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Dean Popek spent twenty plus years as an aerospace illustrator. He now lives aboard “The Sparrow,” a 41’ Palmer
Johnson Bounty II. As Emerald Bay Yachts’ sailing and sailboat expert, Dean assists clients both selling and procuring
wood and fiberglass vessels. He is truly living “the dream” restoring “The Sparrow” to Bristol condition,
while helping others fulfill their boating dreams.
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Broker/Owner Scott Alprin began sailing on Lake Erie as a teenager, racing 17' Thistles. He has skippered vessels up to 78' throughout
the Hawaiian Islands, California, Canada, Florida and the Puget Sound. With over three decades of bluewater cruising
experience, he now coordinates all transports and deliveries for Emerald Bay Yachts. Scott has delivered over two hundred vessels and trained an equal number of new clients and boaters over the
last five years.
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Bill Mark lives aboard the “Rufy Anne,” a 54’ Defever trawler, along with his wife
and dog. Bill has sailed, cruised and owned various boats over the past 39 years and is active in the boating community
as a member of the Brownsville Yacht Club, Trawler Crawlers and as the Pacific NW Defever representative. Bill worked
for the Department of the Navy for 24 years and has been active in the marine industry since 1997. He is anxious to combine
both his experience and knowledge to help you find the “right boat”.
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Dennis Simpson comes to Emerald Bay Yachts after spending two years at North River Marine assisting
his clients procure aluminum fishing vessels. As a resident of Washington State for the past 28 years, Dennis has owned
numerous boats and truly enjoys fishing and boating in the Pacific Northwest. If you
are interested in enlisting an experienced boater and ally in locating and purchasing a vessel…give Dennis a call today!
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Captain Jim Robson comes to Emerald Bay Yachts after a 32 year career in the Coast Guard and
brings over twenty two years of experience in piloting vessels from a 110’ patrol boat to a 60,000 ton Ice Breaker.
Jim served on eleven Coast Guard Cutters including two tours as Captain of a Patrol Boat. He has sailed and navigated the
waters of the Atlantic and Pacific as far south as Antarctica and to the top of the world at the North Pole.
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Captain Jim Minard spent a brief time at Gig Harbor Yacht Sales in Poulsbo before he joined the Emerald Bay Team. Jim has earned
his 100 ton Captain’s license, is an instructor in basic boat handling and is MEI certified in electronic installations
and repairs. If you are looking for unparalleled expertise in finding and securing your next vessel, give Jim a call.
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