Brian Dekkinga | 616-738-3108

Brian Dekkinga, a Marine Industry Veteran with over 30 years of experience, has "come home". Brian was born and raised in West Michigan, started working in the boat business while in High School, has been a part of the management team at Galati Yacht Sales since 2006, and is currently heading up their new sales offices in Holland and Harrison Township, Michigan.

After spending several years selling boats in Michigan, Brian relocated to Florida, and quickly became a fixture in the South Florida boating market, managing the Tiara Yacthts line for a large dealership in Fort Lauderdale. Brian and his family then moved to the Panhandle, and brought his expertise to the management group at Galati Yacht Sales in Destin, Florida. He is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker, a member of the Florida Yacht Broker's Association, and a Coast Guard licensed Captain. He has completed courses in the sale of Tiara Yachts, Maritimo, Grand Banks, Viking, Cruisers, Bertram, Azimut, Carver and Marquis Yachts, and is a Certified Volvo IPS Sales Consultant.

Brian has built his career on product knowledge and on unwavering attention to his customer's needs, and he has a particular understanding of the needs of the North/South Boater. While he's happy to be back home with family in Western Michigan, he will keep one foot firmly planted in Florida, his second home!

Brian and his family are thoroughly enjoying being back in the Great Lakes, boating in freshwater again!.

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