About CloseMyBoat.com
Dedicated to making marine transactions smooth, secure and stress-free for buyers, sellers and brokers.
Why we do what we do
CloseMyBoat.com was created to address a critical need in the marine transaction market: trustworthy, efficient, modern escrow and closing services that are transparent and affordable.
Buying or selling a boat is one of the most significant financial decisions people make. The process involves complex documentation, large sums of money, and multiple parties requiring precision and oversight.
Our platform combines legal structure, closing expertise and industry knowledge to protect both buyers and sellers while ensuring timely, professional transactions.
We believe boat ownership should be accessible and enjoyable. By removing complexity and uncertainty, we help clients move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Donny Morrell
Donny Morrell is the founder of CloseMyBoat, a certified boat captain, and a lifelong boating enthusiast who feels most at home on the Chesapeake Bay. Some of his favorite time is spent cruising the Bay with his family, exploring its rivers, creeks, and waterfront towns.
His love of boating and experience with boat transactions inspired CloseMyBoat—to give fellow boaters a trusted, straightforward way to buy and sell privately with confidence.
Donny Morrell runs every closing at CloseMyBoat.com and is your direct contact from intake to transfer. Reach him at donny@closemyboat.com or (410) 310-7366.
Who does what: escrow funds are held by Final Approach Law. Processing and closing are handled by Chesapeake Yacht Services, a bonded Maryland boat dealer. (Maryland DNR dealer license no. 68117)
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Our mission
To provide secure, professional yacht transaction services that protect client investments and simplify the closing process.
Our commitment
Transparency, communication and reliability are core to every transaction we support.
Our expertise
Our process is built on industry best practices, legal compliance and meticulous attention to detail. Every transaction is supported by experienced professionals, established procedures and secure handling of funds and documents.