Simpson Yachts was the selling broker for our purchase of a unique Lord Victory Tug 37. We asked him to be our Buyers' agent in the deal as well. Chris navigated the interests of both parties fairly, transparently, honestly and responsively: not always easy in a position of possible inherent conflict of interest. Chris helped us negotiate price and we ended with a good fair market price for each party...as it should be. He was clear on the commissions his company would get and how the broker deal worked. He spent the time walking us through his brokers' contract, as well as the purchase contract answering our many questions with the utmost patience. Like previous reviews reflected, Chris went the extra mile. Chris helped the owner get the boat to and from the yard for the survey and was generally available for what ever was needed. He is a "can do" person. We have met a lot of people in the yacht sales world. Rarely do you meet someone as dedicated and honest as Chris to help make the process as seamless and pleasant. He is a gem and we recommend him wholeheartedly and without reservation. Chris will have our business whenever we buy and sell again. read more

Simpson Yachts - Boat Dealers Near Me - Discovery Bay, California

Chris is GREA!!!!!! he is knowledgeable, helpful, and wants the best for his customers read more

I'm sure many of you know him already. But, I recently purchased a boat through Simpson Yachts, with Chris Simpson. He was one of the most professional boat brokers and businessmen I've dealt with in a long time. There is a lot of sketchy stuff I've seen in the Delta, from maintenance to sales, and to have come across him, I consider myself lucky. He went above and beyond with super clear communication, deliverables ahead of schedule, help with last minute maintenance issue, and super efficient delivery. Would highly recommend him and Simpson Yachts. read more

We are very happy with our Sea Ray 340 Sundancer that Chris helped us acquire and would recommend him to anyone in the market to buy or sell a boat. Chris helped walk us through the process of the boat purchase and made it easy and enjoyable. He is knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to do business with. Thanks again Chris! read more

Simpson Yachts - Boat Dealers Near Me - Discovery Bay, California

Simpson Yachts, Chris Simpson, owner...my selling broker for my 2000 Carver...he is by far the best broker whether you're selling or buying or both. All the other brokers in my marina hang a sign and disappear. Not Chris. He hustled for me during a very "dry" market and continuously brought interested buyers until he finally found the right person. Once the offer was in, Chris continued to shine keeping both parties informed of necessary steps, keeping stress levels at bay. (I believe he represented the buyer as well, but I never felt this compromised his commitment to me.) I'm sure if I were to buy a boat again, I wouldn't hesitate to have Chris represent me. read more

Chris was able to place me into a Sea Ray 390 from afar... Chris worked diligently with the seller to get the appropriate viewings, sea trials, inspections, and the yacht delivered, all in a timely manner, knowing travel was a bit tough during covid months. I was able to leverage his book of connections to have a 41FT boat trucked from the Bay Area to San Diego. Chris even went the "extra mile" and took an afternoon to drive to and from Stockton to retrieve some last-minute paperwork that was needed to secure transportation. If you are looking to buy or sell a boat and are a bit unsure or uneasy about the process, Chris is your guy! Pleasant personality, no pressure sales tactics, and a wealth of knowledge. Such a pleasant transaction! read more

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Chris has now sold two boats for us. Our first boat, a Bayliner 4388 sold in one week, and our latest, a Meridian 490, sold in February during high interest rates. I didn't expect any offers during the winter and high rates. During both sales, Chris displayed high ethics, and made excellent recommendations for counter offers. He was very helpful handling everything, bringing the boat from the yard, sea trials, repairs etc. He truly went the extra mile for us, handling everything while we were out of town. read more

We have purchased 2 boats through Simpson Yachts and both times they exceeded our expectations. Chris' knowledge, experience, and honesty is something you simply can't beat. He guided us through the entire process and his communication was fantastic. As long as we're boating - Simpson Yachts will be the only broker we will use. Highly recommend! read more

Simpson Yachts - Boat Dealers Near Me - Discovery Bay, California

We are so Happy with the Service and Attention that Chris gave us during the buying process. He helped us understand every part of the purchase and what to expect, in order to make buying our new boat, a memorial event! Thanks for everything Chris! read more

Simpson Yachts - 38 Regal - Boat Dealers Near Me - Discovery Bay, California

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Bought my very first yacht from Chris Simpson down at the boardwalk in discovery bay. I had NO IDEA what I wanted, I thought I knew. But I really didn't. Chris asked me my needs and wants in a boat and helped steer me to the right one. He had NO intentions of selling me a boat that wasn't going to fit my needs. I value him and his professional manner very much. I could not recommend him more to anyone looking to do business with a yacht broker. Thank you CHRIS!! read more

Simpson Yachts - 1998 Trojan Express 44' - Boat Dealers Near Me - Discovery Bay, California

