WHY USE US, YOU ASK?
Alaska Boat Brokers is a full-service brokerage. What does that mean for you?

OUR COMMITMENT TO SELLERS
You can be assured that we will work hard for you, offering your boat some of the most extensive marketing available not only in Alaska, but worldwide. We wade through all the “potential” buyers so you don’t have to. We serve as a liaison between buyer and seller and usually handle the entire transaction from the Offer and Acceptance, to arranging for a survey, haul-out, mechanic's inspections, and transportation by water, ferry, barge or ground. Our brokers do their own showings, and we travel extensively in Alaska to vigorously represent our sellers. Some of our boats are sold before we even have them listed because of our extensive database of buyers.

WEB EXPOSURE
Our use of national, regional, and worldwide Internet exposure presents your boat to more potential buyers than ever. We are listed first in Google searches, , and other sources, including our networking program, whether it’s a flyer, co-brokering, a telephone inquiry, or posting on the web, maximum exposure is what you get!

OUR COMMITMENT TO YACHT BROKER COOPERATION
When appropriate, we share and cooperate your listing with other boat brokers throughout the world with a Web presentation that is one of the most successful ways to sell boats, as a result, we are often approached by other brokers with interested buyers. The majority of our vessel sales transactions are completed with our existing and growing customer base; still, we realize that providing your listing to cooperating brokers adds maximum exposure to your boat.

KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONALS – OUR COMMITMENT TO BUYERS
Alaska Boat Brokers knows the market and is constantly researching and networking to help you become an informed buyer – a buyer prepared to make a confident boat-buying decision. We are committed to supporting you, the customer, with the goal of locating the best value with the best fit possible.

As the dynamic owner of ABB David Franz began his love of Alaska in Oregon. A love of fishing the Oregon rivers for salmon and settled naturally led him to Alaska.  After his first visit he continued to visit Alaska for over 20 years while managing his small business in Montana until the lure of Alaska finally hooked him and he moved here permanently in 2009. His love of Alaska, its people and boats led him to then purchase ABB from the gentleman who sold him his first Alaskan boat and has been thoroughly enjoying traveling to Alaskan communities and beyond to meet new people and their boats. Dedicated and loyal, David is known for his integrity and honesty as well as an exceptional work ethic. In his off time he still enjoys fishing with friends and family.

Devin brings the kind of knowledge you will want to partner with when searching for your next boat. At 13 he learned to sail in Florida. His first high school job was working on sailboats, which eventually led to managing a charter fleet in the Virgin Islands. Devin achieved his first Captains License in 2002 and has continually grown his experience to currently hold a 100 Ton Masters. Devin came to Seward in 2004 to run a small water taxi, and like many before him, fell in love with all that Alaska has to offer.  Devin has since enjoyed captaining whale watching vessels, sailing schooners, catamarans, landing crafts, and crewing on Tug Boats. His interest in all types of boating have made boat deliveries a fun part of his career, venturing from Seward to Seattle and throughout the Caribbean. Devin’s experience with high-end charters, sailing instruction, and boat operations is the kind of insight you will want on your side with searching for your next boat.

An avid fisherman and native Ketchikan.  Jeff has spent his entire life on and around boats and commercial fisherman. Jeff has a background in winter Dungeness crabbing, packing Chum and Coho in the summer and Purse Seining the waters of Southern Southeast Alaska. He enjoys his free time with his family aboard their 23′ Parker, fishing, crabbing and shrimping. His favorite past time is fly fishing for steelhead and trout with his son.  Jeff has spent a majority of his adult sales career working with customers to understand their needs and finding solutions. When searching for your next boat Jeff’s love of fishing, boating experience and understanding of customer service will be the kind of things you will appreciate.

With over a decade of professional experience navigating the waters of Alaska, Canada, and Washington, John brings knowledge and a practical, no-nonsense approach to helping clients buy and sell boats. As a USCG 100-Ton Master Captain, John has spent time on everything from landing crafts, catamarans, recreational fishing boats and tug boats, giving him a deep understanding of how vessels handle in real-world applications. If you're in the market for a reliable vessel—or just need solid advice from someone who’s experienced - John is here to help! When he’s not working with clients, John is a small business owner and an avid outdoorsman. He spends his free time mostly hunting, fishing, and spearfishing—always staying connected to the rugged Alaska lifestyle he knows best.

