--- title: "Russell Hill - Buyer of Bristol 38.8 \"Serendipity\" | David Walters Yachts" description: Erik is exceptionally knowledgeable and really know the boat well He maintained excellent communication through the process made somewhat challenging by COVID-19... image: https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7119559-0-180620191322-2-2.jpg --- # TESTIMONIALS ![Principal image of the post](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7119559-0-180620191322-2-2.jpg) 26 Apr ### Russell Hill - Buyer of Bristol 38.8 "Serendipity" Amanda Noon 0 COMMENTSs Erik is exceptionally knowledgeable and really know the boat well. He maintained excellent communication through the process, made somewhat challenging by COVID-19. It was a pleasure to deal with Erik and I'll certainly go straight back to him for any future sailboat transactions. I also dealt with Diane Ilg and Amanda Noon who were both pleasant and efficient.  ###### LATEST POSTS [![Image of the related post](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-03-19%20at%2010.09.38%20AM.png) ](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/testimonials/beneteau-40-seller) [ Beneteau 40 - Seller ](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/testimonials/beneteau-40-seller) [![Image of the related post](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Hull-Port%20Side.jpeg) ](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/testimonials/kelland-sewell-buyer-of-hylas-44-penn-station) [ Kelland Sewell - Buyer of Hylas 44 Penn Station ](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/testimonials/kelland-sewell-buyer-of-hylas-44-penn-station) [![Image of the related post](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Maria%20Christina.jpg) ](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/testimonials/xavier-a.-seller-beneteau-49-maria-cristina) [ Xavier A. - Seller: Beneteau 49 Maria Cristina ](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/testimonials/xavier-a.-seller-beneteau-49-maria-cristina) ###### Share [![Facebook](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Website%20Images/facebook-color.png) ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/testimonials/blog/russell-hill-buyer-of-bristol-388-serendipity/837) [![Twitter](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Website%20Images/twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/testimonials/blog/russell-hill-buyer-of-bristol-388-serendipity/837&text=Russell%20Hill%20-%20Buyer%20of%20Bristol%2038.8) [![Email](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Website%20Images/email-color.png) ](mailto:?subject=Russell%20Hill%20-%20Buyer%20of%20Bristol%2038.8) ##### TELL US ABOUT YOUR DREAM YACHT #### SEND US A MESSAGE Purchasing a bluewater vessel can be a daunting prospect, especially if it’s your first boat. 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