With family roots deeply planted in the yachting industry, Andrew literally grew up in the marine business. Originally a native of Fort Lauderdale, he grew up in Connecticut where he became heavily involved in yachting, from sailing on the weekends in Long Island Sound with his family to competitive match racing at the Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in New London.
Andrew holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After ten years compiling a resume of high level marketing and PR experience in firms in New York City and Miami, he followed his true passion for the water and merged into yacht sales in 2008. His experience in marketing has been a powerful asset in understanding the yacht market and devising sales strategies that generate results for his clients.
Andrew learned the yacht sales business under the direct mentorship of one of the great legends in yacht brokerage, the late Richard Merritt of Merritt Yacht Brokers, before joining Denison Yacht Sales in 2010. Based on his vast market knowledge, he was appointed the Hunter specialist and Grand Banks specialist for the firm.
Representing Denison Yacht Sales’ New Boats Division, Andrew is the product manager for the complete Beneteau Swift Trawler line, and has spent time in France at the Beneteau factory for product training.
Location: Denison Yacht Sales Florida
Email: Andrew@DenisonYachtSales.com
Office Phone Number: 954.763.3971
Cell Phone Number: 954.536.7443
Specializing In: Trawlers, New & Brokerage
“I first met Andrew Parkinson a little over a year ago when a colleague and I were shopping for a yacht. We were really just in the beginning stages of our search, not ready to purchase yet. We explained this to Andrew and he didn’t mind at all. He still took the time to explain the pros and cons of different vessels and how it’s important to choose the right one for your lifestyle and budget. It was obvious that this was a yacht broker who is passionate about what he does and loves to share his information with clients.
Through the process, we also learned that Andrew is an avid sailor. He even invited us sailing with him. The bottom line is that Andrew is a highly personable and very knowledgeable yacht broker. He is absolutely the broker we will turn to when we are ready to make our next purchase.”
- Laurence Brokaw
“Andrew Parkinson was the key ingredient in our purchase of a Grand Banks 36. His attention to detail, his follow-through, and advice in negotiations were always on target and made the yacht-buying process exceptionally smooth and enjoyable. You can count on Andrew to look out for your interests and to work amicably and effectively with other yacht brokers if they are involved in your purchase or sale. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.”
- Mike Coughlin, Grand Banks Owner
401 S.W. 1st Avenue, #102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 954.763.3971
13555 Fiji Way
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
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