Kevin resides in Pensacola and serves the NW Coast of Florida and Alabama. He is an active boater and has spent the past 27 years working exclusively in the marine industry. His experience comes from years of living aboard and working in the yacht repair, marine supply, and charter industries. He has lived and boated on all three coasts of the United States as well as the US Virgin Islands. His extensive knowledge of both power and sailboat designs and systems helps him guide his clients into finding a boat that suits their needs perfectly. Kevin has owned his 36’ sailboat for 22 years, and can be found cruising the Emerald Coast almost every weekend with his family.
Testimonials
Hello Brett,
My name is Tom S. Today I closed on a new to me boat Sea Star. Kevin Barber acted as my broker. I wish for you to know that Kevin did an excellent job throughout the process. He was extremely knowledgeable and what's more important when he did not know the answer he went out and found it. He was very cautious in his approach and made certain the boat was "as advertised". His presence at the survey was very beneficial and added greatly to our comfort level. Your company did a very efficient job with documentation and closing documents. I will definitely call on both Kevin and Edwards Yacht sales if, God Forbid, I buy another boat.
Best Regards,
I would like to give Kevin Barber my highest recommendation! He is patient, knowledgeable, hardworking, and personable. I had never purchased a larger boat. Kevin was the seller's broker but that didn't dissuade him from asking me questions about what I wanted in a boat and whether this boat would make me happy in the long run. Kevin was patient and walked me through the boat's strengths and weaknesses, taking as much time as I needed to digest and answer questions. After making an offer, Keven helped guide me through the purchase process. Finally, after his work was technically finished, Kevin showed up on the dock and rolled up his sleeves to help me get the boat ready for my delivery crossing.
When I say he 'rolled up his sleeves', I mean he really went to town! His work ethic is inspiring. Jumping from one system to the next; not afraid to dig in and receive 'boat bites' from his efforts (those nasty red spots that show up on your knuckles when wrestling with a wrench on old boats) . We tested each system and he showed me how they worked and what might go wrong. When something didn't work (no surprised on a 30-year old boat), Kevin knew where to start looking for problems and ferret out solutions. His years of experience along with his trusty tool box met every challenge that arose.
Thanks to Kevin, I now have (IMNSHO) the prettiest boat in the marina! ;-)
I give my highest recommendation--you can do no better than choosing Kevin Barber as your broker. My thanks to you, Kevin, and I'm glad to keep up our friendship into the future! Keep up the good work!
Russell and I are happy to rate and review Kevin Barber, Edwards Yacht Sales, with five stars ... and wish there were ten stars to give him.
As the broker for the seller of our Catalina, Kevin represented her extremely well by knowing her boat's every detail, thus being able to answer every question we had. No question was a dumb question, as Russell and I were learning all about Tiki. Kevin took all the time we needed, accommodated our schedules by meeting with us on a weekend and after hours, and exercised great patience with both of us, but especially with me, as I typed, from dictation, everything I thought Russell and I would not remember when we no longer had Kevin by our sides to help us! I asked Kevin how he knew so much, specifically, about our boat, and asked him if he was as comfortable talking about power boats, and he said he has had a lot of experience selling many different types of sailboats and power boats, and was equally as comfortable with both. I also asked him if he came with Tiki! He assured Russell and me that everything he had been telling us and teaching us about the boat would begin to come naturally, which it has... mostly because he took such methodical time and care to make sure we were comfortable with her before he ever turned over the keys.
During the closing process, which was akin to buying a house, he explained every step of the process, offered positive reassurance that all would be well, and acted as a seasoned, knowledgeable, and professional liaison between the seller, who was out of the country, and us. We were always "in the loop" and well advised from our initial inquiry about sweet Tiki, to the moment we backed her from her berth in Pensacola to bring her to her new home in Niceville.
Kevin has been in touch with us this entire first week of ownership, continuing to answer little questions that have popped up, as well as support us with his enthusiasm for our wonderful retirement lifetime ahead on Tiki. Kevin is an asset to Edwards Yacht Sales, and to those who come entrusted to him for honesty and expertise when buying or selling a boat. Russell and I very much enjoyed our business relationship with him, and through that feel we have made a friend in Kevin. He helped make this huge life decision easy and enjoyable thanks to his knowledge, flexibility, friendly and honest demeanor, and overall excellence in his profession.
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My wife and I recently sold our 2007 Gemini 105MC, “Kat Man 2” Catamaran through Edwards Yacht Sales. Kevin Barber was both our listing and selling agent, and his efforts resulted in a quick sale at a good price during a difficult market period. His ever present smile combined with his excellent communication skills proved to be a winning combination in connecting with buyer and seller. Kevin left no detail unattended, and quickly earned our confidence.
Kevin’s extensive knowledge of boat systems and electronics proved invaluable during this transaction. He is definitely a “hand on” guy, and helped us immensely through this process. We recommend him highly as a true professional, leaving both buyer and seller satisfied.
Sincerely,
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