Michael James – CPYB, Senior Broker, and Brand Manager for Beneteau Sailboats

I just had an amazing experience with Michael James and the team at Murray Yacht Sales! They were highly recommended, and they completely exceeded my expectations. Michael took the time to really understand what I was looking for, gave me personalized recommendations, and guided me through the process of buying my very first boat. I’m absolutely thrilled with the outcome!

My experience purchasing a new sailboat (Hunter 36′) was exceptional, thanks to the outstanding support of Michael James. From the start, Michael asked detailed questions to identify the perfect boat for me—not just in terms of price, but also considering my intended use, desired features, storage needs, and other specifics. He found the ideal boat and guided me through every step of the buying process, ensuring a smooth experience for a first-time buyer.

Michael was always available to answer my questions and offered timely, accurate insights on the boat, marina options, boatyards, insurance, and many other details. He was consistently kind, polite, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to purchase a boat and seeking real expertise from a broker.

Murray Yacht Sales quickly found a buyer and made the sales process flow nicely. Appreciate the excellent experience.

Murray Yacht Sales fulfilled all my expectations on boat ownership. Michael and Stanton listened carefully to how I intended to use the boat and outfitted my Oceanis 35.1 perfectly! They recommended options I would of not considered, that have proven to be safer and more enjoyable under sail. The only equipment I have added in 7 years are solar panels that integrate into the bimini. When you are consulting with a manufacturer that has been around 140 years and a dealer that has been servicing the boating community for 50 years, there is a wealth of experience to draw from.

Our Broker Michael James of Murray Yacht Sales did a great job in helping us find our 40′ Hatteras Motor Yacht. His expertise in the whole sales process was outstanding. He guided us through the process and made the experience very rewarding. I would highly recommend Michael and Murray Yacht Sales to anyone looking to purchase power or sail.

MYS has now helped me buy three boats and sell two. Our most recent purchase went flawlessly. Their expertise and professionalism made the difference. I cannot endorse them higly enough.

Dear Mr. Murray,
We want to express our appreciation for the outstanding sales experience provided to us by one of your sales associates, Michael James during the purchase of our Beneteau 361. We were pleasantly surprised at his astute attention to detail, his knowledge, and his thoroughness. Everything from the time the 361 was ordered to the time we took delivery was smooth and easy. Even after the sale, Michael has continued to provide us with outstanding service. Please pass on our comments to Michael and be assured that we will refer all of our friends and family to Michael and Murray Yacht Sales. Thank you again for making our dream a reality!
Sincerely,
– Mr & Mrs Lassere

Dear Michael,
You are remembered as the best of the sales persons we had the pleasure to come in contact, If we can be of any service or know of someone looking for a boat, we will put them together with you. As always in your debt.
– letter to Michael James from a happy customer

Beneteau Dedication Award
The Dedication Award is won by someone in sales or service that demonstrates a positive attitude, a strong commitment to the Beneteau product line and to his or her dealership. Effort and attitude decide the winner of this category. This month we are fortunate to have 3 Sales and service nominees.
Michael James Murray Yacht Sales
The Top Gun Sales and Service Contest really does offer something for every Beneteau sales and service person. If you feel you don’t have a chance to win…rethink it! Sales ability, a great attitude and above average effort all combine to be rewarded.

“Thank you for your time and help during these two storms. The information you provided has been beneficial to me and has helped me understand what I needed to do in order to protect my Beneteau 311. The boat rode out both storms without incident of any kind. I am enjoying the real time tide information and I have saved the home page for future information. Thanks again.”
-New Beneteau owner after TS Isidore and Hurricane Lili

“I would like to thank you and the rest of your staff for all of the work you guys did to sell the boat. I really appreciate it. I have been very impressed with the way you and employees do business. Thank you,”
-Pleased brokerage customer

“Michael, both …. and I would like to thank you for spending time with us last Saturday morning. We appreciate your expertise and as a
former salesperson I appreciate your determined yet non-pressure approach to sales.
It will serve you well.”
-Happy new Beneteau owner

“Michael, Thank you for your follow-up. my wife & I thought that you, by far, provided us with best experience that we had in the entire boat show! We, very much, appreciated your attention & obvious knowledge/experience with Beneteau boats.”
-note from Miami Boat Show

“Michael, Thanks for the info. Also your participation today puts you in a special class of brokers. The best!”
-note from a surveyor

“Hi Michael,
Thank you so much for your help with our mainsail. We purchased a new furling mainsail from Doyle Ploch in St. Petersburg. Dan Driscoll was a great help. We brought them the damaged sail and they were able to build a new one within a week. We installed it over the past weekend and it fit “like a glove”.

We really love the Beneteau 321, and we are so pleased that we are able to call on you “after the sale” for assistance. We would not hesitate to recommend anyone to you, and Murray Yacht Sales, as a quality yacht broker. Sorry we missed the Beneteau Rendezvous this year, but maybe next year.

Thanks again,”

“Michael has made this process very easy for me.”
Beneteau Sense 50 Buyer