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July 2, 2009 - For Immediate Release

Platinum Marine Services and AAA Yacht Finders International Join Forces

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Platinum Marine Services and AAA Yacht Finders International (www.findyachts.com) have entered into a partnership to expand Platinum’s Coal Harbour, Vancouver Retail Sales Store to include Yacht Finders newest yacht brokerage location. This is the fourth sales office for Yacht Finders, in addition to offices in Washington State, Vancouver Island, and Florida.  Platinum Marine Services is one of British Columbia’s leading yacht repair and refit businesses with its head office and main shipyard on Mitchell Island in Richmond.

“This partnership is a perfect match for Platinum,” says Tim Charles, General Manager, Platinum Marine Services.  “It expands our reach to a North American market, thereby giving our clients more choice and giving our operation a bigger presence in the Pacific Northwest brokerage market.”

Platinum Marine Services specializes in refit/repair and new builds. It is a privately owned company with its head office and shipyard in Richmond, British Columbia.   Its’ Coal Harbour - Vancouver retail store location, specializes in component sales and installations. The company has been in business since 2004 and employs a full workforce of specialized craftsmen. For more information go to: www.PlatinumMarineServices.com.

 “We are looking forward to our relationship with Platinum as their ability to meet our clients’ needs for after sale service will enhance the services we offer,” says Frank Durksen Sr., owner of Yacht Finders USA.  “Our new Coal Harbour location is ideal being in the heart of Vancouver’s yachting community.  It offers both location and convenience for our Canadian and American clients.”

Frank Durksen Sr. has owned Yacht Finders USA (www.findyachts.com) in Anacortes, Washington for the last fifteen years.  His son, Frank Durksen Jr., owns and operates Yacht Finders Canada in Sidney, British Columbia, which has been in operation for the last five years.  Yacht Finders International specializes in brokerage passage makers, expedition trawlers and quality motor yachts. With a strong client base on both sides of the border, Yacht Finders is knowledgeable and competent in international transactions.  For more information go to: www.findyachts.com

Together, Platinum Marine Services and AAA Yacht Finders International (www.findyachts.com) will offer boat owners a unified company that can ably handle all aspects of yacht sales, maintenance, service and repair.

Media Contact:
Tim Charles, General Manager
Platinum Marine Services
Telephone: 604-325-6920 / Cell: 604-309-8104
Email: tcharles@platinummarineservices.com

Frank Durksen Jr.
AAA Yacht Finders International
www.findyachts.com
Telephone: 1-877-263-2418