Gratitude Review

Gratitude Yachts was found in 1980 in Rock Hall, MD by Ed Kurowski. This yachting company boasts the title of oldest yacht brokerage and charter service that has been in continuous operation on the shore of Chesapeake Bay. Gratitude Yachts provides charter services as well as a yacht sales house for the north eastern United States. Gratitude Yachts houses its office in Deltaville, VA and this office services the lower Chesapeake Bay area. Earning a distinguishing title for 21 consecutive years, a year has not gone by without seeing Gratitude Yachts named Island Packet’s Dealer of the Year. Gratitude has also received the Golden Wrench Service and Warranty Award since the program was begun. Gratitude Yachts has ten sales professionals and seeks to help the boating enthusiast achieve his boating dreams. Gratitude Yachts draws products from six boat manufacturers around the world and distributes them in the United States.

Pricing

Pricing varies at Gratitude Yachts, as the company deals in both new and used models from around the United States. Prices for yachts sold by Gratitude can range from $103,000 for a 1989 Catalina 42 Tri Cabin yacht to $949,000 for a 2003 Cherubini Independence.

Pros

• Offers a sailing school for the inexperienced.
• Provides charters.
• Deals in both used and new yachts.

Cons

• This company is a retailer, not manufacturer.

Featured Models

The Gratitude Yachting Company features models from six different boat suppliers and each supplier has its own list of featured models. The Island Packet model line includes popular models such as the IP 370, IP 485, and the SP Cruiser. Pricing for individual models depends on a number of variables and Gratitude Yachts has a very comprehensive online quote provision system.

Gratitude Yachts has the goal of helping customers realize their yachting dreams and make yacht purchasing an enjoyable experience. Certainly, with the variety of models available as well as the extensive dealing in used models, the boating enthusiast can find just about anything he is looking for at Gratitude Yachts. Gratitude also provides a well-equipped parts and services department. Finding reviews for Gratitude Yachts can be difficult and the reason no one is reviewing this boating dealer is not readily apparent. Gratitude Yachts receives less than a perfect rating however, being ranked just three out of five by customers.

Conclusion

Gratitude Yachts offers a unique experience for boating enthusiasts in the north eastern United States. With ready access to Chesapeake Bay and extensive purchasing options in both new and used boat models, Gratitude is available to meet customers’ needs. The inclusion of a sailing school aboard Island Packet yachts makes room for those new to the yachting sport to get their feet wet with the experience and expertise of professionals at their side.