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.