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John Hesch is a relationship-driven yacht broker with 30+ years of sales experience and nearly four decades of hands-on boating knowledge. Originally from Ohio, he developed his passion on Lake Erie before relocating to Florida in 2018, where he has boated extensively along the East Coast and now calls Port St. Lucie in the heart of the Treasure Coast home.

A seasoned owner of multiple vessels—including his current Tiara 3200 Open and a Key West 239—John offers clients practical insight into both the lifestyle and technical aspects of boat ownership. Known for his consultative, high-touch approach, he helps buyers and sellers navigate each transaction with confidence.

John enjoys the Florida lifestyle with his wife of 30 years, Michelle, and their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Charlie and Annie.

Captain Dave, a USCG Licensed Captain (Master 50 GRT Near Coastal) and former U.S. Marine, brings multiple years of corporate leadership in the transportation industry, hands-on boating experience, and an unwavering commitment to the gold standard of customer service to his role as Yacht Broker with Knot10 Yacht Sales in Apollo Beach, FL.

Dave has owned and captained multiple vessels, including his current 2005 Sea Ray 320. He has served as captain or mate aboard a wide range of yachts, conducting private charters, training, and near-coastal excursions. With this personal experience, Dave will be able to guide you through the sales process as either a seller or buyer.

Together with his wife April, a retired U.S. Navy veteran, Dave has lived and boated across diverse waters—from Midwest and Southern lakes and rivers to the Mediterranean off Sicily, Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf of America. This extensive real-world experience, paired with his captain-level expertise, ensures every client receives attentive, knowledgeable service that turns yacht ownership dreams into reality.

Married since 1989, Dave and April have two children and are now passing their love of the water and boating onto their three grandchildren.

Being born into a boating family on the lower Chesapeake Bay, John has enjoyed and thrived in the marine industry professionally since 2004. Beginning in the online listing world of BoatTrader, Boats.com & Yachtworld, John graduated to spend 14 years at Corporate with the Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.). There, he continued his passion for the industry by forging long-lasting industry relationships, joined the Planning & Strategy Team, and launched the National BoatU.S. On-Water Training Program. During this time, John achieved the BoatU.S. Corporate Quality Award, was inducted into the BoatU.S. Admirals Circle, and was quoted in many boating publications, as well as achieving Boating Industry Magazine’s Bold Moves Award. Finally, prior to pursuing his calling as a Yacht Broker with Knot10 Yacht Sales, John managed North American sales at Viking Life Saving Equipment and Survitec, ensuring boaters had access to the vital equipment needed for safety on the water.

As a multigenerational native of Virginia Beach & Princess Anne County, John is a Masters Graduate from The College of William & Mary and he and his Family enjoy spending time on their Grady White Gulfstream (OXYGEN), cruising, fishing, surfing in Virginia Beach and the lower bay & sailing in the Caribbean and Mediterranean on the family’s Trintella 47 (SATORI).

Based on Long Island, Bill began boating in 1992 with a 17-foot lake boat shared with his family. This sparked a passion that has spanned more than 30 years in boating. He has spent decades navigating Long Island Sound and Great South Bay, progressing from smaller sail and power boats to owning and maintaining the family’s 40-foot aft cabin cruiser, along with jet skis on the bay. From fishing in the Sound to cruising the Great South Bay and spending weeks at marinas on Fire Island, boating has long been central to bringing family and friends together and enjoying life on the water.

Professionally, he has served as a financial controller in the New York City construction industry for over 25 years, bringing strong financial expertise and attention to detail to his work. He is also a U.S. Coast Guard–certified Master 25 Ton Captain, combining professional discipline with extensive hands-on experience.

An active member of the boating community, he enjoys connecting with fellow boaters, swapping stories, and sharing knowledge. As a broker, he brings enthusiasm, experience, and care to help buyers find their ideal boat and to skillfully manage the complexities of selling a vessel.

My passion for boats began at age 10 when my dad and I rebuilt a 1969 Sea Nymph and began boating and fishing the local lakes in North Carolina, where I grew up. I moved to Florida in 2003 in pursuit of constant sunshine. My family is avid boaters, maintaining two boats. A flats boat for inshore, freshwater, and the sandbar, as well as an offshore boat for chasing sails and running to the Bahamas. My experience has taught me that the perfect boat is a balance between function and form. Based on that I help buyer/sellers match.

With a career in yachting that began in 2007 on the northern Chesapeake Bay, Justin brings a deep and well-rounded knowledge of the industry to every client interaction. He started as a technician and moved to Fort Lauderdale in 2009, where he served as an internal surveyor for a prominent yacht sales company. In that role, he inspected and evaluated hundreds of vessels ranging from 25 to 150 feet, gaining invaluable insights into different brands and boat types. Later, Justin took on leadership roles as service manager, project manager, and eventually VP of Operations for an OEM manufacturer specializing in yachts from 70 to 120 feet. His extensive experience with boat building, systems, and manufacturer tendencies ensures that his clients receive expert guidance throughout their yachting journey. Whether you’re looking to sell your boat or find the perfect one, working with Justin guarantees a seamless and unforgettable experience.

Jimi Batchelor is a longtime member of the marine industry and boating community. He founded and operated Best Boat Club in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Pompano Beach, and Captiva, Florida. Jimi also launched Sea Experience at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale, which included dive boats, dive instruction and a marine store. He holds a 200 ton USCG license, served as an instructor for US Sailing, US Powerboating, and the American Sailing Association (ASA), and was a member of the Marine Advisory Board for the City of Fort Lauderdale. Jimi has extensive cruising experience, is an active member of the America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA), and—alongside his wife, Fawn,—recently completed the Great Loop.