Russ & Leslie
Owners
Russ and his wife, Leslie, bought West Yachts in 2012 and have enjoyed working as a team to create the best, most rewarding buying and selling experience for each customer.
Russ Meixner
Power and Sail Experience
Over 60 years ago Russ discovered his love of boating when his Dad stepped away from the wheel of the family yacht, a 36′ Richardson, and let Russ take over. He was hooked. He has been boating ever since. He has owned and captained many boats including power boats and sailboats, Yachts and race boats (Olympia to Roche Harbor in under 2 hours!!). He has even captained an authentic dug-out canoe on the Amazon River! When he got into selling Yachts he was surprised at how much he knew about boating and boats, attained from years of practical hands on experience. He has extensive boating knowledge that he is ready to share with you. Russ has combined his love of boating and his experience in selling into a dream job. How many people can say that?
russ@west-yachts.com
360-299-2526 office
360-951-3000 cell
Lee Youngblood
Sail Boat Specialist with Power Boat Experience
Lee has 20+ years of sailing experience that range from deliveries on both East & West Coasts, lots of cruising, racing and fun offshore trips. Lee has a real understanding of the trade-offs and compromises in boat designs. So whether you are heading offshore or learning and looking for your first boat, he’ll work to help you find the “right boat” for your budget, goals and destinations or help you market and sell your current vessel.
lee@west-yachts.com
425-444-9109 cell
Murray Hamilton
Power Boat Specialist
Murray has extensive experience in commercial maritime. He was Captain on the 100’ tour vessel Mystic Sea as well as the landing craft San Juan Enterprise. He finished his career with Crowley Maritime in Valdez Ak with the Ship Escort and Oil Spill Response fleet. His experience ranges from Antarctica to the Bering Sea. He also has an extensive outdoor adventure history. He was a climbing guide in Alaska (Denali), the Pacific Northwest and Rockies. He designed award winning sea kayaks, taught surf kayaking for Seattle’s Kayak Academy, and has thousands of expedition miles in a sea kayak. He has also accomplished three solo unsupported jet ski journeys from Anacortes to Alaska reflecting his love of a variety of watercraft and the sea.
murray@west-yachts.com
360-391-8217 cell