Joshua Paul is a Homer-based yacht broker raised on Alaskan waters. A USCG Licensed Captain and Vessel Engineer, he’s logged countless miles from Kona to Kaktovik—aboard commercial fishing vessels or cruising with his family aboard their 65' gaff-rigged schooner—pairing real-world seamanship with a no-pressure approach from first call to closing. Wood, fiberglass, aluminum, and steel—Joshua has refit and operated vessels for voyages and excursions across Alaska, thinking through systems, safety, and the small details that make boating enjoyable. While fully appreciating the modern trends in Naval Architecture, he has a soft spot for Traditional Vessels and Sailing Craft.

“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that human hands have ever made. For deep within their oaken hearts, the soul of a song is laid.” - Jarome K. Jarome

Let Joshua help to make your dream a reality.

“Life long” resident of Alaska, Larry sleeps, breaths, eats and lives a boating life.  He lives in ketchikan with his lovely wife Leslie, children Bridger and Josephine.  He commercial fished for 20 years, charter fished and has a bareboat rental business based in Ketchikan.

An adventurous spirit, Mike McVey is our one of our South East brokers. Mike came to Alaska in 1991 with a group of friends, and within days of arriving in Sitka decided to stay and began work on a salmon troller, then moved onto a longliner. His love of fishing and Alaska inspired him to covert a 26’ Bayliner into a commercial fishing boat. Not to be deterred, he then upgraded to a 34’ Lobster boat. A life living in a coastal town has provided Mike with invaluable exposure to boats and the boating lifestyle. Described as easy going, hardworking and exceedingly honest, McFish as he is lovingly known as, joined Alaska Boat Brokers in 2011 and has committed himself to fully servicing his clients. With over 20 years of boating and fishing experience, Mike is an integral part of the ABB family and is completely devoted to the company’s mission statement of integrity and honesty.

Rich Long has a passion for Uniflite vessels. Rich’s love for boats began when he moved to Alaska at the age of 10. He began his commercial fishing career at the age of 12 and has been boating ever since. A marine appraiser and marine storage owner, Rich has personally owned many boats, the latest one which he has done some extensive restoration. A former holder of a 500 ton Masters ticket, he has spent a considerable amount of time managing vessels during environmental crisis events. He brings a bevy of information due to his extensive experience with all sorts of vessels to ABB. Described as a straight shooter and brutally honest, Rich fits right into the family atmosphere at Alaska Boat Brokers. When not spending time with clients and their boats, Rich enjoys the boating lifestyle, especially in his backyard of Prince William Sound.

As a lifelong Alaskan and professional merchant mariner, Tristen Therrien brings both expertise and passion to the world of boat brokerage. With a career navigating unlimited tonnage vessels and a lifetime spent fishing the rivers and ocean of Southcentral Alaska, Tristen has built a life around the sea. His local knowledge and hands-on experience make him uniquely equipped to guide clients through buying or selling their vessels.

Beyond his professional background, Tristen lives and breathes the Alaskan outdoors. Whether exploring the pristine waters of Prince William Sound or adventuring in the rugged Chugach Mountains, he spends every free moment connected to the land and sea he calls home. This lifelong passion fuels his commitment to helping others find the right boat to create adventures of their own

Zachary brings a deep passion for all things nautical to the team. Though he was raised in a landlocked state on a farm, he couldn’t wait to move to the ocean and follow his dream of working on and around boats as soon as he could. He began working as crew aboard pleasure boats when he moved to Alaska and instantly became hooked. His drive and passion for everything he does takes him far, but he also sets a very high standard for the level of excellence and learning he strives for. He will always work harder, stay longer and go the extra mile for others, especially you, his clients. As a husband & father, boat owner, professional photographer, journalist, & diver, he knows that all good things begin with great relation-ships. It’s not uncommon to find him absentmindedly singing a memorized sea shanty as he comes and goes. You will enjoy getting to know and work with this spirited sailor, because he is just as excited to get to know and work with you!