In his youth, Eric developed a strong love and respect for everything yachting, having explored many Rivers, Lakes and Oceans while growing up in Coastal New England, Florida and then purposefully in the Military. During High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps (delayed entry program) to serve his country and further EXPLORE the WORLD! Earning a meritorious NCO promotion early in his law enforcement based military career; he seized the opportunity for extensive travel abroad with the Marine Security Guard Program (a “joint venture” between the Marine Corps and U.S. State Department that provides special operations and internal security at American Embassies and other locations abroad). With extended tours in Japan, Denmark and El Salvador, he has traveled to over 30 countries resulting in a well-rounded “toolbox”.
After the Marine Corps and College, Eric worked as a successful Financial Advisor before following his dreams into the yachting industry. As the owner of Coastal Yacht Services, LLC. and Coastal Yacht Maintenance, LLC. Eric has unquestionably enjoyed going back to his “Yachting Roots”. He was asked to join “Team Marlow” in 2009 as one of the preferred subcontractors in the Marlow Service Yard and by 2011 he expanded his client services to become the First Class Yacht Broker at Marlow Marine Sales, Inc. with a “client for life approach”. Eric has a priceless understanding of the variations between Yachts that make them all so different, things like the ride and handling characteristics, quality of construction, fit and finish and the capability to complete your intended mission. These are all very important points to consider when making a large investment in a Yacht so who better to have on your team?
Over the years Eric has continued to build valuable marine industry experience with a constant desire to learn and do more, he has logged untold nautical miles as the delivery and training Captain for many satisfied clients, all of whom he has supported through the purchase, sale, survey and delivery process. Since 2011 he has assisted in the purchase or sale of over thirty different brands of yachts (ranging in size from 25’- 180’) AND logged thousands of nautical miles aboard many different yachts and therefore knows from firsthand experience, the additional features and benefits of a well thought out and quality-built Marlow yacht! He is one of a select few that operates Marlow Yachts for new boat off-loads, boat show move-in/out and during the client delivery and yacht orientation process. You will be hard pressed to find a better candidate to assist you with your Yachting needs, whatever your mission may be.