--- title: Dan & Kiersten Broughton Buyers of Hylas 49 | David Walters Yachts description: This was our first major boat purchase and it can be a daunting process to say the least Bernies industry experience and sailing knowledge gave us the confidence... image: https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hylas-49-rise.jpg --- # TESTIMONIALS ![Principal image of the post](https://www.davidwaltersyachts.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hylas-49-rise.jpg) 26 Apr ### Dan & Kiersten Broughton Buyers of Hylas 49 Amanda Noon 0 COMMENTSs "This was our first major boat purchase and it can be a daunting process to say the least. Bernie's industry experience and sailing knowledge gave us the confidence to navigate through the boat buying process with ease. He was there for us day and night to answer questions, and we felt like he made our interest his own. He worked relentlessly to find us exactly the boat we wanted and secured a great deal on it. We couldn't be happier with the outcome! David Walters Yachts also has a very knowledgeable and efficient staff. If you are considering purchasing a boat, look no further. 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