Joshua Van Howe
Yacht Broker
430 W 23rd Street Holland, MI 49423 USA
  1-616-622-4886
  1-616-405-4000
  josh@cgyacht.com
I spent my college years managing the marina at Coral Gables Resort in Saugatuck, Michigan. While working on the docks, I discovered that there was a niche market for capable boat handlers. So, armed with a 100-ton captains license and a flexible schedule, I became a delivery captain which provided extra spending money to make it through the school year. After graduating from college and working as an investment banker in Louisville, Kentucky, I did not feel I belonged in a corporate environment. I therefore returned to the water - this time in Norfolk, Virginia as a Sea-Tow captain. I wanted to work on a boat that had a "function". After spending time in Norfolk, a full time captain job was offered to me in Holland, Michigan bringing me back to the Great Lakes where I ran a 74' Hatteras (among other boats), and spent my time between the Great Lakes, Florida and the East Coast.

Brandon Ricci
Yacht Broker
430 W 23rd Street Holland, MI 49423 USA
  1-616-622-4886
  616-405-1715
  brandon@cgyacht.com
​I have been in and around boats for most of my life. I began my career in yachting as a young adult, working for a full-service marina in Macatawa, MI starting in 1999. After a few winters of painting bottoms and waxing hull sides, I decided to migrate south during the winter periods to further my career in Florida and the Caribbean. I held a professional crew position aboard a 114' motor yacht, cruising to several ports in the West Indies. The following winter season I began my 100-ton Captain's License studies and worked with mega-yachts (both sail and power) in the port of Ft. Lauderdale.

Returning to Michigan each spring, I learned the ropes of sailboat rigging. My passion for providing outstanding customer service matured during the ten years I served as the parts and service manager at the very place my career began. It is this passion that helped me to decide to enter the next chapter of my professional life; yacht brokerage.

Yacht brokerage is a people business. I do not take lightly, the importance of developing and maintaining strong customer relationships. I look forward to serving those that I have known, as well as those that I will be privileged to meet.

Julie Sall
Office Manager
  616-283-5769
  616-283-5769
  julie@cgyacht.com
I have had the pleasure of working at Coral Gables Yachts since 2016. Walking into the office or shop today you would be greeted by a friendly smile and a warm welcome. That is probably the number one reason my job here is not so much a job as a second home. We are family! And we want our customers to feel the same way when they walk through our door. That feeling combined with the confidence in knowing that you will be treated with honesty and integrity is our number one priority. The knowledge and years of experience in the business the guys here have is second to none. Whether you are buying a new boat or looking to sell your current one, CGY is the place to be. And if you are in the market for a trailer for your boat or personal watercraft? Give me a call for a quote! I would be happy to hook you up!

Also, we are super excited to announce that Coral Gables Yachts is now equipped to handle financing your new boat purchase! We have added a financing tab on our website home page where, in one click, you can easily begin your loan application. Or give us a call! We are happy to guide you through the steps.

When I’m not at work, you will find me spending time with family and friends! I’ve lived in Holland all my life and you can’t beat life at the Lakeshore! Come check out Coral Gables Yachts! Corner of Ottawa and 23rd in Holland, MI! We would love to get you on the water!!

Brian Bussema
Yacht Broker and Sales
430 W 23rd Street Holland, MI 49423 USA
  1-616-622-4886
  1-616-886-1014
  brian@cgyacht.com
​I have been in and around boats for most of my life. I began my career in yachting as a young adult, working for a full-service marina in Macatawa, MI starting in 1999. After a few winters of painting bottoms and waxing hull sides, I decided to migrate south during the winter periods to further my career in Florida and the Caribbean. I held a professional crew position aboard a 114' motor yacht, cruising to several ports in the West Indies. The following winter season I began my 100-ton Captain's License studies and worked with mega-yachts (both sail and power) in the port of Ft. Lauderdale.

Returning to Michigan each spring, I learned the ropes of sailboat rigging. My passion for providing outstanding customer service matured during the ten years I served as the parts and service manager at the very place my career began. It is this passion that helped me to decide to enter the next chapter of my professional life; yacht brokerage.

Yacht brokerage is a people business. I do not take lightly, the importance of developing and maintaining strong customer relationships. I look forward to serving those that I have known, as well as those that I will be privileged to meet.

Kyle Bush
Rigging Specialist Outboard Service Inflatable Repair
430 W 23rd Street Holland, MI 49423 USA
  616-622-4886
  616-403-6452
I started boating and stand-up jet skiing when I was 11 years old. I was hooked on the water immediately. At 12, my grandfather showed me the ropes on a 12-foot Novurania RIB. Once I mastered that, I was allowed to take out the classic 13-foot Boston Whaler. By 14, I was taking our 42' boat out alone in Pine Creek Bay to practice my docking and boat-handling skills. From that point on, I was driving boats from Holland to Drummond Island quite frequently.

In college, I got my first job in the boating industry working as the shipping manager. I didn't care what I was doing because it was related to boats, and I knew I wanted to be in the boating industry. In that role, I would sometimes get called away to drive customers' boats, teach them water sports, and test new products. I love everything about the water, from driving boats in the summer to wake surfing on Christmas Day. If it's on the water, sign me up!