Len Burke
Civility, integrity, and professionalism mean a lot to Len, having ancestors that arrived in Australia as First Fleet convicts in 1788.
Len is a native of Australia and a resident of the United States since 1982.
A carpenter and joiner and boat builder by trade with a long background in sales and marketing in various industries.
Growing up on Sydney Harbor Len started sailing from the age of twelve. He has competed at the highest level of international yachting, including nine Sydney to Hobarts, two Bermuda and three Fastnet races. Also, five trans-Atlantic and three transpacific crossings for a current total of 110,000 miles under sail and 45,000 under power.
He built two twelve-meter yachts for the America's Cup and other famous racing yachts and has done yacht refits in various countries. Past business ventures include, land development, importing consumer products and hotel entertainment rental systems.
He is people oriented and enjoys getting to know his customers, some of whom have become good friends.
As a yacht broker, Len believes in total client commitment and offers his knowledge when required by customers.
To get the seller the best price for his boat, or to find a boat that meets the needs of a buyer, is to Len a "job well done."
Len`s motto, "We are here for a good time, not a long time", and boating is a wonderful way to enjoy those "good times" via the ongoing pleasure a boat purchase brings.