Dean Ouilette, CO-FOUNDER

Dean was responsible for all business administration. He now serves as a consultant to Bellingham Yachts as he has experience in all areas of the company. Before coming ashore to be with his family, he worked as the navigation officer aboard ARCO supertankers.

Dean loves seeing each BYS customer matched with the right boat and hearing about all the fun they are having years later! Dean has received the prestigious Sabre Yachts Broker of the Year twice for top sales achievement in 1996 and 2006. Finally, Dean and his wife Donna have a passion for Christian missionary work in Haiti.

Nick Ouilette, CO-FOUNDER

Nick's life has revolved around maritime related professions since entering the Maine Maritime Academy in 1967. Upon graduation in 1971, and receiving his USCG license to be an engineer aboard tankers, cruise ships and other large ships requiring the unlimited horsepower rating, Nick then led the life of a professional seafarer for 7 years. After that Nick was also employed as a planning engineer, nuclear refueling engineer in East Coast shipyards, and power plant operator.

This was all leading up to his current career as co-founder of Bellingham Yacht Sales, that began in 1984 with his brother Dean. His engineering background has been beneficial in covering yacht maintenance, repair, new installations, and warranty interface with Sabre and Back Cove yachts.