Steve Palazzo

My wife and I had been in the market for a trawler and had considered a few over the past two years, including power catamarans. We met our yacht broker, Steve Palazzo while looking at a 43 Lagoon Power Cat—while we loved the layout, that boat didn’t work out. Steve persevered and was patient with us. After looking at several subsequent vessels, Steve let us know about a 2003 DeFever 44-- we agreed to go up to Jacksonville to look her over. This was the boat- love at first sight -- WELL maintained, essentially a turn-key boat. The survey and sea-trial went very well, our offer was accepted, and we closed. Steve and the Denison team really did make our first large boat purchase an easy, fond memory.

Epilogue: Not having a lot of time at the helm of a 44,000-pound twin-screw and a delivery trip from Jacksonville to Boca Raton was a bit daunting, and Steve agreed to come along as a Captain-teacher. By design, my wife and I wanted to handle the boat as much as possible. Steve was a huge asset and patient mentor. We learned a LOT. And -there were two touchy moments (Ft. Pierce City Marina!) where Steve saved the day. Since coming home, we’ve been loving our new boat “Pawsabilities,” and look forward to ever longer day and overnight trips, the great loop, and the Bahamas cruising.

I wanted to take a moment to recognize an outstanding yacht broker by the name of Steve Palazzo. From my first contact with Mr. Palazzo to weeks after the transaction had finalized he was incredibly professional and helpful throughout the entire process! Steve had the time and patience to answer all of my unique questions and concerns as he always made himself available anytime on a phone call, via text and emails as well.

The entire process was made that much easier and gave me peace of mind as I knew I was working with a knowledgeable decent individual. Steve Palazzo is not just another yacht broker looking to close a sale. I take the time to say this because as a small business owner I greatly appreciate and value individuals representing my company and myself. Again thank you!

One of your brokers, Steve Palazzo helped me by my first large class boat, a 43 foot Viking. We met virtually when I was looking at several boats that Denison had posted. I didn’t know much about the broker business, but he convinced me that he was on my side and would do everything to help me purchase a boat. He exceeded my expectations by far! I’m a fighter pilot in the Air Force and a commercial airline pilot and while I travel a lot, I was temporarily locked down due to the Covid and stuck in Texas when I found the boat that I thought would be a perfect fit. Long story short, Steve went well above and beyond all expectations in helping me review, survey, find insurance and mechanics, connect with the boat and ultimately purchase it...and even helped me ferry it down the East Coast of Florida to the Florida Keys where I now live. I expect to stay connected with Steve, he has even offered for me to stay at his place when I’m in town and we have had several meetings with both his wife and my girlfriend. Either way, this dude has been one of the best sales reps in any sort of process like this that I have ever been involved with, and I thought that you should know that. Let me know if you have any questions, otherwise, my vote is in for Steve as broker of the year for what it’s worth. Ha!

Just took delivery of a 46 Carver Motoryacht. My yacht broker, Steve Palazzo, was the most professional & knowledgeable broker that I have ever dealt with; and this is my sixth boat.

Not only did Steve take care of me on the sale through Denison, but then he personally delivered the Carver to me from Florida to Kentucky Lake.

As an employer who has over 25 employees I know how important customer service is, and when you have an employee like Steve, you are being very well represented. Steve is a huge asset to your company. Hold on to a guy like this as they don’t come along every day.

Thanks again for a professional experience.