Greed is the first thing comes to mind . Chris Simpson the owner of Simpson yacht or I should say Simpson NOT this greedy person that I did business with!!! and bought a 34 foot sea ray from Chris Simpson which I now regret that I ever did that . Really . Chris Simpson can put a great show on , but oh boy you wash his fake smile and act off his face , you will discover a different person -:( today Mr Simpson returned my call after me leaving him several messages about a listing that he has on a boat , just to tell me that unfortunately he vessel is in contract , however he is going to pursue on getting his commission from me on the very same boat that I bought from him , that he got a very healthy profit on it but his upset that when one of my dock neighbors decided to buy my boat and Simpson could not have a second round of commission on the same boat that he sold me . He started to tell me that he has every intention to go after me for yet a second round of commission for him !!! That's messed up . People make no mistake about this guy , he can come across like is is one of you favorite family members , but in reality is is nothing but a vicious salesman that he will do whatever it takes to run you over if you get in his way . Trust me , don't take my words for it , try it for yourself .... ! I would not recommend doing business with Simpson yacht to my worst enemy !! PS: I am happy to back my complaint with facts should you need to speak with me about my experience Simpson yacht don't even deserve a single read more

Chris Simpson was so helpful. He took his time and let us casually look at each boat on our own before he told us everything we need to know about purchasing a boat. This is a family owned company! The phone number above may be wrong - try these numbers Toll-free 866-375-4002 Tel 925-757-6655 Fax 925-775-7044 Email: sales@simpsonyachtsales.com read more

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Chris was amazing to work with. He was extremely helpful and either answered all of our questions or found the answer and followed up. The whole process was seamless. Very knowledgeable and detailed. His assistance before, during and after the sale is the best I have ever experienced! read more

I can't say enough about the experience we had with Chris in our recent boat purchase. From the time we stepped on the first boat to the closing, Chris was informative, professional, and made us feel comfortable with finding our dream boat. I highly recommend Simpson Yachts whether buying or selling. read more

Simpson Yachts Sale, Chris Simpson is 5 star all the way. If you are looking for First class service, great communication, and honesty, Chris Simpson is your guy. My husband and I purchased our new boat and sold our previous boat thru Chris and both transactions went smooth as silk. You are never kept out of the loop. He is quick to respond to you via a phone call email or text. We highly recommend Chris. We will definitely use his services again in the future and will not hesitate to send him referral. Make your boat shopping, purchase or sale a pleasant one and call Chris Simpson today! read more

I would like to start by stating I shopped for a yacht for over two years. I dealt with many brokers over that time. I have to say that Chris is without a doubt the best broker I have personally had to deal with. I believe Chris has everybody's interest at heart, The seller and the buyer. I bought a 38-foot yacht off Chris and I'm completely happy a couple months after the sale. If you get tired of the run around out there!! You should give Chris a try. Thank U Simpson yachts read more

Chris Simpson is a great guy to work with. He is very knowledgeable of the boating market and you can feel comfortable that what he tells you is the truth. Thank you for selling our boat, Chris. We originally chose Simpson Yacht Sales to sell our boat because of their many positive customer reviews, and we were not disappointed. You can tell that Simpson Yacht Sales is a family owned business by the way they care about their customers and the great service they provide. read more

I absolutely can't speak more highly of Chris and Simpson Yacht Sales. As a new boater and first time boat buyer, Chris has been an exceptional broker and all-around great person. He's extremely communicative, trustworthy, and reasonable-- all the qualities I'd look for in a broker. If I could give Chris 6 stars, I would. Thanks Chris! read more

It's always a pleasure to work with the Simpsons. Friendly, courteous, professional. Having depth of knowledge to help guide you with your choice of boat and work through the process of offer, survey, closing and delivery. These are authentic people who want your experience to be fun, easy and more than satisfactory. I always feel a fiduciary trust with them when talking business. They are not just trying to close a deal. On the personal side they are always happy to see you, greet you with a warm, welcoming handshake or hug, having genuine interest in your well-being. Even if it's just to chat-it-up around the docks. read more

We recently sold our boat through Simpson Yacht Sales and received excellent service. Every single call was returned promptly, every question answered and the sale went through effortlessly. We would not hesitate to recommend Chris, Kyle and Amy whether selling or buying a boat. read more

I made a suggestion to a guy that owns Simpson yachts. He told me no one EVER purchases a boat on impulse. I was in an excited boat buying mood! I was that impulse guy. And he took my excitement from 100 to zero. I hope this isn't the standard way of doing business with boat sales people. If it is everyone needs to buy private party. He also suggested that you buy private party on Craigslist if your an impulse buyer. I thought a buyer was a buyer. Thought my money would be good enough. Maybe I was wrong. Thanks Mr. Simpson for re directing me to the private party market. read more

I have had two good experiences selling boats with Simpson's Yacht Sales. Chris and Amy are knowledgeable and personable. Chris kept me in the loop, gave good advice regarding preparation and maintenance, and found buyers. He was quick to respond and honest with recommendations. I was very happy with Simpson's. read more

