Testimonials

Doug was fantastic to work with. He walked us through every step of the way and answered all of our questions in a timely fashion. Purchasing this boat and getting all the required info seemed like a daunting task, but he helped us chip away at it and we got it done in about a […]

Tom—thank you so much. You did a great job guiding me through the process—so simple and smooth. Hope to meet you in person someday!! Have a great weekend,

Cindy, Thank you so much for making this purchase run along so smoothly.  Knot 10 emailed us a Bill of Sale yesterday.  We will be having the boat trailered to our home port on Friday the 12th. The former owner has invited us to come to the marina this weekend where he will give us […]

Doug was responsive and efficient, with very good communication and an easy workflow. I’ve never had a financing go so smoothly. He made it simple.

Dougie Fresh is my go to guy for all things boat financing. He gets the job done and has always gone above and beyond. The only person I trust to get my boat financing needs done. Thanks Doug Howell!

Boat loan went super smooth. Doug answered all of our questions quickly and efficiently.

Due to economic conditions and multiple entity ownership, getting us qualified for financing was going to be complicated. Doug with Sterling got it done! Great job Doug! Thanks!

Thank you Cindy. You were very helpful through the process and we appreciate your patience staying with us through the process. We do think we got a good boat…..and if we didn’t, we know a good Broker (and Lender)! Thanks for everything.

Thank you so much for walking me through every step of this process!!! I appreciate you so much! I am super excited to get on the water and start my adventure. I will be at the Spring Rendezvous in Norfolk and hope to see you there!

Thanks for reaching out and sending Clarke my way.  As a sales leader for over 25 years, I have come to appreciate feedback about my sales teams from customers.   Clarke was a pleasure to work with.  You always look for a salesperson to listen to the customer first before pitching, and Clarke did exactly […]

Sterling, and Kieran Conaty in particular, was spectacular throughout the process. We met Kieran at a seminar he help teach at Trawlerfest Baltimore & circled back some time later when purchasing our boat. Throughout the loan origination & execution, he continued to exceed expectations and we closed on-time and exactly where he forecast us to […]

Thank you so much Cindy. It’s been a joy, you are a wealth of knowledge! Looking forward to buying you a drink or dinner if we head down to FL for Trawlerfest to show our thanks!

I had a great experience working with Charles Hamlin at Sterling Associates! He helped me secure an excellent rate on my boat loan, and the entire process was fast, smooth, and stress-free. Charles communicated with me every step of the way, answered all my questions, and made sure I always knew exactly what was happening […]

“Cindy, I want to give you a special thanks as I know this was not the run of the mill loan. I do really appreciate the extra time and effort it took to get this loan done. I don’t know how many people would have pushed through what it took to make it happen.  You […]

“Sterling was absolutely awesome to work with!! Doug did a great job taking care of everything and making the purchase of my new boat nice and smooth…. Highly recommend Sterling Associates” — Donnie J.

“Doug was fantastic to work with. I feel he went above and beyond to get a boat to me when I wanted it.” — Mark B., Lebanon, OH

Sterling made the entire Process of obtaining financing processing paperwork and documenting the boat extremely easy. Doug Howell is AMAZING to deal with. Process was fast and easy. I highly recommend Sterling Yacht services. – Ed K.

I just wanted to reach out and share what a great experience we had working with Doug Howell on the financing for our new boat earlier this month. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I didn’t come to Sterling Associates through a referral, but I had read a few positive reviews on […]

Charlie, Thank you so very much for all your help and prompt, professional mannerisms!!! I can’t remember who recommended you to me, but I am ever so grateful. You really made the whole process seamless. I will certainly pass your name on to anyone needing the services in the future. I hope you have a […]

Charlie- Just wanted to take a minute to say Thank You for your assistance in getting the boat financed. If I can ever be any assistance or a reference, please do not hesitate to shoot me a note or give me a shout. -Jeff

Thanks Doug, That was easy and painless! I will definitely throw in the good word for you. You were the only one they recommended so I’m pretty sure you have won them over. LOL Adam

Doug, Thanks so much for all of this. I really appreciate your time and going back and forth with me and getting this to work. Thanks again man and I will send anyone your way looking to make a similar purchase. I really appreciate it.

Working with Charlie throughout our boat loan process was an absolute pleasure. As first-time boat owners, we had a lot of questions and uncertainty, but Charlie made everything smooth and stress-free from start to finish. Unlike many salespeople who disappear after the deal is done, Charlie continued to check in and make sure everything was […]

Thank you Cindy! Got confirmation from dealer they received the funds. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you on this and I see why so many recommended you so highly!  Zach C. Punta Gorda, Florida

Cindy, Thank you!  Once again you have been incredibly great to work with.  I’d never purchase another boat without having you involved.   You are the best! Mark R. Leesburg, VA