%. Thank you John!!!

Many years of boating with my wife on a SeaRay boats First time buying a yacht with outboards and this size 400 Schaefer Sport The entire experience was amazing due to our broker answering all of our questions and concerns he is very knowledgeable, professional, and most helpful when it came to closing he also provided me with contacts for Insurance brokers Overall, he made this entire experience very very smooth my wife and I couldn’t have done this without him I really felt like he was looking out for our best interest at all times Thank you Marcus and your team@ Aspire Yacht Sales

We worked with Marcus for quite some time before he found us the perfect boat. I've never seen anyone quite put up with the amount of emails I sent to him on a daily basis!!. He was truly amazing and made the buying process smooth and easy. This was our starter boat and when we are ready to upgrade he will be our first call!

My husband and I just purchased a sailing catamaran from Aspire Yacht Sales. Lucky for us, we had Marcus as our broker. He was able to swiftly navigate all the complexities that popped up throughout our buying process and always reassured us that everything would be taken care of. He displayed punctuality, professionalism, stellar communication skills and was always very personable. We’re extremely happy with our buying experience and highly recommend Aspire Yacht Sales with Marcus as your broker!!

I had a very good experience with Marcus and Aspire Yacht Sales. He walked me through the entire buying process and helped me understand what to expect. My buying process had some unusual incidents happen but through it all Marcus was always quick to return my calls or emails and made sure that everything happened in both my best interest and the sellers. I am now the happy owner of this 1968 50’ Hatteras No Regrets.

I was so blessed to have them as my sales broker. They did great job to find a buyer and make sales happen. Highly recommend them. They know yachts, marketing was very impressive and they very dedicated to the process. They were always friendly and sold my yacht very fast.