If you're looking for a true professional to help you purchase the boat of your dreams, or sell your baby when its time, Chris Simpson of Simpson Yacht Sales is the professional for you! Chris has the experience and expertise to get the job done right. He's smart, courteous, respectful, and efficient. You want Chris on your side. He'll take care of all the details, give you the best advice, and he'll always have your back. Chris is a straight shooter. He takes his job and his responsibilities seriously, but he has a great sense of humor, and knows how to have fun. Chris truly cares about his clients. He feels and fosters their excitement, yet he keeps everyone grounded and moving in the right direction. I can't say enough good things about Chris and Simpson Yacht Sales. I don't hesitate for a second recommending him and his company for your yacht sales or purchase needs! Trust Chris, you won't regret it! read more

Simpson Yacht Sales is the best there is hands down! It's hard to find a sales person who has the buyers interest in mind over their own but Chris and Amy Simpson are those people. We have purchased and sold boats through them and each time the transaction was transparent and seamless. We felt comfortable that we were in the best of care. They took the time to explain things to us when we had questions and they always kept us up to date on the progress of the transactions. Sometimes things don't move as fast as the buyer or seller would like but it is to no fault of SYS. They were apologetic and always reached out to us to provide a status update. We never had to track them down but when we did call them, if they weren't available to take the call they promptly returned our calls. We are extremely happy boat owners but if we decide to sell or buy again in the future we are certainly going back to SYS! read more

Chris Simpson (Simpson Yacht Sales) just finished closing the sale of my 3880 Regal Commodore. What a smooth, easy experience it was due to Chris' knowledge, experience and up-front, honest way of doing business! In addition to staying on top of all aspects of the deal, Chris helped me price the boat fairly to attract a good buyer in a reasonable amount of time while still getting me a good price for my boat. I'm happy, the new owner is happy and I have nothing but the strongest praise for Simpson Yacht Sales!! read more

Well after looking for over a yr to find our next upgrade for a liveaboard in Sausalito I came across Simpson Yacht Sales. What a fabulous experience with Chris Simpson and staff. We were so well taken care of and I have never had such professional and personable care in the boat world. First class experience. I highly recommend Simpson Yachts for anyone who is looking for a boat Thanks so much Chris you will always be remembered. And when we upgrade again I'll be calling you. All the best to your beautiful wife and children. Sincerely Michelle and Family read more

We recently had the pleasure of working with Simpson's Yacht Sales and we were very pleased with their professionalism, responsiveness, and honesty. They followed through on all their commitments. It was obvious that they understand this market very well. Chris Simpson was very helpful and even though the sale is complete, he is still making contact to ensure that we are happy. We would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a boat. We just adopted them as our broker of choice for all our boating needs going forward. Thanks Chris and team for all of your help! read more

I began to work directly with Chris Simpson a couple of months ago, meeting him as my wife and I were reviewing the boat listings on the window of his office, right on the boardwalk in Discovery Bay. He came out, introduced himself and we volunteered what we are looking for and what our price range was. He mentioned that he should be seeing a few boats that would meet our criteria shortly. In the interim, I found another boat for sale by a private party and asked him if he would be able to step in (since I did not want to handle the registration, DMV transfer, etc.). Surprisingly enough, Chris informed me that he would "love" to help me out but did not feel comfortable collecting any fees. How often does that happen? The same day I happened to be walking by his office to thank him for his very generous offer of good faith (I decided against the private party boat anyway), he mentioned that he may have a boat that would meet my needs. Needless to say, I made an offer for the boat, and we are not talking about an expensive boat either. The offer was countered, accepted and the sale process ended up taking up longer than we both expected, primarily due to me requesting a survey and then waiting on a couple of parts to complete some minor repairs. During the process, Chris was incredibly patient, listened to all of our needs, and was very personable and very professional . To net the whole process out, Chris helped guide us to the proper boat, worked flawlessly for the seller and buyer to make the entire transaction and process very valuable to both the buyer (us) and the seller, literally did everything to make our lives simple and lastly, came over to my house (well after the "sale" was closed) to install my Bimini top that neither of us could figure out how to do earlier. I can't think of a more professional, personable and caring business person than Chris Simpson from Simpson yachts that I have, possibly ever encountered. Obviously, I very highly recommend Simpson Yacht Sales. read more

Bought a used Bayliner boat for cruising and fishing and worked with Kyle and Chris. Wasn't planning on using a broker for purchase..thought I'd go at it alone with craigslist. With the boat I was looking for, was able to get it cheaper, better condition, with more upgrades than through craigslist and in the end it was a pleasant, professional experience. Good handling and follow through. Great customer service and the little boat wasn't a big yacht (not a big commission)..yet Kyle made the drive to my office to deliver paper work and misc items multiple times to save me the trip down to discovery bay. Would not hesitate to direct sellers and buyer to them. read more

Chris is truly a standup guy. He has a great work ethic, he's an honest business man with integrity and he went the extra mile to make sure we were satisfied. We had a great experience buying a boat through Simpson Yacht Sales and it was a pleasure doing business with both Chris and Amy. Thank you very much for the exceptional service and keep up the great work! read more