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David grew up sailing and racing with his family on Long Island Sound. At age 17, he formed a company that provided on-board sailing lessons, boat management and long–range deliveries. At age 23 David acquired his USCG 75-ton Ocean Operators license. For the last 30 years, David has volunteered his expertise with yacht clubs and racing organizations teaching ocean racing preparation, seamanship, and navigation. After living in Marion, MA and cruising and racing his C & C 40 throughout the northeast for over 30 years, he and his wife Diane sold the family home in 2021 to live aboard their Gulfstar’49 in Jacksonville, FL. 

I wasn’t raised around boating, as I was born in a landlocked town in PA. It wasn’t until my time in the Navy that I truly experienced life near and on the water. The pivotal moment of inspiration came when a shipmate introduced me to the world of sailing, igniting a lifelong fascination with boats and the open sea.

With over a decade of boating experience, including sailing on the Upper Chesapeake Bay and cruising to the Bahamas, my love for boating led me to first acquire a Catalina 30, and later a C&C 40 sloop and a Chris Craft MY. As a licensed Captain (OUPV near-coastal, up to 100 miles offshore) and an ASA sailing instructor, I’ve spent summers delivering boats along the East coast, including Bermuda, and have completed a significant portion of the Great Loop. My expertise extends to teaching sailing and advising on boat purchasing, repairs, maintenance, and cruising.

Becoming a yacht broker is a natural extension of my passion and experience. Welcoming newcomers to our marina, receiving/providing tours, and engaging in conversations about boats has been a consistent joy. Cruising extensively has allowed me to form connections and gain insights into various boats and lifestyles. I believe in passing on my knowledge to clients, helping them navigate the complexities of boat ownership and realize their cruising dreams.

I am excited to bring my unique perspective, extensive experience, and passion for boating to a yacht brokerage role. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to the success of both clients and the brokerage team.

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Porter grew up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, where his family always had boats. He discovered his passion for the water and the boating lifestyle at a young age. With over 15 years of experience in the boating industry, Porter’s career has taken him through various trades, from the auto industry to masonry. However, he has always been drawn back to being on the water and working with boats, where his true passion lies. Two years ago, Porter and his wife relocated to South Carolina, where he now works at Dataw Island Marina. In his spare time, Porter enjoys fishing on the water, has developed a newfound passion for golf, and cherishes moments spent with his wife and friends.

With a wealth of experience on the water and in the real estate industry, I’m thrilled to join the Knot10 yacht sales team. For over a decade, I’ve honed my skills owning a real estate brokerage, navigating the complexities of property transactions and fostering lasting relationships with clients. My passion for boating goes beyond recreation; it’s a way of life. Over the years, I’ve accumulated invaluable knowledge and expertise in operating and maintaining boats, making me an ideal guide for discerning boat buyers. Now, as a dedicated member of the Knot10 family, I’m excited to leverage my expertise to assist clients in finding their dream yachts and embarking on unforgettable adventures on the open water.

Tom Leiper has been an entrepreneur, inventor, and pioneering sales master with over forty years of experience primarily in the medical imaging and informatics industry. Even before driving age he apprenticed building and blueprinting high-performance race engines and drive trains, foundational knowledge and experience that served him well years later as a pilot and boat owner.

Awarded eight patents, including a patent for the Sherlock® Marine Surveyor Percussion Sounding Hammer, and having been involved in many interesting technical fields over the years there is little he does not understand about how things work.

More importantly, having closed over 200 deals in the past six years he knows what to do when things do not work, whether those be difficulties with a vessel, a deal, or those involved in the deal.

In short, Tom is a problem solver, and as one whose success has been marked by exquisitely satisfying the needs of his customers, Tom has brought his experience and innovative skill set to this avocation, helping boaters become better boaters with better boats, with the same dedication as he has with every other endeavor, the most common feedback among his many clients and associates being that he is “Unlike any other boat broker they have ever known.”

Growing up on Long Island’s South Shore, Bob developed a passion for boats and the boating lifestyle. He and his family enjoy cruising the Great South Bay and spending weekends in Fire Island marinas on their Formula 40PC.

Originally, as a Knot 10 customer, Bob experienced both the buying and selling processes through the eyes of the client. He was very impressed with our team and how smoothly everything went which is part of the reason he chose to work for Knot 10.

Bob is a detail-oriented mechanical engineer with 30 years of experience in sales, high-level customer service, and business management.

With his background, strong communication, negotiating skills, and determination, Bob can help you find the right boat, or the right buyer while providing an enjoyable customer experience.

Steve has been navigating the waters of the Long Island Sound for the past 18 years. With his extensive background in managing commercial electrical work along with his love of the water, he brings his experience and attention to detail into the brokerage world. When not actively working for his buyers/sellers, you can find Steve along with his wife Andrea, cruising on their Formula 40PC. If you’re looking to list your current boat or are in the market for the next one…let Steve help you make it a seamless and enjoyable experience!