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Douglas Birely

Professional Yacht Broker
d.birely@unitedyacht.com
1-954-646-7219

Douglas is a native south Floridian who grew up in Fort Lauderdale. He became a captain at 18 and has Atlantic, Pacific, Caribbean and Mediterranean experience on commercial vessels and yachts. Douglas proceeded to captain large yachts around the world. He has over seen all aspects of vessel refits. He has a knowledge of what boats are, blue water and what should be coastal.

 

 After 25 years of Captaining, Douglas started a new company Birely Marine Surveying Inc. to stay close to home and his family life. After 20 years of surveying, he can still hear the calling of the Sea but it’s to make sure his customers venture out on  safe and Sea worthy vessels. Douglas is now branching out and offering all of his experience in the brokering field to help find vessels with yours and your family safety and pleasure in mind.  He will travel the world to help you find that special vessel.

 

Douglas is thankful for all of his loyal and close customers who know he has their best interest in mind.  Give Douglas  a call and let’s get started on your adventures!