Say hi to SONAR — our AI co-pilot

Boat Experts makes buying a boat simpler, smarter, and stress-free. Instead of spending hours searching listings and dealing with pushy salespeople, we find the best boats, negotiate the best deals, and present you with options that fit your needs and budget. You get expert-level guidance, insider pricing, and access to the best stock — all without lifting a finger (ok, maybe your need to lift a finger to hit the help button)😜

Experience, industry knowledge, and the right connections.

Hi I'm Angelo and boats have been my business (and obsession) for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve:

• Bought them.

• Sold them (around 1,800 worth a collective $80M, give or take).

• Reviewed them (as Editor of TrailerBoat and Field Editor of Trade-A-Boat).

• Designed them.

• Marketed them.

• Modified them.

• Consulted on them.

• And probably conceived a kid or three on them. 😜💦

I directed ops for Whittley, ran Cobalt Boats & Bennington Pontoons Vic, and played mad scientist in the R&D labs with Haines Hunter and more recently, Revival Boats.

That’s not a résumé — that’s me ticking off my nautical bucket list while earning my Boat Experts apprenticeship.

Bottom line? I didn’t just wake up one day and decide to be a “boat buying expert.” I lived it. And I know a great deal about what a great deal really looks like — not just on paper, but out on the water where it actually matters.

Those sites are just digital noticeboards—full of overpriced listings, occasionally-misleading ads, and time-wasting sellers. Boat Experts flips the model by sourcing only serious, competitive offers from premium dealers, ensuring you’re not chasing phantom deals or dealing with hidden surprises.

At Boat Experts, we don’t just use AI — we trained it to think like a seasoned buyer with trust issues.

Our AI Co-Pilot, SONAR (Smart Objective Navigation And Research), is powered by AI² — a hybrid blend of machine learning and decades of hands-on boating know-how (aka Angelo Intelligence™). It was built specifically for the trailerboat market, where buyers are often left to navigate a sea of vague advice and conflicting agendas.

SONAR has been purpose-trained on thousands of real-world prompts, dealer behaviour patterns, and customer pain points. It learns fast, adapts faster, and critically analyses every quote, trade-in, and offer we receive.

The moment a dodgy deal or lowball trade hits our radar, SONAR flags it, quarantines it, and adds it to our Nauti List. If a deal makes it onto your Recommendation Report, SONAR’s already vetted it.

If a brand or dealer didn’t? There’s an Expert reason why.

Nope! Buyers don’t pay us a cent. We earn our share from the dealer’s commission — but only if we get you a deal that you approve. That means our only loyalty is to you, the buyer — not any particular brand or dealership.

Absolutely. Dealers love Boat Experts because we pre-qualify buyers, meaning we only bring them serious, ready-to-purchase customers. When you go through us, you’re not just another random inquiry—you’re seen as a genuine, informed buyer worth making a competitive offer for.

Of course! Whether you’re a first-time buyer or upgrading, we help you figure out the best boat for your lifestyle, budget, and experience level. You can also take our Boat Buyer’s Quiz to refine your options before we start the search.